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Dragonfire #10
Serpent's Kiss
One spark can banish every shadow in his heart.
The dragon shape shifter Thorolf is known for an impressive lineage, raw power in battle, and the impulsive indulgence of his appetites. The last has made him an outcast from his fellow Pyr, and even his hunt for their dangerous opponent, the Slayer Chen, hasn’t helped. Seduced by Chen’s ally Viv Jason, Thorolf finds himself drawn into a trap, as bait to lure his fellow Pyr to extinction. The only one to come to his aid is a woman he already knows to be a thief—does he dare to trust her with not just his own life but the survival of his kind?
Chandra has planned for centuries for a battle against evil that she knows will determine the world’s future. She’s never wasted time on the pleasures of the physical realm, much less experienced passion—until the firestorm sparks between herself and Thorolf, demanding more from her than she ever expected to give. Will the firestorm provide new power, or be a dangerous distraction that gives Chen the chance to triumph over the Pyr forever?
This edition includes a list of The Next Generation, as well as excerpts from Firestorm Forever and Fallen.
The dragon shape shifter Thorolf is known for an impressive lineage, raw power in battle, and the impulsive indulgence of his appetites. The last has made him an outcast from his fellow Pyr, and even his hunt for their dangerous opponent, the Slayer Chen, hasn’t helped. Seduced by Chen’s ally Viv Jason, Thorolf finds himself drawn into a trap, as bait to lure his fellow Pyr to extinction. The only one to come to his aid is a woman he already knows to be a thief—does he dare to trust her with not just his own life but the survival of his kind?
Chandra has planned for centuries for a battle against evil that she knows will determine the world’s future. She’s never wasted time on the pleasures of the physical realm, much less experienced passion—until the firestorm sparks between herself and Thorolf, demanding more from her than she ever expected to give. Will the firestorm provide new power, or be a dangerous distraction that gives Chen the chance to triumph over the Pyr forever?
This edition includes a list of The Next Generation, as well as excerpts from Firestorm Forever and Fallen.
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First published April 28, 2014
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Deborah Cooke
89 books853 followersDeborah Cooke also writes under the names Claire Delacroix and Claire Cross.
Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Cooke has published over fifty novels and novellas, including historical romances, fantasy romances, fantasy novels with romantic elements, paranormal romances, contemporary romances, urban fantasy romances, time travel romances and paranormal young adult novels. She writes as herself, Deborah Cooke, as Claire Delacroix, and has written as Claire Cross. She is nationally bestselling, #1 Kindle Bestselling, KOBO Bestselling, as well as a USA Today and New York Times’ Bestselling Author. Her Claire Delacroix medieval romance, The Beauty, was her first book to land on the New York Times List of Bestselling Books.
Deborah was the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library in 2009, the first time TPL hosted a residency focused on the romance genre, and she was honored to receive the Romance Writers of America PRO Mentor of the Year Award in 2012. She’s a member of Romance Writers of America and of Novelists Inc.
Currently, she’s writing paranormal romances as Deborah Cooke, and medieval romances as Claire Delacroix.
Deborah thinks a lot about publishing and writing, and also knits too much.
Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Cooke has published over fifty novels and novellas, including historical romances, fantasy romances, fantasy novels with romantic elements, paranormal romances, contemporary romances, urban fantasy romances, time travel romances and paranormal young adult novels. She writes as herself, Deborah Cooke, as Claire Delacroix, and has written as Claire Cross. She is nationally bestselling, #1 Kindle Bestselling, KOBO Bestselling, as well as a USA Today and New York Times’ Bestselling Author. Her Claire Delacroix medieval romance, The Beauty, was her first book to land on the New York Times List of Bestselling Books.
Deborah was the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library in 2009, the first time TPL hosted a residency focused on the romance genre, and she was honored to receive the Romance Writers of America PRO Mentor of the Year Award in 2012. She’s a member of Romance Writers of America and of Novelists Inc.
Currently, she’s writing paranormal romances as Deborah Cooke, and medieval romances as Claire Delacroix.
Deborah thinks a lot about publishing and writing, and also knits too much.
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June 7, 2015
Thorolf is the lone-wolf, loose cannon of the dragon shifters known as the Pyr, but he has his reasons. Now after having disappeared for two years he suddenly materializes when his mate-seeking firestorm begins, but his destined partner is not human either and is harboring many dark secrets of her own.
The Goddess Chandra is known by many faces and has spent centuries preparing for this very battle to help the Pyr survive extinction from their diabolical dark brothers the Slayers. Unfortunately her being immortal never alerted her to the fact that she’d also play a vital role by being the mate of one of them. Maybe now is time to remember her eternal vow of chastity, or maybe not.
