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Raptoriva
In a world where humans and dinosaurs coexist, a girl must enter a competition to seek a prize hidden among deadly beasts, in hopes of winning and saving her family. Among her competitors is a disinherited prince in disguise, who aims to restore the honor he's lost. When they're forced to work together against common enemies, they'll both find the jungle to be more than they bargained for.
484 pages, Paperback
Published May 16, 2024
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August 20, 2025
imagine the hunger games but with dinosaurs. romance happens quicker than the hunger games and you need a surprising amount of dinosaur knowledge, but a fun read and I'll definitely be reading the next 2
July 4, 2026
I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY
genre y'a grave du potentiel, l'univers, les enjeux politiques mega intéressants, la tension
mais alors... c'est quand même trop long et un peu boring à des moments 😭 des scènes jsp à quoi ça sert 😭 les perso ont aucune alchimie im sorry 😭
franchement jusqu'à la fin de tournoi la, on s'en fout complet on sait bien qu'ils vont survivre 🤪🤪 mais la fin ça redevient intéressant, en vrai j'ai un peu envie de savoir la suite
genre y'a grave du potentiel, l'univers, les enjeux politiques mega intéressants, la tension
mais alors... c'est quand même trop long et un peu boring à des moments 😭 des scènes jsp à quoi ça sert 😭 les perso ont aucune alchimie im sorry 😭
franchement jusqu'à la fin de tournoi la, on s'en fout complet on sait bien qu'ils vont survivre 🤪🤪 mais la fin ça redevient intéressant, en vrai j'ai un peu envie de savoir la suite
September 20, 2024
An incredible read!! A must for any dinosaur fans! When finishing this I wanted to read straight from the start again! There aren't enough good dinosaur fantasy books out there and this fills the space! Amazing writing, Victoria Rivera out does herself! I would give 10 stars if possible!
May 19, 2026
I like to thank my sons Dino obsession and my book obsession for bringing this book to my attention on Instagram! Who knew a book about dinosaurs would be so much fun!
May 19, 2026
3.75*
Deadly Amazing Race x Dinosaurs!
Deadly Amazing Race x Dinosaurs!
March 17, 2025
I really enjoyed this and can't wait to start book two! Qora and Ninan were awesome characters to follow and I loved their story together but also the paths they had to take. The action scenes were great and I really like the world building and the take that Rivera did with this idea of humans living with dinosaurs. It definitely isn't what I expected and that was a good thing! If anything I wish there had been more dinosaur interactions and I wanted to see more day to day life of citizens with the dinosaurs. I enjoyed the mystical properties of dinosaur organs and the way that we as the reader got to learn about the world plus the add-ons of the folk lore? Fantastic! I was a sucker for those tales and how they tied in. This book was a great birthday present.
If it wasn't for my next book being required for book club I would be starting book two ASAP!!
If it wasn't for my next book being required for book club I would be starting book two ASAP!!
August 6, 2025
Oh this was so much fun!
September 27, 2025
"We grow brave because we simply don't have the option not to."
TikTok recommends me some strange books, but "Hunger Games with dinosaurs" has been one of the strangest.
TikTok recommends me some strange books, but "Hunger Games with dinosaurs" has been one of the strangest.
April 12, 2026
Dit boek is echt een The Hunger Games x Jurassic Park.
Ik kwam het boek tegen op TikTok en wist meteen dat ik dit wilde gaan lezen, maar oprecht… het boek heeft me zo erg verbaasd! De schrijfstijl is heel goed, the world building geweldig, van de karakters ben ik gaan houden en natuurlijk de dinosaurussen 🦕
Qora en Ninan hebben echt een speciaal plekje in m’n hart gekregen. Deze soort “hongerspelen” duurt bij elkaar een aantal weken, maar ik vond het verhaal absoluut niet langdradig. Alles bij elkaar zorgde ervoor dat ik door wilde lezen. En er was voor mijn gevoel geen saai moment.
Op het einde ook nog een plot twist die ik niet zag aankomen (uiteraard), en die zorgde nog voor wat extra spanning in “the final battle”.
