"Let her prove herself worthy as a man."
Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert of Tortall. Captured by fi... read full description
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Jul 05, 2007
Kim
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I love this series because it features a strong female protagonist. In fact, all of this author's work is centered around young women, which I appreciate after reading so much Harry Potter (which I love, but which lacks balance between good male and female characters, at least in the early books). Some of the other collections get repetitive, but Alanna's story stays compelling through all four books.
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Jul 24, 2007
Jessica
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The entire Song of the Lioness quartet is absolutely brilliant. What a great, uplifting series for young girls - it's smart, funny, brave, and terrifically exciting. I read this when I was in middle school, but I still get pleasure from re-reading it even today.
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Mar 01, 2010
Michelle
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In book three of the Song of the Lioness series, Alanna has just received her Knight's shield and is anxious to be off on an adventure of her own making. Accompanied by the steady Coram, who trained her as a young page, Alanna feels ready for any eventuality. Heading southward, Alanna and Coram are attacked by murderous desert dwellers and are eventually rescued by the equally enigmatic Bazhir people who offer her two options: fight one of their own warriors and join the tribe or be killed. Wise
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May 25, 2011
Andrea
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Alanna finally sets out in pursuit of adventure after earning her shield and stumbles into the hands of a tribe of the Bazhir who have very distinct ideas about the roles of women. Alanna must earn their trust and learn to trust herself with her magic if she is to be successful in this third adventure of Alanna of Trebond.
This book had many of the same old characters to love, but I really enjoyed the addition of the Bahir, as well. I'm now especially dubious of all Alanna's suitors bu More...
This book had many of the same old characters to love, but I really enjoyed the addition of the Bahir, as well. I'm now especially dubious of all Alanna's suitors bu More...
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Dec 05, 2011
Kathy
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Third in the Song of the Lioness fantasy adventure for children and revolving around Alanna of Trebond who has been in disguise as a boy as she attends the school for knights. This particular story takes place in the desert amongst the Bazhir.
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Excellent story of a young woman who faces down long odds with compassion and care even as she forces great change onto a tribe and how they see women. It's a time of introspection and learning for Alanna in learni More...
<h2>My Take</h2>
Excellent story of a young woman who faces down long odds with compassion and care even as she forces great change onto a tribe and how they see women. It's a time of introspection and learning for Alanna in learni More...
Nov 25, 2011
Luu
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Alanna má 18 rokov a vydáva sa na svoje prvé dobrodružstvo do púšte, kde okamžite narazí narazí na veľmi nepriateľských "domorodých" obyvateľov. Veci sa vyvinú priam katastrofálne a Alanna je nútená medzi ľuďmi zostať a zastúpiť post miestneho šamana, tj. mága.
Tretiu Alannu som prečítala veľmi rýchlo, zatiaľ asi najrýchlejšie zo všetkých častí. Plus je, že kniha už nezaberá veľké časové obdobie, nové prostredie je skvelé a kultúra zaujímavá.
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Tretiu Alannu som prečítala veľmi rýchlo, zatiaľ asi najrýchlejšie zo všetkých častí. Plus je, že kniha už nezaberá veľké časové obdobie, nové prostredie je skvelé a kultúra zaujímavá.
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Jul 19, 2011
Alexandra
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Feb 15, 2011
Catie
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This third in the series is my favorite so far! In this installment, Alanna leaves her world of Tortall behind to travel south in search of adventure. She immediately becomes embroiled in the affairs of a tribe of Bazhir, where she struggles to keep her identity intact while connecting deeply with others. It's funny, but I think that Alanna reminds me quite a bit of Anne Shirley (of Anne of Green Gables fame). Their worlds are wholly different, but a lot of the themes surrounding their stori
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Dec 15, 2009
BarkLessWagMore
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I read this in its unabridged audiobook format on my way to and from work. I didn't realize this was book three in an ongoing series and found it a little rough going. Alanna had obviously been through a lot before this book and I continually felt like I had missed out on big important chunks of her past. Especially her past relationships with others and her knighthood.
In this book Alanna is a knight in a world where most tribes believe woman aren't meant to be a warrior (and how sh More...
In this book Alanna is a knight in a world where most tribes believe woman aren't meant to be a warrior (and how sh More...
Jun 23, 2009
Megan
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I first read this book when I was twelve. And then I read it about seventy-five more times. About a month ago I heard this author speak at a local bookstore. She said that she cannot bring herself to read any of these "Lioness Quartet" books anymore. So when I found a used copy for 50 cents I thought I would take another look at it to see why.
The story is good, but the setting and characters are ambitious. As Alanna travels to the Southern Desert and meets the tribal people who More...
The story is good, but the setting and characters are ambitious. As Alanna travels to the Southern Desert and meets the tribal people who More...
