Circle of Magic
book series by Tamora Pierce
Circle of Magic is a tetralogy of fantasy novels by Tamora Pierce, set in Emelan, a fictional realm in a pseudo-medieval and renaissance era. It revolves around four young mages, each specializing in a different kind of magic, as they learn to control their extraordinary and strong powers and put them to use. It is followed by another quartet, The Circle Opens, which takes place four years later, and the standalone book The Will of the Empress, which takes place several years after that. Melting Stones and Battle Magic are also set in the same universe, but they feature only Briar.
Series
Sandry's Book (1997, also published as The Magic in the Weaving). The four recover from their disastrous lives and move to Discipline Cottage. After just starting lessons, the four must spin their magics together to save themselves from disaster.
Tris's Book (1998, also published as The Power in the Storm). Things are finally settling down and the four have become friends. Then, Tris's cousin, Aymery, suddenly enters Winding Circle.
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