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*claps ferociously* I think Mr Staniforth is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. His fantasy titles have not disappointed me yet!

So as the blurb suggests, this is the story of Davran. Shes a young girl who is just trying to get by in the hateful world she was brought up in. Unfortunately for her, when a girl reaches the magic age, she's taken from her home and forced into being a slave for the evil ruler Saurian. You really feel for her from the very beginning of the book. From the ver ...more

So as the blurb suggests, this is the story of Davran. Shes a young girl who is just trying to get by in the hateful world she was brought up in. Unfortunately for her, when a girl reaches the magic age, she's taken from her home and forced into being a slave for the evil ruler Saurian. You really feel for her from the very beginning of the book. From the ver ...more

A fantasy novel with a premise I haven't read before. Lots of good vs evil, so far without huge amounts of actual fighting. Which is good for me as I'm not fond of battle scenes. The plot of well thought out and of a fairly consistent pace.
It's a good opening novel to a series but I wasn't enraptures by it. I loved the start and then slogged through when the world changed. I enjoyed the hints at prophesy but found them to be a little too jovially discussed considering what they Were about. Altho ...more
It's a good opening novel to a series but I wasn't enraptures by it. I loved the start and then slogged through when the world changed. I enjoyed the hints at prophesy but found them to be a little too jovially discussed considering what they Were about. Altho ...more

Jun 03, 2013
Vikki ~ *squee* lite ~
marked it as to-read

Jul 03, 2013
Madeleine
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Feb 24, 2013
Tim
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Jun 04, 2013
David - proud Gleeman in Branwen's adventuring party
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Jun 03, 2013
Vincent Stoia
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Jun 04, 2013
Andrew
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Nov 02, 2014
David Staniforth
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it was amazing
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