Nov 12, 2011
Katie
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I definitely appreciated the story more as an adult than I did as a young adolescent. This is probably partly due to my being more familiar with the dynamics of romantic relationships between men and women. Even with this increased understanding (and perhaps even more so because of my increased understanding), I did not like Jonathan's character in this book. His behavior towards Alanna is very domineering and demanding. He came across as having very little respect for Alanna as a person. <sp
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Aug 03, 2009
Katy
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It's kind of impossible for me to describe the impact Alanna had on me as a young girl. She taught me that people will most often find your paralysing rage "cute" rather than intimidating, and she sparked a lifelong desire to have a talking cat with purple eyes. I generally consider the Immortals quartet as my favourite but Alanna definitely had the most impact on me. I re-read either this or the Immortals probably once a year and if I ever have a daughter this will be required reading
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Sep 19, 2011
Natalia Belikov
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From Now on I'm officially a fan of Tamora Pierce. The Woman Who Rides Like a Man was almost as good as the previous book in the series, if it wasn't for what happened at the end. Indeed, my heart is now into pieces!
In Song of the Lioness #3 we encounter Alanna traveling through the desert with Coram. Still, Alanna's adventure wouldn't be an adventure without some danger and this is the first thing that happens when More...
From Now on I'm officially a fan of Tamora Pierce. The Woman Who Rides Like a Man was almost as good as the previous book in the series, if it wasn't for what happened at the end. Indeed, my heart is now into pieces!
In Song of the Lioness #3 we encounter Alanna traveling through the desert with Coram. Still, Alanna's adventure wouldn't be an adventure without some danger and this is the first thing that happens when More...
Dec 07, 2008
Elizabeth
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Newly knighted Alanna of Trebond is finally enjoying showing the world that she is a woman, and not a man, as she begins her journey through the vast desert of Tortall.
There, however, she is captured by vicious desert dwellers, who have challenged her to a duel. A duel to the death that will prove whether she is worthy of being invited into the tribe, or killed in battle.
Alanna receives a triumph from the battle, though she is headed for tough times. Times that will tes More...
There, however, she is captured by vicious desert dwellers, who have challenged her to a duel. A duel to the death that will prove whether she is worthy of being invited into the tribe, or killed in battle.
Alanna receives a triumph from the battle, though she is headed for tough times. Times that will tes More...
Nov 13, 2011
Malin Engdahl
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Alanna of Trebond has defeated her enemy, the sorcerer Duke Roger, and also attained her life's goal. She is now a female knight, but a lot of the court were not pleased that she had masqueraded as a boy for the past eight years, and she feels that it may be best if she gets away from court for a while. She takes Coram, her faithful man-at-arms with her, and rides south, where she is soon adopted into a tribe of Bazhir tribesmen. After a series of complications, she also becomes the tribe's sham
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Dec 12, 2009
Tiffany
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I was so disappointed in this book. I had enjoyed the first two books about a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to become a knight. She works so hard to overcome her weaknesses and becomes a superior knight. The story was great. But, I was completely turned off by extra events in this book which really bothered me. First, I found this book in the children's section in the library, so I did not expect to encounter any sex in it. Anyhow, the main character begins a sexual relationship with
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Mar 06, 2010
JoLee
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In the third installment of Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man, we meet up with Alanna as she heads out on her adventuring now that she's won her knighthood. Alanna meets up with the Bazhir in the desert and spends a good deal of time developing her magical abilities, teaching apprentices, and dealing with an evil sword.
Alanna really develops in her confidence and sense of self in this novel. Personally, I thought that Jonathan was a compl More...
Alanna really develops in her confidence and sense of self in this novel. Personally, I thought that Jonathan was a compl More...
Jul 19, 2010
Emma
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For those of you who have read my last two reviews for both Alanna: The First Adventure and In the Hands of the Goddess you know that Tamora Pierce's novels were very influential to me. This one is not my favorite. To be perfectly honest some of the time when I reread this series I skip this one. It is still worth reading and especially if you are reading this series for the first time. There are a lot of new characters introduces and you start to realize a few differences between Jonathan and G
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Feb 09, 2012
Katleap
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4.5 -5 stars
There are some parts of this book that I love and parts that I don't.
I love that Alanna realizes that she needs some time to sort things through after killing Roger. She needs to make some time as a knight and know that she won't get that at court. Subconsciously she also knows that she needs some time away from men.
Alanna makes peace with her magic. She carves a place out for herself among the Bahzir. However she doesn't manage to figure out her More...
There are some parts of this book that I love and parts that I don't.
I love that Alanna realizes that she needs some time to sort things through after killing Roger. She needs to make some time as a knight and know that she won't get that at court. Subconsciously she also knows that she needs some time away from men.
Alanna makes peace with her magic. She carves a place out for herself among the Bahzir. However she doesn't manage to figure out her More...
