Dragonswood
By: Janet Lee Carey
Dial Books
ISBN-13: 9780803735040
Wilde Island is not at peace. The kingdom mourns the dead Pendragon king and awaits the return of his heir; the uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans is strained; and the regent is funding a bloodthirsty witch hunt. Tess, daughter of a blacksmith, has visions of the future, but she still doesn't expect to be accused of witchcraft.
Review
Tess has always known there was something different about her from everyone else in her small village. She can see visions of the future in fire sometimes. She has always been very careful to keep this a secret, but when a witch hunter comes to town and Tess stands accused, her only option is to run for her life. If only Tess hadn't gone into the Dragonswood to escape her abusive Father, the place everyone believes to be cursed and a sanctuary for witches and other evils. In reality it is land that was set aside to house the dragons and the fey, protect them from the outside world. Tess is joined on the run by her friends Meg and Poppy, because she mentioned them while she was being tortured. They are all taken in by a strange woodsman named Garth, who seems only to have the best intentions. He has a secret though and it may be one that could ruin them all. Will Tess and the others be able to clear their names and save the kingdom, using an ages old prophecy as their guide? This book was absolutely wonderful. It has a sincerity that endeared it to me from the beginning and Tess is such an honest character, even with all of her flaws. I loved the prophecy and royalty storylines. Plus it was nice to see the slow but steady romance of Garth and Tess, which even though it wasn't the book's focus, added an extra layer of depth to it. All of the supporting characters were interesting and attachable as well. I loved the dragons and fey, their treaty with the humans and the fact that this was a companion novel but I was able to read it as a stand-alone perfectly well. I CANNOT WAIT to read the first book about Rosalinda, a princess with dragon blood. Highly recommended for lovers of fantasy. Half a star is deducted though for the obviousness of Garth's 'shocking' secret.
VERDICT: 4.5/5 Stars
*No money or favors were exchanged for this review. This book is now available in stores and online.*
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comments are much appreciated and I always read them with a smile on my face! :) While I appreciate the thought, this an award-free blog as well. I just don't have the time to keep up with it. Thank you for my smiles and please share your thoughts! Also, sorry for the Captcha, but I've been getting a lot of spam lately!