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The Dragon War #1–3 omnibus
The Dragon War: The Complete Trilogy
The Dragon War, an epic fantasy trilogy, tells of civil war in Requiem -- an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. When a cruel general captures Requiem's throne, a desperate band of rebels struggles to reclaim the kingdom. This collection includes all three Dragon War novels.BOOK 1: A LEGACY OF LIGHT -- The traitor Cadigus has captured the throne of Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can become dragons. In the wilderness, rebellion brews. The Resistance is small, but its cry is "The tyrant must fall."BOOK 2: A BIRTHRIGHT OF BLOOD -- War rages. Fire rains. Requiem, the land of dragons, is tearing apart. When the hosts of Cadigus fly against them, can the resistors save their homeland?BOOK 3: A MEMORY OF FIRE -- Darkness covers Requiem. General Cadigus, usurper of the throne, rules with an iron fist. Bloodied after a long war, the Resistance musters. Rising as dragons, lighting the sky with fire, the resistors fly to their last stand. _______________ THE REQUIEM Dawn of Dragons Book 1: Requiem's Song Book 2: Requiem's Hope Book 3: Requiem's Prayer Song of Dragons Book 1: Blood of Requiem Book 2: Tears of Requiem Book 3: Light of Requiem Dragonlore Book 1: A Dawn of Dragonfire Book 2: A Day of Dragon Blood Book 3: A Night of Dragon Wings The Dragon War Book 1: A Legacy of Light Book 2: A Birthright of Blood Book 3: A Memory of Fire Requiem for Dragons Book 1: Dragons Lost Book 2: Dragons Reborn Book 3: Dragons Rising Flame of Requiem Book 1: Forged in Dragonfire Book 2: Crown of Dragonfire Book 3: Pillars of Dragonfire Dragonfire Rain Book 1: Blood of Dragons Book 2: Rage of Dragons Book 3: Flight of Dragons
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First published August 3, 2013
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Daniel Arenson
148 books877 followersDaniel Arenson is a bookworm, proud geek, and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction. His novels have sold over a million copies. The Huffington Post has called his writing "full of soul." He's written over forty novels, most of them in five series:
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
EARTHRISE — They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win. Start reading with Earth Alone, the first novel in this military science fiction series.
REQUIEM — Welcome to Requiem, an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem is explored in six trilogies, which can be read in any order. If you're new to Requiem, you can start reading with Requiem's Song (you can download it for free). For fans of dark, gritty fantasy like A Game of Thrones.
MOTH — Discover Moth, a world torn between day and night—its one half drenched in eternal daylight, the other cloaked in endless darkness. For fans of classic fantasy worlds such as Middle Earth and Narnia. Start reading with Moth, the first novel in this epic fantasy saga.
ALIEN HUNTERS — Got trouble with aliens? Call the Alien Hunters. A group of scruffy mercenaries, they'll remove the pest for you. Low rates. No questions asked. Start reading with Alien Hunters, the first book in this space opera series. For fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
KINGDOMS OF SAND — Enter a world of sand and splendor, a world where gladiators battle in the arena, where legionaries and barbarians fight for glory, and where empires rise and fall.
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October 3, 2017
Buyer beware this is a B/C-movie quality book, with an awesome cover/thumbnail, not worth the price of admission.
Okay I may have been spoiled as a reader because in the last few months I have burned through Jim Butchers Codex Alera series and his Dresden files stories and short stories, as well as Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass novels/short stories. So I have been feeding my reading habit with great settings, dialogue, and characters who are matched with exciting and enthralling story-lines.
If you are looking for grade A action, adventure, fantasy, romance look elsewhere. If you enjoy no subtly from your heroes or villains, extra cheeses and plentiful soliloquies, a flat predictable plot without clever characters or twist, and no depth or imagination past the original idea of a nation of people that can turn into dragons ruled by a the Evil Emperor of Evil then this is for you.
