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The Dragon's Teeth
On a small island they hid… …from an Ice Lord bent on destruction. What can an inventor, bard, and nearly blind trader do to stop him? When he lost his arm, Lodin thought his life was over. How could he create his brilliant gadgets with only one hand? His companion, a handsome bard named Maran, means the world to him, but with the Ice Lord’s destruction of everything, is there even hope? Asri has faith. She’s wise in many ways. Asri knows that if she can just convince him to build an artificial hand, then Lodin will be able to invent again. She may have lost her sight but not her vision. There must be a solution. Deep in the archives, she found a scroll. If it is to be believed, they can find answers in the ships’ graveyard. Asri knows there’s a chance. With Lodin and Maran by her side, they need to get to ancient ruins to have any chance to stop the Ice Lord and save the world. It won’t be easy, and they need to find some missing elements to set the trap. Will it even work? You’ll love this journey of discovery, because the battle of good vs. Evil is always compelling, and this one is better than most. Get it now.
284 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2014
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J.A. Clement
28 books46 followersJ.A. Clement lives near London with her partner and a lunatic lurcher puppy with a predilection for watering cans. She writes her fantasy series whenever she can, mostly in her lunch hour (which probably explains the excessive number of bacon sandwiches that have to be edited out later). Her "To-Write" list is as big as your "To-Read" list (and covers several genres, but she just needs to finish this series first...)
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July 1, 2020
The Dragon's Teeth tells a compelling and well-thought-out story about three characters facing loss and an almost invincible enemy. No one can stop the Ice Lord. Unless the story's protagonists (maimed inventor, a blind woman with a vision, and a bard) find inspiration in the ancient ruins.
The prose is engaging, and the world-building brims with potential. From the emotionally-charged and action-packed opening to descriptive prose and the author's ability to shift narrative moods with ease, this book is a pleasure to read. It has all the elements of a successful series - a compelling and mysterious enemy, diverse characters, and an interesting world.
That said, it's rather a slower-burn type of book where, after a strong beginning, not much happens for a significant part of the story. We learn about the world through in-world tales and cheer for Maker rediscovering simple truths, like the obvious fact it's his mind that makes him an exceptional Maker. His disability can't steal it from him. While inn-world short stories are relevant to the plot and well-written, they slow down the narrative.
Technically, I have no complaints. The author took care to polish her story. Clement's writing is strong and has a nice rhythm to it.
Overall, The Dragon's Teeth tells a compelling story. It won't appeal to fans of edge-of-the-seat narratives - there's action here, no worries, but impatient readers will DNF the book before getting to it.
7/10
The prose is engaging, and the world-building brims with potential. From the emotionally-charged and action-packed opening to descriptive prose and the author's ability to shift narrative moods with ease, this book is a pleasure to read. It has all the elements of a successful series - a compelling and mysterious enemy, diverse characters, and an interesting world.
That said, it's rather a slower-burn type of book where, after a strong beginning, not much happens for a significant part of the story. We learn about the world through in-world tales and cheer for Maker rediscovering simple truths, like the obvious fact it's his mind that makes him an exceptional Maker. His disability can't steal it from him. While inn-world short stories are relevant to the plot and well-written, they slow down the narrative.
Technically, I have no complaints. The author took care to polish her story. Clement's writing is strong and has a nice rhythm to it.
Overall, The Dragon's Teeth tells a compelling story. It won't appeal to fans of edge-of-the-seat narratives - there's action here, no worries, but impatient readers will DNF the book before getting to it.
7/10
August 8, 2017
The Ice Lord is an uber-villain who cannot be killed. He has devastated the world, and only three tribes remain to stand in his way, if they can. A ‘Maker’ – an inventor, who lost a hand in battle – and a bard, make a strong bond. Between them, they come up with a plan, instigated by a dream of the Maker’s in which the spirits of ships lend him aid.
This is a lyrical work, filled with the traditional stories of the tribes, and it reminded me of some of the Norse tales. It took the form of a journey to a final show-down and, although drenched in bloody battle, the characters are warm and beguiling. Fantasy at its best. I really enjoyed this book.
This is a lyrical work, filled with the traditional stories of the tribes, and it reminded me of some of the Norse tales. It took the form of a journey to a final show-down and, although drenched in bloody battle, the characters are warm and beguiling. Fantasy at its best. I really enjoyed this book.
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