Reviews for Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic Series #1)

The average rating for Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-02-08 00:00:00 Claus Durst I've gone back to this book so many times over the years that my copy is actually starting to fall apart. This is the book that got me started with fantasy, and I still follow Tamora Pierce's blog and watch out for any new books by her over ten years later. This is one of those books that definitely changed my life, it's also one of those books I go back to when I need to read something easy, to forget the world around me for a bit. These books have gotten me through everything from trouble at school, to deaths in the family and have their own shelf in the hall. Personally, I rate these books on par with the Keladry series, but higher than the Alanna or Diane sets, and although it feels like they're aimed at a slightly younger audience, that allows a good progression through all of Tamora's works. Start off with the four Circle books as a younger reader, after those read the Alanna four, go back to the next circle books, and then the Diane and Keladry sets, before finishing with the final two Circle books. (With another coming some time this year!) I'd recommend this to any young girl just getting interested in reading, and maybe a few boys too!

Review # 2 was written on 2012-09-25 00:00:00 Ariel Bedford So, I love this series. LOVE it. I like everything Pierce has written to some extent (haven't read the white tiger stuff yet), but it's always been this series (the Emelan universe) above all others. If I ever had to choose what one series to take to a desert island, with nothing else to read for the rest of my life, this would be the series. Over Harry Potter, Hunger Games, whatever. This book especially is the one I've read the most over the years (probably in part because the rest of the extended series was slowly being published), and the one I always eventually went back to. I don't even know how many times I've actually read it. So I was super excited, after coming across the Mark Reads/Watches site, that he had read and like the Tortall books and was planning on reading the Emelan books as well. If you're not familiar with his site, it's... similar to audio books, I guess. He reads the books out loud on Youtube, only it's interspersed with his own reactions and thoughts as he reads and reacts to what he's reading. He is very emotive, which only makes it that much more entertaining. It's everything you usually wish for when introducing a friend to something you love, and watching how they react, hoping they love it too. That's probably why it's so entertaining. Plus there's the discussions and commentary by his fans on each chapter, giving you a chance to discuss the series with other fans afterwards. He read this book starting back in October, despite my only listening to it now. At the moment, he's already reading Cold Fire from the Circle Opens (as well as some of Pratchett's novels), so there's several videos up to watch. I'd suggest having a copy of the book at hand, however, so you can follow along as he reads - the extra commentary might be confusing to some, and he can read quickly at some points. Yet another way to enjoy one of my all-time favourite books!