The only reason this did not get a 1 star was because I truly loved the story concept. That may be why I was so irked from just the first story. Rarely have I seen such a great concept handicapped by...well...the writing. From chapter 1 on they're numerous cliche and ridiculous melodramatic statements, with mounds of forced, corny, and repetitive (and I do mean repetitive) dialogue/descriptions/situations, along with the all too convent "muhahahaha I will get you my pretty and your little dog too ” moments. The villain's are evil for evil's sake, and because the author needed a antagonist. He might as well had them kick puppies or eat their meals with fresh squeezed virgin puppy blood as a desert (yes I know how stupid and weird that sounds). The characters flirt from one emotion to another with no in-world consistency or depth. One moment they could be shattered because of a horrible loss the next they are calm or laughing, then enraged or aroused. It is like they are bad actors with worse dialogue.
I do feel if Daniel Arenson had slowed down from his insane pace of publishing (six books the year this was released) and took the time for a true editing process that focused on content as much as grammar and spelling (which was not the best and I am horrible with both my self) this book series could have been great and well worth the price.
I will admit that I have not completed this trilogy, of three short epic fantasy stories. I did not know it was 3rd of 6 series of trilogies when it was sold with no indication as such. I rarely ever give blow a three star (and I am going to finish all three books...I think I can I think I can I think I can eventually...and change this review when i do) but after finishing "A legacy of Light" and had to vent some.
...yeah several months later and still have not plucked up the courage to read the other two stories.
I am uncertain as to how this series has been rated so highly by some, unless some family or friends wrote the reviews.
Okay I may have been spoiled as a reader because in the last few months I have burned through Jim Butchers Codex Alera series and his Dresden files stories and short stories, as well as Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass novels/short stories. So I have been feeding my reading habit with great settings, dialogue, and characters who are matched with exciting and enthralling story-lines.
If you are looking for grade A action, adventure, fantasy, romance look elsewhere. If you enjoy no subtly from your heroes or villains, extra cheeses and plentiful soliloquies, a flat predictable plot without clever characters or twist, and no depth or imagination past the original idea of a nation of people that can turn into dragons ruled by a the Evil Emperor of Evil then this is for you.
The only reason this did not get a 1 star was because I truly loved the story concept. That may be why I was so irked from just the first story. Rarely have I seen such a great concept handicapped by...well...the writing. From chapter 1 on they're numerous cliche and ridiculous melodramatic statements, with mounds of forced, corny, and repetitive (and I do mean repetitive) dialogue/descriptions/situations, along with the all too convent "muhahahaha I will get you my pretty and your little dog too ” moments. The villain's are evil for evil's sake, and because the author needed a antagonist. He might as well had them kick puppies or eat their meals with fresh squeezed virgin puppy blood as a desert (yes I know how stupid and weird that sounds). The characters flirt from one emotion to another with no in-world consistency or depth. One moment they could be shattered because of a horrible loss the next they are calm or laughing, then enraged or aroused. It is like they are bad actors with worse dialogue.
I do feel if Daniel Arenson had slowed down from his insane pace of publishing (six books the year this was released) and took the time for a true editing process that focused on content as much as grammar and spelling (which was not the best and I am horrible with both my self) this book series could have been great and well worth the price.
I will admit that I have not completed this trilogy, of three short epic fantasy stories. I did not know it was 3rd of 6 series of trilogies when it was sold with no indication as such. I rarely ever give blow a three star (and I am going to finish all three books...I think I can I think I can I think I can eventually...and change this review when i do) but after finishing "A legacy of Light" and had to vent some.
...yeah several months later and still have not plucked up the courage to read the other two stories.
I am uncertain as to how this series has been rated so highly by some, unless some family or friends wrote the reviews.
December 31, 2022
3.5 stars
This trilogy seems to struggle between being a Young Reader and an adult novel. It's not bad, just not especially memorable. Story is pretty straightforward and predictable, characters are one dimensional for the vast majority of the story and when they try to get deeper, some of them regress or make no logical sense. Those and some editing errors are my only gripes with this series; an enjoyable and easy read that is a good story but not likely to get your emotions all riled up and twisted.
This trilogy seems to struggle between being a Young Reader and an adult novel. It's not bad, just not especially memorable. Story is pretty straightforward and predictable, characters are one dimensional for the vast majority of the story and when they try to get deeper, some of them regress or make no logical sense. Those and some editing errors are my only gripes with this series; an enjoyable and easy read that is a good story but not likely to get your emotions all riled up and twisted.
