Shadow Scale is the sequel to Seraphina, a book I reviewed a few months ago, which is easily one of the most original books I’ve read in a long time. Since it’s a sequel, Shadow Scale didn’t have quite the same feeling of magic and wonder, but I loved it all the same for giving me more time in this universe with these characters. These books take place in a kingdom called Goredd, in a world where humans and dragons co-exist, mostly peacefully (at least […]
I Will Be Made a New Creature, One Bright Day
A few months ago, someone posted in the CBR facebook group that Seraphina was on sale for Kindle. I went and bought it simply because it was cheap and the person said it was one of their favorite books. Whoever that person was, thank you, thank you, for introducing me to this fantastic book! Seraphina takes place in Goredd, a human country in a world where dragons and humans have had a peace treaty for many years. Dragons can take human form, but they have […]
It’s bad enough there’ll be violence on our shore
I wish I could remember who recommended Seraphina to me, because I have absolutely loved these books. I wish there were more. In fact, halfway through reading Shadow Scale (Seraphina #2), I searched for #3 in my library’s database and had a tiny tantrum when I saw that there WASN’T one. Part of me was glad that I knew Shadow Scale would be it (at least for the time being), because it made me savor the rest of the novel, knowing this might be the […]
Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now
THIS WAS GREAT. For reals. I really liked this one. It reminded me a lot of Uprooted, which is still on track to be my favorite book of the year (as evidenced by the fact that I bring it up in so many other reviews GIVE IT A REST, JENNIE). Interesting that they both involve dragons. Well. “Interesting.” Also, “dragons.” Anyway. (I’m not sure this needs to be said at this point of Cannonball but please forgive me if I can’t remember all the facts […]