Seraphina

Seraphina is a quick-paced read, and while the story does pause at times for introspection, it never stalls or grinds to a halt … It’s a tale well told, the author’s writing hitting a real high whenever music is involved. Here, her prose verges on the poetic; beautiful, often haunting, descriptions abound … In Seraphina, Rachel Hartman has created a likeable, gutsy heroine, one who isn’t flawless or afraid to make mistakes. * Starburst magazine *Hartman proves dragons are still fascinating in this impressive high fantasy … Equal parts political thriller, murder mystery, bittersweet romance, and coming-of-age story, this is an uncommonly good fantasy centered upon an odd but lovable heroine … Fantasy readers young and old who appreciate immersion into a rich new culture will not mind the novel’s slow build, especially as it takes wing and hurtles toward the stratosphere. This is an exciting new series to watch. * Booklist *Hartman’s splendid prose debut (is) head and talons above the rest * Kirkus *This is a proper fantasy, with a feisty heroine and some truly splendid dragons…it’s a beautifully told story, with some gorgeously surreal imaginative flights on a level with Alice in Wonderland – it has that dreamlike quality of beauty and absurdity…Seraphina is a fast-paced and skilfully wrought fantasy, a beautiful and original take on the dragon myth. * Katy Moran *In her exquisitely written fantasy debut, Rachel Hartman creates a rich, complex and utterly original world. Seraphina’s journey to self-acceptance is one readers will remember long after they’ve turned the final page * Cicely Loves Books blog *Beautifully-written high fantasy about dragons. Credible, interesting characters, intricate but subtle worldbuilding and elegant prose … Recommended by us for its sheer class. * The Bookbag *(a) smart and affecting debut novel … Hartman tackles difficult issues with subtlety and creativity, weaves in a surprisingly touching romance, and does it all in beautiful prose * SFX *

Rachel Hartman is Canadian and this is her first YA novel. She is also the author of a mini-comic, Amy Unbound.

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