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Dragon Codices #2
Bronze Dragon Codex
R.D. Henham returns with another Practical Guide to Dragons adventure!
Could a "good" dragon really be evil?
Witness to the kidnapping of her younger siblings' eggs, young bronze dragon Simle has good reason to think that all humans are evil. Tatelyn, whose brother was killed by a dragon who was supposed to be good, also has good reason to distrust even metallic dragons.
But when thrown together on a mission to recover their magical powers, Tatelyn and Simle realize that they have more in common than they ever imagined.
Could a "good" dragon really be evil?
Witness to the kidnapping of her younger siblings' eggs, young bronze dragon Simle has good reason to think that all humans are evil. Tatelyn, whose brother was killed by a dragon who was supposed to be good, also has good reason to distrust even metallic dragons.
But when thrown together on a mission to recover their magical powers, Tatelyn and Simle realize that they have more in common than they ever imagined.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published June 10, 2008
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May 10, 2018
This is a YA book that is part of the Dragonlance world. It is part of a series but it is a stand alone. Each book deals with a different type of dragon. In this one, a young bronze dragon suffers tragedy at the hands of humans. She goes thru life hating humans even though her kind is a protector of humans. Meanwhile, a human girl has suffered a tragedy caused by a dragon. She hates dragons and these two characters will cross paths.
This was a nice decent book that I enjoyed the message more than the novel. The message is poignant as it is about dealing with grief and not putting the blame on others. I enjoyed reading about the message and this is a nice message for younger children in which this book is intended. I had no problem with most of the characters even though a couple of the minor characters never distinguished themselves. This works well within this universe as a well known character makes a cameo and I liked how the author incorporated the gods into the story. The problem I had with this book is the length and it cannot be blamed on the author. The two character's predicament was too short as the resolution was quick. That is to be expected from a YA book.
This series continues to be a pleasant surprise. I am enjoying them as part of this world and the message that they are trying to convey. Actually, I wish that these books could have been made into full novels as these books have had some nice ideas and characters that could have been explored deeper.
This was a nice decent book that I enjoyed the message more than the novel. The message is poignant as it is about dealing with grief and not putting the blame on others. I enjoyed reading about the message and this is a nice message for younger children in which this book is intended. I had no problem with most of the characters even though a couple of the minor characters never distinguished themselves. This works well within this universe as a well known character makes a cameo and I liked how the author incorporated the gods into the story. The problem I had with this book is the length and it cannot be blamed on the author. The two character's predicament was too short as the resolution was quick. That is to be expected from a YA book.
This series continues to be a pleasant surprise. I am enjoying them as part of this world and the message that they are trying to convey. Actually, I wish that these books could have been made into full novels as these books have had some nice ideas and characters that could have been explored deeper.
November 12, 2008
Good quick read. Fun story. I always enjoy thinking what dragons would be like if they really exist.
June 22, 2025
My rating with partial stars would still be 2.
I sadly found the writing style and exploration of themes in this book to be rather bare-bones. There are points where a detail of explanation is taken as a given when it really could use describing: i.e., when Tatelyn is traveling with her group from town to town to recruit for the Heirs of Huma, they're said to be in a wagon, which we can assume is drawn by horses. However, horses are never directly described, so if you think about it too much it sounds like the wagon is just moving of its own will. Later, Yanna gets her door blown clean off by a draconian's exploding bones, and no mention of repair is made before everyone is described sleeping in it for the night?? Were they just sleeping with a big old hole in the wall??
I found some of the worldbuilding a bit intriguing, but a lot of it is Forgotten Realms canon and not dreamed up for this series in particular. I don't vibe with the idea of all dragons of a specific species being a specific alignment, and I never have, so I hope later entries will challenge that...? I like the idea of draconians being these freaked up creatures made out of a demonic rite, but I think the horror of it could be pushed more, even for middle grade.
Often, I found that the book would sniff riiight up against an interesting elaboration upon a theme, but would ultimately avoid it. For example, Tatelyn thinking that dragons "shouldn't be allowed to just show up and scare people" and Simle's parents refusing to attack humans even when threatened could be fodder for depicting dragons as an oppressed group. But ultimately, it was only skin-deep.
