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Teravinea #1
Amáne of Teravinea - The Chosen One
When a hero emerges in the Kingdom of Teravinea, he often rises from the ranks of the dragon riders. In the past, only one female has fit the profile. Until now ... Fifteen-year-old Amáne finds herself witness to the hatching of a dragon egg. The painful linking rite creates a bond between the two that cannot be broken. She and her dragon, Eshshah, become the only dragon and rider in a kingdom that once abounded with the beautiful creatures and their riders. Amáne and Eshshah are thrown into a conflict that they do not yet understand. One thing is for certain — the fate of the kingdom rests upon their shoulders...
276 pages, Paperback
First published May 23, 2012
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June 7, 2019
“Ever since I can remember, I’d aspired to be brave and strong; to have a mission in life; to be worthy of a quest. But one problem plagued me—I was born a girl.”
A fun fantasy for young readers. Good story with a good heart. Lots of teen angst; little humor. Clunking, amateur writing.
“Gallen anticipated my reaction. He ducked just in time to avoid the spray of tea that spewed from my mouth. ‘Next time you have alarming news to tell her, you could at least refrain from telling her at meal times?’”
If Amáne’s mother and the Healer had any inkling she might be the Chosen One, you’d think they would have trained her and watched her. Nope, for who and what they were, they were pretty clueless.
“’You’ll be fine. It’s not bad.’ “He didn’t make a good liar.”
Speaking of unaware, how could the Healer’s neighbors miss “Fire spewed twenty feet into the air,” not to mention the comings and goings of a dragon. A large dragon.
“We take what small gifts we have been given. Then we use them to the best of our abilities. It will make us stronger in the long run.”
Lots of modern colloquialism, which will make easier reading for younger readers but will put off older readers. Not to mention spoiling the medieval feel. “Functional illiteracy.” “a little lead time.” “I didn’t process the fact.” “Set yourself up for failure.” “Deal?” Not to mention the grammatical malapropisms: “You severed his head off.” “He thanked Eshshah and I …” “He literally melted back into the couch.” “Happily employing the use of his blade.”
“Your most difficult task will be learning the delicate symmetry between your happiness and your duty.”
A fun fantasy for young readers. Good story with a good heart. Lots of teen angst; little humor. Clunking, amateur writing.
“Gallen anticipated my reaction. He ducked just in time to avoid the spray of tea that spewed from my mouth. ‘Next time you have alarming news to tell her, you could at least refrain from telling her at meal times?’”
If Amáne’s mother and the Healer had any inkling she might be the Chosen One, you’d think they would have trained her and watched her. Nope, for who and what they were, they were pretty clueless.
“’You’ll be fine. It’s not bad.’ “He didn’t make a good liar.”
Speaking of unaware, how could the Healer’s neighbors miss “Fire spewed twenty feet into the air,” not to mention the comings and goings of a dragon. A large dragon.
“We take what small gifts we have been given. Then we use them to the best of our abilities. It will make us stronger in the long run.”
Lots of modern colloquialism, which will make easier reading for younger readers but will put off older readers. Not to mention spoiling the medieval feel. “Functional illiteracy.” “a little lead time.” “I didn’t process the fact.” “Set yourself up for failure.” “Deal?” Not to mention the grammatical malapropisms: “You severed his head off.” “He thanked Eshshah and I …” “He literally melted back into the couch.” “Happily employing the use of his blade.”
“Your most difficult task will be learning the delicate symmetry between your happiness and your duty.”
July 11, 2016
What a hook in the beginning of the book. The first chapter is going to pull you in in just one page. It is fabulously written for young adults who want all now and with a great punch. This story has a great pace and a dramatic twist in every chapter. I enjoy the taste of this book, for it tastes like a winner in the world of fantasy.
Amane’s mother dies and Amane is to go on a journey to celebrate her mother’s life. She chooses to go alone to the place where she has spent many wonderful times with her mother. She loves the lore of dragons, and the songs that are passed from one generation to the next and her mother was the one who taught them to her. When her teacher insists in changing these stories, she defies her teacher who expels her from school.
At fifteen, all girls are busy procuring a husband, but Amane is busy learning to use a sword and dealing with the death of her mother. During her stay by the cove, one of the rocks she places in a ring for a fire, starts to hatch and she is beaten by the small dragon that emerges from within. Almost dead from the venom deposited by the dragon, Amane sees her dead mother who tells her to go back and stay with her dragon. She does so, and now she must confide in someone that she is linked to a dragon, but who? No one but the healer is at her side.
This book will become a favorite for many young adults and for the young of heart. It is tastefully written, with lots of action and even a bit of romance. I greatly recommend it to lovers of dragons and magic, and readers of fantasy at large. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it for any library, be it at school or at home.
