The cover doesn't do this book justice. The cover makes this seems like a common story all about dragons, with -- along with a red background -- some "child-friendly" violence. That's what the cover makes this book feel like: "child-friendly" Game of Thrones.
This book feels so much more than that.
From the very first page, the book introduces a complex question of morality and ethics (a "does the ends justify the means?" sort of thing), and the following pages give such a rich world-building experience that you KNOW this is a promising read. The characters are memorable and likeable; the writer describes the world and its culture with a knowing touch -- meaning, they know exactly what sort of things to bring to your immediate attention for the reader to see, hear, etc. exactly what the author does.
I absolutely can't wait until this book is out--I've been keeping an eye on it for a while--ever since it popped up on GoodReads. I hopes that it receives the recognition and praise it deserves... but the damn cover needs to change in order for that to happen!
This book feels so much more than that.
From the very first page, the book introduces a complex question of morality and ethics (a "does the ends justify the means?" sort of thing), and the following pages give such a rich world-building experience that you KNOW this is a promising read. The characters are memorable and likeable; the writer describes the world and its culture with a knowing touch -- meaning, they know exactly what sort of things to bring to your immediate attention for the reader to see, hear, etc. exactly what the author does.
I absolutely can't wait until this book is out--I've been keeping an eye on it for a while--ever since it popped up on GoodReads. I hopes that it receives the recognition and praise it deserves... but the damn cover needs to change in order for that to happen!