Review: Valerie Daughter of the Dragon
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2013
Started this book --(borrowed the paperback from a friend)-- I enjoyed reading it --finished it in a brief time--when I was able to read (due to health issues) I couldn't put it down (well,once I was through the first third of its pages)My warning would be this: if you do well reading between the lines you'll have a good idea how this book ends!I finished it while reading in bed and ended up for hours---- first,sad (because although I figured out midway what might happen)I was in shock! Then- to be honest- I was angry at the author (trying hard here NOT to post spoilers!) as well as myself (for reading the last few chapters in bed when my friend had warned me that the end had her bawling) .... then,back to sad. I have not been able to pick up another book in days because this one still has me in a book-hangover!The book has left me with questions.(again, trying to avoid spoilers). Not sure if there will be a next book which might clear up the status of certain characters. If there is possibly one in development, I hope it starts right where this book left off.The author has a very powerful way of describing scenes! Once I was drawn into the book, I could "see" every scene in my head--not every author has that gift! His gift translates over as well to his characters. You can "see" them in your mind's eye as whole and complete--his writing does make them come "alive". I believe this is why during the twists and turns of the book I felt such a roller coaster ride of emotions then that quick gut wrenching stop at the end.I did note however some wording errors, punctuation errors, spelling errors --I am not bothered by these when I read a book --especially if I am caught up into the storyline-- however some of my friends will stop reading a book at even one of the above items.Looking forward to more from this author!