Amane’s mother dies and Amane is to go on a journey to celebrate her mother’s life. She chooses to go alone to the place where she has spent many wonderful times with her mother. She loves the lore of dragons, and the songs that are passed from one generation to the next and her mother was the one who taught them to her. When her teacher insists in changing these stories, she defies her teacher who expels her from school.
At fifteen, all girls are busy procuring a husband, but Amane is busy learning to use a sword and dealing with the death of her mother. During her stay by the cove, one of the rocks she places in a ring for a fire, starts to hatch and she is beaten by the small dragon that emerges from within. Almost dead from the venom deposited by the dragon, Amane sees her dead mother who tells her to go back and stay with her dragon. She does so, and now she must confide in someone that she is linked to a dragon, but who? No one but the healer is at her side.
This book will become a favorite for many young adults and for the young of heart. It is tastefully written, with lots of action and even a bit of romance. I greatly recommend it to lovers of dragons and magic, and readers of fantasy at large. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend it for any library, be it at school or at home.
September 22, 2014
Fascinating story with a heroine. Love it.
May 9, 2018
WOW! This is an amazing book! I'm not one who typically reads fantasy genre books but this one was given to my by the author to read and WOW!! It is written for young adults but that didn't deter me. I was pulled into this book. Amáne proves to be a very independent 15-year old who gets herself in trouble when she does what she thinks is right. She strives to understand the link with her dragon, Eshshah and what it means to be a dragon rider. The story goes along at a great pace and there are some humourous and hair-raising moments. This is the first in a series and I can't wait to read the rest of them. Love the characters and fell in love with Eshshah!
September 9, 2025
I highly recommend this book for people who want to read a PG and more coherent version of Fourth Wing or dip their toes into the world of Dragon Riding Fantasy.
November 9, 2012
I don’t normally read books in the fantasy realm, but when Ms. Trimble asked me to read and review her book, I read the synopsis and thought it sounded pretty interesting. I have only read one other dragon rider book and that was many years ago, so reading Amáne of Teravinea was fresh and very interesting for me. The story flowed nicely and the plot was well developed. There were plot twists that I didn’t see coming, danger around every corner, strong and fierce characters, and a bit of romance mixed in; the perfect combination of action, adventure, and boy meets girl.
I rarely read a story where all the characters, at least the good guys, are likeable, but I felt a connection to all the main characters in this book. The characters had depth, and as the story progressed and we learned more about them, the main characters became more developed. I really enjoyed the character and plot twists and I can’t wait to learn more as this series develops.
Amáne is a wonderful character. She is a great example/role model for girls. She is strong, independent, fierce, powerful, intelligent, and wholesome. She is not weak in any way, well, except for a bit when it comes to Ansel. Amáne shows maturity beyond her years most of the time, though she does still have some growing up to do as she learns the intricacies of being a dragon rider. Amáne has to deal with a lot in a very short time, the death of her mother, her painful bonding with Eshshah, moving away from her home to live with the Healer, friends turning out to be quite different from what she had always believed, secret missions, and her feelings for Ansel; and in my opinion, she does a superb job facing all these new challenges head on, though not always in the manner that her mentor would approve of. I look forward to seeing Amáne grow up and develop as her story progresses.
Ansel is a very likable character, after you get to know him. At first he is spoiled and condescending, though you get to see more of his true colors as he befriends Amáne. We don’t know much about his background, but I am hoping to learn more about what makes him tick as the story progresses. Will he make a good king? Only time will tell.
The Healer is also one of the main characters in this book. She is there for Amáne when her mother passes and has always been a friend to the family, but she holds a great secret, one that may rock the very foundation of her relationship with Amáne.
I highly recommend Amáne of Teravinea to anyone from middle school on through adult. It is clean, no swearing, wholesome, no sex or almost sex scenes, has two strong, independent female characters, some cute guys, a bit of romance, and a ton of action. This is a perfect book for teachers to recommend to their students, especially if they are fans of book series such as The Kane Chronicles. Every middle school library should have a copy, or two, and every English teacher should have a copy on their reading shelf.
Amáne of Teravinea is a page turner. Once you start, you won’t want to stop reading until you reach the final page, and then you will be counting the days until book two comes out, just as I am.
I received this book as an ARC. I do not get paid to review books; I do so in order to assist you in recognizing books that you might enjoy and also to assist parents and teachers in recommending appropriate books for your kids to read.
