DragonHeart by Todd McCaffrey
I have loved Anne McCaffrey since I was about 10 years old. Her son Todd is just as good. He has taken over writing stories set in the dragon-filled universe that she created. I read this in one day.
Chalice by Robin McKinley
Another author that I usually love. Her Spindle’s End is one of my favorites. I had seen Chalice mentioned on several blogs I read. It is, in fact, mentioned on Anne McCaffrey’s blog. Go figure. Anyhow. It is a lovely story with an interesting premise. It wasn’t action packed but it made me smile.
To Hold the Crown by Jean Plaidy
Jean Plaidy books never disappoint. This one is the story of Henry VII, father of Henry VIII. It covers from about the time of his marriage to his death. Surprisingly, I found this copy at Target, but I think given the popularity of the Tudors (Other Boleyn Girl, The Tudors), they are stocking some unusual titles. Henry VII was neurotic about losing his crown and Henry VIII was ready to take over at age 10. The only disappointing thing for me is that a good portion of this book switched the focus to Katharine of Aragon. I read Plaidy’s Katharine recently and felt as though this book borrowed a lot from that. Both great, but don’t read them back to back.
I read “The Lady in the Tower” and am hooked on that era of historical fiction. Also “Pillars of the Earth” and “World Without End.” I may have to read “To Hold the Crown” next!!