Synopsis: This
novel takes readers on a romp through a fantasyland of star-crossed lovers,
bumbling heroes, wicked witches, and dragons (one of whom, our heroine,
Esmeralda, started out as a human but got caught up in a witch’s curse.)
Lighthearted adventure with a seemingly never-ending cast of strange and
whimsical characters working at cross-purposes and together creates a world of
little consequence and frothy entertainment. (from the online description)Review: This is a strange little story - part fairy tale, part satire, part fantasy spoof. The beginning was excellent, and the villain scary. But it quickly downgraded into odd yet boring story. The scary villain was dispatched with little ceremony or climax, the characters exhibited unrealistic changes and the ending was a bit meh. While Yarbro went on to write award-winning vampire books (pre-Twilight) this work is a stand-alone and one of her early works. Although I haven't read her other works, I would assume this isn't her best. But if you enjoy strange spoofish works, this one is for you.
Bookmarks: 3 of 5
Awards: None
ISBN: 0-425-09081-7
Year Published: 1986
Date Finished: 12-21-2017
Pages: 243
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