Alanna does it again. Man, was she ever the incredible basass in this book than ever. I love how she is exploring her femininity while still staying strong and keeping true to her goal of becoming a knight. The magic aspect is fascinating in this book and how Alanna balances her studies with magic and fighting is awesome. The ending was slightly abrupt for me but I am happy with how everyone reacted once she revealed herself and how it showed the power and importance of friendship.