Wow! Deborah Cooke’s reign as dragon mistress continues as she brilliantly presents Thorolf’s firestorm. Pairing him with a Goddess and making their story so imperative to the survival of the species was pure genius and just what this enigmatic, reluctant hero needs. Her dragon and mate character catch up informs and entertains, her expert mixing in pertinent newsworthy information rocks and her backdrops both real and Myth are impressive. But it’s the pure magic of her storytelling that as always sets this novel and this series apart.
Bravo Deb, we’ve only got one more in the Dragonfire series to go but I know you have more dragon tales in store for us and I can’t wait.
The Goddess Chandra is known by many faces and has spent centuries preparing for this very battle to help the Pyr survive extinction from their diabolical dark brothers the Slayers. Unfortunately her being immortal never alerted her to the fact that she’d also play a vital role by being the mate of one of them. Maybe now is time to remember her eternal vow of chastity, or maybe not.
Wow! Deborah Cooke’s reign as dragon mistress continues as she brilliantly presents Thorolf’s firestorm. Pairing him with a Goddess and making their story so imperative to the survival of the species was pure genius and just what this enigmatic, reluctant hero needs. Her dragon and mate character catch up informs and entertains, her expert mixing in pertinent newsworthy information rocks and her backdrops both real and Myth are impressive. But it’s the pure magic of her storytelling that as always sets this novel and this series apart.
Bravo Deb, we’ve only got one more in the Dragonfire series to go but I know you have more dragon tales in store for us and I can’t wait.
May 28, 2014
okay so the ending felt a little rushed and i would have loved more focus on the relationship, but it was overall a pretty good story but the next which is the last had better hit it out of the damn park.
March 30, 2019
He’s known for an impressive lineage, raw power in battle and an impulsive indulgence of his appetites, but Thorolf is now an outcast from his fellow Pyr and Chen has drawn him into a trap. She’s a sorceress who’s trained all her life for a battle against evil that will shape the future and Chandra has never experienced passion. Readers are held spellbound throughout this thrillsational Dragonfire novel. Chandra and Thorolf have quite a few obstacles to overcome as the firestorm demands more than Chandra ever expected to give since she has a mission to save the Pyr. Thorolf will have to decide if he can trust Chandra with his life while struggling to overcome the after effects of what Chen has done to him. This keeps emotions running high and keeps the romance is suspense throughout the story no matter how hot firestorm burns.
The plot is fast paced and continuously astounds readers with all the thrilling suspense, exciting events and surprising twist that flows from the pages. The fate of the Pyr is hanging in the balance and this story answers a few of the questions that readers have wondered about through the last few books while building up curiosity about the next book and just what will happen next. The strong, bold characters complement each other and really draws readers into their fascinating firestorm even as they wonder if the firestorm will provide with new power or give Chen the chance to triumph forever.
The plot is fast paced and continuously astounds readers with all the thrilling suspense, exciting events and surprising twist that flows from the pages. The fate of the Pyr is hanging in the balance and this story answers a few of the questions that readers have wondered about through the last few books while building up curiosity about the next book and just what will happen next. The strong, bold characters complement each other and really draws readers into their fascinating firestorm even as they wonder if the firestorm will provide with new power or give Chen the chance to triumph forever.
November 20, 2021
Thorolf es uno de mis dragones menos favoritos, y el hecho de que su pareja predestinada haya sido una diosa, me parece un intento desesperado de salir de lo rutinario. Lo bueno de todo esto es que ya sólo me queda un libro más de esta saga.
April 29, 2014
Finally we have Thorolf's story!!
May 17, 2014
3.5- struggled for some reason
November 4, 2023
SERPENT’S KISS is the tenth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, romance Dragonfire paranormal series. The Pyr are shape shifting dragon warriors whose duty it is to protect humankind. The continuing series focuses on a dangerous threat against the Pyr who is determined to destroy the last of the dragons and their mates. This is Thorolf and Chandra’s storyline.
Thorolf has been missing for twenty two months and in all the time no one had considered that perhaps he was in trouble. When Erik, the leader of the Pyr, sent Thorolf away for revealing their existence to humans, no one suspected that Thorolf would walk into a trap that could very well bring about the demise of the dragons on earth. An ancient dragon whose need for power and Dragon’s Blood elixir will target the easy going Thorolf using a seductive female as the bait-one that is not Thorolf’s intended mate.
Deborah Cooke pulls the reader into a storyline that is the beginning of the end. SERPENT’S KISS is the second to last instalment in the Dragonfire series and with it comes the conclusion to a battle that has raged between the Slayers and the Dragons for most of the series and throughout each consecutive instalment. SERPENT’S KISS focuses on the possible demise of the race of dragons; the battle between good and evil; and a mythological storyline about a warrior huntress whose destined mate has been drawn to the dark side without his consent. There are many references to Norse mythology and the interference of the gods in human evolution.
