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Heart's Blood: The Pit Dragon Trilogy, Volume Two

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This is the longest, and probably the most intricate story in the Pit Dragons trilogy. It takes us out of the small confines of the dragon nursery, and into the complex and dangerous world of the wider Austarian society and its relationship with the Galaxian Federation.

Having freed himself from the bond-slave caste, Jakkin goes in search of his beloved Akki, who has become involved in the dangerous power-struggles of the planet, through her association with the enigmatic Senator Golden. Jakkin and his dragon, Heart's Blood (who has just had five hatchlings), go to the planet's capital - Rokk Major, where Akki has been spying on a group of rebels who oppose the caste system. He eventually finds her, but by this time they are both trapped in the middle of a terrifying plot that threatens the entire society of the dragon planet.

As with the other two books, it conveys empathy for the characters which is powerful and unique. The ending of this book is perhaps the most deeply moving and touching part of the whole series.

I think Jane Yolen out did herself and hit a homerun, with Hearts Blood, an extraordinary book. In this vivid storyline, a boy named Jakkin risks his life, his dragon Hearts Blood's life, and his dragons hatchlings life, to save his love Akki. The risk was being involved with the rebels who are against the republic and the republic send people down to the colony to keep everything in order but then the rebels exploded the side of the Major dragon pit called in the city of Rokk. The people from the republic think Akki and Jakkin did it so they flee. Will the republic find them or not, what will happen to Jakkin and Akki? read Hearts Blood to find out. I've read the whole series, and many of her other books such as; Devils Arithmetic, The rest of the Pit Dragon trilogy, Merlin, and Armageddon Summer. Her word choice was great because she uses words that you wouldn't normally know the meaning to, but when she uses them you do; such as, "Myriad of colors", and she is very imaginative in the ways she described the dragons.
I highly recommend this book to all young adults.

This book was one of the best books I have ever read. I read alot, I mean reading is basiclly my whole life! My family and I were in the book store one day and said she would buy us all one book. One book? How was it possible to choose? There were so many! I started to scan the sci-fi/fantasy section(my personal favorite genre) when I came to a book called Dragon's Blood. I love fantasy, adventure, mid-evil, dragons kind of stuff so I stopped to read the back. When I finished, I was certain this was the right book to choose. I took it home and read it in 2-3 days. I couldn't put it down. The word choice was excellent, because even though I'm only 13, I understood everything. I couldn't stop thinking and talking about it so my older sister read it. She loved it too. (...) I knew there were more books after Dragon's Blood. This was my chance to use it! I can't wait for my new books to come in the mail! If you are reading this and havn't read these books, I seriously recomend you do a.s.a.p. All books have effects on your life, this one made me wonder if there really is another planet with dragons!

This is one of the best books I have ever read. This is the second book in a trilogy written by Jane Yolen called "The Pit Dragon Trilogy". I read the first book "Dragons Blood" which is also excellent. The book is very interesting and her descriptions of what is going on makes you feel like you are actually there. The author makes you feel so close to the people and the dragons and gives the dragons almost human traits. The main dragon in the book is Heart's Blood and when you read about her you almost wish you could have a baby dragon. The main character in the book is a boy named Jakkin and he has raised the dragon from an egg. They can read each others minds and have a very strong bond. The book has alot of things that keep you interested and on the edge of your seat. This book starts off a little slower than the first book but once you get into the story you can't put it down. Jakkin starts out as a master dragon trainer which is what he has always wanted. But when the girl that he loves, Akki gets into trouble he realizes that he has to give up everything to help her. He gets involved in a world that he knows nothing about and that is when the story gets exciting. This is a book that when it ends you feel like you are going to miss the characters. I can't wait to start the third book!

Heart's Blood

I am reading the fantastic book Heart's Blood, by Jane Yolen. The book is the second book in a trilogy called The Pit Dragon Trilogy. I think the book is absolutely awesome. First of all, it is creative, dramatic, and very interesting. It starts off very fast so you don't get bored. One of my favorite parts is when Heart's Blood the dragon fights against a large black dragon. It was such a good scene, that the night I was reading it, I couldn't put the book down! Also, Jane Yolen wrote other great books like Dragon Boy, and Here There Be Dragons.

This book (along with its companions) are one of the best books I have ever read in my life! The expression and feel of the wording makes it come to life inside a persons mind and makes what is just a dream come alive. My congrats to the author (Jane Yolen, who has written WONDERFUL books in the past and hopefully more to come [especially books about mythical creatures such as this]!). I also wish to say that any one who likes to read should, read this book as it teaches lessons in life, as well as in imagination.

This book was about a boy who hears that the girl he loves isin danger, and decides he must go save her, even though his beloveddragon heart's blood has just given birth to 5 baby dragons. This is a wonderful book that I think any lover of dragons should read. You can really get into it, and feel the story, cry and laugh. This book kept me riveted, and I couldn't wait to get the next book in the series: A Sending of Dragons.

I liked the book even more than the first book, Dragons Blood, because it had more action. After each chapter, it leaves you wanting to read the next. You are expecting something to happen, and then something else happens.

In Fourth Grade I had a very special teacher, who wanted us to read more than anything else. She would read to us, and help us find good books that suited our likes and dislikes. One day, my beloved teacher, went to a book convention; promising to bring each of us back a book we would love. Lovingly, she handed me Heart's Blood. Carefully opening it, there were two small messages. The first was from the authoress herself. The second message was from my teacher. I read that book, savoringevery word, and reliving the spirit of Mrs. Gibbons, for now we live in two different states, and I am in 6th grade. If you receive this book as a ift, treasure it, for that person really cares, if they give you such a great piece of Literature.

As Jakkin and Hearts Blood become one of the most feared dragon fighters, something unexpected happens. A nuclear bomb goes off! Now the police are after him and his new girlfriend Akki. They have only one choice, trust in his Dragon and head for the hills. When reading Hearts Blood I was always in a sense of awe. Reading this book really shows how well Jane Yolen can write.

When Jane Yolen wrote Hearts Blood, she must have been in a perfect writing zone for the whole time. It seemed as though Jane's excellent writing skills were mirrored by her creative imagination. For example, the image of a feral dragon loaming the skies, made Jakkin's knees felt a tingling sensation, which was like being stabbed by a thousand needles in the leg.

The suspense of Hearts Blood is an exact image of the high quality writing used. When Hearts Blood tried to stop the police from reaching Jakkin and Akki, the pages seemed to be turning ever faster. However, when you found out Hearts Blood saved their life by sacrificing hers, you would almost have a tear come to your eye.

As the final page was turned, I was overcome by a sense of sadness, only to be overcome by a sense of happiness. This was because I knew there was a third book in the series A
Sending of Dragons. This certainly will have the same quality of this magnificent book.