Reviews

Dreamwalker: The Ballad of Sir Benfro Book One by James Oswald

createorbreak's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ainsi's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

xmomo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This is a YA fantasy which isn't usually my go to but I was in the mood for something a bit lighter. This is for adults who enjoyed the Merlin series, it gives of that vibe. I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives, it made the world building feel much more complete. I did struggle to connect with the characters in the beginning though. Overall, it is well written straightforward fantasy that has no real surprises but I enjoyed the journey all the same. 

elfinnemrys's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing

3.75

milamber67's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

2.0

chandrayisaacson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

jasmine_elizabeth's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed Dreamwalker a lot, I like the magic system and the dark and dangerous history of the world. I enjoyed the characters and the Dragons were really interesting, they weren’t the big and powerful dragons we are used too, these dragons don’t fly, anymore at least. One interesting thing is their jewels which hold all there memories.

sarahed's review against another edition

3.0

This book is a classic fantasy, and tells of a secretive dragon society, with a parallel story of an adopted royal orphan who is integrated into a priestly order against his will.

I was going to give this four stars. It's well written and enjoyable to read. The characters are painted well and the magic system is interesting.

The dragon society didn't quite work for me because the dragons came across as seemingly very human. They spoke and ate and drank and lived in villages and houses - just like a tribe of humans. I know they were meant to be a shadow of their former glory, but even so, I struggled to picture them as being very dragonish as first.

My other issue was the pace. It started off well, but the pace became slower. By the end I felt the story hadn't really got very far. Clearly it's setting up for a series, and I'm fine with that idea. But then it ended on an out-and-out cliffhanger and I'm afraid I can't be doing with that. No plot resolution at all. I don't feel satisfied. So I'm afraid that pulls it down to a three star.

However, if you don't mind cliffhangers, it's a good intro to what sounds like a more exciting second book!

esthibess's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

blue_kiwi93's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.5