There are some more minor sins, such as describing Elrit's skin as "toffee-colored" and the lack of italics to distinguish thoughts. However, with all that said, I am still going to read the rest of the books in the series! I think it's healthy and enriching for readers to engage with books that continue to not deliver upon their promises, and I'm excited for the thought exercise of what I would've done in the author's shoes.
I sadly found the writing style and exploration of themes in this book to be rather bare-bones. There are points where a detail of explanation is taken as a given when it really could use describing: i.e., when Tatelyn is traveling with her group from town to town to recruit for the Heirs of Huma, they're said to be in a wagon, which we can assume is drawn by horses. However, horses are never directly described, so if you think about it too much it sounds like the wagon is just moving of its own will. Later, Yanna gets her door blown clean off by a draconian's exploding bones, and no mention of repair is made before everyone is described sleeping in it for the night?? Were they just sleeping with a big old hole in the wall??
I found some of the worldbuilding a bit intriguing, but a lot of it is Forgotten Realms canon and not dreamed up for this series in particular. I don't vibe with the idea of all dragons of a specific species being a specific alignment, and I never have, so I hope later entries will challenge that...? I like the idea of draconians being these freaked up creatures made out of a demonic rite, but I think the horror of it could be pushed more, even for middle grade.
Often, I found that the book would sniff riiight up against an interesting elaboration upon a theme, but would ultimately avoid it. For example, Tatelyn thinking that dragons "shouldn't be allowed to just show up and scare people" and Simle's parents refusing to attack humans even when threatened could be fodder for depicting dragons as an oppressed group. But ultimately, it was only skin-deep.
There are some more minor sins, such as describing Elrit's skin as "toffee-colored" and the lack of italics to distinguish thoughts. However, with all that said, I am still going to read the rest of the books in the series! I think it's healthy and enriching for readers to engage with books that continue to not deliver upon their promises, and I'm excited for the thought exercise of what I would've done in the author's shoes.
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February 25, 2019
This book, I do not know much on what to say besides it was an exciting book, It was not as good as the first book about the red dragon but this adventure was definitely going to be my favorite one in the series. A little about no spoil, this was about a girl dragon named simle and a teenage girl name tatelyn, met, they had a rough beginning but then they soon became friends, they had the power to switch powers and what was cool about it was that the dragon would have the effects of a human which is slower stamina and a weaker body, and the human would get all of the dragons traits. But what happened was that the power could only be switched once at least that was what happened in the book. They were stuck and soon, the girl started to get scales. The scales of the draconian. A human dragon. Skip to the point they met bad and their adventure was to help each other understand each other.
January 16, 2024
A wild romp, a dual quest, a curse (or blessing in disguise?) and dragons! This book gave us well-developed characters that each grow throughout the story, making it feel more nuanced and satisfactory.
April 12, 2018
A fun, light fantasy-adventure series. Kids who are into fantasy will love these books.
November 27, 2019
the like the constant bickering between the the two because the are predigest against the other because of bad past experience.
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July 31, 2022Could not finish.
April 22, 2024
Dragons, huh?
November 13, 2015
Bronze Dragon Codex is not the type of story I expected. That is not a bad thing, as it turns out, because I was extremely happy with the story. What I didn't expect was a story about a young bronze dragon with her hated of humans. I also didn't expect a story about a young human cleric out to rid the land of all dragons because of her hated for them. This was all unexpected . . . and turned out to be a very exciting fantasy romp.
I loved that the two main characters, a female cleric, Tatelyn, and a young bronze dragon, Simle, are linked together by an enchanted pendant. When the two halves of the pendant were placed together, the feelings and the energy of the two were exchanged. Every time Tatelyn's body was hurt, she didn't feel a thing, but Simle did. Spending time together, getting to know each other, really helped change the ideas that these two had about each other. Their prejudices towards each other's species was based upon ignorance. Once the ignorance was washed away with knowledge, they both would come to realize that they could actually become friends and really likes each other.
