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Review: Henrietta the Dragon Slayer by Beth Barany

I received a lovely review this week from Minnie at Heart Breaking Reviews. (the direct link: http://heart-breaking-reviews.blogspot.com/2012/10/review-henrietta-dragon-slayer-by-beth.html) of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer.

She said:

“I enjoyed this book because firstly, there was a kick- ass herione. Secondly, the story is fast- paced and action- packed. And thirdly, it’s an overall great read for people of any age.”

Thanks Minnie for your Highly rated 2-Heart “It Was Amazing/Awesome” Review!

Go here to read the rest of her review.


PS. If you’re curious about reading an excerpt of Book 1, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, read an excerpt on this site or download a sample via the Kindle.

PPS. PS. If you’d like to get notified when Book 2, Henrietta and The Dragon Stone comes out — due out Spring 2013 — be sure to sign up for my newsletter. I only send out occasional announcements. Thanks!

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Review: Grab a Copy of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer

Thank you Crystal so much for your rockin’ review of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer.

I loved this book.  From the first page of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer I was drawn into Henrietta’s world.  I loved Henrietta, she’s a strong girl, yet she’s flawed too, so that makes her more normal and easier to like, but she’s still really kick-butt with a sword and she can prove it when the male knights think the stories they have heard about her are untrue.

But the book is not just about Henrietta, there are also her sidekicks, a jester, a witch and knight who make the story interesting as well as her fear of the water.  There are serious moments and humorous moments (there has to be, there is a jester).  Ms. Barany writes beautifully and skillfully and translates her words into a magnificient fantasy story that I loved and can imagine teens and other adults loving as well.  There is adventure, sword fighting, good food, ale, dragons, jesters, magic, tall tales and true tales galore in this book and all of these elements together make it one story I will not soon forget and Henrietta one character who makes a great book.  So go grab a copy and prepare to be taken away for an afternoon or evening to Henrieta’s world where dragon’s and magic are as real as the insecurities of a teenage girl.

See the post for yourself here! And comment to win a free book.

That way you can enter the Giveaway for a copy of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer or the the necklace featured on the cover. Go now! Summer Giveaway ends August 31.

PS. Amazon has Henrietta The Dragon Slayer on sale for $0.99! You lucky dog, you!

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PPPS. I love getting correspondence from readers! You can write me at BETH at BETHBARANY dot COM. Thanks!

PPPPS. This is a very unordinary story about a dragon, and a hero, and her friends for young adults. Beware!

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Beth Barany has created a captivating tale for all ages

“Perhaps my favorite portion of this novel, on the whole, is Barany’s portrayal of Henrietta.  While confused and running from her own personal dragons (no pun intended), Henrietta is a tough female lead, standing up for what she believes in and, behind her hard exterior, possess a caring heart.  She is unlike any other heroine I’ve read about, and watching her work out her own issues, while dealing with choices of right and wrong, was extremely enjoyable.”

Read the rest of Shana’s review here. Thanks for the lovely review of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, Shana!

Friends, get your own copy here!

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