This book was sort of confusing. The way it was written, the flow - it all felt a bit more like a fanfic than an actual book, although there were parts that interested me. It was sort of disjointed throughout, and didn't really explore the characters as much as it could have. The plot twists were pretty predictable - and that kind of added to the "fanfic" feel, and I really am not sure how else to describe that - and people's conversations in the book overall felt pretty stilted. There was also a lack of descriptive language. I normally do not like excessive descriptions of characters or animals or whatnot, but this book didn't really give me a clear idea of what some of the main characters and animals looked like, which was a bit baffling, in just a "wait what" kind of way. Thinking about it, I basically felt like the book wasn't a finished product. It could have used a lot more polish than it actually got.
Dragonborn
By Toby Forward
When Flaxfield the great wizard dies, his apprentice Sam is left without a master. Sam has great power-but he doesn't know it yet. All he knows is that he needs a new master if he wants to finish his education in magic.
With his dragon Starback at his side, Sam sets out alone on his quest. But there are those who want Sam's power for themselves, dangerous forces who are waiting for his first mistake so they can attack. When Sam is tricked into making a mortal error, only Starback can save him, thanks to a bond between them that is deeper than either of them know.
With a strong sense of adventure and a lyrical writing style, Toby Forward has created a page-turning, accessible fantasy with the literary quality of a classic.
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
ISBN-13: 9781599909837
ISBN-10: 1599909839
Published on 3/5/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 368