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Tamora Pierce

(b.1954)

Tamora Pierce is an author of fantasy literature for young adults. She is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania. Best known for writing stories involving young heroines, she made a name for herself with her first quartet The Song of the Lioness, which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight. Many of her books contain feminist themes.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy

New and upcoming books

September 2025

Tempests and Slaughter 2
(Numair Chronicles, book 2)

Series

Song of the Lioness
   1. Alanna (1983)
   2. In the Hand of the Goddess (1984)
   3. The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986)
     aka The Girl Who Rides Like a Man
   4. Lioness Rampant (1988)

Immortals
   1. Wild Magic (1992)
   2. Wolf Speaker (1994)
   3. The Emperor Mage (1994)
   4. The Realms of the Gods (1996)

Circle of Magic
   1. Sandry's Book (1993)
     aka The Magic in the Weaving
   2. Tris's Book (1998)
     aka The Power in the Storm
   3. Daja's Book (1998)
     aka The Fire in the Forging
   4. Briar's Book (1999)
     aka The Healing in the Vine

Protector of the Small
   1. First Test (1999)
   2. Page (2000)
   3. Squire (2001)
   4. Lady Knight (2002)

Circle Opens
   1. Magic Steps (2000)
   2. Street Magic (2000)
   3. Cold Fire (2002)
   4. Shatterglass (2003)

Daughter of the Lioness
1. Trickster's Choice (2003)
2. Trickster's Queen (2004)

Circle Reforged
   1. The Will of the Empress (2005)
   2. Melting Stones (2008)
   3. Battle Magic (2013)

Legend of Beka Cooper
   1. Terrier (2006)
   2. Bloodhound (2009)
   3. Mastiff (2011)

Numair Chronicles
1. Tempests and Slaughter (2018)
2. Tempests and Slaughter 2 (2025)

Collections

Tortall and Other Lands (2011)

Anthologies edited

Young Warriors (2005) (with Josepha Sherman)

Graphic Novels show

Non fiction show

Books containing stories by Tamora Pierce

Unbound II (2022)
(Unbound , book 2)
edited by
Shawn Speakman

The Dragon Book (2009)
Magical Tales from the Masters of Modern Fantasy
edited by
Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois

Firebirds Rising (2006)
edited by
Sharyn November

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Award nominations

	2012 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee) : Terrier
	2012 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee) : Mastiff
	2012 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee) : Bloodhound

Tamora Pierce recommends

The Spellshop (2024)
Sarah Beth Durst
"Witty and wonderful! I'm a Durst fan and have been from the beginning."

The King-Killing Queen (2023)
(King-Killing Queen, book 1)
Shawn Speakman
"A realm caught in deadly change, a queen fighting for the right to rule-edge-of-your-seat storytelling!"

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch (2023)
Melinda Taub
"A romping, lively retelling with surprises galore! It's a delight to see Lydia Bennet receive her due."

The Dark Lord's Daughter (2023)
Patricia C Wrede
"A heart-stopping, unique adventure for all!."

Thief Liar Lady (2023)
D L Soria
"This amazing retelling of Cinderella presents varied magics, a new view of old enemies and royal rule, magical enchantment, and battles between oppressors and the conquered. What a breathtaking view!"

Morgan is My Name (2023)
(Morgan le Fay, book 1)
Sophie Keetch
"A very real, passionate retelling of Morgan's story, with detail about political and magical lives, and the women who are such a vital part of the tale."

Solomon's Crown (2023)
Natasha Siegel
"Riveting, haunting - two powerful rulers in a battle for love and respect."

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston (2022)
(Sir Callie, book 1)
Esme Symes-Smith
"These heroes come in all shapes and skills - I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey."

This Vicious Grace (2022)
(Last Finestra, book 1)
Emily Thiede
"Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger."

Ordinary Monsters (2022)
(Talents , book 1)
J M Miro
"Haunting, tense, earth-shattering . A riveting mix of magic and terror."

One for All (2022)
Lillie Lainoff
"There are no limits to the will - and the strength - of this unique female hero."

That Dark Infinity (2021)
Kate Pentecost
"Unique, haunting, magical!"

Half Sick of Shadows (2021)
Laura Sebastian
"Magical, haunting, unique--Sebastian is a splendid new figure on the adult scene! This is something special, readable, and real, magic and all. I haven't been so excited about an Arthur book since I read The Once and Future King (I was 11)."

Curses (2021)
Lish McBride
"A unique and twisty magical romp!"

The Hidden Knife (2021)
Melissa Marr
"Unique and gripping."

Malice (2021)
(Malice Duology, book 1)
Heather Walter
"Bewitching characters. Fascinating story. An up-all-night read. Why are you not reading this bookright now?"

A Deadly Education (2020)
(Scholomance, book 1)
Naomi Novik
"Friendship in spite of itself; danger that doesn’t quit—what a wildly magical ride!"

The Kingdom of Liars (2020)
(Legacy of the Mercenary King, book 1)
Nick Martell
"A symphony of loyalty, greed, family, and betrayal set in an innovative culture!"

The Girl and the Stars (2020)
(Book of the Ice, book 1)
Mark Lawrence
"Dark, passionate, tense, with a female hero anyone could relate to–I was utterly fascinated! This is no pretty, flowery tale, but one of vastly different people struggling to survive when a hostile government comes to power."