The storyline is slow to build and the relationship between our leading couple takes a back seat to the overall premise. There is very little romance and the attraction between Thorolf and Chandra felt forced-there was the instant attraction of the firestorm but the reality of the situation was more chemical than physical. I did not get the impression that love was in our couple’s future. Chandra continued to push Thorolf away and in the end, Thorolf discovered that Chandra had been lying to him about her true intent.
SERPENT’S KISS is a story about betrayal and family; power and greed. Most of the previous storyline characters play a secondary role throughout the novel. Erik will once again question his ability as the leader of the Pyr but it will take the collective of dragons to save one of their own from himself and Slayer Chen.
I did have one concern and it involves the title and the cover image. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison/Serpent's Kiss by Deborah Cooke both involve dragon shifters and both covers use Sam Bond as the cover model. Initially I thought this was a re-release thinking I had previously read the story then realized it was a new release from Deborah Cooke. I am wondering how many other readers had a moment of confusion with the duplicity of the title and image?
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Thorolf has been missing for twenty two months and in all the time no one had considered that perhaps he was in trouble. When Erik, the leader of the Pyr, sent Thorolf away for revealing their existence to humans, no one suspected that Thorolf would walk into a trap that could very well bring about the demise of the dragons on earth. An ancient dragon whose need for power and Dragon’s Blood elixir will target the easy going Thorolf using a seductive female as the bait-one that is not Thorolf’s intended mate.
Deborah Cooke pulls the reader into a storyline that is the beginning of the end. SERPENT’S KISS is the second to last instalment in the Dragonfire series and with it comes the conclusion to a battle that has raged between the Slayers and the Dragons for most of the series and throughout each consecutive instalment. SERPENT’S KISS focuses on the possible demise of the race of dragons; the battle between good and evil; and a mythological storyline about a warrior huntress whose destined mate has been drawn to the dark side without his consent. There are many references to Norse mythology and the interference of the gods in human evolution.
The storyline is slow to build and the relationship between our leading couple takes a back seat to the overall premise. There is very little romance and the attraction between Thorolf and Chandra felt forced-there was the instant attraction of the firestorm but the reality of the situation was more chemical than physical. I did not get the impression that love was in our couple’s future. Chandra continued to push Thorolf away and in the end, Thorolf discovered that Chandra had been lying to him about her true intent.
SERPENT’S KISS is a story about betrayal and family; power and greed. Most of the previous storyline characters play a secondary role throughout the novel. Erik will once again question his ability as the leader of the Pyr but it will take the collective of dragons to save one of their own from himself and Slayer Chen.
I did have one concern and it involves the title and the cover image. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison/Serpent's Kiss by Deborah Cooke both involve dragon shifters and both covers use Sam Bond as the cover model. Initially I thought this was a re-release thinking I had previously read the story then realized it was a new release from Deborah Cooke. I am wondering how many other readers had a moment of confusion with the duplicity of the title and image?
copy supplied for review
August 31, 2018
Chandra is after Viv Johnson and believes Thorolf can help her find her. There's just one problem, Thorolf's firestorm keeps distracting them both. Thorolf has lost two years, has a mysterious tatoo and his behavior is completely out of whack unless Chandra is near him. This story has a couple different arcs, the fight with Viv, Chen, Jorge and the epidemic. There was a lot of jumping back and forth not only between the arcs but with Thorolf's health. I loved getting final resolution with Chen, Viv and Jorge but the one step forward two steps back as well as Thorolf behaving like a teenager at times detracted from the overall book for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2018
This was a fantastic, well-written story. Thorolf is passionate and impulsive and has become separated from the rest of the Pyr. Chandra has prepared for centuries for a battle against evil that will determine the world's future. During this story Chandra and Thorolf learned to work together as a team and became better together than each one individually. Chandra learned to take on some of Thorolf's characteristics and Thorolf learned to be more like Chandra. I loved how they blended and how their relationship developed. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next one in the series as well as more books by this author.
June 15, 2020
One of my favourite series. Sad it will be coming to an end, but looking foreward to new adventures
May 29, 2014
3.75 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 30, 2014
One spark can banish every shadow in his heart.
The dragon shape shifter Thorolf is known for an impressive lineage, raw power in battle, and an impulsive indulgence of his appetites. The last has made him an outcast from his fellow Pyr, and even his hunt for their dangerous opponent, the Slayer Chen, hasn’t helped. Beguiled and weakened by Chen’s ally Viv Jason, Thorolf finds himself drawn into a trap, as bait to lure his fellow Pyr to extinction. The only one to come to his aid is a woman he already knows to be a thief—does he dare to trust her with not just his own life but the survival of his kind?
Chandra is a sorceress who has trained all her life for a battle against evil that she knows will shape the future. She has never wasted time on the pleasures of the physical realm, much less experienced passion—until the firestorm sparks between herself and Thorolf, demanding more from her than she ever expected to give. Will the firestorm provide new power, or be a dangerous distraction that gives Chen the chance to triumph forever?
