Review: A classic fantasy tale
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
A classic feeling fantasy tale complete with a stubborn king, a wise queen, and a handsome and brave prince. Magic, dragons, shape-shifters, and other unique creatures, both good and evil, add to the tale. My personal favorite was Fang.We find our young heroine in the girl who has been raised by the king and queen. It seems she is something much more than human, and as the story unfolds we find that she has lived numerous human lifetimes with each body being destroyed by the Dark Lord. However, her death is not what he has been seeking. He has bigger plans for her. Through her adventures, she slowly learns the truth about who and what she really is. As her memories return, it becomes apparent that she is the only one with the power to save her world.The Dragon Within was a good story, told from varying first person perspectives of many of the main characters. Though this story has an old-world feel to it, some of the language used gives it a modern-day touch. It was an enjoyable read and as I expected, the ending was both satisfying and frustrating...wondering what will happen next. The author obviously has plans for this to be a series of some sort. I recommend it to anyone, both young and old, who craves a good fantasy read.