Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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Quest for half-dragons grows in characters, complexity.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
SHADOW SCALE picks up with Seraphina on a mission to locate the remaining dragon/human hybrids scattered across the land. Each has a unique look, interests, and powers, and some are reluctant to be identified. One in particular, Jannoula, has a twisted agenda of her own and uses her telepathic powers to take over the bodies and senses of her fellow half-dragons. A devastating civil war looms, unless Seraphina and her friends can find a way to break Jannoula's grip on them.
Is It Any Good?
Shadow Scale is a worthy successor to Seraphina, adding more to its mythology and introducing a new set of intriguing human-dragon hybrids. In particular, the introduction of a new villain, Jannoula, amps up the suspense. She proves to be a dangerous, clever, and formidable opponent. Seraphina's wish to protect and please everyone impedes the plot sometimes, but her empathy is an essential element of her personality and is part of what makes her such a compelling heroine.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the roles dragons play in mythology and popular culture. Why do these imaginary animals interest audiences?
How does Shadow Scale compare with Seraphina? Do you like it as much? What do you think will happen in the next installment?
What makes Seraphina a compelling heroine?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : March 10, 2015
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 12 - 17
- Number of pages : 608
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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