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Friday, February 25, 2011

Review - Henrietta, The Dragon Slayer

Posted by LunaMoth at 1:55 PM

Information

Title - Henrietta, The Dragon Slayer

Author - Beth Barany

Genre - YA/Fantasy

Pages -  Unknown

Description (from goodreads)

Henrietta, the legendary Dragon Slayer of the Kingdom of Bleuve, can't stomach the thought of one more kill. Yet, in order to save her dying mentor, she must go on one last quest. But will the quest for the healing stone be derailed by misfit companions, seasickness, and an egomaniacal king? And will she be able cut past her conscience and kill the dragon?

Thoughts

Henrietta the dragon slayer is a charming book set in a fantasy world. Henrietta has slayed many dragons in her short life and has resigned not to take any more jobs, but when a pushy knight named Franc implores her to follow him to his lands and slay Mimoto the dragon she hesitates, until she learns her mentor, Master Chen is sick and only the Dragonitas from Mimoto can save him does she embark on her quest.

The cast of Henrietta, The dragon slayer consists of Henrietta, the firey warrior woman with a sharp tongue and stubborn attitude. The stoic and harsh knight Framc, Jaxter the jester and a witch-girl Paulette. Unlikely traveling companions, they mesh well and no personalities comflict with anothers. Each person has a distinct personality and I found myself really likeing them all.

As far as writing goes, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer is fluid, easy to read and reads well. There is no swearing and no sexual content, there is a little action but no bloodfests. Though it says 'dragon slayer' in the title, you wont see Henrietta fighting any, we hear of her exploits in Jaxters tales only. The world in which they reside is not explained in great detail but I did not mind this so much, Barany did not hamper the writing with telling about every single rock and tree the companions come across.

As far as young adult fantasies go, Henrietta, The Dragon Slayer is a good read that I think any age, teen to adult, would enjoy. I only hope a sequel is in the works!

 

3 Comments:

1. Beth Barany said...
   February 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM  
   Thank you for your review. Much appreciated! Book 2 and 3 are in the works!
   Lin said...
   February 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM  
   This review makes me want to read the book and learn all about Henrietta!
   Beth Barany said...
   March 2, 2011 at 10:42 PM  
   Lin, I hope you enjoy it!

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