Author: Tamora Pierce (American, 1954- )
Originally published: 2013
Page count: 440
Dates read: 3/23/22-3/30/22
2022 book goal progress: 7 out of 21
Back to the Classics category: x
Author Challenge: Tamora Pierce
Mindful Readers' Family Bookclub genre/theme: April - Fantasy
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Description on back of book:
Mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are visiting the mystical mountain kingdom of Gyongxe when they are suddenly called away. The emperor of Yanjing has invited them to see his glorious gardens. During their brief stay, though, the mages see far more than splendid flowers. They see the emperor's massive army, his intense cruelty, and the devastating magic that keeps his power in place.
Read my other book reviews for my 2022 goals HERE.
Description on back of book:
Mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy are visiting the mystical mountain kingdom of Gyongxe when they are suddenly called away. The emperor of Yanjing has invited them to see his glorious gardens. During their brief stay, though, the mages see far more than splendid flowers. They see the emperor's massive army, his intense cruelty, and the devastating magic that keeps his power in place.
It's not ill they leave that they discover he's about to launch a major invasion of Gyongxe. The mountain land is home to many temples including the Frist Temple of the Living Circle, which Rosethorn has vowed to defend. With time running out, the mages race to warn their Gyongxe friends of the emperor's plans.
Duty, mystery, magic, and terror will drive them apart on the way. And while new friends will do their best to bring the mages together again on the field of battle, deadly enemies hide in every mountain pass, just waiting to destroy them.
First sentence:
"Two boy-men sat on the river's eastern bank, where an open-fronted tent gave them shelter from the chilly spring wind."
CAWPILE Rating: Overall - 8/10 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters - 9
Atmosphere - 9
Writing Style - 7
Plot - 8
Intrigue - 8
Logic - 7
Enjoyment - 8
What is a CAWPILE Rating?
Review:
First sentence:
"Two boy-men sat on the river's eastern bank, where an open-fronted tent gave them shelter from the chilly spring wind."
CAWPILE Rating: Overall - 8/10 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Characters - 9
Atmosphere - 9
Writing Style - 7
Plot - 8
Intrigue - 8
Logic - 7
Enjoyment - 8
What is a CAWPILE Rating?
Review:
I really enjoyed this story! I loved the worldbuilding, culture, and characters. The magic got a bit crazy and more religious than it had been previously, but it was interesting. The main bummer was that, as the last book published in the series (so far), it only had 1 of the 4 main characters - Briair.
Now I'm off to read another book... but since a review should be more about the author of the book than about the writer of the blog, I will let Tamora Pierce have the last words:
" 'Don't be cranky, Evvy. I thought you liked me.'
'That was before you got us into this mess.'
'The gods would have found another path for us to enter this mess,' Rosethorn said. 'Can't you tell fate when it bites you?' "
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