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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fascinating urban fantasy, July 2, 2008
In Seattle half-fae half human Camille D'Artigo smells the pixie dust that suddenly floods the air inside her Indigo Crescent bookstore when a unicorn says hello to her; followed by a hostile goblin, Sawberry fae and bugbear who demand that Feddrah Dahns turn over the pixie or else. Camille fires bolts at the goblin and bugbear while Feddrah knocks out the fae. A car runs over the bugbear while the fae escapes and the goblin is tied up. Camille calls the boyfriend of her were-cat sister Delilah police detective Chase to clean up the mess; the goblin escapes.
When Camille's other sister Menolly the vampire joins them as well as Iris the priestess, Feddrah explains that his aide Mistletoe the pixie carried an item to deliver to her, but the three thugs interceded. Mistletoe regained the item, the powerful horn of the rare black unicorn. Meanwhile a Raksasas Persian Demon is apparently in town causing further havoc while Smoky the dragon arrives to remind Camille she owes him a week of sex, but has need for her to talk with Morgaine who has camped in his barrow before he makes the fae his lunch. Camille fears Morgaine might be trying to raise the former Seelie Queen Titania or the former Unseelie Queen Aeval for some purpose. Rounding out the visits is one of Camille's two lovers Trillian, but her other Morio remains missing. However, her ultimate fear is that the demon Shadow Wing will find the seals that keep the portals closed and be able to enter earthside and otherworld destroying both.
The various types of paranormal species seem genuine in the Seattle setting. The action never slows down for a moment and although the story line builds on threads from the previous "sisters of the moon" books, DRAGON WYTCH can stand alone. The climax is quite a shocker making the fascinating tale even more spellbinding even if readers need a scorecard to keep track of the myriad of key players supporting the prime star.
Harriet Klausner
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be-Wytching, July 7, 2008
All great stories must have great heroes & heroines. With Yasmine Galenorn's Otherworld Series, this is no exception. In her books, you enter a world of wonder, danger, whimsy, suspense, sensuality & action. Her stories depend on the strength & individuality of her central characters. Dragon Wytch, the fourth book in the series, continues this tradition of character strength & development through challenge, adversity & sharing.
We go back to Camille D'Artigo for the fourth tale. Camille is an empowered, sexy vixen of a witch. She wears her sensuality & her power like one of her velvet corsets; wrapped tightly, but unavoidable & unmistakable when you meet her. She faces down several truly nasty individuals in this fourth installment in the series. She also must hold to her end of a deal she struck with Smoky in a prior book. And when a Dragon calls in his debt, you don't dare try to renegotiate or walk away. As the saying goes, "do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy & good with ketchup." Or in this case, do not try to turn away an affair with a dragon....Sparks fly literally & figuratively for Camille in Dragon Wytch. We are also given a glimpse into Camille's early days, when she first dedicated herself to the Moon Mother. I must say that the scenes presenting this bit of history are some of the strongest in the book. I felt Camille's joy & desire to face the challenges ahead as I was reading the passages. This is the mark of great character creation.
While this book is driven by Camille, do not fear that we leave behind the other sisters. We still learn bits & pieces about Delilah & Menolly. Iris' presence in the stories continues to grow, too. One of the best parts of this book, though, has to be the opportunity to get to know the other two men in Camille's triad, Morio & Smoky. We learn a lot about Smoky...and that's a chocolate coated, cayenne pepper laced treat. I will refrain from saying anything else, though...I do not want to spoil the fun & games. Just know that Camille's relationships with all of her men progress in new & interesting ways, & it's well worth the ride.
Dragon Wytch starts off with a bang & a bit of pixie dust. Things do not slow down for the women (I say women because Ms. Galenorn's ladies are not mere girls; they are strong, independent women in every sense.) The pace keeps picking up, & complications abound. The first complication walks into Camille's store on four hooves in the form of a Unicorn Prince. The group is put in the position where they must accept not one but multiple herculean tasks, to save not only Otherworld, but the human world, as well. They encounter demon lords, trolls, and some truly unique powers that are making a play for power & a resurgence of the old ways. And just to make things interesting, the third Spirit Seal surfaces.
While you do not have to read the first three books in the series to enjoy Dragon Wytch, I think the experience is deeper for you, as a reader, if you have read the initial trilogy. The history of these characters, & the unmistakable bond between the sisters gives color & depth to this latest story. We are very lucky, too, as readers; Ms. Galenorn has several stories on deck for us in the Otherworld.
At times, I felt a little impatient reading this book. Not for any fault of Ms. Galenorn. In fact, she should probably be applauded or lauded for this situation. I was so eager to see what was going to happen to these characters & their world that I kept feeling that, "are we there yet?" feeling small kids get when they know they're on a trip to someplace fun, but they haven't reached their destination, yet. This book is a great ride, & the destination is well worth the wait.
That said, I can't wait for Delilah's next adventure in Night Huntress....
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
4 1/2 swtars just short of being ruly outstannding, July 6, 2008
with the three previous books being: Witchling, Changeling & Darkling; I was afraid that this book would be Dingaling.
Nicely balanced interpersonal, plot and erotic elements. The characters have improved steadily and are now compelling. The plot is a little linear but still excellent. The observation that victories are not unalterable is very good.
Just short of truly outstanding saved by some editorial errors, and some factual errors (an AK47 spews bullets not ammunition and there seems to be some confusion between brands and tattoos (they feel very different) as well as the plot could have been a little stronger (although it was very good)).
The author, publisher and cover artist are to be congratulated as the cover does a good job of depicting the man character.
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