Test of the Dragon

Dragon Riders of Elantia (Jasmine Walt) #5

by Jasmine Walt

Zara and Lessie return in Book 5 of this action-packed dragon rider series! When Zara and Lessie finally got their hands on a piece of the Dragon God’s heart, they thought their path was clear. Head to the Forge of Derynnis, gain the death god’s favor, and convince him to destroy the evil relic once and for all. But getting to the Forge is no simple feat, and it’s not even the first thing on Zara’s list. Between battling the Dragon God’s sinister will, evading Salcombe’s sabotage attempts, and securing the future of her people, Zara’s got her work cut out for her. And when she finally reaches the death god’s lair, the price she’ll be forced to pay for his help might just break her…

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons

292 pages, Paperback

Published February 17, 2023

Reviews

[Zoiy Galloay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like the majority of this book didn't add anything to the series; the parts that were important could've been added into the last book. There were several side stories that were completely irrelevant, such as the altercation with the islanders, saving orphans, rescuing eggs etc. Yet while writing about these the author kept mentioning how they needed to reach the God of the dead. It felt like the author was teasing us along because Zara wasn't doing what she needed to do. Additionally, some themes also felt redundant, like saving orphans and mentioning how "they've gone through such an ordeal," and blaming the wealthy for every problem. If it's going to be a long series, I'd like to see new material that is also relevant to the conclusion.

Zara and Lord Tavarian's relationship didn't develop anymore than it has throughout the series. It's still insta-love. We don't get to see any depth.

On a positive note, Walt is good a pacing with the amount of action and downtime. The series kept me interested until now.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of my gosh, this book is AWESOME!!! 👏👏👏😍😍😍
My only teeny, tiny complaint is that it ended on such a cliffhanger, and I have to take time to write this review before diving into the next book in the series! 🤣😂🤣
I really am enjoying this series. I keep thinking the next book can't be as good as the one I just read, and every time, I'm pleasantly surprised!

[Pandireads · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gave me Percy Jackson vibes? All the traveling and test and proving their worthiness, it was really nice
Although I feel like the series could’ve been a few books shorter it’s still pretty good and easy to read

[Anissa Dowell · Rating 4 out of 5]

So close!

We’re so close to the end now! This book was definitely better than the last one! I enjoyed every minute of it! The descriptions of the world and story felt less rushed in this book!

[belles_bookishlife · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best one yet. I don’t want this to be over

[Birteful · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my God! I can't believe this story ends with such a cliffhanger!

[Jessica Willoughby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series

This series is so much fun. I couldn’t put it down. I ended up finishing all 6 books in 4 days. Love it so much.

[Raven Darkwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Clifthanger is illeagal

Good thrills in this one, and great characters and world exploration. I love the different areas they go to and how others view dragons.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh the dang cliff hanger your left with when you finish this one!! Glad that I didn't have to wait to read the next one but man--what a cliff hanger!!

[Richard Gormley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great a story with a nice cliffhanger

Loving the story, the slow burn romance between the main characters and the entire story line plot, I definitely recommend the author

[Nicole Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This is a great book. Can not wait for the next book. Already ordered. Love this story line. Great characters. Great world-building building.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stupid cliffhanger!

I only keep reading because I have the next book in my queue. I like the story. Each book is interesting and a joy to read.