Dream Stone [Paperback]

Glenna McReynolds (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam Books; Regular Print/Single Titl edition (1999)
• ASIN: B002NJ2V26
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Glenna McReynolds, author of thirteen Loveswept romances, an epic medieval fantasy trilogy, THE CHALICE AND THE BLADE, DREAM STONE, and PRINCE OF TIME, and a contemporary romantic adventure set in the Amazon, RIVER OF EDEN, a book considered a classic in the genre, also writes as the New York Times bestselling author of romantic suspense, Tara Janzen. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including a RITA from RWA.

She loves doing research for her books, and her love of anthropology and the natural sciences has helped her create the landscapes of her novels, from the rich historical background of THE CHALICE AND THE BLADE trilogy, to the shores of the blackwater rivers flowing through the lost world of the Amazonian rain forest in RIVER OF EDEN.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found On Romance Shelf?, September 2, 2000

By 

MellyH "withthewookie" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dream Stone (Mass Market Paperback)

This book, by no stretch of the imagination, should have been found in the ROMANCE section. This book deserves to stand by the Tolkien books in the Fantasy section. Sure, when I picked it up, I expected some soppy Johanna Lindsey-ish farce.

Instead, I found a deep plot, excellent characters, and a well- used map of their location and the underworld. I also found characters torn apart by the past, reliving it at every turn in deep caverns filled with real danger.

There are trolls, elves, wyverns and some humans thrown in for a real Dungeons&Dragons time. Anyone familiar with Guy Gavriel Kay's work will notice many of the same references: dockalfar, liosalfar and several others. Those who love Irish lore will love trying to pronounce half the words in the book. Female Tolkien fans might enjoy the more romantic twist on the old battles for good and evil.

A very well written book by an excellent writer who knows her fantasy worlds and how to get a true readers attention.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weaves a spell of enchantment!, July 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dream Stone (Hardcover)

This is a challenging fantasy novel. You have to pay attention to almost every sentence so you won't get lost in this fantastical world, but it's well worth it. Glenna McReynolds is a master weaver of words who gently draws you into her web of dreams. Be patient and your rewards will be great! This book is much more of a fantasy than a romance, but the romance that is at the core is exquisitely written and deeply moving. I'll definitely be looking for the next book in the series.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dream Stone (Mass Market Paperback)

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down. However, I was rather disappointed with the ending! The whole book was a build up to a great battle and when the battle finally came, we didn't any details of the biggest battle; the one between the dragons and the blackness. I wanted to be there with Ailfinn Mapp, Ruddlahan, Varga and Owain to see what happened to them too and was disappointed with what I got.

I will be buying the next book, Prince of Time, when it comes out. I really do enjoy the stories Ms. McReynolds has written so far.