May 25, 2015
I read til I could not read anymore. The author puts a ton of intense emotion into this book. Normally I wouldn't mind that, but it is all the negative emotions. Hate, bitterness, revenge, anger all of those bad hard ugly emotions. There is no end to the blood shed. Needless, horrible, savage destruction, death, torture and torment. There is no happiness anywhere, no joy. The reader is thrown into a turbulent sea of raging negative emotions. The only way I could stand to read a chapter is if I had other books to read in order to wash all the intensity off. Some authors put some humor into a book to lighten it up a bit so that the reader can have a bit of a break, this author does not do that.
One character, because it was his birthday (sicko) thought it a good idea to accuse a servant of
failing in his duties, and since it was his birthday took pleasure in killing the servant even after the servant ask to mend what he had failed at.
Another character filled with hate and can only be described as a Diabolical Psychopath, goes on rampages in her rage over losing what she sought. And as a result deems this particular city as worthy of her revenge if the citizens do not give her what she wants.
He (the author) also had a sex scene that I was not into, I tried to skim through it, but it went from bad to worse.
There are references to rapings, and the raper even tells a bunch of girls (of the age of 18) that is they do not obey (do as he says), "you will get a taste of this" and makes a movement meaning he will rape them.
All in all, this book I will not finish. I put it as finished, cause I wanted to get rid of it. I can think of other fantasy books that are far better than this.
If I get bashed for this, fine. The website (goodreads) requests I make a review, so I have made one. In a review the reader needs to give as much info to other readers. So they can make their decision.
One character, because it was his birthday (sicko) thought it a good idea to accuse a servant of
failing in his duties, and since it was his birthday took pleasure in killing the servant even after the servant ask to mend what he had failed at.
Another character filled with hate and can only be described as a Diabolical Psychopath, goes on rampages in her rage over losing what she sought. And as a result deems this particular city as worthy of her revenge if the citizens do not give her what she wants.
He (the author) also had a sex scene that I was not into, I tried to skim through it, but it went from bad to worse.
There are references to rapings, and the raper even tells a bunch of girls (of the age of 18) that is they do not obey (do as he says), "you will get a taste of this" and makes a movement meaning he will rape them.
All in all, this book I will not finish. I put it as finished, cause I wanted to get rid of it. I can think of other fantasy books that are far better than this.
If I get bashed for this, fine. The website (goodreads) requests I make a review, so I have made one. In a review the reader needs to give as much info to other readers. So they can make their decision.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 29, 2017
This is the first of the Requiem trilogies I have read. Although it is obviously not the first one, it stands well on its own.
Book One – A Legacy of Light – 5 stars
In the land of Requiem, ruled by the bloodthirsty Emperor, Frey Cadigus, two friends, Rune Brewer and Tilla Roper have grown up together in the coastal village of Cadport. They change into their dragon forms and flying together over the ocean at night, even though it is illegal for anyone but the Emperor’s soldiers to shift into dragon form.
On a certain day the soldiers, headed by the Emperor’s daughter, Shari Cadigus, come to Cadport to induct six hundred of the town’s young people into the army. Tilla is taken with the other youths, but Rune is not old enough yet. He expects to join the army the next time they come for recruits.
But both the Emperor’s people and the Rebel Resistance fighting against them have other plans for Rune, for it turns out that he is really Relesar Aeternum, son of the previous Emperor, who was killed by Frey Cadigus. The Cadigus family wants to kill him. The Resistance wants him to be their nominal leader.
Tilla is sent to a military training camp where she comes to the attention of Frey Cadigus’ son,
Prince Leresy, and his fiancée, Nairi Blackrose. She is assigned to the Black Rose Phalanx, the group commanded by Nairi. Nairi sees her as a rival because Leresy wants to take her. And so Nairi trains her Phalanx harder than anybody, and she punishes Tilla even worse than the others. When the recruits finish their training, they are truly formidable.
Tilla has vowed from the beginning that, no matter how unpleasant it will be, she will endure the training and become a good soldier. Otherwise, she knows she will be killed. For a long time, you wonder whether she will remain loyal to Rune, or cast her lot with the Emperor. On their graduation day, she swears loyalty to the Emperor along with the other recruits.
With the Resistance, Rune undergoes some military training as well. He thinks he is training hard, but the Resistance leaders are not the sadistic torturers the Emperor’s people are.
