At the pestering of a friend I finally picked up Alanna: The First Adventure. This was a very fun read that I would never have guessed was written 30 years ago. I love strong heroines, so watching one actually grow in to one from from when they were a kid is great. So many intriguing characters around her too. I can't wait to jump in to book 2 tomorrow and see how she continues her growth in to the warrior she will become. 4.25 out of 5