Alys is a 15 year old girl who lives in the village of Saint Toby’s.
A local merchant wants her father’s tin shop. So they accuse Alys of being a witch.

Atherton is a the person hearing the trial. He is also convinced that she is a witch.

Gower is the local merchant who is the accuser. His daughter Etta also gives evidence against Alys.

Alys is condemned to be given to appease a dragon.

Alys is filled with anger. She is actually rescued by the dragon. To her surprise he is willing to help her.

She is insisting on getting revenge on the village who condemned her. Selendrile, the dragon, is willing to help. He first takes her to another town posing as brothers.

They first go to another village to frame Atherton. That was one of the most interesting points of the book. In this village, called Griswold, They take massive effort to do the framing.

Alys returns to the village of Saint Toby to begin her revenge on the town. She is confronted by Atherton who has trapped Selendrile.

Alys bargains with Gower to save Selendrile realizing that revenge is not want she really wanted.

My daughter is 15. She really liked this book.. I did as well but I would say it is more for a teen than an adult. But is was good for a quick read.

Rating: 8