Finally, the Resistance attacks the Emperor’s forces at Castra Luna. How will the dedicated Resistance fighters hold up against the ruthlessly trained Imperial forces?
Book Two – A Birthright of Blood – 4.5 stars
The Resistance has taken Castra Luna and destroyed it. But they can’t hold it. They return to hiding in the forest.
Rune and Valien visit a Lord Cain who lives in a canyon and who once rebelled against Frey Cadigus. Rune has to fight one of his thugs to win Cain’s help and his army for the resistance.
Meanwhile, Tilla has been trained into an officer of Cadigus’ army. When Erry Docker transfers into her command, Tilla refuses to recognize her publicly. Erry deserts and wanders the woods until she runs into Leresy Cadigus and his men. Leresy has been banished by his father for conduct unbecoming … anybody. They have no women (bad situation for an outfit known as Leresy’s Lechers), and Leresy latches onto Erry for the usual purposes Only when she threatens to leave him too is he willing to admit to himself that he loves her.
The resistance, with the help of Cain’s people, takes Cadport, which they call Lynport and prepare to battle the Empire there. Leresy and his Lechers show up and offer to help them.
The Resistance puts up a phenomenal fight, but so many dragons are killed. And there is a major betrayal. The Imperial forces indicate that they will destroy everybody unless the Resistance surrenders Rune to them.
Book Three – A Memory of Fire – 5 stars
Rune is a prisoner in Nova Vita, the Imperial Capital. Shari Cadigus has Tilla torturing him, trying to get him to swear loyalty to Frey Cadigus and the Red Spiral. Tilla is convinced that if Rune will say what they want and join them, Cadigus will allow him to live and he and Tilla can be together again and fight for Requiem. It never occurs to her that it is unlikely that Frey Cadigus will allow the heir of the previous ruler to remain alive and free where he could still be the focus of rebellion.
Meanwhile, what little is left of the Resistance has left Requiem to hide on a group of islands in the southern seas where they are trying to regroup and recover from their wounds. They meet with a crazy human named Bantis who has been inventing weapons to kill dragons since Cadigus’ forces destroyed his country years ago. He leads them to the remainder of his people on another island. With some difficulty, Valien and Kaelyn manage to convince them to help their dragons of the resistance to try to depose Cadigus once again.
Leresy digs down to uncover the secret weapon Bantis has been searching for for years and manages to invent a way to use it that won’t destroy the wielder as well. And Erry discovers her long-lost family.
The Vir Requis of the Resistance and the remains of the people of Tiranor fly to attack the Cadigus empire one last time. They begin with some 3,000 dragons and 2,000 people. By the time they have finished the initial battle at the shore, they are down to maybe 4,000. But they have annihilated the imperial force of 10,000 sent against them. Leresy has insisted on carrying one of the Genesis scopes, but he will not follow Valien’s orders and fly methodically protecting the rest of the troops.
Instead, he just flies around at random, holding the scope himself, causing confusion and leaving the Resistance troops unprotected at critical points. Because of this, casualties are higher than they needed to have been. After this battle, he loses his scope and steals one of the others. Valien banishes him from the Resistance army too. Leresy vows to get revenge.
By the time they reach Nova Vita, the Resistance is in tatters, and for all the damage they do to the Imperial troops, the more than 100,000 troops of the emperor still vastly outnumber them. When they penetrate to the castle, it is with the near-certain knowledge that they are all doomed. But they are resolved to die trying to rid the world of Frey Cadigus.
Book One – A Legacy of Light – 5 stars
In the land of Requiem, ruled by the bloodthirsty Emperor, Frey Cadigus, two friends, Rune Brewer and Tilla Roper have grown up together in the coastal village of Cadport. They change into their dragon forms and flying together over the ocean at night, even though it is illegal for anyone but the Emperor’s soldiers to shift into dragon form.
On a certain day the soldiers, headed by the Emperor’s daughter, Shari Cadigus, come to Cadport to induct six hundred of the town’s young people into the army. Tilla is taken with the other youths, but Rune is not old enough yet. He expects to join the army the next time they come for recruits.