I love that the story was about a young bronze dragon . . . well, young in dragon years. I found Simle to be a highly enjoyable character to read about. I don't know what it is about dragons that causes me to like them so much. I just like 'em. They are big, strong, smart (well, some of them are), and look so cool. Makes me wish I was a dragon.
As for the other main character, Tatelyn, I understand why she was so angry. After all, her brother was killed by a copper dragon. Even though she knows that an evil wizard was controlling the copper dragon, she still blames the dragon. Sometimes it is easier to blame bad things on something you don't understand, like a dragon, rather than on something you do, like a human wizard. I am glad that she was finally able to figure things out.
Bronze Dragon Codex is the first published novel by Amie Rose Rotruck. She does a great job with character development and the pace of the story is nice and quick. With witty dialog and and interesting characters, this second book, in the Dragon codex series, is a winner.
Overall, Bronze Dragon Codex is an excellent book and a nice addition to the Dragon Codex series. So, if you are a lover of epic fantasy tales with adventure, fighting, and magic, pick up a copy of any book in the Dragon Codex series. I wonder what exciting adventure awaits in the next book in this series, Black Dragon Codex. At least I know that the dragon will be evil next time.
I rated this book a 9 out of 10.
I loved that the two main characters, a female cleric, Tatelyn, and a young bronze dragon, Simle, are linked together by an enchanted pendant. When the two halves of the pendant were placed together, the feelings and the energy of the two were exchanged. Every time Tatelyn's body was hurt, she didn't feel a thing, but Simle did. Spending time together, getting to know each other, really helped change the ideas that these two had about each other. Their prejudices towards each other's species was based upon ignorance. Once the ignorance was washed away with knowledge, they both would come to realize that they could actually become friends and really likes each other.
I love that the story was about a young bronze dragon . . . well, young in dragon years. I found Simle to be a highly enjoyable character to read about. I don't know what it is about dragons that causes me to like them so much. I just like 'em. They are big, strong, smart (well, some of them are), and look so cool. Makes me wish I was a dragon.
As for the other main character, Tatelyn, I understand why she was so angry. After all, her brother was killed by a copper dragon. Even though she knows that an evil wizard was controlling the copper dragon, she still blames the dragon. Sometimes it is easier to blame bad things on something you don't understand, like a dragon, rather than on something you do, like a human wizard. I am glad that she was finally able to figure things out.
Bronze Dragon Codex is the first published novel by Amie Rose Rotruck. She does a great job with character development and the pace of the story is nice and quick. With witty dialog and and interesting characters, this second book, in the Dragon codex series, is a winner.
Overall, Bronze Dragon Codex is an excellent book and a nice addition to the Dragon Codex series. So, if you are a lover of epic fantasy tales with adventure, fighting, and magic, pick up a copy of any book in the Dragon Codex series. I wonder what exciting adventure awaits in the next book in this series, Black Dragon Codex. At least I know that the dragon will be evil next time.
I rated this book a 9 out of 10.
March 4, 2013
A human hating dragon with a dragon hating human surprisingly work well with each other. Simle and Tatelyn both hate each other and (of course) end up on an adventure with each other.This book goes through many unsuspected turns and sequences even though you might have thought they would go one way, they go the other.All of the turns bring in several strong ideas in the story.How would you feel if you lost you're sibling to what was thought to be a good protector? How about losing all of you're unhatched siblings and then later in life might have killed them? These are the two characters strongest points for hating the other race (Tatelyn is a human and Simle is a dragon).
The author had blended these two characters stories quite well. One chapter was in the view of one of the two main characters and then in the next chapter it alternated. The alternated characters chapter was essentially what happened and what they were thinking during the previous characters encounter. This was the authors very first book, considering the little experience it was incredibly well done. This book is a must read whether you dislike fantasy or saddening stories this book is impeccable!
The author's suggested age is tweens-young teens but many of the emotions and ideas of the story are much better portrayed by an older audience while keeping them entertained. Suggested age fourteen and up.
This is my favourite book. I suggest to everyone that they should read the Bronze(not copper) dragon codex. After you have read it I need you to say a human hating dragon with a dragon hating human three times as fast.
