For Astrid, a blacksmith who makes swords for dragonslayers, the emergence of a strange gemstone from her body sets in motion a chain of events tha...
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Jan 06, 2012
Kate Strawberry
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While it would have benefited from a little more detail, particularly in the character motivations area, The Dragonslayer's Sword brought to life great characters, an interesting world, and a fast-paced plot. Recommend.
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Astrid's world of dragons and people who change their appearance by their own perceptions was definitely a plus. (I love dragons.) The Dragonslayer's Sword is Astrid's journey of self-discovery, and I enjoyed watching her l More...
While it would have benefited from a little more detail, particularly in the character motivations area, The Dragonslayer's Sword brought to life great characters, an interesting world, and a fast-paced plot. Recommend.
King-sized Review
Astrid's world of dragons and people who change their appearance by their own perceptions was definitely a plus. (I love dragons.) The Dragonslayer's Sword is Astrid's journey of self-discovery, and I enjoyed watching her l More...
Feb 20, 2012
Jojo
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This book was well-written in terms of keeping the reader interested. The characters were interesting, DiStephan and Lenore especially. I found the setting to be very unique; the concept of what it means to shapeshift as well as the role of the dragons. I also approve of the very concise writing style. Nelson leaves a strong impact when she writes a one sentence paragraph.
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It's written like this.
I would like to point out that she does do it often. Personally, I had no problem with it More...
Aug 18, 2010
Joelle
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I bought this from the author while she was at King Richard's Faire last year, and I finally got around to reading it. I really liked Astrid and could definitely tell the author shared her love of blacksmithing (it wasn't surprising to read in the author description that Nelson had taken several blacksmithing courses and knows about swords and stuff).
I definitely enjoyed the way Nelson took standard dragon lore and twisted it and turned it a bit. Dragons, shape shifters, dragon slaye More...
I definitely enjoyed the way Nelson took standard dragon lore and twisted it and turned it a bit. Dragons, shape shifters, dragon slaye More...
Jan 05, 2012
Sherre
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The Dragonslayer's Sword was a book unlike any other I had ever read. I had no idea what to expect when I began reading this book, and it was a good thing. There was no way for me to even guess at the things that would be discussed. This book was nothing, if not unique.
The beginning of this book dropped us right in the midst of the feelings swirling inside a young, abused girl, Astrid. It was somewhat depressing, and confusing. The reader had no idea why she was like she was or what More...
The beginning of this book dropped us right in the midst of the feelings swirling inside a young, abused girl, Astrid. It was somewhat depressing, and confusing. The reader had no idea why she was like she was or what More...
Jan 05, 2012
Alexia
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This medieval fantasy novel knocked my socks off – seriously! Resa Nelson is an amazingly talented author. I would love to take a walk through her mind and see how she creates her characters and books. What a storyline… sheesh, totally original and freaking epic.
Astrid has had such a hard life growing up and yet she prevails and comes out at the top. Her true passion in life is being a blacksmith and of course her soft spot for DiStephan. She is AMAZING!! I can go on and on about how c More...
Astrid has had such a hard life growing up and yet she prevails and comes out at the top. Her true passion in life is being a blacksmith and of course her soft spot for DiStephan. She is AMAZING!! I can go on and on about how c More...
Oct 19, 2011
Dome
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In The Dragonslayer’s Sword, Resa Nelson has imagined a mysterious world full of fantasy and terror. She brings the reader in by abruptly dropping them into this world with a frightened, disfigured, monster-child, Astrid, who is given away to a child seller by her unknown parents to be disposed of. Astrid is the reader’s guide through this world, for as she finds her way , so does the reader. As unreal as this universe is, the raw emotion of the frightened child brings it into quick focus for
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Jan 28, 2012
Rubysbooks
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I just finished reading The Dragonslayer's Sword and I have to say I'm very tempted to go back and read it again.
I'm going to be honest here. I was completely out of my comfort zone with this book. First of all, I don't think I've read a lot of books with medieval themes. So I didn't really knew what to expect. Also, I know nothing about blacksmiths. I was pleasantly surprised by the way Ms. Nelson managed to combine the fantasy details with the historical details. Another thing I lo More...
I'm going to be honest here. I was completely out of my comfort zone with this book. First of all, I don't think I've read a lot of books with medieval themes. So I didn't really knew what to expect. Also, I know nothing about blacksmiths. I was pleasantly surprised by the way Ms. Nelson managed to combine the fantasy details with the historical details. Another thing I lo More...
Jan 21, 2012
Alex
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This a fantasy novel following Astrid, a blacksmith, who lives in a world of dragons and of shape-shifters. Initially involved only in that she made swords for Dragonslayers, she find herself involved in a much greater turn of events in something that began beyond her own memory, and continues way beyond her home.
The first thing that I really like about this book is the plot. When do we have a blacksmith as a protagonist? Never. But why not- they're strong, determined and hard working. More...
The first thing that I really like about this book is the plot. When do we have a blacksmith as a protagonist? Never. But why not- they're strong, determined and hard working. More...
Feb 01, 2012
Splash Of Our Worlds
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Seriously what where the chance to say no to the book related to dragons...yeah...like zero...so here we are with the Dragonslayer's Sword by Resa Nelson.
What can i say? I really didn't expect to like it that much (i was thinking to go for 4 starts but you will see later why i didn't). The world is amazing and different. A mix of many different people and beliefs. And while it starts from a small town, you get to know more and other things too. The story? Captivating from the very fi More...
What can i say? I really didn't expect to like it that much (i was thinking to go for 4 starts but you will see later why i didn't). The world is amazing and different. A mix of many different people and beliefs. And while it starts from a small town, you get to know more and other things too. The story? Captivating from the very fi More...
Feb 13, 2012
Tana
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Dragonslayer's Sword by Resa Nelson
The Dragonslayer is a unique novel, Resa writing is fantastic I was drawn into this world and couldn’t believe I just about passed it up. Resa has created a world of unlike anything that I have read, I would say this novel would be classified as a medieval, fantasy novel. She brings us dragons, shape shifters, ghosts, thieves, dragonslayers and Astrid.
Astrid is a blacksmith who makes swords and weapons for the dragonslayers; she live More...
The Dragonslayer is a unique novel, Resa writing is fantastic I was drawn into this world and couldn’t believe I just about passed it up. Resa has created a world of unlike anything that I have read, I would say this novel would be classified as a medieval, fantasy novel. She brings us dragons, shape shifters, ghosts, thieves, dragonslayers and Astrid.
Astrid is a blacksmith who makes swords and weapons for the dragonslayers; she live More...
Jan 03, 2009
Bitten_by_Books
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When she was taken by the child seller, Astrid had the most gruesome scars covering her entire body. But that is not why she kept calling herself a monster. Ashamed of who she was and how she looked, Astrid felt that life was full of nothing but despair...
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of The Dragonslayer's Sword in it's entirety. You won't be sorry. More...
For the entire review please go to the Best Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Review site on the web, Bitten By Books for the review of The Dragonslayer's Sword in it's entirety. You won't be sorry. More...
Feb 11, 2010
Karen
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Great book. Love having such a great heroine. We need more like it. Especially recommend it to any young girl. Couldn't put it down.
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