![]() ![]() Daine is a subdued heroine–strong in a quiet way. Don’t let that scare you–there’s still SO much to take from this book and the entire series.ĭaine faces here fears, ignores the hurt, and battles on (just like Alanna from the Lioness Quartet, yet in a completely different way). This is an older book (the cover to the right is what I own the cover to the left is the newer one), so while it might have been YA when I was younger, it would definitely qualify as MG these days. ![]() Daine, though, will have to learn to trust humans before she can come to terms with her powers, her past, and herself. Horses and other animals not only obey, but listen to her words. Soon it becomes clear that Daine’s talent, as much as she struggles to hide it, is downright magical. Young Dai ne’s knack with horses gets her a job helping the royal horsemistress drive a herd of ponies to Tortall. It still seemed a million times better than 7th grade. I wanted nothing more than to leave my horrible junior high behind and drop into Daine’s shoes–even with all the crud she goes through. It was the first series I ever read with a strong female protagonist. It’s terrible that I haven’t recommended a Tamora Pierce book yet, so I shall begin with my very favorite : Wild Magic. ![]()
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