Review: Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey
Dragons and Faeries and Witches … oh my!
Dragonswood, on Wilde Island, is a sanctuary for dragons and fey. Janet Lee Carey, continues the tale of Dragons and humans (with a bit of Fey) that she started in Dragon’s Keep. Several years after the events of Dragon’s Keep, we are introduced to Tess, a blacksmith’s daughter, who is accused of being a witch. The adventure starts right away and keeps you gripped until the end.
Tess and her friends friends are on the run when they meet Garth Huntsman, a stranger who helps them hide from the witch-hunters. Tess is suspicious of the stranger - with good reason - but has to work with him as she tries her best to keep her friends from trouble and repay them for disrupting their quiet lives.
Dragonswood is a fast moving story, you did not have to read Dragon’s Keep (which I thought was a little slow) to understand Dragonswood, Janet Lee Carey did a wonderful job of explaining the necessary pieces so the reader understands the history. The characters - human, fey and dragons - are very three dimensional and makes the reader care about what happens to them.
Though a lot happened, I never felt as though it was too fast or overwhelming. The story was well paced and exciting. The mystery - though I guessed a little of what was going on - was intriguing enough to keep me engaged. Garth and Tess, the two main characters, were lovable and relatable. I enjoyed the way Janet handled their growth and their personal “big reveals”. This book is for all the adventurers out there, go forth and read!
Publisher: Dial || Details →
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