sdrosereads1 's review for:

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
4.0
adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A charming throwback epic fantasy set in an alternate medieval time period. Full of interesting characters and a unique take on a story with dragons. The first half was a little slow but I enjoyed reading Seraphina's POV and interactions with the royal court inhabitants. Recommend for those who want a classic fantasy story with just a hint of romance and humor and don't mind lots of descriptions about music or politics.