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Rank: #53595 in BooksPublished on: 2015-03-10Released on: 2015-03-10Original language: EnglishNumber of items: 1Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.83" w x 5.75" l, 1.34 pounds Binding: Hardcover608 pages 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Wonderful, but I wish the story had gone on a little longerBy JayliaWith its logic-driven shape-shifting dragons, arcane saint-filled religion, and music permeated, culturally rich, Medieval-like setting, Seraphina by Rachel Hartman is easily of my favorite books of all time. I love its sequel, Shadow Scale, almost as much.The world building continues to be among the most wonderful I've encountered. In Shadow Scale, Seraphina is on a quest to collect other half human/half dragons like herself, which takes her away from her homeland of Goredd and into the surrounding countryside. She travels around three human kingdoms, Ninys, Samsam and Porphyry, each with its own history, culture, landscapes, politics, traditions, and relationship with the dragons, and all so vividly imagined that I feel I've walked through those lands myself. Seraphina also spends time in Tanamoot, the mountainous home range of dragons, where the immense ash-scented reptiles soar through the skies and lumber on land in their natural forms.A lot of things introduced in the first book are explained further in Shadow Scale. During her journey around the kingdoms Seraphina discovers more about the origin of the saint based religion that all the humans have some connection to, though it's interpreted with interesting differences in the various lands she visits. She also learns more about the many forms and unique abilities of her fellow half dragons, and each of the curious beings in her mental garden plays some role in the story.Shadow Scale opens with a Prelude you can skip if you've recently read Seraphina. It goes over information from the first book that readers might have forgotten, but because it's written as if it's by someone living far in the future, long after the events of both books, there were a few bits of implied information about how Shadow Scale ends that I would have preferred not to know, though they weren't major spoilers.My only complaint about Shadow Scale is I wish there was more. The resolution of the triangulated relationship between Glisselda, Kiggs, and Seraphina is bold but rushed over right at the end and not completely satisfying. I also felt that with a little more time some of the individual powers of half dragons could have been put to more use--I had hoped the soul or mind animated mechanicals shy Blanche surrounds herself with could have played more of a role in the plot. And at the end of the story I was left wanting to know more about what happens with the people and dragons back in Goredd after the resolution of the conflict, since we hadn't spent much time there or with any of them.Basically I love the series so much I greedily want another book, so I was very happy to learn Hartman is planning another duology in the same world--it's a world she's been creating stories about for many years, first in a series of comic books. For now at least we have these two books--both Seraphina and Shadow Scale are so rich and immersive I know I'll be re-reading them again and again.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.A beautifully complex and stunning sequel to one of the best fantasies I’ve ever readBy A. H. WagnerRachel Hartman’s "Seraphina" is one of my all-time favorite fantasy novels, so I had a lot of nervous anticipation about its sequel, "Shadow Scale." In my mind, "Seraphina" was so exquisitely perfect that I almost wondered if it was best to just leave the story untouched. After reading "Shadow Scale," however, I can honestly say I’m glad the author delved more deeply into Seraphina and her world. I am so, so fond of Seraphina and her story that I am in danger of gushing and I don’t think I can fully articulate why these books are so amazing—but I’ll try.The first book introduces Seraphina, a young woman who is half-human, half-dragon and struggles to find acceptance for her identity in a world in which humans coexist warily with dragons in human form. Seraphina’s home, the queendom of Goredd, is a fully realized Renaissance-like setting with a colorful cast of characters, a tense history of dragon-human relations, a thriving musical heritage, and a religion of saints that condemns dragons as soulless and half-dragons as abominations. Add to this some political intrigue, snippets of comic relief, a romantic storyline that enchants without ever overshadowing the main plot, and the most complex dragons I’ve ever met. I love that the author brought together so many diverse elements into one book—it was as if she fulfilled a story wish list I didn’t even know I had until I read "Seraphina.""Shadow Scale," the long-awaited sequel, contains all of the elements I loved about the first book—and a whole lot more! Clocking in at just under 600 pages, it is a hefty read, and I think it’s safe to say you cannot fully appreciate it unless you have read "Seraphina" first. Although "Shadow Scale" stands on its own as a complete story, it builds on and greatly expands the characters and storylines introduced in the previous book. While "Seraphina" centers on Seraphina’s immediate surroundings, the queendom of Goredd, "Shadow Scale" takes Seraphina outside of Goredd and into