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aliciathebird 's review for:
Seraphina
by Rachel Hartman
There are three plot elements that, for no good reason, turn me off of any book so much so that I generally will not be persuaded to read it regardless of reviews, personal recommendations, and the knowledge that I just maybe, possibly, potentially might like it anyway. The first is time travel of any sort, to and from any time. The second is certain periods of historical fiction. I will not bother specifying which because there is no logic behind this. The third is dragons. That is why I did not want to read this book and left it sitting on my coffee table for weeks before I very reluctantly picked it up.
Well, I loved it. In fact, I think I loved it more than any J/YA/Adult fiction book I read this year. The world that Hartman creates is awesome in its richness, darkness, beauty and complexity. I didn't want to come up for air. Seraphina is a true heroine. I found myself intrigued by her and connected to her. If her heart were to be broken, surely mine would break for her. Her story clung to me. I've heard a few people complain that the story started slow, but I enjoyed this slow build-up. I enjoyed "seeing" Seraphina's world come together before me and I enjoyed Hartman's beautiful writing from page 1 to the last. I will be recommending this to many readers, and awaiting Hartman's next book.
Well, I loved it. In fact, I think I loved it more than any J/YA/Adult fiction book I read this year. The world that Hartman creates is awesome in its richness, darkness, beauty and complexity. I didn't want to come up for air. Seraphina is a true heroine. I found myself intrigued by her and connected to her. If her heart were to be broken, surely mine would break for her. Her story clung to me. I've heard a few people complain that the story started slow, but I enjoyed this slow build-up. I enjoyed "seeing" Seraphina's world come together before me and I enjoyed Hartman's beautiful writing from page 1 to the last. I will be recommending this to many readers, and awaiting Hartman's next book.