But both the Emperor’s people and the Rebel Resistance fighting against them have other plans for Rune, for it turns out that he is really Relesar Aeternum, son of the previous Emperor, who was killed by Frey Cadigus. The Cadigus family wants to kill him. The Resistance wants him to be their nominal leader.
Tilla is sent to a military training camp where she comes to the attention of Frey Cadigus’ son,
Prince Leresy, and his fiancée, Nairi Blackrose. She is assigned to the Black Rose Phalanx, the group commanded by Nairi. Nairi sees her as a rival because Leresy wants to take her. And so Nairi trains her Phalanx harder than anybody, and she punishes Tilla even worse than the others. When the recruits finish their training, they are truly formidable.
Tilla has vowed from the beginning that, no matter how unpleasant it will be, she will endure the training and become a good soldier. Otherwise, she knows she will be killed. For a long time, you wonder whether she will remain loyal to Rune, or cast her lot with the Emperor. On their graduation day, she swears loyalty to the Emperor along with the other recruits.
With the Resistance, Rune undergoes some military training as well. He thinks he is training hard, but the Resistance leaders are not the sadistic torturers the Emperor’s people are.
Finally, the Resistance attacks the Emperor’s forces at Castra Luna. How will the dedicated Resistance fighters hold up against the ruthlessly trained Imperial forces?
Book Two – A Birthright of Blood – 4.5 stars
The Resistance has taken Castra Luna and destroyed it. But they can’t hold it. They return to hiding in the forest.
Rune and Valien visit a Lord Cain who lives in a canyon and who once rebelled against Frey Cadigus. Rune has to fight one of his thugs to win Cain’s help and his army for the resistance.
Meanwhile, Tilla has been trained into an officer of Cadigus’ army. When Erry Docker transfers into her command, Tilla refuses to recognize her publicly. Erry deserts and wanders the woods until she runs into Leresy Cadigus and his men. Leresy has been banished by his father for conduct unbecoming … anybody. They have no women (bad situation for an outfit known as Leresy’s Lechers), and Leresy latches onto Erry for the usual purposes Only when she threatens to leave him too is he willing to admit to himself that he loves her.
The resistance, with the help of Cain’s people, takes Cadport, which they call Lynport and prepare to battle the Empire there. Leresy and his Lechers show up and offer to help them.
The Resistance puts up a phenomenal fight, but so many dragons are killed. And there is a major betrayal. The Imperial forces indicate that they will destroy everybody unless the Resistance surrenders Rune to them.
Book Three – A Memory of Fire – 5 stars
Rune is a prisoner in Nova Vita, the Imperial Capital. Shari Cadigus has Tilla torturing him, trying to get him to swear loyalty to Frey Cadigus and the Red Spiral. Tilla is convinced that if Rune will say what they want and join them, Cadigus will allow him to live and he and Tilla can be together again and fight for Requiem. It never occurs to her that it is unlikely that Frey Cadigus will allow the heir of the previous ruler to remain alive and free where he could still be the focus of rebellion.
Meanwhile, what little is left of the Resistance has left Requiem to hide on a group of islands in the southern seas where they are trying to regroup and recover from their wounds. They meet with a crazy human named Bantis who has been inventing weapons to kill dragons since Cadigus’ forces destroyed his country years ago. He leads them to the remainder of his people on another island. With some difficulty, Valien and Kaelyn manage to convince them to help their dragons of the resistance to try to depose Cadigus once again.
Leresy digs down to uncover the secret weapon Bantis has been searching for for years and manages to invent a way to use it that won’t destroy the wielder as well. And Erry discovers her long-lost family.
The Vir Requis of the Resistance and the remains of the people of Tiranor fly to attack the Cadigus empire one last time. They begin with some 3,000 dragons and 2,000 people. By the time they have finished the initial battle at the shore, they are down to maybe 4,000. But they have annihilated the imperial force of 10,000 sent against them. Leresy has insisted on carrying one of the Genesis scopes, but he will not follow Valien’s orders and fly methodically protecting the rest of the troops.
Instead, he just flies around at random, holding the scope himself, causing confusion and leaving the Resistance troops unprotected at critical points. Because of this, casualties are higher than they needed to have been. After this battle, he loses his scope and steals one of the others. Valien banishes him from the Resistance army too. Leresy vows to get revenge.