The author had blended these two characters stories quite well. One chapter was in the view of one of the two main characters and then in the next chapter it alternated. The alternated characters chapter was essentially what happened and what they were thinking during the previous characters encounter. This was the authors very first book, considering the little experience it was incredibly well done. This book is a must read whether you dislike fantasy or saddening stories this book is impeccable!
The author's suggested age is tweens-young teens but many of the emotions and ideas of the story are much better portrayed by an older audience while keeping them entertained. Suggested age fourteen and up.
This is my favourite book. I suggest to everyone that they should read the Bronze(not copper) dragon codex. After you have read it I need you to say a human hating dragon with a dragon hating human three times as fast.
November 24, 2008
Sometimes even good dragons struggle with a dark side. This young bronze dragon has good reason to think all humans are evil. At the same time, a human girl also has good reason to distrust every matallic dragon.
As the dragon and human girl are thrown togethetr on a quest to recover their lost magical powers, danger and adventure awaite. Can they figure out how to work together? Raad to find out.
I would have had this reviewed long ago but since I bought it several students have read it and One is at this moment standing over my shoulder waiting to have it. It is a great story!
As the dragon and human girl are thrown togethetr on a quest to recover their lost magical powers, danger and adventure awaite. Can they figure out how to work together? Raad to find out.
I would have had this reviewed long ago but since I bought it several students have read it and One is at this moment standing over my shoulder waiting to have it. It is a great story!
February 17, 2016
I found this book way better than the first one, because first, it has the dragon as the main character, not the villain as in the Red Dragon Codex. I also liked the plot twist at the end. Overall, this book manages to be a standard adventure, while not being too standard.
December 9, 2008
I loved this book. I thought the moral of the story was unique and refreshing, and the writing quality was excellent. I'll confess I originally bought the book because my friend from Hollins wrote it (Amie Rotruck), so partly for curiosity and partly desire to support her. I don't usually read a lot of dragon books. But I'm glad I did because I was thoroughly impressed. Way to go Amie!
November 10, 2008
An interesting story about a Dragon who hates humans and a human who hates dragons and how their lives intertwine changing them for the better. This is a good book that teaches tolerance and acceptance of differences. My son gave this book a rating of three stars because he didn't think the story was a interesting or adventurous as the first book, Red Dragon Codex.
March 30, 2017
I read this book because I have a fascination with dragons, and Bronze Dragon Codex increased this fascination. This book not only tells the story of a young dragon and a girl, but how to forgive and forget the past. I would highly recommend this book and the other books in this series to fantasy fans like myself.
July 19, 2014
My first dragon codex as a kid. Has a lot to do with my obsession with dragons. I love how much the characters change. I love Tatelyn (and her name!) and I love Simle and I love their interactions. Out of all the Dragon Codex's, this one had my favorite storyline and writing style. Absolutely beautiful.
December 16, 2008
Same thing with the Red Dragon Codex. But this time it was a girl that was the center stage. I need to find more books as boys as the hero. I think that is what every ten year old wants to read about. How the boy is the best.
August 15, 2013
This book was really an excellent book!
Tatelyn hating dragons ever since that In counter with the copper and Simle hating humans because they stole her siblings.
The Bronze Dragon Codex simply put a wonderful twist to this!
Tatelyn hating dragons ever since that In counter with the copper and Simle hating humans because they stole her siblings.
The Bronze Dragon Codex simply put a wonderful twist to this!
January 15, 2010
so sad!!!!
Currently reading
February 24, 2010just bought this one... going to check it out for the kiddos... looking forward to reading it!!
May 21, 2012
This book is about a young bronze dragon (NOT COPPER) who embarks on a journey with a human Tatelyn to release their curse. This book is just like the first one.
May 29, 2012
A simple and predictable story.
February 26, 2015
I think maybe my favorite of the series.
January 10, 2016
This was a fun quick read. I loved the plot and all the characters! It was hard to put this one down.
January 24, 2017
awesome book
June 29, 2018
This was a lot of fun to read. It was really interesting.
October 30, 2014
Read it when I was a little boy, I still I remember enjoying it a lot ^_^
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