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Black Blade Blues: Sarah Jane Beauhall Book 1

Black Blade Blues is the first Sarah Jane Beauhall book, following a blacksmith whose attempt to repair a sword draws her into a world of possible magic and dragons. The Kindle edition pairs urban fantasy with a protagonist balancing work, a relationship and an unexpected threat.

At a glance

Sarah's blacksmithing and movie-set work put a practical craft at the center of a supernatural mystery.
The plot combines a possibly enchanted sword, shapeshifting dragons and relationship pressures.
This is Book 1 in the Sarah Jane Beauhall series.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The fantasy premise is grounded in a working blacksmith's life and a low-budget film set.
The ebook listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Edition and publication
Publisher	Tor Books
Publication date	April 22, 2010
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	404 pages
ISBN-13	978-1429935296

Kindle file and features
File size	3.0 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The supplied plot description makes the sword's magic a question Sarah must confront, rather than presenting it as established fact.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for urban fantasy led by a working adult heroine.
Readers interested in fantasy that blends dragons, sword lore, work pressures and relationship drama.

Less suited to

Readers who want fast pacing throughout, since customer feedback includes reports that the plot can drag and the pace can feel slow.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 212 ratings

5 stars53%53%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars7%7%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights the strong female characters and a fresh contribution to urban fantasy. Reactions to readability and the story are mixed, with some enjoying the read while others find the plot drags. Pacing and emotional content also divide readers. That contrast matters for this 404-page fantasy, which combines supernatural events with relationship and work pressures rather than promising nonstop action.

Positive themes

Customers praise the strong female characters and appreciate the book's fresh material in urban fantasy.

Negative themes

Some customers report that the plot drags and the pacing feels slow at times.

Mixed feedback

Readability, the story and emotional content receive mixed reactions. Some find the book enjoyable, while others are less engaged by its pace or emotional treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Black Blade Blues about?

Sarah Beauhall is a blacksmith and movie props manager who agrees to repair a broken sword. A stranger's claims about magic and dragons complicate her already strained work and relationship.

Is this the first book in the series?

Yes. The title identifies it as Sarah Jane Beauhall Book 1.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader is supported and enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.