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Dragonfriend #2
Dragonlove
Six years have passed since Hualiama and Grandion defied the Island-World's most sacred law. They burned the heavens together as rider and dragon. For his crime, Grandion the Tourmaline dragon suffered exile and imprisonment. The dragons forced Hualiama to forget her past.
Now, the suns must set upon the age of the ancient dragons. Amaryllion Fireborn, last of his kind, bequeaths Hualiama an astonishing legacy. She is the Dragonfriend. Raised by dragons. Burned by dragon fire. Oath-bound to a dragon. Crossing the Island-World in search of her Dragonlove, she will forge an indelible mark upon history.
Now, the suns must set upon the age of the ancient dragons. Amaryllion Fireborn, last of his kind, bequeaths Hualiama an astonishing legacy. She is the Dragonfriend. Raised by dragons. Burned by dragon fire. Oath-bound to a dragon. Crossing the Island-World in search of her Dragonlove, she will forge an indelible mark upon history.
520 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2015
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About the author
Marc Secchia
63 books574 followersMarc is a South African-born dragon masquerading as an author, who loves writing about dragons and Africa, preferably both at the same time. He's the author of over 40 fantasy books in 5 languages including 10 rip-roaring dragon fantasy bestsellers.
His latest releases are Khyrial and the King, an absorbing Fantasy Romance and the hilarious epic fantasy Call me Dragon which won gold in the 2021 IPPY Book Awards for best Fantasy novel.
When he's not writing about Africa or dragons Marc can be found travelling to remote locations. He thinks there's nothing better than standing on a mountaintop wondering what lies over the next horizon.
His latest releases are Khyrial and the King, an absorbing Fantasy Romance and the hilarious epic fantasy Call me Dragon which won gold in the 2021 IPPY Book Awards for best Fantasy novel.
When he's not writing about Africa or dragons Marc can be found travelling to remote locations. He thinks there's nothing better than standing on a mountaintop wondering what lies over the next horizon.
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May 26, 2016
Okay, this second book had me looking in the rear view mirror. Something is always coming up from behind, or below and above, it's just plain creepy ya never know what's next. Six years after book one the heroine to have lived in an empty box of boring proportions. Dragonfriend Lia comes back for one roaring adventure after another.
August 10, 2015
[Full disclosure: I requested and received an ebook ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
In the beginning of Dragonlove, Hualiama is definitely not herself. Or, rather, she’s not the person she was six years ago when she and Grandion put down a coup on Fra’anior led by her own father, Ra’aba and the dragons. Normally, this would not shock readers because this second book takes place a full six years after those events. Of course people change! But what’s missing is Hualiama’s pure love and determination when it comes to Grandion, the Dragon that she defied sacred law for. At the end of Dragonfriend, Hualiama had her memories wiped by the powerful Amaryllion Fireborn in an attempt to make things easier for her by not letting her remember that she and Grandion were in love, not just friends. But before his death here in Dragonlove, Amaryllion restores those memories and sets Hualiama on a quest that will irrevocably change the Island World.
As with before, Hualiama is an amazing character. With her memories back her love for Grandion is just as strong as ever and she’s willing to not only defy sacred law but defy Dragons for it. She goes to the ends of the Island World during an all-out Dragon war in order to find him, risking death at every turn. At the same time, despite her love for Grandion, Hualiama most definitely has her doubts at times. What if Grandion will never forgive her for abandoning him to the will of the Dragon Elders council, who set him an impossible quest that he would have to complete in order to restore his honour? Can the Island World ever forgive Grandion and Hualiama for profaning the sacred laws by daring to become Dragon and Dragon Rider? The answers aren’t straightforward and Hualiama goes through so much on her quest as she learns about her past and about Dragonkind in general. She also learns that not only did Amaryllion give her his inner fire before he died, she carries a darker power within her from her erstwhile caretaker Ianthine. I don’t want to give too much away, but Hualiama’s inner powers that she discovers along her journey are part of how she changes the Island World forever. Particularly with the ruzal, the power that binds magic to words and allows practitioners of it to shape the very world that they live in.