Ook vond ik dat de Dinosaurussen heel mooi naar voor kwamen in het verhaal. Je merkt echt dat mens en dier samen leeft. Ze voelen niet aan als side characters voor het plot, maar er worden ook dingen verteld over hoe ze leven, het gedrag en uiterlijke kenmerken. Bijvoorbeeld; ze eten de eieren van compys, en die lopen gewoon rond in het dorp. Sommige Dino‘s worden gebruikt als trekpaarden of vervoermiddel etc.
Dit boek is echt iets waar ik al heel lang naar op zoek was en ik kan het verhaal iedereen aanraden om te lezen!!
Nu moet ik heel snel deel twee en drie op gaan pakken🥰
In het kort:
Om haar familie te redden, moet Qora deelnemen aan een dodelijke wedstrijd. In deze hongerspelenachtige strijd moet ze een prijs bemachtigen die zich ergens in de jungle tussen de dinosaurussen bevindt.
Maar de dinosaurussen zijn niet het enige waar Qora rekening mee moet houden, want haar meedogenloze tegenstanders hebben allemaal hun eigen redenen om mee te doen en zijn niet van plan te verliezen.
Wanneer ze Ninan tegenkomt, de onterfde prins die zijn eer probeert te herstellen door in vermomming mee te doen aan de wedstrijd, staan ze voor een keuze: samenwerken of niet.
Ik kwam het boek tegen op TikTok en wist meteen dat ik dit wilde gaan lezen, maar oprecht… het boek heeft me zo erg verbaasd! De schrijfstijl is heel goed, the world building geweldig, van de karakters ben ik gaan houden en natuurlijk de dinosaurussen 🦕
Qora en Ninan hebben echt een speciaal plekje in m’n hart gekregen. Deze soort “hongerspelen” duurt bij elkaar een aantal weken, maar ik vond het verhaal absoluut niet langdradig. Alles bij elkaar zorgde ervoor dat ik door wilde lezen. En er was voor mijn gevoel geen saai moment.
Op het einde ook nog een plot twist die ik niet zag aankomen (uiteraard), en die zorgde nog voor wat extra spanning in “the final battle”.
Ook vond ik dat de Dinosaurussen heel mooi naar voor kwamen in het verhaal. Je merkt echt dat mens en dier samen leeft. Ze voelen niet aan als side characters voor het plot, maar er worden ook dingen verteld over hoe ze leven, het gedrag en uiterlijke kenmerken. Bijvoorbeeld; ze eten de eieren van compys, en die lopen gewoon rond in het dorp. Sommige Dino‘s worden gebruikt als trekpaarden of vervoermiddel etc.
Dit boek is echt iets waar ik al heel lang naar op zoek was en ik kan het verhaal iedereen aanraden om te lezen!!
Nu moet ik heel snel deel twee en drie op gaan pakken🥰
In het kort:
Om haar familie te redden, moet Qora deelnemen aan een dodelijke wedstrijd. In deze hongerspelenachtige strijd moet ze een prijs bemachtigen die zich ergens in de jungle tussen de dinosaurussen bevindt.
Maar de dinosaurussen zijn niet het enige waar Qora rekening mee moet houden, want haar meedogenloze tegenstanders hebben allemaal hun eigen redenen om mee te doen en zijn niet van plan te verliezen.
Wanneer ze Ninan tegenkomt, de onterfde prins die zijn eer probeert te herstellen door in vermomming mee te doen aan de wedstrijd, staan ze voor een keuze: samenwerken of niet.
August 19, 2024
Absolutely amazing read! Deadly trials, dinosaurs, slow burn romance, oppressive ruler, fast-paced action. What else could you want?
The story takes place in a world where mammals are a precious commodity and the dinosaurs rule. Compys in the backyard for egg collection, mochlodons as single-rider mounts, pterodactyls flying people and things over long distances. Even raptors can be tamed and ridden if you are up for a challenge.
