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phoenixfalls February 11 2013, 05:59:26 UTC
Huh. This sounds. . . like something I might check out, despite mostly avoiding YA.

On the cover issue, I definitely prefer the black&white art over the colored art. . . but I think the design (the angling on the title & author name, the placement of the medallions) is just so much more dynamic in the color version. . . I'm torn too!

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calico_reaction February 11 2013, 12:27:35 UTC
If you have a library nearby, that might be the best method to check it out. I hope you get a chance to read it!

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calico_reaction February 11 2013, 23:41:38 UTC
It really is a minor issue, one I'm making a wee bit much of. That being said, it did distract me while reading, so it's worth mentioning. :)

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blythe025 February 11 2013, 18:16:31 UTC
I adored this book, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it, too.

I'm not normally drawn to dragon stories, but it was the woodcut-style old-timey cover that drew me in and made me pick it up, so to me the cover is perfect.

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calico_reaction February 11 2013, 23:44:08 UTC
I can't read a whole lot of dragon stories at once... it's best if I spread them out and choose them very, very carefully.

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juushika February 11 2013, 18:38:59 UTC
I've seen "courtesy" used in other historical-influenced fantasy texts to indicate a wide range of courtesy actions, like bowing or curtsying, without gender-specific or modern connotations/definitions.

I turned down this book because it's the first in the series, but it seems intriguing. Does it stand alone?

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calico_reaction February 11 2013, 23:45:11 UTC
Good to know about "courtesy".

I'm pretty sure it's the first in a series, but the main arc definitely stands alone. You finish the book knowing there's more story to come, but it's not a cliffhanger in that you aren't satisfied. It's also the kind of ending, to me, that if I found out the series wasn't happening after all, I wouldn't feel cheated.

If that helps... :)

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juushika February 12 2013, 01:55:04 UTC
That helps immensely, thank you! My issue with (most) series, especially uncompleted series, is the unfinished feeling and the fact that I have to rely on luck and the passage of time to discover if the whole work is worth it for me. This looks to avoid both pitfalls, so onto my TBR list it goes.

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calico_reaction February 12 2013, 03:24:24 UTC
Let me know how it goes for you! :)

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villagewitch February 11 2013, 23:58:47 UTC
Seraphina was actually my favorite read of 2012. If you have time I would highly recommend listening to the audio book. Since the book uses music as communication and emotional growth being able to hear the music added another layer to my enjoyment of the novel.

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calico_reaction February 12 2013, 00:08:41 UTC
Sounds like a fascinating experience. I, sadly, don't have time to re-read, and I don't do audiobooks at this time. Maybe one day...

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villagewitch February 12 2013, 00:10:28 UTC
I don't normally do audio books, but since I couldn't get my hands on the hard copy I borrowed it from the library! Which then convinced me to buy the book.

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calico_reaction February 12 2013, 00:16:06 UTC
It sounds like the audio is a great experience! I'm glad it got you to buy the book!

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