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Book Review of First Test (Protector of the Small, Bk 1)

First Test (Protector of the Small, Bk 1)
First Test (Protector of the Small, Bk 1)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Genre: Children's Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


I have long been a Tamora Pierce fan. I fell in love with her work in the Alanna series, enjoying how she made her characters sweat to win (and not always win) instead of manipulating their way through. Though those books are fine in their own right it tiring seeing women as damsels in distress or in being so weak that they can't win the hard way. I enjoyed Kel's quiet, reserved manner, even though I got frustrated at times with her not speaking up and defending herself, instead of just taking the punishment without compliant when she didn't deserve it. but all in all this book has to be on your shelf soon, its just too good not to read.