Dragonshadow (2018)

by Elle Katharine White

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Series: Heartstone (2)

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"White's 2017 debut, Heartstone, fused epic fantasy with the manners of Jane Austen so perfectly, she basically created a whole new sub-genre. The sequel picks up the charm offensive where the first book left off." - B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog The author of Heartstone once again infuses elements of Jane Austen's beloved novel with her own brand of magic in this addictive fantasy that brings back sparring lovers Aliza and Alastair: fierce warriors who match wits, charm, and swords as they fight an epic war to save their world. The Battle of North Fields is over--or so Aliza Bentaine, now a Daired, fervently wants to believe. But rumors are spreading of an unseen monster ravaging the isolated Castle Selwyn on the northern border of the kingdom. When she and Alastair are summoned from their honeymoon by the mysterious Lord Selwyn, they must travel with their dragon Akarra through the Tekari-infested Old Wilds of Arle to answer his call. And they are not alone on this treacherous journey. Shadowing the dragonriders is an ancient evil, a harbinger of a dark danger of which the Worm was only a foretaste. And soon Aliza realizes the terrible truth: the real war is only beginning.… (more)

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White transitions smoothly from the creative retelling of Pride and Prejudice of the first book to crafting a wholly original story in its sequel. I remember being more impressed with her treatment of Pride and Prejudice than her fantasy writing the first time around, but I thought this follow-up showed she can do more than neat tricks with a beloved classic.
I like that Aliza is still trying to figure out where she fits into to Daired’s world, especially that she hasn’t had one training session and is suddenly a warrior woman but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want her to have her own dragon by the end of the book, and also, I want to know why the cover has her holding a sword, because that got my hopes up. Daired’s self-doubt after the events of the first book make sense too, and I’m glad White explores both characters’ internal struggles without a lot of secret-keeping and overdone angst.
If you’re into folklore at all, you’ll probably figure out the deal with Cordelia—I did—but there were still twists in the book that I didn’t anticipate. I’m not sure I liked all of them, but I did enjoy the book, especially how the last part felt like a gothic mystery.
I’m interested to see how the larger arc plays out in the next installment, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for continued healing for Aliza and Daired. (

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Harks | Dec 17, 2022 |

For my full, non-spoiler review: https://christianlovingbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/dragonshadow-review.html (

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ChelseaVK | Aug 2, 2022 |

CW: miscarriage

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). Despite Aliza having lots of healing and herbal knowledge, somehow she forgets to use any family planning and then is surprised when she becomes pregnant after having sex all over the place? I was underwhelmed. (

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hissingpotatoes | Dec 28, 2021 |

For my full, non-spoiler review: https://christianlovingbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04/dragonshadow-review.html (

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ChelseaVK | Dec 10, 2021 |

A great follow-up to the original. I enjoyed the completely new story, even if it was a little slower at times. (

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Ambie-Wan | Jan 10, 2021 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Elle Katharine White	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Fulford-Brown, Billie	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Lee, Maudlin	Cover designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Mathee, saengkaew	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Ronstat, Larry	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Spencer, Kira	Author photographer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Szafranski, Paula Russell	Designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Dragonshadow

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2018

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Aliza Bentaine (now Daired)

Alastair Daired

Akkara (Dragon)

Cedric Brysney

Angelina Bentaine, "Anjey" (now Brysney)

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For Leanna,
Ahla-Na set Serra-d'ei-Aliana

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I woke to an animal growl in the predawn dark.

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Krishnan, Priyanka

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"White's 2017 debut, Heartstone, fused epic fantasy with the manners of Jane Austen so perfectly, she basically created a whole new sub-genre. The sequel picks up the charm offensive where the first book left off." - B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog The author of Heartstone once again infuses elements of Jane Austen's beloved novel with her own brand of magic in this addictive fantasy that brings back sparring lovers Aliza and Alastair: fierce warriors who match wits, charm, and swords as they fight an epic war to save their world. The Battle of North Fields is over--or so Aliza Bentaine, now a Daired, fervently wants to believe. But rumors are spreading of an unseen monster ravaging the isolated Castle Selwyn on the northern border of the kingdom. When she and Alastair are summoned from their honeymoon by the mysterious Lord Selwyn, they must travel with their dragon Akarra through the Tekari-infested Old Wilds of Arle to answer his call. And they are not alone on this treacherous journey. Shadowing the dragonriders is an ancient evil, a harbinger of a dark danger of which the Worm was only a foretaste. And soon Aliza realizes the terrible truth: the real war is only beginning.

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