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The Broken Scale
A world filled with war, Chaos and destruction, A world filled with dragons. When Hayden sets out to become a Metallic Dragon Rider he discovers that his dreams are far from reality as he gets ready for the Trials that stand between him and a dragon egg. The Trials test Hayden in every way but he finds that it is what happens after the Trials that he could not have prepared for. War breaks out as the dwarves and their red dragons descend upon Celestial City, home of the Metallic Riders. Hayden and his friends find themselves at the center of the maelstrom and all of Arvain is resting on what they choose to do next.
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First published August 8, 2012
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March 4, 2014
One star? You might think this novel is hopeless and not worth reading, and in some ways that's true, but actually the plot is very sound and I'm kinda looking forward to the follow up. However, this novel has been published before it's ready, and that's why it gets a crappy rating.
I don't know for certain, but it seems that this novel is an unedited first draft rather than a finished product. There are numerous language and grammar errors and the language is frequently overly simple or inappropriately colloquial. As a result, the characters and character development suffer. The plot in the earliest part of the novel is a little pedestrian, but this does improve quickly as the author hits his stride.
All considered, the novel has the potential to be quite a good read, but desperately needs revision under the watch of a good editor or proof reader. Such a shame.
I don't know for certain, but it seems that this novel is an unedited first draft rather than a finished product. There are numerous language and grammar errors and the language is frequently overly simple or inappropriately colloquial. As a result, the characters and character development suffer. The plot in the earliest part of the novel is a little pedestrian, but this does improve quickly as the author hits his stride.
All considered, the novel has the potential to be quite a good read, but desperately needs revision under the watch of a good editor or proof reader. Such a shame.
January 5, 2023
If I'm giving this 1 star I feel like I should say why.
I just could not get past the way this is written. Many extremely short sentences, grammar/spelling errors all made this unreadable for me. I'm usually pretty tolerant of such things if they do not take away much from the story but this one I had to give up on and move on to something else.
I see many people loved the plot and perhaps at some point I will give it another shot, I can only hope the author tries to improve the book at some point in the future.
I just could not get past the way this is written. Many extremely short sentences, grammar/spelling errors all made this unreadable for me. I'm usually pretty tolerant of such things if they do not take away much from the story but this one I had to give up on and move on to something else.
I see many people loved the plot and perhaps at some point I will give it another shot, I can only hope the author tries to improve the book at some point in the future.
May 25, 2018
Great series! I'm a big dragon rider fan, and this is a great dragon rider series! Very well written and wonderful characters! Really enjoyed it! I definitely recommend checking it out!
November 29, 2020
Interesting
Interesting storyline with twists and turns that expresses a different take on dragons and their riders as a kingdom grieves
Interesting storyline with twists and turns that expresses a different take on dragons and their riders as a kingdom grieves
February 4, 2021
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Recommend to anyone who loves dragons.
Good story! However so many misspelled words and horrible grammar.
Didn't any one proofread before publishing?
Recommend to anyone who loves dragons.
Good story! However so many misspelled words and horrible grammar.
Didn't any one proofread before publishing?
June 20, 2023
Too slow and poorly written
Poorly written. Author needs to make sure he reads what he has written for grammatical and spelling errors. There were a lot of them.
Poorly written. Author needs to make sure he reads what he has written for grammatical and spelling errors. There were a lot of them.
October 22, 2016
Everything a book should be!
A worthy hero with worthy friends. Terrible murderous villains who are powerful and able to lead the general public as well as the dragon riders into attacking the dwarves and their dragons and forcing a war.
Mr. Clausen, please contact me. I'm volunteering to be your final proofreader. Your book is brilliant! The proofreading is deplorable. This story needs to be continued and your first book needs to be re-released after being edited. I hope to see your next book soon. I'm anxious to see what happens next!
A worthy hero with worthy friends. Terrible murderous villains who are powerful and able to lead the general public as well as the dragon riders into attacking the dwarves and their dragons and forcing a war.
Mr. Clausen, please contact me. I'm volunteering to be your final proofreader. Your book is brilliant! The proofreading is deplorable. This story needs to be continued and your first book needs to be re-released after being edited. I hope to see your next book soon. I'm anxious to see what happens next!
August 2, 2015
Great storyline
I thought this book was quite good. The storyline was new and interesting. The characters were well developed although they were slightly inconsistent. The most annoying thing however was the mistakes in the writing. It need to be proofread a few times at least. Other than that an excellent read.
I thought this book was quite good. The storyline was new and interesting. The characters were well developed although they were slightly inconsistent. The most annoying thing however was the mistakes in the writing. It need to be proofread a few times at least. Other than that an excellent read.
February 13, 2015
To my opinion it's a very entertaining book, I think of it as a mix between eragon and Harry Potter, the writer is in desperate need of an editor, there are so many errors in the writing, but it is has really good plot and hopefully the second book won't be a first draft
March 4, 2015
Great read.
This book is amazing well written. There are some editing issues that could have been done better, but the characters are well developed and the story isn't all over the place.
This book is amazing well written. There are some editing issues that could have been done better, but the characters are well developed and the story isn't all over the place.
April 16, 2015
Editing problems
The only reason that this book gets 4 stars is the problem with the editing. Please don't let it distract you from poo m the book. It is an excellent story and I can not wait till the second.
The only reason that this book gets 4 stars is the problem with the editing. Please don't let it distract you from poo m the book. It is an excellent story and I can not wait till the second.
July 24, 2014
What the ....
where is book two? you can't tell me we are going on a wonderful journey and then don't take me there!
BOOK TWO!
BOOK TWO!
BOOK TWO!
where is book two? you can't tell me we are going on a wonderful journey and then don't take me there!
BOOK TWO!
BOOK TWO!
BOOK TWO!
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