![]() Scott does a fine job of capturing the emotional bond between animal and human, and shows the lengths both will go to protect the other. Animals, especially horses and hounds, are sacred to the Eceni. ![]() ![]() Accompanying both characters as they come of age are their animal companions. Scott executes this juxtaposition perfectly. In contrast, her brother Bán wants only to become a great warrior but might just be the most powerful Dreamer in the history of the Eceni tribe. Breaca wishes to be a Dreamer but is destined to be a warrior. Dreaming the Eagle has two main protagonists: Breaca and Bán. She also knows how to write great characters, both human and animal. When the pacing does pick up, it quickly builds momentum, culminating in an epic final act. This might throw off some readers who are eager to get straight into the action but the payoff is worth it. ![]() ![]() Dreaming the Eagle mainly focuses on Boudica’s youth and explores the relationships that help shape her into the warrior queen she is fated to become. The story starts slow and deliberate, as Scott immerses readers into pagan Britain with its tribal conflicts and cultural norms, where dreams have power and animals are sacred. The best way to describe the pacing of Dreaming the Eagle is the snowball effect. ![]()
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