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Blurb:
Since Caitlin and Trevor vowed to assist the Otherworld and opened their enchanted antique shop, they’ve seen many strange things. But now, someone comes in asking for a mundane item: kitschy “witches” brooms. Has their magical life returned to normal?As the couple prepares to host a family gathering, fate intervenes and something they’ve never seen before roars into their life: A creature out of Welsh legend and fantasy: A blundering, somewhat underdeveloped dragon—not at all the type of dragon they ever expected to meet. Forced to undertake his unique challenge, Caitlin and Trevor are perplexed by his demands, but the magical beast is certain they are the only witches who can help him.Doing so might unlock an ancient hidden secret. Refusing might destroy them. |
My review:
Recommended for fans of the Antique Magic series, and those who like a gentle fantasy mystery.
This is the first book in the series I have read, so the regular fans will know a lot more about the magic shop and characters than I did. Saying that, Caitlin and Trevor make a nice couple and I kinda hoped there would be a smidge more romance for them, but it's not that type of book. Probably they are more affectionate in earlier books in the series.
The Dragon's Seamstress is a a slow-reveal mystery with some magic spells and fantastic beasts added for good measure. There are clues scattered all over town, including their home. Caitlin becomes detective which is enjoyable and you uncover the mystery with her.
On the whole I find there is a lot of standing around and talking, which is something I don't prefer to read. I like action.
I read a beta version and found it got off to a slow start, but I have been reassured my concerns were noted, the plot tightened, and the dragon makes a much sooner appearance. Yay! The story improved tremendously after the dragon was revealed. I quite enjoyed it from there. I mean, there's a dragon, so of course I'm hooked.
It reads well as a stand-alone, and I'm sure the rest of the series would be equally fun.
As to why there's a dragon, you'll have to read it to find out...
Here's the series for you. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Recommended for fans of the Antique Magic series, and those who like a gentle fantasy mystery.
This is the first book in the series I have read, so the regular fans will know a lot more about the magic shop and characters than I did. Saying that, Caitlin and Trevor make a nice couple and I kinda hoped there would be a smidge more romance for them, but it's not that type of book. Probably they are more affectionate in earlier books in the series.
The Dragon's Seamstress is a a slow-reveal mystery with some magic spells and fantastic beasts added for good measure. There are clues scattered all over town, including their home. Caitlin becomes detective which is enjoyable and you uncover the mystery with her.
On the whole I find there is a lot of standing around and talking, which is something I don't prefer to read. I like action.
I read a beta version and found it got off to a slow start, but I have been reassured my concerns were noted, the plot tightened, and the dragon makes a much sooner appearance. Yay! The story improved tremendously after the dragon was revealed. I quite enjoyed it from there. I mean, there's a dragon, so of course I'm hooked.
It reads well as a stand-alone, and I'm sure the rest of the series would be equally fun.
As to why there's a dragon, you'll have to read it to find out...
Here's the series for you. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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