World of Warcraft: Dawn of the Aspects: Part IV

Dawn of The Aspects #4

by Richard A. Knaak

Fourth in an all-new WORLD OF WARCRAFT series from New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak!THE AGE OF DRAGONS IS OVER. Uncertainty plagues Azeroth’s ancient guardians as they struggle to find a new purpose. This dilemma has hit Kalecgos, youngest of the former Dragon Aspects, especially hard. Having lost his great powers, how can he—or any of his kind—still make a difference in the world? The answer lies in the distant past, when savage beasts called proto-dragons ruled the skies. Through a mysterious artifact found near the heart of Northrend, Kalecgos witnesses this violent era and the shocking history of the original Alexstrasza, Ysera, Malygos, Neltharion, and Nozdormu. In their most primitive forms, the future protectors of Azeroth must stand united against Galakrond, a bloodthirsty creature that threatens the existence of their race. But did these mere proto-dragons face such a horrific adversary alone, or did an outside force help them? Were they given the strength they would become legendary for… or did they earn it with blood? Kalecgos’s discoveries will change everything he knows about the events that led to the...DAWN OF THE ASPECTS

Genres: Warcraft, Fantasy, World Of Warcraft, Fiction, Dragons, Video Games, Adventure

69 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 20, 2013

About the author

Richard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, the Dragonrealm and Black City Saint series (his own creations), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written several non-series fantasy books.

Reviews

[Merryn Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

For some reason I thought there were only four books in the series, not five, so I was very confused when it ended haha, glad to see there’s another to tie it all together!

I enjoyed part four but not as much as the others. I was disappointed when it came to Jaina’s chapters, just wanting to get back to Kalec and Malygos.

There were more instances in part four of Kalec blacking out, and whilst I understand why this was happening it was still frustrating to miss out on parts of the story!

Really excited to see how this ends; how they manage to take Galakrond down and the purpose of the artifice!

[Jessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My only complaint with this being written and released in short parts is that it literally stops in the middle of the story. I read part one and didn't pick it up again until part four was released. Then I read parts 2, 3, and 4 in one or two days. They were pretty good, but very fast reads. Now I"m eagerly awaiting the fifth part so I can find out the ending.

My advice to the author: Don't break it down into parts again. That's not cool. I'd rather wait longer and get the whole thing than get parts of it one at a time.

[Pixelina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Long rather boring battle scenes with dragons.

[NEVEN · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I've started reading this series after reading Warcraft Chronicle 1 and 2, and playing the game up to WotLK.

Once again, pacing is quite slow and the story is filled with Jaina's magic mumbo jumbo when she is researching how to save Kalec.

The Aspects' story is interesting but too slow.

I hope the fifth part will answer the hanging questions of : why is Galakrond eating proto-dragons? Why is he becoming an undead because of it? What is Kalec's role in all of this?

[Lonny · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was very disappointed with this episode of the serial. If I'd read any more about "icy-blue Malygos" running from the "grotesque behemoth" with the fetid breath mist I think I would have broken my Kindle by flinging it across the room. There was virtually no story line in this chapter at all. The series ends later this month, and I hope the story ends are tied up with a minimum of dragon fight descriptions.

[Michael Quinn]

Great series of books about the dragon aspects and their coming together. During a Warcraft game break I've been catching up on a few books and really enjoying diving into the lore a bit more. Wish I had read the book closer to the events in game - but still very enjoyable now.

Bit annoying they were released as 5 small books - but whatever.

[lady cherise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one felt a little short compared to the first 3. It feels like most of the twists have been revealed by this point, the characters have been developed, and book 4 is just to escalate the action. Great read nonetheless. Knaak is really good at writing battle scenes so they are very engaging.

[Michelle Gross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok. Getting more interesting learning about the Aspects as proto-drakes.

[iTZKooPA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally seeing movement across all the story threads. This part was far more action packed than the previous installments. Overall, dislike this delivery method.