Friday, January 31, 2020

The Friday 56 (171) & Book Beginnings: Dragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.


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Synopsis from Goodreads...
Fifteen-year-old Alys is not a witch. But that doesn't matter--the villagers think she is and have staked her out on a hillside as a sacrifice to the local dragon. It's late, it's cold, and it's raining, and Alys can think of only one thing--revenge. But first she's got to escape, and even if she does, how can one girl possibly take on an entire town alone? Then the dragon arrives--a dragon that could quite possibly be the perfect ally. . . 


Beginning: "The day Alys was accused of being a witch started out like any other."

56: "Again he didn't answer."


Comments: I liked Dragon's Bait. What are you reading this week?
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20 comments:

  1. Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's DenJanuary 31, 2020 at 5:21 AM

    I will always and forever show up for dragons. <3 xD That's definitely an interesting opener, too. I might have to check this one out. I'm a sucker for dragons, and the idea of partnering up with one to get revenge sounds really good, too.


    Here's my Friday post.

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:12 PM

      That premise is what originally drew me to the story. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 31, 2020 at 5:29 AM

    Oh, what a dilemma! Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:20 PM

      Yeah, I know what you mean. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  3. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJanuary 31, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Oooh, a dragon book. I don't think I am familiar with this one. Hope you enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:23 PM

      I wasn't familiar with it either until I read a review on a blog for it. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Ashley SappJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:21 AM

    This sounds great! I love books featuring dragons. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:28 PM

      I also love books with dragons. I need to find more of them. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  5. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    Intriguing excerpts!

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:28 PM

      Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  6. sherry fundinJanuary 31, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    i will always show up for dragons too. love that cover and how the story fits so perfectly.
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:36 PM

      I completely agree. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  7. fredamansJanuary 31, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    I love dragons stories so I'm sold! :-) Happy weekend!

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-D

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  8. Nicki J. Markus / Asta IdoneaJanuary 31, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    Sounds like a fun storyline. Enjoy!

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:39 PM

      It was. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  9. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJanuary 31, 2020 at 6:15 PM

    Vivian Vande Velde is an excellent author. My quotes from MUSE OF NIGHTMARES

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:42 PM

      Dragon's Bait is the first novel I've read by Velde, and I liked it. So I'm looking forward to reading more of her books. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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  10. YvonneFebruary 1, 2020 at 7:23 AM

    Sounds good...hope you enjoy it.

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    1. Breana M.February 1, 2020 at 2:42 PM

      I did enjoy the book. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :-)

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