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Nov 05, 2023LegitBookworm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a great book and I recommend the read. One of my favorites. I couldn't put it down. Absolute fantasy.
Jan 28, 2023icicle28 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The story follows Seraphina, a gifted musician who lives in a world where dragons and humans maintain a strenuous peace. However, when the royal heir is murdered, Seraphina is drawn into the investigation that could rekindle the…
Aug 30, 2021Marisabel11 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
‘Seraphina’, by Rachel Hartman, takes place in the nation of Gorred, where humans and dragons—also known as Saar [that have the ability to transform into humans and take part in the court and other professions]—live in distrust, despite…
Aug 17, 2021xianikamai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In a world where dragons are real and an uneasy truce exists between them and humans, Seraphina is a young woman with a secret. The offspring of a human and a dragon, Seraphina is a musical prodigy whose situation allows her considerable…
Aug 26, 2020alassia rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Well written with beautiful language, and a creative and unique take on dragons. It was enjoyable, but very slow moving for the first 120 pages or so. Even so, I was glad I finished it. It might not make my list of all time favorites, but…
Aug 06, 2020
A new take on the relationship between dragons and humans. Royal secrets, uneasy truces, magic, scandals and one girl called Seraphina who could change it all.
Jan 23, 2020KatieSkarlette rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Looking for a good dragon book with some unique twists? Here you go. Seraphina is set in a pre-industrial world 45 years after dragons and humans agreed to a treaty and all the dragonslaying knights were exiled. I strongly…
Feb 27, 2019
This book was a bit hard to follow because so many of the names were made up. It did have a map of the kingdom yet it was still confusing when the author would throw in a made-up name as if it was a typical word that didn't need…
Jan 21, 2019
I was lucky enough to meet Rachel Hartman and scored a copy of her most recent novel, Tess of the Road, at last year's BC Library Association conference. I gobbled up Tess of the Road - it was my favourite YA read of last year - despite…
Jan 16, 2019Clampdown rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Seraphina tells the story of a young women with a terrible secret that keeps her secluded and withdrawn. But despite the warnings, Seraphina's exceptional musical talent can't help but be noticed by many. She finds herself soon amid a…
Jul 31, 2018readingfairy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Well written and compelling, "Seraphina" is an excellent book without the usual Young Adult fluffiness. If you're into dragons you'll definitely enjoy this book; I found Seraphina's world very intriguing and cannot wait to read the two…
Apr 08, 2018alex59 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book - thought the main character was well-developed and likable, plot kept my interest - good read not just for young adults.
Mar 05, 2018
I listened to the audiobook version of Seraphina for the Book Squad Goals challenge - "Read a book about a mythical creature." This was such a sweet book with interesting characters and an imaginative story-line.
Dec 30, 2017SamanthaE_KCMO rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Seraphina offers a unique take on the dragon genre. In Rachel Hartman's fantasy series, dragons have the ability to transform their giant scaly bodies into human form, where they can walk, talk and interact with the humans of Goredd as…
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Jul 16, 2017cassgram rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A strong YA book. I love that the dragon lore is unique and how music is used in this story. Though I was able to figure out the plot midway through I still enjoyed the progression of the story. There is a typical romance element as in…
Feb 12, 2017akzfineart rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hartman presents us with a world where dragons and humans have been at war with each other for a long time. In the novel, the two have enjoyed 40 years of peace, but some would prefer war. Dragons can take human shape and act as…
Jul 20, 2016embercascade rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing work of art, a must read!
Nov 20, 2015tocch101 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully told story that compares something many experience to ones others don't. Looking forward to the second book in the series.
Sep 21, 2015creative_nature rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully written book. The detail and the story plot makes a magnificent and magical story.
Aug 04, 2015MZajdlik1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an awesome twist on a classic dragon fiction story and I would totally recommend it to anyone who wants to read it.
Apr 18, 2015nidofito rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is what I feel an old school fantasy book would be like. There were some familiar tropes in the story but what makes Seraphina different and better than its contemporaries is that it doesn't spell it out for you. It introduces these…
Apr 10, 2015Averna rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent beginning, wrapped up amazingly in the sequel.
Feb 28, 2015ztayem rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was amazing! The beginning was a little slow, but once you deep into the story, it's like you can'y stop reading it. It was absolutely amazing. To be honest, I cried at the end. It gave me so much feels and I was crying half sad…
Kereesa
Jan 28, 2015Kereesa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Slow to get into, but absolutely wonderfully. One of the best examples of world building I've ever had the pleasure of diving into.
staceyb123
Jan 20, 2015staceyb123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book! I can't wait to read the second one!