Summary: They say family always sticks together, but when you’re your dad’s only lifeline and the whole world—humans, dragons, and gods—wants you dead, “family bonding” takes on a whole new meaning. My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m in way over my head. I thought getting rid of my dad’s bad luck curse would put … Continue reading Book Review: Night Shift Dragons by Rachel Aaron
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Book Review: Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven #WyrdAndWonder
Summary: Magic is outlawed in the Krael Empire and punishable by death. Born with the gift of earth magic, the free trader Halani keeps her dangerous secret closely guarded. When her uncle buys a mysterious artifact, a piece of bone belonging to a long-dead draga, Halani knows it's far more than what it seems. Dragas … Continue reading Book Review: Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven #WyrdAndWonder
Book Review: Part-Time Gods by Rachel Aaron
Summary: Life in the magical mess of the Detroit Free Zone is never easy. When you’re laboring under the curse of a certain prideful, overbearing dragon, it can be down right impossible. My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m a Cleaner. At least, I used to be. Thanks to the supernatural bad luck that turns … Continue reading Book Review: Part-Time Gods by Rachel Aaron
Book Review: Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan
Summary: As the renowned granddaughter of Isabella Camherst (Lady Trent, of the riveting and daring Draconic adventure memoirs) Audrey Camherst has always known she, too, would want to make her scholarly mark upon a chosen field of study. When Lord Gleinheigh recruits Audrey to decipher a series of ancient tablets holding the secrets of the … Continue reading Book Review: Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan
Book Review: Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman
Summary: In the medieval kingdom of Goredd, women are expected to be ladies, men are their protectors, and dragons get to be whomever they want. Tess, stubbornly, is a troublemaker. You can’t make a scene at your sister’s wedding and break a relative’s nose with one punch (no matter how pompous he is) and not … Continue reading Book Review: Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman
Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield
Summary: Far away from home, under the command of his brother, Raylan and his squad must retrieve an ancient relic stolen from their kingdom’s trading partner—the Tiankong Empire. Traveling deep into unknown enemy territory to complete their mission, Raylan learns that the ancient relic holds unexpected life; a creature buried in legends, one not seen … Continue reading Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield
Book Review: Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan
Summary: After nearly five decades (and, indeed, the same number of volumes), one might think they were well-acquainted with the Lady Isabella Trent--dragon naturalist, scandalous explorer, and perhaps as infamous for her company and feats of daring as she is famous for her discoveries and additions to the scientific field. And yet--after her initial adventure … Continue reading Book Review: Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan
Book Review: In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan
Summary: Even those who take no interest in the field of dragon naturalism have heard of Lady Trent's expedition to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia. Her discoveries there are the stuff of romantic legend, catapulting her from scholarly obscurity to worldwide fame. The details of her personal life during that time are hardly less private, … Continue reading Book Review: In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan
Friday Favorite Five: Books Featuring Dragons
For previous posts and future FFF topics check out my Friday Favorite Five page here. There are a ton of books in fantasy featuring dragons, so this was a hard list for me to come up with because it's just tough to narrow down. Also, you have all sorts of dragons--some that are typical 'destroy … Continue reading Friday Favorite Five: Books Featuring Dragons
Book Review: The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan
It's been a while since I first read the first Lady Trent book, A Natural History of Dragons, a book I liked but never quite fell in love with. I decided to pick up the next one as part of my reading goal to get caught up on series I've started. I'm so glad I did … Continue reading Book Review: The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan