![]() ![]() After all, there are only so many Lord of the Rings trilogy-caliber works in the world. Fantasy (in medieval settings especially, of which Tortall is one) is expensive, and difficult to pull off. Genre fiction is rare, and fantasy in visual media is, in a way, the rarest of all. ![]() If more fantasy TV ends up written badly, then networks will stop taking a chance on it. I’ve been reading Pierce’s work for over a decade. I’m excited by the news, if a little apprehensive. Apparently the plan is to tie into a ‘ Games of Thrones, but young adult’ fanbase. Last November, Deadline reported that all 22 books in the Tortall universe have been optioned for television by Lionsgate and Playground Entertainment. Needed books for vacation? For long car trips? Just wanted a new series to read? Tortall was there, covering decades of fictional time, told through the eyes of five different girls: Alanna, Daine, Keladry, Aly, and Beka. Tamora Pierce’s coming-of-age fantasy novels ended up serving me well in various situations throughout my adolescence. Over 500 pages should keep me happily entertained during this week’s practices, right? So, to stave off boredom, I’ve brought a secret weapon: the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce, in omnibus form. Instead, all the girls who aren’t in the show are in the auditorium watching the team practice. ![]() In fact, I’m not even in dance class, even though I should be. ![]()
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