Reviewed by PizzyGirl
AUTHOR: Geneva Vand
PUBLISHER: Less Than Three Press
LENGTH: 126 pages
RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2018
BLURB:
When Gabriel’s sister, Ashley, falls ill, he is sent to the forest wise one for help. But instead of the frightening dragon he expects, he is faced with a shape-shifting, magical creature named Kym who is both kind and beautiful.
Kym instructs Gabe to bring Ashley to his canyon hideaway so that he can watch over her properly. As the two care for her, they grow unexpectedly close. But once Ashley is well, Gabriel must leave with her, and Kym cannot leave his forest…
REVIEW:
I thought this was a very adorable story. It was low angst and low heat but it was just what the doctor ordered.
This world was a cross between historical and fantasy. The lifestyle was very primitive yet there was a wide acceptance of magic as if it were part of everyday life. It enhanced the slow pace and whimsical feel of the tale.
I also absolutely LOVE the description of the dragon and the way he was characterized. He was not the normal massive, scary dragon but instead a mid sized, inquisitive, magical creature. His mannerisms were cute yet snarky and his magic was interesting. I loved learning about his hoarding and his history.
I also really loved the cave. They visuals were fantastic and rich and I almost felt like I was there with the characters. I could feel the love and care Kym took in building such a comfortable and useful home.
There was not much to this story. Very few characters to develop, a very basic plot, and no angst to really speak of. It was very slow paced and almost innocent in feel. But I really enjoyed my reading experience and would gladly reread this one when I need something simple and cute to pass the time. I would also revisit this world if the author wanted to explore some of the other types of dragons. I would love to learn about them!
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