Please read more of my reviews on my blog: sarahereads(dot)wordpress(dot)com
I rarely read a story where all the characters, at least the good guys, are likeable, but I felt a connection to all the main characters in this book. The characters had depth, and as the story progressed and we learned more about them, the main characters became more developed. I really enjoyed the character and plot twists and I can’t wait to learn more as this series develops.
Amáne is a wonderful character. She is a great example/role model for girls. She is strong, independent, fierce, powerful, intelligent, and wholesome. She is not weak in any way, well, except for a bit when it comes to Ansel. Amáne shows maturity beyond her years most of the time, though she does still have some growing up to do as she learns the intricacies of being a dragon rider. Amáne has to deal with a lot in a very short time, the death of her mother, her painful bonding with Eshshah, moving away from her home to live with the Healer, friends turning out to be quite different from what she had always believed, secret missions, and her feelings for Ansel; and in my opinion, she does a superb job facing all these new challenges head on, though not always in the manner that her mentor would approve of. I look forward to seeing Amáne grow up and develop as her story progresses.
Ansel is a very likable character, after you get to know him. At first he is spoiled and condescending, though you get to see more of his true colors as he befriends Amáne. We don’t know much about his background, but I am hoping to learn more about what makes him tick as the story progresses. Will he make a good king? Only time will tell.
The Healer is also one of the main characters in this book. She is there for Amáne when her mother passes and has always been a friend to the family, but she holds a great secret, one that may rock the very foundation of her relationship with Amáne.
I highly recommend Amáne of Teravinea to anyone from middle school on through adult. It is clean, no swearing, wholesome, no sex or almost sex scenes, has two strong, independent female characters, some cute guys, a bit of romance, and a ton of action. This is a perfect book for teachers to recommend to their students, especially if they are fans of book series such as The Kane Chronicles. Every middle school library should have a copy, or two, and every English teacher should have a copy on their reading shelf.
Amáne of Teravinea is a page turner. Once you start, you won’t want to stop reading until you reach the final page, and then you will be counting the days until book two comes out, just as I am.
I received this book as an ARC. I do not get paid to review books; I do so in order to assist you in recognizing books that you might enjoy and also to assist parents and teachers in recommending appropriate books for your kids to read.
Please read more of my reviews on my blog: sarahereads(dot)wordpress(dot)com
July 10, 2016
Twenty years ago, in the Kingdom of Teravinea, dragons and their human riders once filled the skies and served the royal House of Drekinn. After a violent coup, the ruthless usurper Galtero seized power and exterminated the royal family and the dragons, causing the dragon riders to flee into hiding. Now, school children are taught that dragons were nothing more than mythical creatures—but 15-year-old Amàne soon finds out otherwise when an odd-shaped rock she finds on the beach hatches into one of these noble reptilian steads, and “links” with her. Shortly after she confides in a trusted family friend about her discovery, former dragon riders start making themselves known and start training Amàne and her dragon, Eshshah, for a battle that will unseat the wicked usurper and restore power to the House of Drekinn. Amàne, the narrator of the tale, is a strong heroine, with enough flaws to make her human, but enough good qualities to make her likable. The plot is a tad bit simplistic (evil king must be dethroned), but I get the feeling that the author intends to focus more on Amàne’s evolution as a character rather than Teravinea’s politics. Recommended for younger teens, and fans of Anne McCaffrey’s “The Dragonriders of Pern.”
November 11, 2015
In summary: I loved the characters and the dragon training; I disliked the blatant rip-off of the plot of Eragon.
Alright, the good stuff first. The world is beautifully drawn, the main character Amane is emotional and driven, and the dragon/rider training and bond are really beautifully done. The author is described as a dragonologist and that shows through in the realism and detail of this section, and as the quest progresses in the descriptions of dragon flight and abilities etc. We have an encounter with a mystical, magical dragon that leaves its mark on the rider, much training to undertake and a dangerous quest to round off the tale.
Not so good: Amane cries, it seems, on every other page. The dragon comes across more as a handy mode of transportation than a character with their own motivations and agenda in the tale. And the plot? Ouch. In my opinion, unoriginal and a complete disservice to the skills of this author. Admittedly, many critics note that Eragon itself is an unoriginal mishmash of borrowings itself - does this make it Ok?
If I closed my eyes and refused to think about a female Eragon the book was an enjoyable escape, so 3 stars overall.
Alright, the good stuff first. The world is beautifully drawn, the main character Amane is emotional and driven, and the dragon/rider training and bond are really beautifully done. The author is described as a dragonologist and that shows through in the realism and detail of this section, and as the quest progresses in the descriptions of dragon flight and abilities etc. We have an encounter with a mystical, magical dragon that leaves its mark on the rider, much training to undertake and a dangerous quest to round off the tale.
