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Melting Stones

Circle of Magic Universe
by Tamora Pierce
Melting Stones (Circle of Magic Universe) by Tamora Pierce
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Four years have passed since Evvy left the streets of Chammur to begin her training as a stone mage. At fourteen, she's unhappy to be on a new journey with her mentor, prickly green mage Rosethorn, who has been called to the Battle Islands to determine why the plants and animals there are dying.

Evvy's job is to listen and learn, but she can't keep quiet and do nothing. With the help of Luvo, the living stone heart of a mountain, Evvy uncovers an important clue. Now, with the island on the brink of disaster, it's up to Evvy to avert the destruction that looms ahead.

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FantasyYoung AdultEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: 2007

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Tamora Pierce

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.

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But Pierce didn’t stop with Alanna. Across the Tortall Universe and the Circle of Magic series, she built interconnected worlds where justice, empathy, and resilience pulse through every plotline. Her prose is grounded yet lyrical, shaped as much by emotion as by action, and always threaded with hard-won hope. Whether she’s writing about streetwise mages, reluctant nobles, or war-weary warriors, her characters carry the weight of real choices—and their consequences.

Over the years, Pierce’s work has garnered critical acclaim, a fiercely loyal fan base, and a lasting legacy in the fantasy genre. Yet perhaps the most telling praise comes not from awards, but from the countless readers who say her books changed the way they saw themselves. In her own words, “Girls need heroes. So I made them.” And in doing so, she gave all of us more than just stories—she gave us permission to fight for our place in the world.

From the halls of the Tortallan palace to the dusty streets of Emelan, Pierce’s tales continue to cast their spell. They’re not just adventures. They’re awakenings.

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Circle of Magic Universe

Circle of Magic Universe consists of 3 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

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