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REVIEW: SERPENT’S KISS is the tenth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, romance Dragonfire paranormal series. The Pyr are shape shifting dragon warriors whose duty it is to protect humankind. The continuing series focuses on a dangerous threat against the Pyr who is determined to destroy the last of the dragons and their mates. This is Thorolf and Chandra’s storyline.
Thorolf has been missing for twenty two months and in all the time no one had considered that perhaps he was in trouble. When Erik, the leader of the Pyr, sent Thorolf away for revealing their existence to humans, no one suspected that Thorolf would walk into a trap that could very well bring about the demise of the dragons on earth. An ancient dragon whose need for power and Dragon’s Blood elixir will target the easy going Thorolf using a seductive female as the bait-one that is not Thorolf’s intended mate.
Deborah Cooke pulls the reader into a storyline that is the beginning of the end. SERPENT’S KISS is the second to last instalment in the Dragonfire series and with it comes the conclusion to a battle that has raged between the Slayers and the Dragons for most of the series and throughout each consecutive instalment. SERPENT’S KISS focuses on the possible demise of the race of dragons; the battle between good and evil; and a mythological storyline about a warrior huntress whose destined mate has been drawn to the dark side without his consent. There are many references to Norse mythology and the interference of the gods in human evolution.
The storyline is slow to build and the relationship between our leading couple takes a back seat to the overall premise. There is very little romance and the attraction between Thorolf and Chandra felt forced-there was the instant attraction of the firestorm but the reality of the situation was more chemical than physical. I did not get the impression that love was in our couple’s future. Chandra continued to push Thorolf away and in the end, Thorolf discovered that Chandra had been lying to him about her true intent.
SERPENT’S KISS is a story about betrayal and family; power and greed. Most of the previous storyline characters play a secondary role throughout the novel. Erik will once again question his ability as the leader of the Pyr but it will take the collective of dragons to save one of their own from himself and Slayer Chen.
I did have one concern and it involves the title and the cover image. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison/Serpent's Kiss by Deborah Cooke both involve dragon shifters and both covers use Sam Bond as the cover model. Initially I thought this was a re-release thinking I had previously read the story then realized it was a new release from Deborah Cooke. I am wondering how many other readers had a moment of confusion with the duplicity of the title and image?
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 30, 2014
One spark can banish every shadow in his heart.
The dragon shape shifter Thorolf is known for an impressive lineage, raw power in battle, and an impulsive indulgence of his appetites. The last has made him an outcast from his fellow Pyr, and even his hunt for their dangerous opponent, the Slayer Chen, hasn’t helped. Beguiled and weakened by Chen’s ally Viv Jason, Thorolf finds himself drawn into a trap, as bait to lure his fellow Pyr to extinction. The only one to come to his aid is a woman he already knows to be a thief—does he dare to trust her with not just his own life but the survival of his kind?
Chandra is a sorceress who has trained all her life for a battle against evil that she knows will shape the future. She has never wasted time on the pleasures of the physical realm, much less experienced passion—until the firestorm sparks between herself and Thorolf, demanding more from her than she ever expected to give. Will the firestorm provide new power, or be a dangerous distraction that gives Chen the chance to triumph forever?
~~~~~~
REVIEW: SERPENT’S KISS is the tenth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, romance Dragonfire paranormal series. The Pyr are shape shifting dragon warriors whose duty it is to protect humankind. The continuing series focuses on a dangerous threat against the Pyr who is determined to destroy the last of the dragons and their mates. This is Thorolf and Chandra’s storyline.
Thorolf has been missing for twenty two months and in all the time no one had considered that perhaps he was in trouble. When Erik, the leader of the Pyr, sent Thorolf away for revealing their existence to humans, no one suspected that Thorolf would walk into a trap that could very well bring about the demise of the dragons on earth. An ancient dragon whose need for power and Dragon’s Blood elixir will target the easy going Thorolf using a seductive female as the bait-one that is not Thorolf’s intended mate.
Deborah Cooke pulls the reader into a storyline that is the beginning of the end. SERPENT’S KISS is the second to last instalment in the Dragonfire series and with it comes the conclusion to a battle that has raged between the Slayers and the Dragons for most of the series and throughout each consecutive instalment. SERPENT’S KISS focuses on the possible demise of the race of dragons; the battle between good and evil; and a mythological storyline about a warrior huntress whose destined mate has been drawn to the dark side without his consent. There are many references to Norse mythology and the interference of the gods in human evolution.
