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Article: Underwood, Laura J. Dragon's Tongue.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
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UNDERWOOD, Laura I. Dragon tongue. (The Demon Bound, Book 1.) Meisha Merlin. 451p. c2006. 1-59222-028-2. $16.95. J
Alaric Braidwine is a young bard who has mage powers. He becomes apprenticed to a roguish mageborn, and is immediately branded as a demon-smuggler by the High Mage. His songster mentor Ronan Tey has transferred a powerful song to Alaric, a song that can unlock the power of the Dark. The blood mage Tane killed Ronan, and now kidnaps Alaric--with the use of a demon--in order to gain access to the key song. Fortunately, Alaric has support from his mentor's love and her apprentice. Even the intimidating demon is willing to help Alaric ...