To the surprise of both the veteran “Dogs” and her fellow “puppies,” Beka requests duty in the Lower City. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy….īeka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, commonly known as “the Provost’s Dogs,” in Corus, the capital city of Tortall. Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce’s memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper – a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. Intrigued? Here’s the synopsis for Terrier, via Goodreads: “Try and I’ll bruise you.” I actually said it out loud. I slid one foot back to balance myself and raised my arms, hands fisted, into blocking positions. “I’ll kiss them and make them better,” he said when he saw my bruises. This week’s Thursday Quotables selection comes courtesy of my daughter, who is home for winter break and is reading (for the 1,000th time?) one of her favorite books by a favorite author. Whether it’s something funny, startling, gut-wrenching, or just really beautifully written, Thursday Quotables is where my favorite lines of the week will be, and you’re invited to join in! NEW! Thursday Quotables is now using a Linky tool! Be sure to add your link if you have a Thursday Quotables post to share. Welcome back to Thursday Quotables! This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage discovered during your reading each week.
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