Qora has faced more hardships than a girl at 17 should ever be expected to endure. Her undying love for her family and their survival ultimately leads her to participating in The Venture, a deadly trial offering wealth and fame to the best of the best.
I would recommend this book to anyone that loves The Hunger Games and anything Dino-related!
This has become one of my favorite books of all time and I am insanely excited for the next one!
The story takes place in a world where mammals are a precious commodity and the dinosaurs rule. Compys in the backyard for egg collection, mochlodons as single-rider mounts, pterodactyls flying people and things over long distances. Even raptors can be tamed and ridden if you are up for a challenge.
Qora has faced more hardships than a girl at 17 should ever be expected to endure. Her undying love for her family and their survival ultimately leads her to participating in The Venture, a deadly trial offering wealth and fame to the best of the best.
I would recommend this book to anyone that loves The Hunger Games and anything Dino-related!
This has become one of my favorite books of all time and I am insanely excited for the next one!
November 2, 2025
Raptoriva is one of the most immersive and compelling fantasy books I've ever read.
Victoria Rivera is a masterful writer with a real talent for lore and character development. It's very rare that I truly get sucked into a novel and find that hours go by without me looking up from my book, but it happened here quite a few times.
The story is extremely well-told, balancing heavy, intense action with thoughtful character work and a compelling romance arc between our two leads. I found myself holding my breath for Qora and Ninan quite a few times and by the end, I didn't want the story to be over.
Overall, Raptoriva is a beautiful mix of harrowing action, rich characters, and a story that leaves you wanting more by the last page. It's exactly the kind of dinosaur action adventure we desperately need more of today.
Victoria Rivera is a masterful writer with a real talent for lore and character development. It's very rare that I truly get sucked into a novel and find that hours go by without me looking up from my book, but it happened here quite a few times.
The story is extremely well-told, balancing heavy, intense action with thoughtful character work and a compelling romance arc between our two leads. I found myself holding my breath for Qora and Ninan quite a few times and by the end, I didn't want the story to be over.
Overall, Raptoriva is a beautiful mix of harrowing action, rich characters, and a story that leaves you wanting more by the last page. It's exactly the kind of dinosaur action adventure we desperately need more of today.
December 3, 2024
This book was so great! I had a hard time getting into it at first because there are a lot of unfamiliar words (I don't know much about dinosaurs). It didn't take long to get used to it, and I'm so glad I did - the story is excellent, the characters are the kind you are rooting for, and I am super excited to read the next installment.
July 16, 2026
La verdad, le iba a dar 3 estrellas porque no sentí una conexión con los personajes y siento que al libro le faltan narraciones más descriptivas, más detalladas, en especial en las escenas de pelea; a veces esta difícil seguir el hilo de los movimientos.
Pero el final, me dejo con ganas de más!! No me lo esperaba y me intriga que más va a pasar.
Pero el final, me dejo con ganas de más!! No me lo esperaba y me intriga que más va a pasar.
June 17, 2024
This book was amazing. A fantasy setting with dinosaurs and a competition that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Jurassic Park or The Hunger Games.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Jurassic Park or The Hunger Games.
August 12, 2024
Dinos, Adventure and Slow Burn!
What more do you need in a book?!? Loved the story, it sucked me in pretty quickly. I felt like some scenes could have been a bit clearer when the action was happening. However I was still able to follow along. I’m really looking forward to the next one. I usually don’t read books until all of them are out but I couldn’t help it on this one. So kudos to you!!
What more do you need in a book?!? Loved the story, it sucked me in pretty quickly. I felt like some scenes could have been a bit clearer when the action was happening. However I was still able to follow along. I’m really looking forward to the next one. I usually don’t read books until all of them are out but I couldn’t help it on this one. So kudos to you!!
July 1, 2024
This book was so good! I loved how the dinosaurs added so much action and excitement to the story. It is somewhat like Hunger Games, but with less technology and more teeth, lol. The writing and descriptions were done very well. Also loved the excerpts from folk lore and scientific descriptions that were added. I am looking forward to the sequel! However, I am hoping for more romantic development in the next book 🤞
December 29, 2024
Absolutely thrilling.
