Lady Knight
Kel has finally achieved her lifelong dream of being a knight. But it's not turning out as she imagined at all. She is torn between a duty she has sworn to uphold and a quest that she feels could turn the tide of war...
"Unrelentingly realistic in its depiction of the horrors of war... Pierce provides exquisite details of the weaponry, topography, and culture of her world, and her control of a voluminous cast of characters is masterful." – VOYA
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Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce didn’t just open a door to fantasy for young readers—she forged a path, torch in hand, into realms where girls wield swords, speak with gods, and refuse to be silenced. Long before strong female protagonists became a trend, Pierce was crafting heroines who were bold, complex, and unapologetically themselves. Her stories didn’t just break molds; they reimagined what fantasy could be for generations of readers hungry for more than damsels and dragons.
Born in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and raised between the rolling hills of rural America and the buzz of city life, Pierce’s childhood was steeped in books and imagination. Her early fascination with mythology and medieval lore took root in her storytelling, where rich world-building and elemental magic breathe life into each saga. It was while working at a library and later studying at the University of Pennsylvania that she began shaping what would become the iconic Song of the Lioness quartet—a series that introduced the world to Alanna of Trebond, a girl who disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight.
Protector of the Small
Protector of the Small consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Tortall Universe
