Review: A Fantasy Story about a Prince, a Princess, and a Dragon
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
Take an exiled prince and a good-hearted dragon, add a princess whose father has promised her hand in marriage to any man that kills the dragon, stir, and you have a delightful fantasy story about good and bad and misunderstandings.DARINEL DRAGONHUNTER, Author Antje Hergt's debut novel for young readers, takes the reader on an adventure with Prince Darinel, who disagrees with his father, King Odomere, in the way he rules the kingdom and so leaves home to search for a new place to live. After wandering for a while, he discovers a kingdom that seems to be exactly what he's looking for. All is not perfect, however. Soon Prince Darinel is torn between his friendship with the dragon, Idunal, and his love for the Princess Tuskja. To marry her, Darinel must kill the dragon. How does a young prince kill his best friend, even for the girl he loves?The author keeps the action going with the conflict of an invading army, the people's fear of the dragon, and Darinel's desire to protect the dragon and also marry the princess. Antje Hergt describes the land, the snow, and the dragon so vividly the reader can visualize what's going on in each scene. The characters' personalities are well developed. You like some; others you hope get what they deserve. I have to admit that Idunal is my favorite character. He's so ... Well, you'll have to read the book to find out.  DARINEL DRAGONHUNTER is a great read for the young and for older readers too. The book would make a nice addition to school libraries and classrooms that have e Readers. You'll also want a copy for your personal reader. This is a nice beginning to a series. I'm looking forward to seeing what dangers and adventures await Darinel, Tuskja, and Idunal in the next edition.###