The plot of Dragonlove was absolutely amazing. Not only is it driven by memorable characters like Hualiama and Grandion, it has many, many twists and turns. For example, the introduction of some new dragon subspecies, ones that are seemingly either extinct or hidden by Pip’s and Aranya’s times in the other series. We also learn quite a bit about magic and human magic-users like Hualiama and others who harness the magic drifting all around the Island World. And of course there’s a huge surprise at the end of the novel during the final battle that sets up the third and final book, Dragonsoul. (Well, there’s actually more than one surprise at the end if I’m honest but one was more earth-shattering than the other.) Even though Dragonlove is slightly over 500 pages, you’re also never bored because Marc Secchia keeps it fairly fast-paced throughout. The beginning is a little slow as Hualiama re-learns about Grandion and sets off on her quest to find him, but things quickly get interesting when she finally finds him and discovers he’s not the same person (Dragon?) he was six years ago either.
One of the things I’ve liked about Marc Secchia’s books is that he always has a realistic view of war. There are a lot of wars going on currently in Hualiama’s world between not only Dragonkind and humans but Dragonkind and itself. He presents a picture of war that is of sheer brutality and strife. Civilians are caught unwittingly in the crosshairs or, worse, are deliberately targeted by one or both sides as a way to gain an advantage over the other side. What’s most realistic of all is that no one really comes out unscathed from these wars. Without giving too much away, Grandion himself has physically changed in a very drastic way. Hualiama has scars all over her body not only from when her own father tried to kill her but also the myriad burns and scrapes she acquired amongst Dragonkind. Neither Dragon nor Rider escapes the psychological implications either. And that brings me to the larger point I’m trying to make here: for all that this is fantasy, Marc Secchia has a dedication to truth. He brings to life three dimensional characters with realistic motivations and places them in a world governed not only by magic, but by natural laws as well. The technology present in all of his books is well thought out and there are even laws governing the use of magic that place restrictions on even the Dragons. And best of all in my view, he’s practically invented Dragon anatomy as a hobby so he can bring these mythical creatures to life in a consistent and dare I say realistic way.
Basically, I absolutely adored Dragonlove and will eagerly await the third book in the trilogy, Dragonsoul. This second book had everything I expected and more: memorable characters, a fast-paced plot, lots of twists and turns and world-building of the highest calibre. You really can’t go wrong with the Dragonfriend Trilogy.
I give this book 5/5 stars.
In the beginning of Dragonlove, Hualiama is definitely not herself. Or, rather, she’s not the person she was six years ago when she and Grandion put down a coup on Fra’anior led by her own father, Ra’aba and the dragons. Normally, this would not shock readers because this second book takes place a full six years after those events. Of course people change! But what’s missing is Hualiama’s pure love and determination when it comes to Grandion, the Dragon that she defied sacred law for. At the end of Dragonfriend, Hualiama had her memories wiped by the powerful Amaryllion Fireborn in an attempt to make things easier for her by not letting her remember that she and Grandion were in love, not just friends. But before his death here in Dragonlove, Amaryllion restores those memories and sets Hualiama on a quest that will irrevocably change the Island World.
As with before, Hualiama is an amazing character. With her memories back her love for Grandion is just as strong as ever and she’s willing to not only defy sacred law but defy Dragons for it. She goes to the ends of the Island World during an all-out Dragon war in order to find him, risking death at every turn. At the same time, despite her love for Grandion, Hualiama most definitely has her doubts at times. What if Grandion will never forgive her for abandoning him to the will of the Dragon Elders council, who set him an impossible quest that he would have to complete in order to restore his honour? Can the Island World ever forgive Grandion and Hualiama for profaning the sacred laws by daring to become Dragon and Dragon Rider? The answers aren’t straightforward and Hualiama goes through so much on her quest as she learns about her past and about Dragonkind in general. She also learns that not only did Amaryllion give her his inner fire before he died, she carries a darker power within her from her erstwhile caretaker Ianthine. I don’t want to give too much away, but Hualiama’s inner powers that she discovers along her journey are part of how she changes the Island World forever. Particularly with the ruzal, the power that binds magic to words and allows practitioners of it to shape the very world that they live in.