January 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this story a lot! I liked Qora and Ninan interactions and the paths they took together and separately. I liked seeing them grow together and the push and pull they have when it comes to personality. I loved the fighting scenes as they were detailed but not over the top detailed where it could become uncomfortable. The dinosaurs were well written and had a great design to them as well.
My only complaint I have is I wish there was a little bit more dinosaur interaction. We had a good amount but there was a lot more about the humans. I wish we could have seen more interaction between these creatures and the humans. We've been hinted that they coexist such as using them for riding and such but not too much more. I wish we could have just had more of that.
other then that I thought it was a wonderful read and a great concept. It kept me interested and engaged the entire time.
My only complaint I have is I wish there was a little bit more dinosaur interaction. We had a good amount but there was a lot more about the humans. I wish we could have seen more interaction between these creatures and the humans. We've been hinted that they coexist such as using them for riding and such but not too much more. I wish we could have just had more of that.
other then that I thought it was a wonderful read and a great concept. It kept me interested and engaged the entire time.
July 12, 2025
This was such a fun read! It brings dinosaurs to life in a way that allows the reader to understand what it would be like to live alongside them. The high stakes of the Venture and the tension between the characters elevate the storytelling to a whole new level. Unlike many stories that have a basis in euro centric culture, the world building in Raptoriva is heavily Meso/South American inspired. The names, the practices, the clothing, etc. It is very refreshing and gives the reader something different than most books today.
September 19, 2025
I got recommended this book by Derek Borne cause I wanted more Dino books and I'm so glad I did I loved every minute of it 🦕
I will 100% recommend it 😍
I will 100% recommend it 😍
June 2, 2026
Over all I really enjoyed this read! At first I wasnt expecting a young adult novel (my fault for not looking into it further before reading lol), and as someone who is still new and a bit innocent to adult romance... this was a wonderful breath of fresh air and one if my favorite reads so far in my collection!
I really enjoyed the aspect of the dinosaurs, although I wish there could have been more interaction with them (as you read in the very beginning they are very much incorporated into civilization). I would assume the lack of more human and dino interaction as a lot to do with their journey and struggles, so I hope to see more of it in the next book. :)
I also enjoyed the diversity of species across the regions, as well as them not being anything super basic. If I have to research a species, im inclined to belive this author truly enjoys the paleolithic and not just following a trend!
My only complaints are that the cover artist appears to be an AI artist, even more so when researching them. This quickly had me concerned the book was also AI in the beginning, but I went ahead with reading. :) and im glad that I did i really enjoyed it.
I also feel as tho the last 100-200 pages felt rushed. I wish we had more time to see how Qora found that she liked Ninan, it feels a little sudden and out of character when her feelings are described. She reads as a girl who would avoid men at any possible turn, im not quite sure I understand what Ninan did to make her fall to quickly. However, we DO get that with Ninan over multiple chapters. The romance building definitely feels written as a slow burn, but something feels off at least with Qora in my personal opinion.
And the time jumps near the end where they traveled multiple miles with no interaction felt a little off to me as well, maybe that feeds into the relationship building complaint I have.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this book! The world setting, the characters, the plot twists, the hunger games vibes, and most of all the very captivating and surprising ending of the last few chapters. I 100% would recommend this book to friends and absolutely have already :)
I really enjoyed the aspect of the dinosaurs, although I wish there could have been more interaction with them (as you read in the very beginning they are very much incorporated into civilization). I would assume the lack of more human and dino interaction as a lot to do with their journey and struggles, so I hope to see more of it in the next book. :)
I also enjoyed the diversity of species across the regions, as well as them not being anything super basic. If I have to research a species, im inclined to belive this author truly enjoys the paleolithic and not just following a trend!
My only complaints are that the cover artist appears to be an AI artist, even more so when researching them. This quickly had me concerned the book was also AI in the beginning, but I went ahead with reading. :) and im glad that I did i really enjoyed it.
