Hero's Song: The First Song of Eirren (Paperback)

from ladycato

This book for middle-graders probably would have appealed greatly to me at age 11, but I could never quite get into it. It felt like Hero's Song did its utmost to hit every fantasy cliche down to the cast: the humble gardener, the tomboy archer, the bard, the elf, the old wizard as the mentor, th...

from cabri

This is the first in a series. It was written competently but I stopped reading in the middle of it because it just wasn't that interesting.

from jenspirko

Engaging characters do much to carry this charming tale, but it is overly simplistic for my taste. The Gaelic terminology and use of Irish folklore adds some interest.

from cindywho

This was a solid YA fantasy, a bit of a mix of Irish legend and the Hobbit. It was a little jarring when some chocolate showed up! Things were left open for the sequel, but I'm not tempted.