Seraphina book7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() There are genuine surprises as the plot develops, and while I found some twists predictable, the younger readers the novel is aimed at will likely find them equally shocking as others.ĭespite being aimed at young adults, there are highly mature aspects to the story. There’s a plot afoot that affects everyone in the world she’s created, one that is deftly woven throughout the novel. Yet, Rachel Hartman’s debut isn’t just about the insecurities of her protagonist. Of course she is – what’s a young adult fantasy novel going to be like with a normal narrator? – and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what makes Seraphina different from everyone else, unique amongst humans and dragons. Yet, she’s a young woman who hides a dark secret… She’s not an investigator, merely assistant to the court composer. Mixed up in all this intrigue is our heroine, Seraphina. Despite the war with the great beasts ending 40 years ago, the treaty remains tenuous suspicion abounds although the two live alongside each other (dragons can take human form, you see), and when a member of the human royal family is murdered, it’s easy to suspect dragon-kind of the crime. Unlike myself, the people of Goredd aren’t enamoured with dragons. ![]() Book Review: Seraphina / Author: Rachel Hartman/ Publisher: Doubleday Childrens / Release Date: July 19 th ![]()
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