I also feel as tho the last 100-200 pages felt rushed. I wish we had more time to see how Qora found that she liked Ninan, it feels a little sudden and out of character when her feelings are described. She reads as a girl who would avoid men at any possible turn, im not quite sure I understand what Ninan did to make her fall to quickly. However, we DO get that with Ninan over multiple chapters. The romance building definitely feels written as a slow burn, but something feels off at least with Qora in my personal opinion.
And the time jumps near the end where they traveled multiple miles with no interaction felt a little off to me as well, maybe that feeds into the relationship building complaint I have.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this book! The world setting, the characters, the plot twists, the hunger games vibes, and most of all the very captivating and surprising ending of the last few chapters. I 100% would recommend this book to friends and absolutely have already :)
July 8, 2026
LOVED!!! Jurassic park meets hunger game vibes perhaps?!!!
High praise for this gripping story. I appreciate the world-building now there is a dinosaur on the front cover so be prepared for some big words. But the action, storytelling, slowburn romance was perceptive. Really enjoyed the characters and their growth. Definitely a book to buy for my library shelf. I would rate this like high pg-13 because there is death and violence but not horror level. Can’t recommend this book enough! Well done Victoria Rivera you have a new fan even if I struggle to read extra big words some days 😅 totally worth it.
High praise for this gripping story. I appreciate the world-building now there is a dinosaur on the front cover so be prepared for some big words. But the action, storytelling, slowburn romance was perceptive. Really enjoyed the characters and their growth. Definitely a book to buy for my library shelf. I would rate this like high pg-13 because there is death and violence but not horror level. Can’t recommend this book enough! Well done Victoria Rivera you have a new fan even if I struggle to read extra big words some days 😅 totally worth it.
July 8, 2025
This book was basically The Hunger Games with dinosaurs… except somehow the dinosaurs felt like an afterthought. So much potential with the premise, but the author just name dropped a bunch of different dinosaurs with only a few being described. She has the dinosaurs being tamed to plow fields or be rode like horses…silly.
The romantic subplot was completely unnecessary. There was no chemistry between the characters at all. It felt forced and took away from the already thin plot. Honestly, I should have DNF’d it but I was being stubborn.
The romantic subplot was completely unnecessary. There was no chemistry between the characters at all. It felt forced and took away from the already thin plot. Honestly, I should have DNF’d it but I was being stubborn.
October 18, 2024
HUNGER GAMES AND JURASSIC PARK
I LOVED THIS!
It's such a brilliantly written and vividly described story with excellent world building. I'm already making references from both JP and HG (whether they're intentional or not) but as someone who loves both this has been a fun read. I can't wait to read the 2nd book!
I LOVED THIS!
It's such a brilliantly written and vividly described story with excellent world building. I'm already making references from both JP and HG (whether they're intentional or not) but as someone who loves both this has been a fun read. I can't wait to read the 2nd book!
December 31, 2024
Jurassic Park & Dinotopia meets Hunger Games.
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This dino-themed adventure romantasy is exactly what I needed! The characters of Qora and Ninan had great banter and epic scenes, and Rivera's world worldbuilding and lore definitely gave me similar vibes to Dinotopia.
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Content: PG-13 for violence and some bloody scenes.
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This dino-themed adventure romantasy is exactly what I needed! The characters of Qora and Ninan had great banter and epic scenes, and Rivera's world worldbuilding and lore definitely gave me similar vibes to Dinotopia.
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Content: PG-13 for violence and some bloody scenes.
February 10, 2025
Loved this book! Interesting characters. Gave off hunger games vibes but with dinosaurs!
July 20, 2026
2.5 stars for this one
The characters just didn’t have a lot of depth for me and I didn’t enjoy their dynamic.
I did enjoy the setting and some of the Venture details, though!
The characters just didn’t have a lot of depth for me and I didn’t enjoy their dynamic.
I did enjoy the setting and some of the Venture details, though!
March 29, 2026
Hunger games with dinosaurs.
July 1, 2025
it was pretty fun. There were lots of dinosaurs and daring feats, quora and ninan, where fun characters
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