Tamora Pierce is an all around superb author, when I say “all around” I mean in terms of characters, story, and actual writing. I’ve found that some books have excellent character depth and development, or great stories with compelling plots, perhaps the writing is very intricate and poetic -but never have I come across books that have the overall “superb-ness” that Tamora has captured in her books. From her lovable characters and unfathomable plots, to her sophisticated and detailed (but not overwhelming) writing, Tamora Pierce has the fantasy section monopolized on my bookshelf.

– Katura