By the time they reach Nova Vita, the Resistance is in tatters, and for all the damage they do to the Imperial troops, the more than 100,000 troops of the emperor still vastly outnumber them. When they penetrate to the castle, it is with the near-certain knowledge that they are all doomed. But they are resolved to die trying to rid the world of Frey Cadigus.
June 26, 2017
None of the characters have mothers. Okay, that's not fair; one character has a mother who just happens to be a prostitute. None of the other characters have a mother. I thought they were trying to make you forgot about mothers so they could drop an epic plot twist on you. Nope. I mean... I guess maybe dragons come from eggs and maybe it's like a seahorse situation... but it's not even on the author's radar as far as I can tell. I wish I could ask him. I mean, I know that every female character shouldn't be forced into a mothering role, but (possibly excepting the aforementioned seahorse method) every character should *have* a mother. Instead we get the biggest whopping dose of patriarchy I have ever experienced. No wonder they are at war. Duh.
Having said all that... there are actually some BA female characters in here. They have some real challenges and experience some real growth. And while there's some heavy *romance,* their lives don't just revolve around men. And they are definitely not a bunch of Mary Sues.
Also, I liked the story. I honestly did. Otherwise I wouldn't have made it through the whole trilogy. The action and the various perspectives kept me going. I wanted to know what happened.
Having said all that... there are actually some BA female characters in here. They have some real challenges and experience some real growth. And while there's some heavy *romance,* their lives don't just revolve around men. And they are definitely not a bunch of Mary Sues.
Also, I liked the story. I honestly did. Otherwise I wouldn't have made it through the whole trilogy. The action and the various perspectives kept me going. I wanted to know what happened.
July 20, 2017
We bought this series from one of those daily cheap Kindle deal newsletters. It's a quick read, but nothing in it prompts you to keep reading. The writing is juvenile, making use of over exaggerated phrasing. The end felt really rushed, as though the author had reached a word limit and just had to wrap things up. I never felt connected to any of the main characters.
Not worth buying.
Not worth buying.
May 19, 2019
This is another great trilogy about Requiem by Daniel Arenson. I really enjoy how the characters are built, with insight, perceptions and background. I get carried away to Requiem and relate to each of the characters as they fight to discover their own strengths and weaknesses. Awesome read.
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August 16, 2019
Very interesting trilogy
Classic good vs evil, but very dark. I wasn't sure that I would like it since it wasn't my usual genre. However, as I read on I realized how captivating the story was. What I also noticed was that it was written so well that I could easily visualize every scene. I can see it as a movie! Good work, Daniel.
Classic good vs evil, but very dark. I wasn't sure that I would like it since it wasn't my usual genre. However, as I read on I realized how captivating the story was. What I also noticed was that it was written so well that I could easily visualize every scene. I can see it as a movie! Good work, Daniel.
January 22, 2017
I enjoy fantasy that is well written, but this is definitely NOT. The character development is weak and cruelty is the focus of most of the antagonists, cruelty way overdone. I found it depressing, rather than interesting or entertaining. I would not recommend this trilogy.
March 28, 2018
No real heroes but a good storu
Enjoyed the book, slight issue with the ending in that there is no real hero developed in the book. It's more of a collection of intertwined characters
Enjoyed the book, slight issue with the ending in that there is no real hero developed in the book. It's more of a collection of intertwined characters
February 4, 2019
This is an awesome series!
What else could you want? Dragons,magic, incredible weapons,great battle scenes & characters you can love & hate to extremes. Recommend highly,you won’t regrets it
What else could you want? Dragons,magic, incredible weapons,great battle scenes & characters you can love & hate to extremes. Recommend highly,you won’t regrets it
June 14, 2017
Yop
Enjoyable series good vs evil always has me rooting for the good guys and this was no exception. Well worth the read
Enjoyable series good vs evil always has me rooting for the good guys and this was no exception. Well worth the read
July 15, 2017
I don't know why I like Dragon Fantasy so much, but I do. Enjoyed reading The Complete Trilogy of the Dragon War. If you like Dragon fantasy, I think you will enjoy this series
January 16, 2018
A new story but the story of Requiem lives on. I love how it references the other series but tells its own story.
March 28, 2018
Good book.
