Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian

I picked up this book for two reasons, which are not my general ones: the first is because it's written by a princess. That is just too random to not peak my curiosity :) And second because it takes place at the University of Montana (UM), which is where I am a professor. I couldn't help but be curious how she portrayed it. (And, I've set a novel here myself!) Anyhow, the story itself was a great deal of fun, with quite a few twists and turns. I liked the way the world of the wolves was set up, with all its intricacies and power mongering. There were a few slip-ups in terms of the Montana climate (definitely no mosquitoes in November or stuff like that--all minor, but I couldn't help but notice), and at times I did find myself wondering if something was lost in the dialogue's translation. But, overall, a fun read. Seeing as how I can't read French, I guess I'll have to wait until the rest of the series is translated :)

And if the Princess ever wants to know what the UM campus is like in person, I'd be happy to show her around (lol, hey, worth a shot, right? :).… (lisätietoja)

On compare souvent Tara Duncan à Harry Potter. Si Harry Potter a su plaire aux ados comme aux adultes, je pense que son homologue féminine ne conviendra pas à un public adulte.
La jeune terrienne se découvre un don puissant pour la magie. Agressée par des magiciens maléfiques, les sangraves, elle part sur le monde magique d'Autremonde avec un mage dragon.
S'ensuivent de multiples aventures avec ses amis. Le monde est à la fois très classique (elfes dans les forêts, nains dans les montagnes,etc...) mais aussi assez original par endroit, peut-être "trop" à mon goût.
Je ne lirai a priori pas la suite de la série mais je la conseillerai à ma fille..… (lisätietoja)