The storyline is slow to build and the relationship between our leading couple takes a back seat to the overall premise. There is very little romance and the attraction between Thorolf and Chandra felt forced-there was the instant attraction of the firestorm but the reality of the situation was more chemical than physical. I did not get the impression that love was in our couple’s future. Chandra continued to push Thorolf away and in the end, Thorolf discovered that Chandra had been lying to him about her true intent.
SERPENT’S KISS is a story about betrayal and family; power and greed. Most of the previous storyline characters play a secondary role throughout the novel. Erik will once again question his ability as the leader of the Pyr but it will take the collective of dragons to save one of their own from himself and Slayer Chen.
I did have one concern and it involves the title and the cover image. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison/Serpent's Kiss by Deborah Cooke both involve dragon shifters and both covers use Sam Bond as the cover model. Initially I thought this was a re-release thinking I had previously read the story then realized it was a new release from Deborah Cooke. I am wondering how many other readers had a moment of confusion with the duplicity of the title and image?
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February 14, 2015
"Serpent's Kiss" by Deborah Cooke. Book 10 in the Dragonfire series.
I liked this book. I've always wanted to know Thorolf's story since he was introduced a few books back. I really liked the character of Chandra, who ends up being Thorolf's true mate.
There are basically two storylines to follow in this book. One is Thorolf's background where he has been destined to save the Pyr (good dragon shifters) and the second is Thorolf possibly turning into a Slayer (bad dragon shifters).
I was really intrigued with the second storyline more than the first even though both storylines are intertwined very well. At times the phrasing of some of the paragraphs seemed "jumpy" (switching topic out of the blue) and I found myself re-reading some of those parts because I felt like I missed something. But I will say that part of the story is that Thorolf changes personality because of what's been done to him (I won't say what because I don't want to spoil it for you) so the "jumpy" parts do make sense.
As for Thorolf saving the Pyr storyline, that part I didn't really understand. I don't want to ruin anything for you but the destiny Thorolf is meant for, ends up being more about saving the world and humans more than the Pyr (as least, that's what I got from the story anyway). It was also thrown at you really quickly, like "oh this is what Thorolf has to do?" and then at the end of the book he goes and does it.
The firestorm's sexual tension between Thorolf and Chandra was really good but I found the culmination of the firestorm was just OK. I was expecting a little more from the "satisfying the firestorm" scene because, through the whole book, Thorolf keeps saying how he wants make it right/good for Chandra, and then BOOM, it's over pretty quickly. I really enjoyed the overall theme of the book which is Thorolf and Chandra wanting to be loved for who they are instead of being loved for what they can do for someone else.
Overall, I liked the book. The Chen storyline is wrapped up quite nicely and there is one more storyline left to finish in the next book "Firestorm Forever" (which will be released May 2015) which is Sloane's book. I'm very much looking forward to the next book. (Supposedly, lots of stuff happens!)
I liked this book. I've always wanted to know Thorolf's story since he was introduced a few books back. I really liked the character of Chandra, who ends up being Thorolf's true mate.
There are basically two storylines to follow in this book. One is Thorolf's background where he has been destined to save the Pyr (good dragon shifters) and the second is Thorolf possibly turning into a Slayer (bad dragon shifters).
I was really intrigued with the second storyline more than the first even though both storylines are intertwined very well. At times the phrasing of some of the paragraphs seemed "jumpy" (switching topic out of the blue) and I found myself re-reading some of those parts because I felt like I missed something. But I will say that part of the story is that Thorolf changes personality because of what's been done to him (I won't say what because I don't want to spoil it for you) so the "jumpy" parts do make sense.
As for Thorolf saving the Pyr storyline, that part I didn't really understand. I don't want to ruin anything for you but the destiny Thorolf is meant for, ends up being more about saving the world and humans more than the Pyr (as least, that's what I got from the story anyway). It was also thrown at you really quickly, like "oh this is what Thorolf has to do?" and then at the end of the book he goes and does it.
The firestorm's sexual tension between Thorolf and Chandra was really good but I found the culmination of the firestorm was just OK. I was expecting a little more from the "satisfying the firestorm" scene because, through the whole book, Thorolf keeps saying how he wants make it right/good for Chandra, and then BOOM, it's over pretty quickly. I really enjoyed the overall theme of the book which is Thorolf and Chandra wanting to be loved for who they are instead of being loved for what they can do for someone else.
Overall, I liked the book. The Chen storyline is wrapped up quite nicely and there is one more storyline left to finish in the next book "Firestorm Forever" (which will be released May 2015) which is Sloane's book. I'm very much looking forward to the next book. (Supposedly, lots of stuff happens!)
August 9, 2014
I have considered this series & other writings of Claire Cross to be keepers & largely 5*, so I am very disappointed in this book!
Since the addition of the Dragon's Teeth warriors, the series moved away from modern issues & solutions - which I highly enjoyed - to Greek mythology (let the gods be responsible for/solve everything). I think that was a cop-out. I accepted it with the previous book, because it did fit somewhat with the Dragon Legion & thought that set of stories was well-done.
