Book Review:
Lioness Rampant (Book Four in the Song of the Lioness Series) by Tamora Pierce
I am getting slower and slower with my book reviews. By the time I sit down to share my thoughts on one book I am half-way through the next book. But without a deadline my writing skills seem pretty dead. So hear we go on the final installment of the Song of the Lioness series.
Content
Alanna continues her life as a knight. Seeking glory, she rides to the roof of the world in order to recover the Dominion Jewel and present it to King Jonathan. The quest is not without its own adventures and Alanna adds members to party as she goes. When her quest is complete she returns to Tortal for the coronation of King Jonathan.
As she returns to Tortal, Alanna discovers that her brother has brought back to life her arch-enemy, Sir Robert. Yep, we even get a little necromancy thrown in. Once again Alanna is forced to face Sir Robert alone, as everyone else believes he is without magic.
Recommendation
I give this book 3 buttered rolls. Maybe on its own this book isn’t too bad but the whole series was a chore for me to read. The quests were less than epic, the characters were irritating, the dialogue was flat…and the feminist agenda was unbearable. I finished this book over a month ago and had very little desire to write my review. So there you have it. The Song of the Lioness series is one that I will not be reading again and although may kids may choose to read it, I won’t be promoting it.