Apr 08, 2010
Brenda
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This one started off a little slow, and I was afraid that the series was going to start going downhill or something. I think it's just that I really love court intrigue, and since she was out in the desert in this one, it was a little different.
It picked up, though, and I got sucked in once again in Alanna's adventures. She's such a strong character, and I really love the feminism in this book. Not just because it says that a woman can be what she wants to be, but also because her More...
It picked up, though, and I got sucked in once again in Alanna's adventures. She's such a strong character, and I really love the feminism in this book. Not just because it says that a woman can be what she wants to be, but also because her More...
Dec 11, 2010
Chelsea
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I'm frustrated by this series for one reason and one only...the author's treatment of the love triangle. I love love triangles...it's the driving force behind many stories. What frustrates me about this particular one is that the author is forcing us to agree with her choice in the love interest by making us dislike one. I am annoyed that she is portraying one of the men as annoying, prideful, inconsiderate, domineering, etc. in this book when in the past he has NOT been that way. So it beco
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Aug 30, 2011
Lisa
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I really like Tamora Pierce and think that she has written wonderful novels with strong lead female characters. This series is a great example of that. All her books are well written and exciting to read. The only complaint I have is that these heroines always seem to end up having sex before they are married, which I understand may have been common in Pierce's fictitious world as well as our own. But many young girls are reading these books with open and innocent minds, and I feel like a tr
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Apr 11, 2010
travelmel
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Alanna has left her friends (and the people we have grown to like and are mad that she left them) and is venturing off on her own to "have some adventures." Ok, fine, but I think she would have had some idea of what she was going to do and oddly it was never mentioned. She just rides off and gets caught instantly and now she's stuck there. Sort of weird. We'll see.
I'm reading these books because my daughter liked them and after reading this series went on to read every oth More...
I'm reading these books because my daughter liked them and after reading this series went on to read every oth More...
Dec 25, 2009
Hannah
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And I thought the last book was bad! It's a good story, but there are a few lines that killed it for me. One of these:
"I haven't worn a veil this whole time, but it took me until tonight to get a bad reputation."
This is said by Alanna (she's staying with a bunch of obvious Muslim similes who think all women should be veiled) as she turns out the lights on herself and her lover, who is none other than Prince Jonathan.
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"I haven't worn a veil this whole time, but it took me until tonight to get a bad reputation."
This is said by Alanna (she's staying with a bunch of obvious Muslim similes who think all women should be veiled) as she turns out the lights on herself and her lover, who is none other than Prince Jonathan.
Imagine my dismay: reading cheerfully along and the More...
Mar 31, 2010
lisa
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you guys, this is first time i've ever read this without being so enraged that i couldn't think clearly for some amount of time! (i think the longest was two weeks. i would just randomly start yelling about what a piece of shit jon was and then lecturing anyone who happened to be in my vicinity about why he should die in a fire. my poor parents.) maybe i'm just older and calmer, or maybe i'm just over it, or maybe i take heart in what kel has to say about him. but it was pretty strange to read t
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Mar 13, 2011
Gah... Tamora Pierce strikes again! I love her books, I love Alanna, I love pretty much everything about this series. It's fun, fanciful, and well just plain fantastic (I like alliteration). My respect and admiration for almost every character grew in this installment. My love for Prince Jonathan, Alanna, Corem, and George just keeps growing and growing. And the new characters were/are fantastic. I missed some of our other well known characters from the palace, but that's the point of her a
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Sep 10, 2009
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Mar 12, 2009
Christie
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I actually only thought this book was okay. It all takes place in the desert, far away from the castle and the familiar setting of the first books, and I liked the castle setting better for some reason. There were a few chapters that feature George only and not Alanna that I found boring (I don't care about George and his thieves; I want her to end up with Jonathan). I do wish the author had omitted the parts where it's inferred that Alanna sleeps with Jonathan and George (nothing explicit).
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Jul 01, 2011
Livy
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Odd. That's what this book was for me. It felt like it was going in an entirely different direction than the 1st 2. Not only was Alanna taken from her position as a young knight in a castle setting to a grown woman in the desert, but her attitude seemed different...almost as if she'd become very girly. Also, the book itself changed style. It seemed to go from an almost children's adventure (in the sense that it wasn't a huge book..and it was simple) to an almost adult romance plot! Most of
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Jan 19, 2010
Liz
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Book three in the Song of the Lioness Quartet. Alanna has won her shield, revealed her true gender, and has defeated her greatest enemy, all by eighteen. But she is restless and disfavoured at court, so she flees to the Great Southern Desert of Tortall in search of adventure and escape. There, she cements her status as a legend as she becomes the first female warrior and shaman of a Bazhir tribe. The desert doesn't hold all the answers for Alanna, as she attempts to sort out her relationship
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