Dragon Undone Review for WCP
Dragon UndoneReview at Wild Child Publishing.com © 2006
Title: Dragon Undone
Author: Sara Dennis
Publisher: Cobblestone Press
ISBN: 1-60088-022-3
Genre: Shifter/Fantasy
Rating: Wild
Length: Novel
Release Date: July 2006
Author's Website: http://www.saradennis.com
Berdhan loves his drink and his village, and he's vowed to protect his family since his brother was killed by a dragon. Since Berdhan then took that dragon's life the village assumes he is the one with the knowledge to protect them against further attacks.
Chaia is a dragon, able to take human form. Unfortunately, on one of her practices, she is captured by the men from Weld village, who mistakenly assume they are protecting her from the dragon.
Berdhan and Chaia form a bond and, in a quest to take her home, they learn more than they ever wanted to know about each other and an ancient prophecy that ties them together. Will they be able to unite their two worlds or will their union result in a war?
For one who was never into dragons before, this reviewer has certainly been reading them now, and amazingly, finding them quite enjoyable. I really liked this book by Sara Dennis, although it did seem slightly familiar with the quest to unite the dragons and humans. Ms. Dennis was skillful in her narration of this tale and I was drawn into the story immediately.
I found both Berdhan and Chaia immensely likeable and loved Berdhan's slightly cynical views. Chaia seemed a bit too delicate at first but showed her strengths quickly. For me this book was a fast read and I did not want to put it down, and in fact I stayed up late to finish reading it. The prophecy was handled very well, as was the reaction from the dragons to Chaia's relationship with Berdhan.
I enjoyed everything about this book until the ending. When it ended I had the same feeling I did after watching Pirates of the Caribbean II (and numerous other movies where the ending only serves to make you need to see the next installment) - I was disappointed. I understand wanting to have a lead in to the next book in the series, I just wish it wasn't handled this way. It left me worried and upset. In the Harry Potter series we know there will be more books in the series but each book has its own conclusion, it could stand alone (although why you would want it to is beyond me but I digress). The ending of this book makes it clear you need to read the next book to know what will happen. I would have been happy if it ended even one or two pages back. I'm not saying I won't buy the next book, but what happens if I can't or I miss it or something...then I will never know what happens and THAT will bother me forever.
Ms. Dennis, I loved your story and I would have given you a Freya's Award had it not been for the way this ended. Others may have no problem with the ending but this reviewer needs each book to stand alone and leave her hoping you will write a sequel, rather than forcing her to have to wait for one. Otherwise, your writing is brilliant, creative and, obviously, you will go far.
I give it 5 catsLabels: Rating 5
posted by Michelle @ 11:38 p.m.
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