Continuing on with this series in audiobook form. The performances are quite good, particularly Bruce Coville as Niko.

In the last book, there was an earthquake. Now the four have to deal with pirates while continuing to learn how to use their magic and work together. Tris is a shade less annoying this book than the last, though I fear she will never be my favorite character.

Still middling of the road quality wise, but I'm chugging along so I can get to the later series in this world. ( )

I love any book by Tamora Pierce. This series (Circle of Magic) is good and if it was by any other author I would call it great. However, since I have such high expectations for Tamora Pierce I cannot call it truly wonderful. The characters are where it falls a bit flat for me as the story line I quite like. ( )

Girls will love this book, and boys too. Magic, willful kids, and even a baby bird. How could they resist? ( )

Really deeply enjoyed this; the feeling is definitely different from book one, where so much time is spent on setting up the story and world and introducing the characters and their magic. Here, it feels so much more fraught and tense but not in a way that is like off-putting, and I love the ways that you get to see more of the world (especially regarding the magic of the mentors.) It makes me love the characters so much more, as they feel more fleshed out and real, and I couldn't even wait and immediately dove into the next book, oops! ( )

I love this series, this was a perfect continuation of all the character's journeys. ( )