I absolutely do not accept it for this book!
This book was cliched, awkward & annoying from the very beginning. I could find nothing to connect me to Thorolf or Chandra...what a whimpy "hero" and goddess! The book simply plods. Betrayal, despair, betrayal rage, betrayal...let's f*ck & forget it. So much promise, so much that could have been done with it, but no, now it's all the fault/product of mythology...instead of humans needing to learn to become harmonious with Gaia.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that Bangkok doesn't have dudes running around calling for "police officers"; there were so many mistakes that nothing seemed to fit. Jumping around in mythology, again so many mistakes & gaps.
And wth happened with Tisiphone?! There was a perfect opportunity for some character development on everyone's part...it was RIGHT THERE and happening, but no, it was just easier to chop her head off & move on to some other completely wtf piece of mythology! How did this move the story along?
Honestly, I could see no basis whatsoever for the whole, "Thorolf is the savior of the Pyr." Um, from what? Oh, yeah, 2 pgs about the ancient serpent that just shows up all of a sudden. Wow, I'm so underwhelmed...
If this book was a stand-alone, I might give it 4*, but as the 10th in this series that originated with a really inventive, creative storyline, it barely rates a 3* from me.
Since the addition of the Dragon's Teeth warriors, the series moved away from modern issues & solutions - which I highly enjoyed - to Greek mythology (let the gods be responsible for/solve everything). I think that was a cop-out. I accepted it with the previous book, because it did fit somewhat with the Dragon Legion & thought that set of stories was well-done.
I absolutely do not accept it for this book!
This book was cliched, awkward & annoying from the very beginning. I could find nothing to connect me to Thorolf or Chandra...what a whimpy "hero" and goddess! The book simply plods. Betrayal, despair, betrayal rage, betrayal...let's f*ck & forget it. So much promise, so much that could have been done with it, but no, now it's all the fault/product of mythology...instead of humans needing to learn to become harmonious with Gaia.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that Bangkok doesn't have dudes running around calling for "police officers"; there were so many mistakes that nothing seemed to fit. Jumping around in mythology, again so many mistakes & gaps.
And wth happened with Tisiphone?! There was a perfect opportunity for some character development on everyone's part...it was RIGHT THERE and happening, but no, it was just easier to chop her head off & move on to some other completely wtf piece of mythology! How did this move the story along?
Honestly, I could see no basis whatsoever for the whole, "Thorolf is the savior of the Pyr." Um, from what? Oh, yeah, 2 pgs about the ancient serpent that just shows up all of a sudden. Wow, I'm so underwhelmed...
If this book was a stand-alone, I might give it 4*, but as the 10th in this series that originated with a really inventive, creative storyline, it barely rates a 3* from me.
August 25, 2014
I received this book free through the First Reads program. This is the 10th book in the series, and while I had not read any of the previous books I was not lost in the story. It was clear who was good and who was bad, what the bad guys were doing, and if there was any uncertainty about what happened, that was because the characters in the book didn't know either.
There are a lot of characters who clearly were part of adventures referenced (lightly) from previous books. However, the short references also gave me enough to go on so I didn't feel lost. There is a scene at the end that is something of a reunion, so those who have read so far would get to visit with all of the characters in the series. And the action required visiting a lot of different people, but that just felt like a natural part of the existing network that was already obvious.
The romance was a bit flat for me. The heroine was strong, and I didn't quite get her falling for him. But, at least at first she spent a lot of time being amazed by her own reactions. The fact that they were the focus of a supernatural event that gave them no choice did help with my suspended disbelief.
And when events lead to Chandra's powers acting up it made sense, but I didn't really feel the urgency of it. Then there is a climactic scene that seemed to come out of nowhere and didn't make much sense to me. I thought the purpose was to kill someone else, so was confused when they ended up in a fjord somewhere.
I enjoyed this book enough that I would be interested in reading the previous books as well.
There are a lot of characters who clearly were part of adventures referenced (lightly) from previous books. However, the short references also gave me enough to go on so I didn't feel lost. There is a scene at the end that is something of a reunion, so those who have read so far would get to visit with all of the characters in the series. And the action required visiting a lot of different people, but that just felt like a natural part of the existing network that was already obvious.
The romance was a bit flat for me. The heroine was strong, and I didn't quite get her falling for him. But, at least at first she spent a lot of time being amazed by her own reactions. The fact that they were the focus of a supernatural event that gave them no choice did help with my suspended disbelief.
And when events lead to Chandra's powers acting up it made sense, but I didn't really feel the urgency of it. Then there is a climactic scene that seemed to come out of nowhere and didn't make much sense to me. I thought the purpose was to kill someone else, so was confused when they ended up in a fjord somewhere.
