HARTMAN, Rachel. Shadow Scale. (Seraphina, Bk. 2). 15 CDs. 18:10 hrs. Listening Library. 2015. $60. ISBN 9780307968982. digital download. Gr 9 Up—To save Goreddi, Seraphina begins to search for other half-dragons in the hopes they can unite to stop dragons from damaging the fragile peace between humans and dragons. Her journey takes her to other regions in the Southlands, and some of the people she seeks prove to be malevolent. When her old nemesis, Jannoula, gains control of the other half-dragons’ minds, it will be up to Seraphina to figure out a way to save her friends, her home, and her prince, before all are lost. She uncovers shocking, hidden secrets that can save her world, but she will suffer losses before the end. Hartman revisits her enchanting world and creates an unforgettable cast of characters. Mandy Williams’s emotional narration weaves a spell on the audience, seamlessly creating different personalities and capturing the emotions and beauty of both the lands and their inhabitants. Listeners are drawn into the battles, the believable landscape, and the separate world inside Seraphina’s head. VERDICT The extraordinary world-building and characters make this a natural fit for those looking for a creative fantasy tale.–Sarah Flood, Breckinridge County Public Library, Hardinsburg, KY