Dragonshadow

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

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I enjoyed Heartstone so much that I knew I wanted to finish the trilogy this month. The second book is also quite good, but for the love of Pete, WHERE is a glossary?!? This author has literal made up words that mostly make sense in context, but a glossary would have leveled up this book a LOT. However, I loved the relationship development between Aliza and Alastair. From the blurb I was afraid this was going to be one of those obnoxious stories⬇️

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) where the overbearing husband insists that she stay home but she knows how strong she really is !!! and takes off after him anyway. But I am happy to say that was NOT the case! Instead, they had actual conversations! Like adults! And weighed the pros and cons of Aliza going on a dangerous journey despite not being trained in combat, and whether her presence would distract Alastair from completing his job. Throughout this book it felt ⬇ 2y

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) like they were really learning to work together as a team, actually TALKING to each other when conflict arose. What a great idea! 😂 The pacing of the story was a little uneven at times, and White has a tendency to introduce characters, not mention them for a while, and then have them reappear and assume that you remember them (I could use a character list along with that glossary!), but on the whole I thoroughly enjoyed this one and ⬇ 2y

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) started the final book this morning!!

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TheAromaofBooks

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

Final #WeeklyForecast for March! Already! I am done with all my “assignments“ for the month, so this week is all about random stuff. Hoping to finish the Heartstone trilogy and maybe work on a Regency romance series that my sister loaned to me...last year 😂 We will see where the week takes me!!
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Cinfhen Woohoo!!! You completed your assignments with a FULL week to spare ‼️🙌🏻#GoYou 2y

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MicrobeMom

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

My weekend reads for #joyousjanuary readathon!

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Chrissyreadit

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

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Sequel to Heartstone (loosley based on Pride and Prejudice) this continues the story of Dragon Riders, with adventure, heartbreak, strong characters and great world building. I genuinely love these books.

TheAromaofBooks I have all three of these now but still haven't gotten to them!! 4y

Laughterhp I really need to read this one!! 4y

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wordslinger42

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

I need this shirt 😍📚🐉

Eyelit 🤩 that shirt is fab! 4y

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wordslinger42

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

When embarking on a quest to read 20 hours in 4 days, you can't go wrong with a Pride and Prejudice retelling involving dragons and all sorts of adventure (and a version of Mr. Darcy that I might find more wonderful than the original. Don't tell Jane Austen 🤫😅) 🐉💙

#20in4Readathon @Andrew65

BehindthePages Thats a retelling I never thought I would see! 4y

wordslinger42 @BehindthePages The first book in the trilogy is called Heartstone! I wasn't sure what to expect when I started it, but the series is really good! 4y

CrowCAH Sounds super intriguing! Stacked. 4y

Andrew65 Great choice 😊👍 4y

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hissingpotatoes

Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White

so-so

2.5/5⭐ The worldbuilding is fine, but the characters are very thin and often frustrating. Aliza and Alastair continually fight over who has control over Aliza's actions and stop just long enough to have sex (in fade-to-black scenes, for those of you who want to know the heat level). I was underwhelmed.

CW: miscarriage

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