Shatterwing: Dragon Wine Book 1
Donna Maree Hanson
Momentum Books
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Shatterwing is the first part of what is probably a fantasy duology. I say probably, because in addition to dragons, it also contains some sections that remind me of science fiction from the 1930s. More on that later.

It seemed to me that Shatterwing is essentially two short novels that connect on the last couple of pages.

In the first half of the book, we’re introduced to Brill and Salinda.  Salinda is the former wife of an abusive nobleman.  She’s currently working in a prison vineyard where dragon wine is produced.  This involves using dragon dung and dragon urine as fertilizer.  Dragon wine, in addition to being highly intoxicating, has unusual healing properties and is highly prized.  It’s also a risky thing to produce. Continue reading →