the wider world. In the first book, Seraphina discovers that not only is her identity as half-dragon a valuable asset in negotiating relations between dragons and humans, but also there are other half-dragons, or ityasaari, like her, to whom she has a mysterious connection through her mind. In the second book, Seraphina travels to the other human territories of Ninys, Samsam, and Porphyry to strengthen Goredd’s alliance with them and seek out more ityasaari in the hope of joining their unique abilities to resist a faction of dragons who have declared war against Goredd. On her long journey, Seraphina encounters many challenges, including cultural differences, language barriers, humans who are uncomfortable with her half-dragon identity, and ityasaari who are reluctant to join her cause. However, the greatest challenge is another half-dragon whose terrifying ability to take over the minds of other people threatens to destroy all Seraphina’s efforts to re-establish peace between human and dragonkind. As plans unravel and allies become compromised, Seraphina begins to understand the final frontier may be the one in her own mind: a realization of the unique gift she has been holding back out of fear."Shadow Scale" is much more complex than "Seraphina." The cast of characters grows larger and the stakes are higher. It is also darker than the first book. While the threat of an assassination unraveling a forty-year peace treaty between dragons and humans in the first book seemed compelling enough, "Shadow Scale" reveals an even more terrifying threat in the form of a mind-reading, manipulative half-dragon who is single-handedly stirring up trouble for the entire world as Seraphina knows it. Finally, "Shadow Scale" is a feast for the imagination. Just when I thought the story world of "Seraphina" could not possibly be any richer, author Rachel Hartman outdoes herself and reveals an even richer world in the sequel. Although I felt weariness as Seraphina’s efforts begin to evaporate in the face of a seemingly unbeatable villain, I also felt delight as Seraphina discovers breathtaking new vistas, meets new people with different customs, and stumbles her way through communicating in unfamiliar languages on her extensive travels. And that’s what is so fantastic about Hartman’s writing—not only does the author paint a very vivid, believable world, but also she puts the reader right behind the eyes of the main character, so the reader experiences everything Seraphina is feeling.What I love most about Seraphina as a female protagonist is that she is so real: she is pretty but struggles to find beauty in herself; she is brave and talented but doesn’t realize her own strength until it’s all she has left; and she has a love interest but understands there is much more at stake in her world than whether or not she can be with the one she loves. Bonus points: she doesn’t take herself too seriously and can crack jokes to put others around her at ease. In fact, Seraphina is one of the best female protagonists I’ve ever read in any genre.I love how Hartman resolves the storylines between Seraphina and those closest to her without wrapping everything up in a tidy bow. Despite the story’s setting in a fantastical world of dragons, its conclusion feels very true to life. I shed tears over characters to whom I had grown attached as if they were real people. Although I admit to wishing for certain outcomes, I am glad Hartman allowed the story to take its own natural course. Just as in real life, you can’t always have what you want, but you can always find a purpose and claim your place in the world. And this is what is most essential to living a fulfilled life—whether you are human, dragon, or a little of both.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Sad Sequel :(By CustomerIncredibly unsatisfying follow up to Seraphina, which instantly became a favorite of mine. It feels like it was forced or that she was pressured to get the book done in a time frame that didn't enable her to shine to the best of her abilities. While Seraphina gave us action, social and political commentary, and many engaging characters, it seemed like Shadow Scale simply plodded along, trapped in a plot outside of what should have really been the focus. The trip to gather up the other half-dragons was painstakingly slow and took up the majority of the book; the conclusion was highly unsatisfactory, with none of the characters ending up truly contented at the end. Hartman attempted, I believe, to maneuver the text into a place so that readers could understand and embrace that duty comes first.... but it didn't feel like there was heart behind that decision. So instead, we see an ending with many beloved characters pretty miserable and without much purpose in their lives.See all 211 customer reviews... The Joker Brickipedia Fandom powered by Wikia The 2006 Joker variation. The Joker's first variation was the first and currently only minifigure to use the Vampire's hair-piece in the dark green colour. 15 Most Anticipated Young Adult Books of 2015 - PopCrush Gayle Forman stormed the New York Times Young Adult Best Sellers List in 2014 with If I Stay and the follow-up Where She Went. Her biggest competitor ... Seraphina (novel) - Wikipedia Seraphina is a 2012 fantasy novel by Rachel Hartman and is her debut novel. The book was published on July 10 2012 by Random House Publishing and was ranked at ... 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