Review: Sparks the imagination! The more I read, the more I wanted to read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2012
Happily, this fan of Maria Schneider's books was sent an Advance Review Copy of Dragons of Wendal by the author herself, so thank you, again, Maria, for sending me an ARC. I had a wonderful time reading this book; it was a very entertaining read!Right from the start, this fun, fast-moving tale whisked me away on a magical, medieval fantasy adventure while introducing me to a new bunch of the quirky and charming characters who seem to effortlessly arise out of the author's imagination. Indeed, we meet wizards, dragons, wolves, hawks, a seer, and more. I enjoyed how the world-building, plot, and characters' traits were developed and revealed as the story moved along without making the reader feel lost. Even though there are dark aspects to the plot, the overall tone is cozy with plenty of humor and action. I felt nuances of JK Rowling's works (highly engaging with subtle symbolism and messages), and I didn't want to put my kindle down until I got to the end. The story had a satisfying conclusion...with only one unanswered question; but this gives me hope that perhaps we may see a sequel. I would love to read more of the characters and their adventures in this fantastical setting.