Monday, March 2, 2015

Seraphina: The Audition by Rachel Hartman


Series: Seraphina #0.5
17 p.
Published: 6/19/12
Source: TBR Pile

Free HERE

The Audition is a free prequel to Seraphina available online. It takes place a few weeks prior to Seraphina, covering Seraphina Dombegh's audition to become Viridius's assistant and thus Glisselda's music tutor.

My thoughts:
 I'm about to start the first book but thought I'd read the little novella I've had in my possession for a while now. It was an incredibly quick read (very few pages) but it does establish some important characters. It does what it should and make you want to know more. So, I give this short novella 4 stars.

Don't believe me? Then try the book below! :D (You can increase the size of the pic with the icons right below the book). Don't forget to come back Wed for a review and giveaway of the first book!

23 comments:

  1. Loving the cover but I'm really not a fan of the novella so will pass on this one.

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    1. Well it isn't for everyone and I do think you'd like the novel better... maybe. :)

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  2. I so need to read Seraphina! Thanks for the info about the novella!

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  3. I had no idea about the novella! I'll be sure to check it out after I read the sequel. Hope you are enjoying Seraphina, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the heads up.

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    1. No probs. I think you'll get more out of it than I did. I actually now think this one might be better after reading the first book.

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  4. I really enjoyed this novella as well. It's short but still is a powerful look at these characters and the society they live in.

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  5. I should have read the novella. I really struggled with Seraphina. I think it was a case of not being in the right frame of mind...

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    1. Honestly, I think it is better to read the novella now after the first if you feel like trying it again.

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  6. I need to read this! I loved Seraphina and Shadow Scale. Somehow this completely missed my radar. Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

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  7. I still haven't read Seraphina or Shadow Scale but i'm debating giving this novella a go and seeing how I like it and deciding whether or not to give the series a try! Brilliant review Melissa :)
    Lily @Lilysbookblog

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  8. I have actually never read the pre one

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  9. Jessica re-read the first installment recently, and loved it even more on the second pass. I'm not familiar with this author yet, so this free novella is PERFECT. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Oh I have been curious and undecided about this series so I am really glad you shared this..I am off to snag it!

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  11. I loved Seraphina! I didn't know about this prequel though. I can't wait to see what you think of the full length book!

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  12. it's nice that the novella put the basis of the story and the characters. I haven't read the first book but I heard great things about it. I can't to read your review about it.

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  13. Ah! I had no idea there was a novella Melissa! I'm reading the second book now and it's taking me a little while to remember this world. I'm only 50 pages in though, so I know I'll settle in. Can't wait to see what you think of Seraphina!

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  14. I actually have the first book, so thanks for this prequel. And I love your new blog design, I am very fond of Orchids and these Cymbidium are very pretty.

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  15. I've had the first book on my shelf for ages. I think I'll read this as an incentive to finally pick it up.

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  16. Oh drat! I wish I had more time on my hands. I WANT TO READ THIS SERIES!!! lol.

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