Street Magic

It's ironic that feminist writer Tamora Pierce's only male character, the self-named Briar Moss, is one of her best characters. Amongst the rest of the mainly female cast, his charisma, street smarts and ongoing inner conflict between his younger, wilder instincts, and his older, more civilized self......more

2020 review: Briar Moss loves his foster sisters SO MUCH and we love that for HIM. 2018 review:I guess I just really like Briar? Because both books that focus on him have been the ones I've rated five stars so far in my journey through the Emelan universe. Actually, I think what makes Briar's books so......more

Briar and his teacher, Rosethorn, have taken up temporary residence in Chammur while Rosethorn works with the local farmers to restore the land. While in the market, Briar spots Evvy,a young street rat, cleaning stones and passing some of her magic to them. He soon finds out that as the discovering......more

4.5 stars rounded up I love Briar so much, and seeing him as a teacher is the best! Some fatphobia aside, I loved this and revisiting the story was delightful.......more