Tagged as "a fantastic journey of discovery for all ages," Dragons of the Valley was a quick, fun read. Though I found nothing on the packaging to tell me this was a second in a series, it soon became obvious as I started into the novel that this story follows The Vanishing Sculptor. No worries — this book contained all the necessary facts for me to get into the new story world and enjoy the story.
Fantasy. Donita keeps us in the same world that she created for the DragonKeeper Chronicles, but takes us to a new land, a new nation, a different and quirky ruling family, but the same beloved plot of good vs. evil. And evil just wants to take over because it can … unless good holds its ground and fights back.
Donita always includes some Wulder (God) teaching moments in her stories. Here a artist turned swordsman and a too-serious for her age princess find God truths in the beauty of the world around them.
Oh, I should mention the Grawl. Bad guy? Without doubt. But irredeemable? You should read to find out.
