Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey

Dragonswood

by Janet Lee Carey 

Wilde Island is not at peace. The kingdom mourns the dead Pendragon king and awaits the return of his heir; the uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans is strained; and the regent is funding a bloodthirsty witch hunt, hoping to rid the island of half-fey maidens.

Tess, daughter of a blacksmith, has visions of the future, but she still doesn't expect to be accused of witchcraft, forced to flee with her two best friends, or offered shelter by the handsome and enigmatic Garth Huntsman, a warden for Dragonswood. But Garth is the younger prince in disguise and Tess soon learns that her true father was fey, making them the center of an exciting, romantic adventure, and an ancient prophecy that will bring about peace between all three races - dragon, human, and fairy.

(summary from goodreads.com)

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Dragons! This book has dragons, what else does it need? I liked this book. I'm not a huge fan of fairies but I still enjoyed this book. I loved Tess, even though her friends weren't as lovable. I appreciated the guilt she put herself through and admired her determination and perseverance to fix things and protect her friends. The epilogue was perfect - I love epilogues! If happy endings were bows, epilogues would be the double knot. A sweet yet at times heartbreaking story.

Mom note: As a mother of readers, I also want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I forget. Violence: witch burnings. Profanity: none. Sex: mention of illegitimate children but that is all.