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Training the Dragon
This is a tale of monster sex. This story was written to unlock your darkest fantasies and innermost desires. It is not for the faint of heart and is not your mother's erotica. All of the sexual descriptions found in this book are very explicit in nature. It's not suitable for someone under 18 years of age. Read at your own risk.
Vanya is one of the best horse handlers in her regiment. She trains and retrains warhorses, never expecting or wanting more. Until the night that a dragon is dragged into camp in chains. Used to training dangerous animals, Vanya is assigned to tame and train the dragon. She’s never encountered a dragon before, but is told that only a woman can train a dragon. As she attempts to reach the wild creature, it resists every trick she knows. When it breaks free and traps her beneath it, it quickly becomes apparent why only a woman can train a dragon. Is Vanya willing to truly tame the dragon? Or will it rip her apart?
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Vanya is one of the best horse handlers in her regiment. She trains and retrains warhorses, never expecting or wanting more. Until the night that a dragon is dragged into camp in chains. Used to training dangerous animals, Vanya is assigned to tame and train the dragon. She’s never encountered a dragon before, but is told that only a woman can train a dragon. As she attempts to reach the wild creature, it resists every trick she knows. When it breaks free and traps her beneath it, it quickly becomes apparent why only a woman can train a dragon. Is Vanya willing to truly tame the dragon? Or will it rip her apart?
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17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2013
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July 4, 2025
Critical Review: Training the Dragon by Christie Sims
Essential, Hook, and Thesis
Training the Dragon by Christie Sims is unapologetically what it claims to be: an explicit, monster-erotica short story that seeks to push boundaries and indulge taboo fantasies. If you’re here for a dragon romance with a raw, unfiltered edge, you’ll get exactly that—though readers looking for a longer or more nuanced narrative may come away wanting more.
Basic Plot Summary
Vanya, a skilled horse handler, finds her routine upended when a dragon—chained and dangerous—is brought to her regiment’s camp. Tasked with taming this mythical beast (with the not-so-subtle warning that “only a woman can train a dragon”), Vanya’s initial struggle is met with both resistance and an awakening of desires she never expected. What begins as a job quickly evolves into a journey of power dynamics and carnal exploration as she attempts to master the untamable. The encounter, of course, is anything but ordinary.
Praise and Critique
Bold and Unabashed: Sims doesn’t shy away from the premise, diving headlong into monster erotica with a blend of humor and self-awareness. The story delivers exactly what the blurb promises, and fans of the genre will appreciate the straightforward, unashamed approach.
Pacing and Length: The story is short and moves briskly, which is a plus for readers looking for a quick, steamy escape. However, at only 17 pages, some may find the plot and character development rushed or undercooked.
Writing Style: The prose is clear and accessible, with enough vivid description to set the mood and stage. It never veers into purple prose, keeping the focus on the action. Sims’ style is notably better than some others in the monster romance niche.
Criticism – Shallow Depth: Given its brevity and focus, the story doesn’t delve deeply into world-building or character growth. Vanya and “Blue” are interesting, but their motivations and inner lives remain surface-level. Readers seeking emotional connection or subtlety should look elsewhere.
Explicit Content: As advertised, the story is highly explicit—this will be a draw for its intended audience, but a turn-off for those not already interested in monster erotica. The shock value is part of the appeal, but also the main limitation.
Twist Ending: The conclusion includes a twist that some may find surprising, adding a little extra spice to the short tale.
Replay Value: The story’s brevity and focus make it an easy reread for fans, though it won’t linger in the mind beyond its immediate titillation.
Evaluation
Training the Dragon is a no-nonsense, explicit fantasy short that will appeal to monster erotica aficionados seeking a wild, fast-paced romp. It knows its audience, and doesn’t apologize for being pure, uninhibited escapism.
Conclusion
Not for the faint of heart—or for those seeking deep plots or romance—Sims’ story is pure indulgence. If you’re in the mood for an adventurous, taboo fantasy that doesn’t pretend to be anything else, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Just don’t expect more than what’s on the cover.
Recommended for: Readers seeking quick, high-heat monster romance and those curious about the monster erotica subgenre.
Essential, Hook, and Thesis
Training the Dragon by Christie Sims is unapologetically what it claims to be: an explicit, monster-erotica short story that seeks to push boundaries and indulge taboo fantasies. If you’re here for a dragon romance with a raw, unfiltered edge, you’ll get exactly that—though readers looking for a longer or more nuanced narrative may come away wanting more.
Basic Plot Summary
Vanya, a skilled horse handler, finds her routine upended when a dragon—chained and dangerous—is brought to her regiment’s camp. Tasked with taming this mythical beast (with the not-so-subtle warning that “only a woman can train a dragon”), Vanya’s initial struggle is met with both resistance and an awakening of desires she never expected. What begins as a job quickly evolves into a journey of power dynamics and carnal exploration as she attempts to master the untamable. The encounter, of course, is anything but ordinary.
Praise and Critique
Bold and Unabashed: Sims doesn’t shy away from the premise, diving headlong into monster erotica with a blend of humor and self-awareness. The story delivers exactly what the blurb promises, and fans of the genre will appreciate the straightforward, unashamed approach.
Pacing and Length: The story is short and moves briskly, which is a plus for readers looking for a quick, steamy escape. However, at only 17 pages, some may find the plot and character development rushed or undercooked.
Writing Style: The prose is clear and accessible, with enough vivid description to set the mood and stage. It never veers into purple prose, keeping the focus on the action. Sims’ style is notably better than some others in the monster romance niche.
Criticism – Shallow Depth: Given its brevity and focus, the story doesn’t delve deeply into world-building or character growth. Vanya and “Blue” are interesting, but their motivations and inner lives remain surface-level. Readers seeking emotional connection or subtlety should look elsewhere.
Explicit Content: As advertised, the story is highly explicit—this will be a draw for its intended audience, but a turn-off for those not already interested in monster erotica. The shock value is part of the appeal, but also the main limitation.
Twist Ending: The conclusion includes a twist that some may find surprising, adding a little extra spice to the short tale.
Replay Value: The story’s brevity and focus make it an easy reread for fans, though it won’t linger in the mind beyond its immediate titillation.
Evaluation
Training the Dragon is a no-nonsense, explicit fantasy short that will appeal to monster erotica aficionados seeking a wild, fast-paced romp. It knows its audience, and doesn’t apologize for being pure, uninhibited escapism.
Conclusion
Not for the faint of heart—or for those seeking deep plots or romance—Sims’ story is pure indulgence. If you’re in the mood for an adventurous, taboo fantasy that doesn’t pretend to be anything else, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Just don’t expect more than what’s on the cover.
Recommended for: Readers seeking quick, high-heat monster romance and those curious about the monster erotica subgenre.
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