I enjoyed this book enough that I would be interested in reading the previous books as well.
September 22, 2014
Dragons are real! And with dragons around, why not other magical beings? Like a 2,000+ goddess on a quest, trying to keep her chastity intact from the amorous attention of Thorolf, a dragon who is well known for his chasing and catching women who eagerly jump into bed with this well built warrior. When Thorolf's firestorm, (a burning demand for the dragon to mate with the woman destiny has chosen to be the mother of his son), Thorolf is VERY willing. So the fact that his future mate is a Goddess doesn't matter, he WANTS her. But remembering the past has an odd way of placing the brakes on any coupling Thorolf may have in mind. Chandra is betting everything on her choice of champion to save the world and especially the continuing lives of all dragon pyr. But thick headed, stubborn Thorolf may burn one too many bridges and Chandra may have done one too many balancing tricks to get Thorolf to do her bidding. Can a firestorm release all the bad feeling Thorolf has grown up with, and will Chandra release her vow of chastity for a chance to find true love? The road is bumpy, frustrating and long. But what an outcome for both if they can make it through to the end!
October 4, 2015
Has the impulsive and uncontrollable Thorolf been searching for Chen for two years on his own? And are dragons about to be hunted again because of Jorge's actions? Has the pyr seen all the effects of the darkfire? Can and will JP tell them anything about Chen's plans? The pyr don't know the answers to these things, but they do know an oncoming firestorm when they see one and Thorolf is the lucky dragon for this installment!
Thorolf's latest distraction, Viv, is pursued not only by him but by the sorceress, Chandra, and for an entirely different reason. When Thorolf and Chandra meet, the firestorm begins...and the pair is looking for a safe haven. Leave it to Thorolf to have the most unusual firestorm complete with too many women!
With Rafferty at their side the new mates search in earnest for the pyr enemy and to put an end to slayers that threaten their race. New pyr enemies, the effects of Jorge, strong opinions among the pyr and Chen at his most diabolical make this installment an exciting read. I liked the twists that this outing gave, linking the old and the new while telling Thorolf's story and bringing satisfaction toward closing off loose threads.
Thorolf's latest distraction, Viv, is pursued not only by him but by the sorceress, Chandra, and for an entirely different reason. When Thorolf and Chandra meet, the firestorm begins...and the pair is looking for a safe haven. Leave it to Thorolf to have the most unusual firestorm complete with too many women!
With Rafferty at their side the new mates search in earnest for the pyr enemy and to put an end to slayers that threaten their race. New pyr enemies, the effects of Jorge, strong opinions among the pyr and Chen at his most diabolical make this installment an exciting read. I liked the twists that this outing gave, linking the old and the new while telling Thorolf's story and bringing satisfaction toward closing off loose threads.
June 24, 2023
I loved how I could pick up a book in this series after long time and not be lost in what is happening. And I am so happy to have gotten Thorolf's story! So much action packed into this story, keeping the plot moving, and while this was a quick read for me, I didn't feel like the overall pace of everything was too fast nor forced. Thorolf and Chandra go through so much character growth, which was done well, and I kept smiling each time one would be telling the other to embrace their destiny all while denying their own. Pot calling the kettle black anyone? I also enjoyed how characters from past books not only continue to have a role in the series as it goes on, but you also see them experience continued growth as well. I was worried that Chandra would be too powerful to keep the conflict believable, but she wasn't and my connection with the story was never severed. Thorolf and Chandra's love story doesn't disappoint and adds so much to a world filled with magic and story. While I will hate to see this series end, I am excited to read the next and final book.
August 18, 2014
I really enjoy the Dragonfire series, so I was very excited to receive this book through a giveaway here on Goodreads. This book is Thorolf's story, his background and his firestorm and all the complications that come with it. Rafferty is one of my favorite characters of this series, and his role in this book made me adore him even more. The ancient serpent under the oceans confused me a bit on how it tied into everything, but that could be because I read the book so quickly. The list of the children born of the Pyr is a nice added bonus at the end of the book, as is the preview of the next and final Dragonfire book.
March 15, 2017
Gotta tell you, I just love dragons and dragon shapeshifter stories. I see that this is number ten in a series and while it is clear there is backstory, it stands on its own.
Some woman done the hero wrong back in the day, so of course, he has trust issues. The heroine is pledged to celibacy and is an intriguing mix of every virgin huntress goddess in all the myths of all the world.
There is great evil loose in the world and this bunch of dragons is pledged to fight it. Chandra is also pledged to certain tasks which is in conflict. There is much fighting of a nasty sort, betrayals, all sorts of goodies like that to keep the reader invested. Enjoyed it.
Some woman done the hero wrong back in the day, so of course, he has trust issues. The heroine is pledged to celibacy and is an intriguing mix of every virgin huntress goddess in all the myths of all the world.