If you like dragons and mystical books then this is a good one for you. Well written and fast paced. The books keep you interested.
If you like dragons and mystical books then this is a good one for you. Well written and fast paced. The books keep you interested.
August 22, 2019
This trilogy totally engulfed my senses. I couldn't put it down once I started, I will be reading the rest of the Dragon series. Awesome books.
August 20, 2020
Great Dragon War Trilogy
The trilogy was so riviting couldnt I put it down , it was captivating, exciting, and never a dull moment.
The trilogy was so riviting couldnt I put it down , it was captivating, exciting, and never a dull moment.
December 2, 2022
All these different books are almost exactly alike. I cannot believe I paid for this. Trust me. Don’t waste your money
March 24, 2014
A LEGACY OF LIGHT
Having read the two previous Requiem Dragons trilogies, this one takes a very different villain spin. This time, Requiem's worst enemy is itself. A tyrant, Frey Cadigus, has overthrown the Aeternum royal family and has made Requiem the ruler of the world. He has trained Requiem's civilians into killers and attacked all our favorite allies from around the globe. Now, in order to maintain a rule of tyranny, he forces all 18 yr old citizens to commit to a 5 year servitude in the army. The enemy? This so called villainous resistance. Stories spread, and the citizens of Requiem find themselves rallying to defeat this Resistance movement, even while they are dying of hunger in their villages under the brutal and fear-driven tyranny of the Cadigus Regime.
However, we soon discover that the Resistance is not truly all it seems. Rune Brewer finds himself thrown in battle, needing to make decisions that he doesn't understand. Who can he trust? The Resistance or the Cadigus Regime? Allegiances are formed, and friendships are shattered. Requiem is at war with itself and it will be a long brutal and painful battle for the Resistance to fight to reclaim Requiem and bring about the old age of peace.
A BIRTHRIGHT OF BLOOD
If you've read the other two trilogies set in the Requiem universe, then you will find that this Dragon War trilogy is much darker. The land of Requiem is in Civil War, with the small band of renegade Resistance members battling the Cadigus Regime. While many are dissatisfied with the Regime, they are afraid to do any other then hail the Red Spiral, because to rebel means death....and not a fast one at that. The Regime maintains control by spreading lies about the Resistance's true motives and by torturing innocents.
Rune continues to grow as the Aeternum heir, both battling an intense hatred and desire for revenge, as well as a softer side that wishes to end the suffering of the innocent citizens of Requiem. Emperor Frey gathers up his legions to eradicate the Resistance, but will the tens of thousands of Legion soldiers cause the Resistance to flee or fight?
A MEMORY OF FIRE
What an epic finale! The resistance has scattered and is doing their best to regroup and come up with a plan. Anything they come up with is likely going to be suicide though. This tale depicts the lengths an oppressed people will go through to overthrow an evil tyrant. They realize that Requiem will never be at peace until Frey Cadigus is gone, along with his regime.
They've retreated to an island, and everything seems at peace. During their exploration, they discover that certain secrets of the past are not lost and their hope is refueled for the fight at hand. The resistance flies towards certain death, with the slim hope of success. The battle for Requiem will end in much tears, but will Requiem finally be free? Or will Frey succeed in overthrowing and gaining total control?
The characters throughout this series have grown and changed and struggled with who they are/what they are becoming. Requiem as we loved it from the past two trilogies has been torn apart.
Having read the two previous Requiem Dragons trilogies, this one takes a very different villain spin. This time, Requiem's worst enemy is itself. A tyrant, Frey Cadigus, has overthrown the Aeternum royal family and has made Requiem the ruler of the world. He has trained Requiem's civilians into killers and attacked all our favorite allies from around the globe. Now, in order to maintain a rule of tyranny, he forces all 18 yr old citizens to commit to a 5 year servitude in the army. The enemy? This so called villainous resistance. Stories spread, and the citizens of Requiem find themselves rallying to defeat this Resistance movement, even while they are dying of hunger in their villages under the brutal and fear-driven tyranny of the Cadigus Regime.
However, we soon discover that the Resistance is not truly all it seems. Rune Brewer finds himself thrown in battle, needing to make decisions that he doesn't understand. Who can he trust? The Resistance or the Cadigus Regime? Allegiances are formed, and friendships are shattered. Requiem is at war with itself and it will be a long brutal and painful battle for the Resistance to fight to reclaim Requiem and bring about the old age of peace.
