Book Beginnings #54

For Book Beginnings, Rose City Reader invites us to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.

For Friday 56, Freda's Voice asks you to turn to Page 56 in your book or 56% on your e-reader and pick a sentence.

I am currently reading The Last Namsara by Kristen Ciccarelli.

Asha lured the dragon with a story. 

It was an ancient story, older than the mountains at her back, and Asha had to dredge it up from where it lay deep and dormant inside her. 

Firstly, the cover is beautiful. It has the most gorgeous gold foil, I can't stop staring at the details on the blade, and I am in love with the font for the title, so my very first impressions are good. Very good. I love pretty books.

This is hailed as a crossover fantasy, bridging between Young Adult and Adult fantasy, and add dragons to that I am sold. From the off I am in love with the writing style.

Asha followed the smoke and ash. The deeper into this cavern she went, the more familiar her surroundings became. It wasn't that she'd been here before. It was more like she'd been dreaming of this place all her life

Yep, I still love the writing style! This isn't what I had expected, but it is excellent. I can't wait to share my review with you next week!

What are you reading this weekend?