I actually read and reviewed all volumes in this collection separately, so this is basically just a note for my own records. The three star rating is an average of what I gave the individual entries, all of which were three star reads themselves apart from The Woman Who Rides Like A Man, which only got two due to sudden and inconsistent characterisation of two of the supporting characters, who turn into jerks for no reason. On the whole, though, it's an enjoyable enough series, and the real strength of it lies in the main character. Alanna really is likeable - kind and brave and hardworking - and she bypasses the "not like other girls" trope by valuing typically feminine things as well as her role as a warrior, because she's perfectly capable of appreciating a pretty dress and being good with a sword. On the other hand, her accumulation of incredible talents becomes ever more unbelievable, and there's an irritating love triangle which lasts until the final book, where yet another love interest is added (love quadrilateral?). No matter how many people were involved, I didn't like it, anyway. I swear, love polygons of any description are the scourge of YA. Would love to read a series without one.