She narrates in such a way as to help readers distinguish between our heroine's mother's memories, passed onto and beheld by our heroine, and the heroine's own thoughts and speech. With regard to the humans voices, the narrator picks up quite well on the appropriate tone and speed.

However, I am glad that I decided to stick with it!! I soon learnt the reasons for the narrator's often seemingly bland, slow voice - there are numerous characters (dragons in human forms and, beings half human and half dragon) who by their nature, we are made to understand, neither understand, possess nor express human emotions in the way humans do - hence the bland tone attributed to their conversation. It didn't help either that the narrator's voice seemed so bland. It was slow, with very little description of the world in which the heroine lives. Some of the most interesting dragons I've read.' (Christopher Paolini, New York Times best-selling author of Eragon)Īfter first few chapters into this book, I was unsure whether to proceed to the end. “ lush, intricately plotted fantasy.” ( The Washington Post) 'Will appeal to both fans of Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series and Robin McKinley’s The Hero and the Crown.' ( Entertainment Weekly) But as the two uncover a sinister plot to destroy the wavering peace of the kingdom, Seraphina’s struggle to protect her secret becomes increasingly difficult.while its discovery could mean her very life. When a member of the royal family is brutally murdered, Seraphina is drawn into the investigation alongside the dangerously perceptive - and dashing - Prince Lucien. One that she guards with all of her being.

The newest member of the royal court, a uniquely gifted musician named Seraphina, holds a deep secret of her own. In the kingdom of Goredd, dragons and humans live and work side by side - while below the surface, tensions and hostility simmer. Rachel Hartman’s award-winning debut will have you looking at dragons as you’ve never imagined them before. Lyrical, imaginative, and wholly original, this New York Times best seller with eight starred reviews is not to be missed.

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