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Shadow Scale (Seraphina, #2)

Rachel Hartman
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Shadow Scale (Seraphina, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2015

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Rachel Hartman

Shadow Scale (Seraphina, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

602

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Goredd • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Super Short Summary

Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman follows Seraphina, a young woman with dragon ancestry, as she seeks to unite half-dragons to defend their world. Her journey takes her across lands while she navigates complex relationships and confronts past secrets. The book is a sequel to Seraphina.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

22,916 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Rachel Hartman's Shadow Scale highlight its imaginative world-building and character depth, praised for extending the rich lore of its predecessor, Seraphina. However, the complex plot and numerous subplots may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it is a well-crafted sequel that will primarily appeal to dedicated fantasy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shadow Scale (Seraphina, #2)?

An avid fantasy reader with a love for intricate world-building and rich character development will enjoy Rachel Hartman's Shadow Scale. Fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling series and Tamora Pierce’s works will appreciate the mix of political intrigue, strong female protagonists, and the deep lore of Seraphina's world.

4.0

22,916 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

602

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Goredd • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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