A BIRTHRIGHT OF BLOOD
If you've read the other two trilogies set in the Requiem universe, then you will find that this Dragon War trilogy is much darker. The land of Requiem is in Civil War, with the small band of renegade Resistance members battling the Cadigus Regime. While many are dissatisfied with the Regime, they are afraid to do any other then hail the Red Spiral, because to rebel means death....and not a fast one at that. The Regime maintains control by spreading lies about the Resistance's true motives and by torturing innocents.
Rune continues to grow as the Aeternum heir, both battling an intense hatred and desire for revenge, as well as a softer side that wishes to end the suffering of the innocent citizens of Requiem. Emperor Frey gathers up his legions to eradicate the Resistance, but will the tens of thousands of Legion soldiers cause the Resistance to flee or fight?
A MEMORY OF FIRE
What an epic finale! The resistance has scattered and is doing their best to regroup and come up with a plan. Anything they come up with is likely going to be suicide though. This tale depicts the lengths an oppressed people will go through to overthrow an evil tyrant. They realize that Requiem will never be at peace until Frey Cadigus is gone, along with his regime.
They've retreated to an island, and everything seems at peace. During their exploration, they discover that certain secrets of the past are not lost and their hope is refueled for the fight at hand. The resistance flies towards certain death, with the slim hope of success. The battle for Requiem will end in much tears, but will Requiem finally be free? Or will Frey succeed in overthrowing and gaining total control?
The characters throughout this series have grown and changed and struggled with who they are/what they are becoming. Requiem as we loved it from the past two trilogies has been torn apart.
April 8, 2016
Fantastic Read – Once again Daniel Arenson kept me captivated with another thrilling trilogy of the Dragons of Requiem. Frey sure seemed like the “Hitler” of Requiem – able to captivate the masses with his methods and his idea of his way was the only way and if not followed – genocide! I sure am glad that the Good Dragons of Requiem came out on top since they had to suffer for so long and lost so many.
December 4, 2016
Wow, this is some of the worst writing I've come across in a long time. I've read the first book and about 10% of the second. I just can't take it any more and am giving up. The characters are one dimensional, the dialogue is tortured and the plot is predictable. I have no idea how this gets so many strong reviews on Goodreads.
July 8, 2014
I read this book as a part of 7 books & finally got the money to buy the whole series. Can't wait to read the 2nd & 3rd
read the first book as part of 7 first books (didn't
know when I bought it) Can't wait to read the next 2
read the first book as part of 7 first books (didn't
know when I bought it) Can't wait to read the next 2
October 5, 2014
A wonderful trilogy of dragons, wars, soldiers, rebellion, friendship & love. A group of friends, how their lives are changed by the things that happen to them & the people they meet. Ultimately it's about the fight for freedom, friendship & love.
November 18, 2014
Not for everyone I guess but if like me you really like epic fantasy , dragons and a well written story and also enjoy Daniel Arenson's books do get this trilogy! I loved it. There are other trilogies in the series which I will definitely be buying.
July 28, 2015
Dynamic and intriguing...a good use of character and flow.
I was enchanted by the character development and juxtaposition of motive and allegiance as played against the action and intrigue. A worthy series.
I was enchanted by the character development and juxtaposition of motive and allegiance as played against the action and intrigue. A worthy series.
December 8, 2015
Another amazing tale in the land of Requiem. A place of honor, courage, fear and hope. A hope for the future. As in the previous stories from this land, I laughed with them, I cried with them and I felt anger with them. Excellent story. Well done....again.
May 8, 2016
Not nearly enough stars
This isn't a trilogy, it's a roller coaster. A warm, clever, suspenseful, touching, heart warming, gratifying roller coaster. What a GREAT story!!!! I can't recommend this highly enough. It's a master piece.
This isn't a trilogy, it's a roller coaster. A warm, clever, suspenseful, touching, heart warming, gratifying roller coaster. What a GREAT story!!!! I can't recommend this highly enough. It's a master piece.
June 9, 2015
Second time through was as good as the first. Love these books.
August 2, 2014
one dimensional predictable characters. This trilogy could have been one book.
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