I love Katie Cross's writing. Very few authors I have ever been exposed to can put words together so beautifully the way she can. Her gift for world-building is second to none, and the narrative she effortlessly weaves together is not something you merely read, you ABSORB it. If you've read any of the incredible Network Series, you know what I'm talking about.
Taking place prior to the events of the Network Series, this first book in the Dragonmaster Series explores the early lift of sisters Isadora and Sanna, both fascinating and enigmatic characters.
The story picks up when both sisters, in their teens, are preparing to be selected to serve a specific dragon of many that their small community lives in harmony with... or so it seems. Sanna, a spunky girl who is as one with nature, is highly coveted, but Isadora, a misfit who has yet to hit her stride, is less certain of her future.
The arrival of Luteis, a wild dragon that Sanna instantly connects with, turns the entire community upside down. Both sisters are whisked away to lead their own adventures. Neither story is given short shrift, and both are equally rewarding to read. Both Sanna and Isadora come into their own as characters as they learn (Sanna through Luteis and Isadora through the mysterious witch Maximillion) difficult truths about the world beyond the walls surrounding their tiny community.
I savored every word in this book, which is why it took me a while to finish it. That's not a knock, not at all. Katie Cross's writing is not merely meant to be read, but to experience. Do yourselves a favor and experience this series!