![]() ![]() The ending is pat, which will be welcomed by some readers. ![]() Main characters are well developed and the plot will have readers rooting for their heroes and hoping for a sequel.Īnything you didn’t like about it? Although predictable at times, the story is engaging. Can she escape the Walled City and its nefarious king or right the injustice to his peoples? The author does a wonderful job of creating an intricate setting for this tale. As their lives intertwine, Maggie’s past becomes clear as does the purpose of her new-found skills. Unbeknownst to all, Maggie has magic, a secret that she tries to hide. Their two lives collide when the prince brings Xavier to the Walled City to perform magic for his father. ![]() Griffin, from the bottom rung of the social hierarchy, earns fame and the good will of the king when he becomes champion of the kingdom as he battles monsters called draignochs. Maggie, a traveler from the Hinterlands, works for Xavier, a self-proclaimed yet ungifted sorcerer. What did you like about the book? Told by alternating orphaned narrators, Griffin and Maggie, this tale introduces us to a dragon-filled world similar to the Middle Ages, where class distinctions and fixed social hierarchies defined individuals. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 ![]()
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