There is great evil loose in the world and this bunch of dragons is pledged to fight it. Chandra is also pledged to certain tasks which is in conflict. There is much fighting of a nasty sort, betrayals, all sorts of goodies like that to keep the reader invested. Enjoyed it.
July 12, 2020
Thorolf finally finds his firestorm and something worth fighting for.
Leave it to Thorolf to find the worst trouble and come out with a beautiful x goddess as a mate.
Chandra beautiful mysterious, on a mission that started long ago. She works alone and certainly does need the help of an in trouble but oh so delicious to look at Pyr, or his crazy firestorm. What do you do when he needs help and you seem to be the only one who can.
Another great story. Loved Thorolf and Chandra fast give and take exchanges.
One more book in the series and Sloane is really going to have to work hard to beat Thorolf out of my top pick in the series.
Leave it to Thorolf to find the worst trouble and come out with a beautiful x goddess as a mate.
Chandra beautiful mysterious, on a mission that started long ago. She works alone and certainly does need the help of an in trouble but oh so delicious to look at Pyr, or his crazy firestorm. What do you do when he needs help and you seem to be the only one who can.
Another great story. Loved Thorolf and Chandra fast give and take exchanges.
One more book in the series and Sloane is really going to have to work hard to beat Thorolf out of my top pick in the series.
July 19, 2020
Accomplished
As a child we find that parents are so demanding of us. Do this, do that, keep up, be organized when all we want is to do nothing just to be. Then we mature and find an inner need to achieve if only to ensure our own survival. But guess what what, we have turned into our parents with that burn of achievement hard won. We feel accomplished. As adults we thank the hated parents who we grudgingly acknowledge as having been right.
This book reminds me of my struggle for supremacy with my parent, their fight back and having to admit that they were correct all along.
As a child we find that parents are so demanding of us. Do this, do that, keep up, be organized when all we want is to do nothing just to be. Then we mature and find an inner need to achieve if only to ensure our own survival. But guess what what, we have turned into our parents with that burn of achievement hard won. We feel accomplished. As adults we thank the hated parents who we grudgingly acknowledge as having been right.
This book reminds me of my struggle for supremacy with my parent, their fight back and having to admit that they were correct all along.
June 11, 2014
As always this series is awesome Dragon love with twists and turns intrigue romance suspense mystenextry action packed drama kept me eon the edge throughout. I loved that the so called "loser" of the dragons ..... well let's just say I don't want to spoil it for you so I won't say anymore lol. Just trust me a great book to read I couldn't put it down. Literally stayed up all night. I Highly recommend this series and book. This one is the latest so look for the first book and read the series.
April 10, 2016
The Pyr enemies are Chen and the Slayers. Now, 30 pages from the end of the book, I just couldn't wrap my head around that part of the book. It just didn't make any sense. There was no lead up to it. It was just suddenly there-happening-done, before I could even figure out what was going on.
May 11, 2015
An interesting take on dragon shifters. This book is part of a series. Although I have not read any of the others, I found that I was still able to follow what was going on and the dynamics between characters. I liked the idea of the firestorm, I thought it was a great plot driving device. I also really liked the references to the everyday world such a clip of someone shifting to a dragon on you tube. It was nice to read a story about shifters that was integrated with "normal" people instead of segregated.
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April 30, 2015Almost at the end!
As with all of the dragon fire novels, I was entranced from the first page. Thorofs firestorm was a great work up to set up the ending of this series of love matches of the original pyre. Definitely looking forwards to seeing where we end up at the climax of this story arc
As with all of the dragon fire novels, I was entranced from the first page. Thorofs firestorm was a great work up to set up the ending of this series of love matches of the original pyre. Definitely looking forwards to seeing where we end up at the climax of this story arc
August 20, 2018
DRAGONS TRIUMPHANT
Once again Deborah Cooke has given us a breathtaking read. This story of Thorolf & Chandra blends myth & reality into a narrative that completely captivates. The rebel Pyr redeems himself & uniites the brotherhood & their mates. Raching the end of bittersweet because only one more remains in this superb series.
Once again Deborah Cooke has given us a breathtaking read. This story of Thorolf & Chandra blends myth & reality into a narrative that completely captivates. The rebel Pyr redeems himself & uniites the brotherhood & their mates. Raching the end of bittersweet because only one more remains in this superb series.
November 23, 2015
I am in love with it like every other books in the dragonfire series! I been pushing it back due to school but when i read it today, i finished it in one sitting and i love just how the story between Thorolf and Chandra unravels!
July 7, 2014
Dragons!! Who doesn't love dragons? And no one does it better than Deborah! Love this series and the tie-in YA series also. Just can't get enough of these dragons!!
June 15, 2014
3.5 stars
December 9, 2025
I love this series. It's a guilty pleasure.
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