by Christine E. Schulze
From the description this sounded like a great story. So I started reading. My first shock was that the book was only 200 pages (in my eBook form at least). The first chapter or two was really gripping (though groan! first person storytelling. Not normally my cup of tea). I was really interested in ...
DNF
Christine sent me a copy of her book in return for a review. I didn't dislike this book, actually I quite liked the concept, what I had an issue with was the ever-present feeling that I was being rushed through the story.This could be one of those epic fantasy novels that suck you in, chew you up fo...
I am honestly unsure what to say about this book. An ebook version was sent to me by the author for review and it has taken me far too long to get around to reading it, but I really wanted to love it. In fact, anytime I win or am given a book (either ebook or physical book), I desperately want to ...
Bloodmaiden is set in Tynan, one of the four dynasties ruled by dragons. However, for the past 66 years something horrible has been happening in Tynan.Crisilin is the new Quelda and she is newly wed to Chalom. The two are in love and so happy to be together, but Crisilin knows that fate that lies ah...
Bloodmaiden is set in a world filled with dragons. In this world, three of the four kingdoms live in harmony with these creatures. However, the fourth kingdom, Tynan, relies on human sacrific. Enter our characters: Crislin and her husband Chalom. Sadly, they have been selected to be this year's sacr...
Let me premise with the fact that I once was a hardcore fantasy book follower. My shelves were filled with Tor books and I had mastered the art of remembering the names, lineages and personalities of multiple characters. Yes my friends, reading a fantasy book is like stepping into a brand new world....
There have been countless dragon stories in the fantasy genre. We have seen them in all kinds of different colours and shapes, and we have seen them with all kinds of different personalities. Still, Bloodmaiden manages to give us an alternate view on this overused theme.The story is set in the world...
Crislin has just been selected to be the latest sacrifice to the dragon that rules her nation. But instead of allowing herself to be slaughtered, she and her husband flee. They embark on a quest to put together the five songs or whatever that, when played, will somehow convince the other dragons to...