![]() ![]() ![]() The conclusion of In the Hand of the Goddess sees the death and foiling of Alanna’s primary enemy throughout the series. Although Alanna is forced to accept herself as both a woman and a warrior within the first two books, her ability to come to terms with both her magic and her recent past are seriously challenged, and eventually resolved in The Woman Who Rides Like a Man. The entire Song of the Lioness quartet is about acceptance for me – acceptance of the differences (and similarities of others), acceptance that things are not always as they seem, and most importantly, acceptance of yourself. And while she is away from the palace Alanna must also choose between marrying Prince Jonathan or living alone as the knight she has strived so hard to become. But how can she convince the tribe to change, when their powerful shaman cries hourly for her execution? Tradition demands she prove her worth in a magical duel – to the death. Captured by the Bloody Hawk tribe, she must challenge ancient tribal customs if she ever hopes for freedom. Newly knighted, Alanna rides for the desert in search of adventure. My Bookshelves: Easy reading, Medieval fantasy, Strong womenĥth sentence, 74th page: “You remember Hakim Fahrar, the man you fought?” Alanna nodded. Rating Out of 5: 5 (I will read this again and again and again) ![]() Series: Song of the Lioness Quartet #3, Tortall #7 ![]()
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