The King of Crows (2020)
(Diviners, book 4)
Libba Bray
"What a cool ride! The book caught me up utterly."

Unnatural Magic (2019)
(Unnatural Magic, book 1)
C M Waggoner
"The most unique, haunting, magical, treacherous, romantic, combative novel I've read in a long time. Action, betrayal, peoples at war, strange magic and stranger love--a whole new take on fantasy!"

The Ten Thousand Doors of January (2019)
Alix E Harrow
"One of the most unique works of fiction I've ever read."

Stormrise (2019)
Jillian Boehme
"A bold girl, a kingdom under attack, magic everywhere--I devoured it in one sitting! This book is one wild ride!"

Crown of Coral and Pearl (2019)
(Crown of Coral and Pearl, book 1)
Mara Rutherford
"A fabulous interweaving of fantasy, politics, and sisterhood - this unusual, tense tale will have you on the edge of your seat!"

Spin the Dawn (2019)
(Blood of Stars, book 1)
Elizabeth Lim
"What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read."

The Women's War (2019)
(Women's War, book 1)
Jenna Glass
"A compulsive read, riveting characters, life-or-death stakes . . . a smashing book!"

West (2018)
(East, book 2)
Edith Pattou
"Humans and characters from magic fight for love and life against a dreadful enemy. I could hardly breathe as they battle for the fate of the world. There isn't a dull moment, only the risk to every life on earth!"

Street Freaks (2018)
Terry Brooks
"Unforgiving suspense, constant paranoia, a future of ruthless mega-companies, and a young man caught in multiple conspiracies with friends and foes. Totally gripping, totally tense!"

The Iron Flower (2018)
(Black Witch Chronicles, book 2)
Laurie Forest
"I absolutely loved The Black Witch...A whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy!."

Dactyl Hill Squad (2018)
(Dactyl Hill Squad, book 1)
Daniel José Older
"Kids, the Civil War, and dinosaurs -- action doesn't get any better than this!"

The Diminished (2018)
(Diminished, book 1)
Kaitlyn Sage Patterson
"Two fierce young people battle a fiery landscape and vicious foes in a race for freedom. I was glued to my seat!"

Ace of Shades (2018)
(Shadow Game, book 1)
Amanda Foody
"Wow! A dark and dangerous tale, a world like no other and heroism of the weirdest kind!"

Echoes of Understorey (2018)
(Titan's Forest Trilogy, book 2)
Thoraiya Dyer
"A unique, gorgeous, and dangerous world!."

Mask of Shadows (2017)
(Mask of Shadows, book 1)
Linsey Miller
"I love every aspect of this amazing book - a genderfluid hero, a deadly contest, and vicious courtly intrigue. Get! Read! Now!"

The Waking Land (2017)
(Waking Land, book 1)
Callie Bates
"A heartbreaking, enchanting, edge-of-the-seat read that held me captive from start to finish!"

Ash & Bramble (2015)
(Ash & Bramble, book 1)
Sarah Prineas
"A uniquely, new fairy tale, full of beauty and danger. Splendid!."

Ink and Bone (2015)
(Great Library, book 1)
Rachel Caine
"Dark, riveting, heart-in-the-throat storytelling, with characters who caught me up and hold me even now. A don't-miss read!"

The Fire Wish (2014)
(Jinni Wars, book 1)
Amber Lough
"War, magic, and romance kept me reading nonstop!"

Court of Fives (2014)
(Court of Fives, book 1)
Kate Elliott
"Fast-paced, tense, and riveting. I couldn't put it down, and you won't be able to either!"

Sparrow Hill Road (2014)
(Ghost Road, book 1)
Seanan McGuire
"Hitchhiking ghosts, the unquiet dead, the gods of the old American roads—McGuire enters the company of Lindskold and Gaiman with this book, creating a wistful, funny, fascinating new mythology of diners, corn fields, and proms in this all-in-one-sitting read!"

Fox and Phoenix (2011)
(Long City, book 1)
Beth Bernobich
"One cool, lively, exciting book, set in a unique new world - I loved it!"

The Girl of Fire and Thorns (2011)
(Fire and Thorns, book 1)
Rae Carson
"Engrossing."

Meeting (2011)
(Magic Next Door, book 2)
Nina Kiriki Hoffman
"I read everything Nina Kiriki Hoffman writes. She's a wonderful spell-spinner!"

Torn (2010)
(Skinned / Cold Awakening, book 3)
Robin Wasserman
"Robin Wasserman's writing cuts straight to the bone... this series is mind-bending."

Mistwood (2010)
(Mistwood, book 1)
Leah Cypess
"Edge-of-the-chair reading."

The Poison Eaters (2010)
Holly Black
"Gritty, grim, and fabulous... Holly is a master of dark magic and dark reality!"

Ballad (2009)
(Books of Faerie, book 2)
Maggie Stiefvater
"Ballad is giddy, intoxicating, and threatening all at once."

Rampant (2009)
(Killer Unicorns, book 1)
Diana Peterfreund
"Rampant is a thrilling read."

First Light (2007)
Rebecca Stead
"An absolutely gripping story!"

Clovermead (2004)
(In the Shadow of the Bear, book 1)
David Randall
"Clovermead's adventures had me perched on the edge of my chair!"

Singing the Dogstar Blues (2003)
Alison Goodman
"This book rocks!"

The Naming (2001)
(Books of Pellinor, book 1)
Alison Croggon
"An epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero...I couldn't put it down!"

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