tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post3665430164183283215..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora PierceRummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-2847344832924607542012-12-11T21:44:10.392-06:002012-12-11T21:44:10.392-06:00Yay, I'm glad to hear you liked these, Rummana...Yay, I'm glad to hear you liked these, Rummanah! Since they *were* written way back in the 1980s when I recommend them now I often tell people to keep in mind that what might seem like YA fantasy cliches actually *weren't* back then, and that Tamora Pierce was breaking new ground in some ways with these books. These were actually THE books that got me into YA fantasy (before then I'd mostly read realistic fiction), back when I was about 11 years old or so. I have no idea how I'd react if I read them for the first time now (no doubt I would be a much more critical reader) but for a good part of my teenage years Tamora Pierce's books were some of my favourites, and I think I'll always have a nostalgic fondness for this series in particular. I'd also recommend her Immortals series :) danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-16001763712989622282012-12-11T14:42:28.369-06:002012-12-11T14:42:28.369-06:00I have not heard of this series and it is nice to ...I have not heard of this series and it is nice to discover another fantastic MG series, there just doesn't seem to be enough of them. I am so glad that this was a great series for you. I will have to remember to keep them on my radar for my daughter.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-64879868613501351752012-12-11T11:08:57.050-06:002012-12-11T11:08:57.050-06:00I love fantasy! As a teen I don't recall readi...I love fantasy! As a teen I don't recall reading any so I guess its something I discovered as an adult. Its a shame cause I bet this was the kind of book I would have loved if I had tried. I have only truer to read a couple older fantasy books and I didn't care for them so I suppose that's a concern but I will watch for these at goodwill and the used bookstore so I can give them a try! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-84520122439481780932012-12-11T10:20:00.381-06:002012-12-11T10:20:00.381-06:00How have I never heard of this series Rummanah? I ...How have I never heard of this series Rummanah? I think George will likely steal my heart as well, I will always choose a King of Thieves in fiction over a sweet and charming prince, I can't help it! These sound like such fun and entertaining books despite the easily identified villain, so I'm adding them to my list:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com