Review #83 - The Woman Who Rides Like A Man by Tamora Pierce

Details:

Title: The Woman Who Rides Like A Man

Author: Tamora Pierce

Publisher: Simon Pulse

ISBN 13: 978-0689878589

Synopsis:

Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fierce desert dwellers, she is forced to prove herself in a duel to the death -- either she will be killed or she will be inducted into the tribe. Although she triumphs, dire challenges lie ahead. As her mythic fate would have it, Alanna soon becomes the tribe's first female shaman -- despite the desert dwellers' grave fear of the foreign woman warrior. Alanna must fight to change the ancient tribal customs of the desert tribes -- for their sake and for the sake of all Tortall.

Review:

This book was definitely less action packed than the previous ones but it definitely progressed the characters. Some of it was very obviously done for plot progression and some characters were almost out of character because of that but again it is a childrens book and this may have something to do with it. However I did enjoy seeing Alanna grow up more and the re-introduction of George and almost like a little side adventure with him. Looking forward to the last one.

I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars.