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by Vivian Vande Velde
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From the Queen's Kindle
From the Queen's Kindle rated it 10 years ago
There is a big difference between - A romance written in a fantasy setting; and- A fantasy novel with romance in it. Most authors do not write a well-balanced story with both elements – to use a famous example, Harry Potter is heavy on the fantasy and very light on the romance. (Unless, of course, i...
Andrea K Höst
Andrea K Höst rated it 12 years ago
Alys is framed for witchcraft and sentenced to dragon. The dragon, however, offers vengeance, not death.This is the second or third book by Vivian Vande Velde which I've read. All have been (very short) competent fantasies which haven't worked for me.In this particular outing, we have a typical st...
A Sea of Stars
A Sea of Stars rated it 12 years ago
Oh so good. Alys is accused of witchcraft and sacrificed to the dragon. But ends up teaming up with the dragon to have her revenge. Awesome book. Proper review forthcoming.
Isa Lavinia
Isa Lavinia rated it 12 years ago
Where is the ending? Because that can't have been it...
inconceivably
inconceivably rated it 12 years ago
I decided to read Dragon’s Bait by Vivian Vande Velde because it is pretty short and super affordable as an ebook. I love reading lesser known young adult fantasy! I did end up having some issues with Dragon’s Bait – but overall I really enjoyed reading it.Dragon’s Bait is kinda like a fairy tale. E...
Tiana Smith
Tiana Smith rated it 13 years ago
I loved the writing and the wit ... It just took me a while to like the main character because she's so set on revenge at first.
Seeford's Spot
Seeford's Spot rated it 14 years ago
Not your usual fantasy tropes - what happens when the girl staked out for the dragon to eat, insteads joins forces with him to get revenge on her tormentors?This quite good (albeit short) book.I really enjoyed how the author did not 'humanize' the dragon, but instead constantly reminded the reader h...
Seeford's Spot
Seeford's Spot rated it 14 years ago
Not your usual fantasy tropes - what happens when the girl staked out for the dragon to eat, insteads joins forces with him to get revenge on her tormentors?This quite good (albeit short) book.I really enjoyed how the author did not 'humanize' the dragon, but instead constantly reminded the reader h...
wealhtheow
wealhtheow rated it 17 years ago
Alys is a young girl in a medieval village like any other--until she's abruptly accused of being a witch and staked out on a hillside to appease a dragon. Furious at the betrayal, she makes a deadly deal with the dragon--she'll help him and he'll kill the villagers. Their travels together bring th...
Miss Clark
Miss Clark rated it 20 years ago
Witty and sarcastic, this wonderful story tells of the harrowing ordeal of Alys, a young girl in a medieval village accused of witchcraft by her scheming neighbors who simply want her father's property and possessions. Condemned by the Inquisitor, Alys is going to be sacrificed to a local dragon, bu...
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