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I thought this book sounded okay when I picked bought it and was completely blown away. I could not put Dragonsbane down after I very quickly fell in love with the characters and world. I am often a little wary when beginning a new series because it means a new world with its own rules and its own creatures that I need to familiarize myself with. Usually it is either done very well or is a word vomit of information that can be difficult to absorb at the very beginning of a new book. This was an example of where it was done very, very well and I didn't feel overwhelmed or half afraid to keep reading. It was almost subtle, the author gave enough information that I had a pretty good understanding of what was going on but didn't know every detail right off the bat. More information was gradually fed to me while I got t know that characters and got pulled further along into the plot.

The characters were very relatable and felt like people I would meet on the street while being unique. The main character, Jenny is interesting without being a Mary Sue when we first meet her. I like her well travelled and knowledgeable personality without the arrogance. My favorite part? Jenny has some faults! She's not perfect, she's not the most powerful witch in the world, she's not the most beautiful woman in the kingdom, she's a person. A realistic person who gets sucked into a plot that she doesn't start out at the center of! Her lover, John is probably the next most interesting character in my mind. He is sought out to be the hero, but I was very surprised and very pleased to meet, not a classic hero who is the greatest knight the realm has to offer, but a realistic person with his own unique characteristics, goals, and issues. He even has a few faults! He was so interesting! I might even go as far as to call him my favorite character in the book! The supporting characters were also memorable with there own unique characteristics and personalities without drawing attention away from the main characters or the story.

I am a huge dragon fan and I adored the take on the dragons in this book. At the risk of spoiling the book for fellow readers, I will only say that I was pleasantly intrigued by the different faces of the dragons within this book. It wasn't the classic depiction of 'evil dragons' but they weren't fluffy, overly humanized dragons either. They were DRAGONS, they weren't arrogant, immortal, scaled, flying humans with a superiority complex. They were otherworldly beings with different customs and views than the humans and other creatures within the world.

There were other creatures besides humans and dragons, ones that weren't human and ones that were both scary and somewhat horrifying. The creatures weren't in your face, distracting from the story and taking up too much time though, they were part of the story and the were part of the world.

I could go on about this book, but I don't want go spoil it for fellow readers. Needless to say, Dragonsbane has made it onto my favorite books shelf!


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Dragonsbane Winterlands Barbara Hambly 9780345349392 Books Reviews

Barbara Hambly never disappoints. The Winterlands series starts off strong and and the character definitions makes me think of the old adage "Bad things happen to good people." Its really a fascinating story line with the unlikely War Leader/Dragon Slayer, John, bringing a warmth and humor to a near tragic role. While Jenny, who craves magical power and is willing to do what she must to achieve her dreams. Definitely worth the read. Its very hard to put down.
When I was 2 years old, my mother was ill and had to spend a year in bed. In retaliation, I taught myself to read and I've never stopped. I've been a fan of Barbara Hambly's books for about 30 years now, first in paperback and now on the . This is the first of her Winterlands series, but it stands alone if you can't find the others. John Aversin is the Dragonsbane of the title, the only currently living one. He is approached by Gareth of Magloshaldon to come to the capitol of the realm to slay a black dragon that has taken over the Deep. Accompanied by Jennie Waynest, the mother of John's children, the 3 set off across the Winterlands for the capital. Along the way, they meet up with Zyerne, the king's mistress and a mage of greater strength than Jenny and a thoroughly bad person. The story goes on with as many twists and turns as the way into the Houses of Healing in the Deep. You would think that the story was mostly about John Averson, but it is mostly the story of Jenny Waynest. Ms. Hambly describes light the way a painter would paint a picture; I have never read anyone who even comes close to her mastery of light description. Her magic has rules and her world has rules too. Everything hangs together, sewn together with beautiful descriptions of light.
This book came highly recommended by none other than Brandon Sanderson. He said it was his favorite and that made me read it. It might be fantasy, but it seemed almost realistic with its protagonist's acceptance of her limitations and status in the magic world. I must say the events took many unexpected turns and I loved that. Off to download book 2.
I thought this book sounded okay when I picked bought it and was completely blown away. I could not put Dragonsbane down after I very quickly fell in love with the characters and world. I am often a little wary when beginning a new series because it means a new world with its own rules and its own creatures that I need to familiarize myself with. Usually it is either done very well or is a word vomit of information that can be difficult to absorb at the very beginning of a new book. This was an example of where it was done very, very well and I didn't feel overwhelmed or half afraid to keep reading. It was almost subtle, the author gave enough information that I had a pretty good understanding of what was going on but didn't know every detail right off the bat. More information was gradually fed to me while I got t know that characters and got pulled further along into the plot.

The characters were very relatable and felt like people I would meet on the street while being unique. The main character, Jenny is interesting without being a Mary Sue when we first meet her. I like her well travelled and knowledgeable personality without the arrogance. My favorite part? Jenny has some faults! She's not perfect, she's not the most powerful witch in the world, she's not the most beautiful woman in the kingdom, she's a person. A realistic person who gets sucked into a plot that she doesn't start out at the center of! Her lover, John is probably the next most interesting character in my mind. He is sought out to be the hero, but I was very surprised and very pleased to meet, not a classic hero who is the greatest knight the realm has to offer, but a realistic person with his own unique characteristics, goals, and issues. He even has a few faults! He was so interesting! I might even go as far as to call him my favorite character in the book! The supporting characters were also memorable with there own unique characteristics and personalities without drawing attention away from the main characters or the story.

I am a huge dragon fan and I adored the take on the dragons in this book. At the risk of spoiling the book for fellow readers, I will only say that I was pleasantly intrigued by the different faces of the dragons within this book. It wasn't the classic depiction of 'evil dragons' but they weren't fluffy, overly humanized dragons either. They were DRAGONS, they weren't arrogant, immortal, scaled, flying humans with a superiority complex. They were otherworldly beings with different customs and views than the humans and other creatures within the world.

There were other creatures besides humans and dragons, ones that weren't human and ones that were both scary and somewhat horrifying. The creatures weren't in your face, distracting from the story and taking up too much time though, they were part of the story and the were part of the world.

I could go on about this book, but I don't want go spoil it for fellow readers. Needless to say, Dragonsbane has made it onto my favorite books shelf!