Books like The Immortals

In this four volume omnibus edition from the Science Fiction Book Club, we are treated to the story of young Daine, the wild magic that helps her communicate with all animals, and the adventures she has while learning about herself and the life she is to lead. This was not quite as compelling as Song of the Lioness, but of course the idea of being able to talk easily with any animal, to really understand them and know what they were feeling is the major appeal here. Daine had just as much to prove to and about herself as Alanna had in the other series, she simply proved it in a different way. The first book (Wild Magic) was my favorite, since it dealt more with Daine herself and the efforts she made to become who she was supposed to be. In the other three, while Daine is still exploring her new life, she is drawn into the politics and diplomacies of the Tortall kingdom. The fourth book (The Realms Of The Gods) was actually my least favorite. At least the darkings helped bring a few touches of lightness and humor to an otherwise fairly gruesome story. This was my second time reading this book, but unlike other reviewers I had not read Tamora Pierce when it was age-appropriate for me to do so. Mainly because the author is only about three years older than I am. I discovered her through the SFBC, and I am glad I did because I enjoy her world and her messages very much. I am about to start the final omnibus I have of her work, Protector of the Small. I've read that once before also, but I have just a few vague memories of the story. Time to back away from the keyboard and return to Tortall to See What Happens Next!