Not so good: Amane cries, it seems, on every other page. The dragon comes across more as a handy mode of transportation than a character with their own motivations and agenda in the tale. And the plot? Ouch. In my opinion, unoriginal and a complete disservice to the skills of this author. Admittedly, many critics note that Eragon itself is an unoriginal mishmash of borrowings itself - does this make it Ok?
If I closed my eyes and refused to think about a female Eragon the book was an enjoyable escape, so 3 stars overall.
November 2, 2015
On the one hand I didn't like this book. On the other, I read it in one sitting. So basically I don't know how I feel about my life right now.
The first third or half of the book were quite starchy in feeling, with repetitive sentence structures, every character 'sounding' the same, and just *so many* cliches. I was trying to make it to 5% before DNFing, then resolved to 10%. Then I was procrastinating, so the rest happened.
The last half of the novel was a bit better, but honestly it was all so incredibly predictable. Words and descriptions were repetitive, and it just wasn't very interesting. I mean yay, dragons, who doesn't like dragons--but then it turned into teen angst.
Overall this would be an acceptable book for a young young adult audience, maybe 10-14, but I wouldn't recommend it for adults who are familiar with fantasy tropes and genres. I won't be reading the other books in the series.
The first third or half of the book were quite starchy in feeling, with repetitive sentence structures, every character 'sounding' the same, and just *so many* cliches. I was trying to make it to 5% before DNFing, then resolved to 10%. Then I was procrastinating, so the rest happened.
The last half of the novel was a bit better, but honestly it was all so incredibly predictable. Words and descriptions were repetitive, and it just wasn't very interesting. I mean yay, dragons, who doesn't like dragons--but then it turned into teen angst.
Overall this would be an acceptable book for a young young adult audience, maybe 10-14, but I wouldn't recommend it for adults who are familiar with fantasy tropes and genres. I won't be reading the other books in the series.
May 13, 2014
This book was amazing.
This is an amazing book. I read the Eragon series when I was younger and that is what I based my opinion off of. And I must say it far surpassed it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, suspense, or DRAGONS to read this book. And I look forward to reading the next one. :)
This is an amazing book. I read the Eragon series when I was younger and that is what I based my opinion off of. And I must say it far surpassed it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, suspense, or DRAGONS to read this book. And I look forward to reading the next one. :)
October 23, 2015
Started out a bit slow and with a bit of a cliched feeling but ended up being pretty good. Definitely geared more at female readers but it was clean and enjoyable and makes me want to read the next one.
March 19, 2015
This is a good book
I think I can see where this is going. I am glad for it too. I like how the main character is strong and independent. I also like how it shows that it comes at a cosr
I think I can see where this is going. I am glad for it too. I like how the main character is strong and independent. I also like how it shows that it comes at a cosr
January 6, 2016
Amané
I loved this story. Amané's maturity about where she wants to be is outstanding. The story is a bit juvenile, and simple in its theme, but it is striking in detail. Looking forward to seeing Amané grow up.
I loved this story. Amané's maturity about where she wants to be is outstanding. The story is a bit juvenile, and simple in its theme, but it is striking in detail. Looking forward to seeing Amané grow up.
August 16, 2020
Good read
Regardless of the book cover, one I would have overlooked, this was a good story. I enjoyed learning about Amane and how she became a dragon rider with a quest. She also needs to remember what her mother told her. Can't wait to read the next book.
Regardless of the book cover, one I would have overlooked, this was a good story. I enjoyed learning about Amane and how she became a dragon rider with a quest. She also needs to remember what her mother told her. Can't wait to read the next book.
June 28, 2014
Much like the dragonflies of Peron.
Much like the dragonflies of Pern. enjoyed this book very much. Liked all characters. Have purchased rest of series. Recommend.
Much like the dragonflies of Pern. enjoyed this book very much. Liked all characters. Have purchased rest of series. Recommend.
August 13, 2015
Fantasy, Dragons, Swords and Girl Power!
I really enjoyed this story and look for to reading the next book.
Anyone interested in these themes will enjoy this adventure.
I really enjoyed this story and look for to reading the next book.
Anyone interested in these themes will enjoy this adventure.
August 24, 2015
Lovely story
I thought this was quite the lovely take on dragons and quests.
It seemed to flow well and kept the story line flowing.
I thought this was quite the lovely take on dragons and quests.
It seemed to flow well and kept the story line flowing.
March 12, 2016
I loved this book, it reminded me a little of the Pern series, where the dragons bond with their rider. Recommended!
October 2, 2016
Amáne is the main character and opens with her discovering she had found a Dragon eve. Amáne becomes a Dragon rider (read to find out how). Falls in love with a prince, and goes on many adventures.
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