The plot of Dragonlove was absolutely amazing. Not only is it driven by memorable characters like Hualiama and Grandion, it has many, many twists and turns. For example, the introduction of some new dragon subspecies, ones that are seemingly either extinct or hidden by Pip’s and Aranya’s times in the other series. We also learn quite a bit about magic and human magic-users like Hualiama and others who harness the magic drifting all around the Island World. And of course there’s a huge surprise at the end of the novel during the final battle that sets up the third and final book, Dragonsoul. (Well, there’s actually more than one surprise at the end if I’m honest but one was more earth-shattering than the other.) Even though Dragonlove is slightly over 500 pages, you’re also never bored because Marc Secchia keeps it fairly fast-paced throughout. The beginning is a little slow as Hualiama re-learns about Grandion and sets off on her quest to find him, but things quickly get interesting when she finally finds him and discovers he’s not the same person (Dragon?) he was six years ago either.
One of the things I’ve liked about Marc Secchia’s books is that he always has a realistic view of war. There are a lot of wars going on currently in Hualiama’s world between not only Dragonkind and humans but Dragonkind and itself. He presents a picture of war that is of sheer brutality and strife. Civilians are caught unwittingly in the crosshairs or, worse, are deliberately targeted by one or both sides as a way to gain an advantage over the other side. What’s most realistic of all is that no one really comes out unscathed from these wars. Without giving too much away, Grandion himself has physically changed in a very drastic way. Hualiama has scars all over her body not only from when her own father tried to kill her but also the myriad burns and scrapes she acquired amongst Dragonkind. Neither Dragon nor Rider escapes the psychological implications either. And that brings me to the larger point I’m trying to make here: for all that this is fantasy, Marc Secchia has a dedication to truth. He brings to life three dimensional characters with realistic motivations and places them in a world governed not only by magic, but by natural laws as well. The technology present in all of his books is well thought out and there are even laws governing the use of magic that place restrictions on even the Dragons. And best of all in my view, he’s practically invented Dragon anatomy as a hobby so he can bring these mythical creatures to life in a consistent and dare I say realistic way.
Basically, I absolutely adored Dragonlove and will eagerly await the third book in the trilogy, Dragonsoul. This second book had everything I expected and more: memorable characters, a fast-paced plot, lots of twists and turns and world-building of the highest calibre. You really can’t go wrong with the Dragonfriend Trilogy.
I give this book 5/5 stars.
February 18, 2017
Aaaand... we're all still waiting for a full resolution of the Lia-Grandion girl-dragon love affair (although there is a major revelation right at the end of this book). Granted, Marc Secchia is clearly using this romance as the fuel for the ongoing fusion reaction that is Hualiama and Grandion's story, and we're only going to get to a satisfying conclusion in book three, which is fair enough. However, by the same token this book felt frustrating at times, as if the pace was too slow - which it wasn't. And, the ending is one of the biggest cliffhangers I've come across yet. So, minus one star, which I don't like doing to one of my favourite authors, but it seems fair to other readers. If you're going to read the series at all, just buy the whole set. Don't set yourself up for disappointment by trying to read this book on its own.
So much for the negative. If you like dragon stories, this is one. It's about dragons, a wide selection of dragons, with some really exceptional dragons, and some which I can only describe as staggering. This book is epic fantasy adventure with great characters, lots of action, lots of magic, dragons, mystery, suspense, and it's set in a series of stunning landscapes. The sheer beauty of the world sometimes distracted me from the story. The plot is complex, the pace fast, and Lia's heroic abilities are nicely balanced by her limitations and mistakes, although the cap the author sets on her still leaves lots of room for jaw-dropping and breath-holding moments.
Another of the author's strengths which is showcased here is the variety of minor creatures and details which make this fantasy world both believable and immersive, surprisingly so considering how fantastically different it really is.
Another great book by a master fantasy-spinner. Don't miss this wonderful series!
So much for the negative. If you like dragon stories, this is one. It's about dragons, a wide selection of dragons, with some really exceptional dragons, and some which I can only describe as staggering. This book is epic fantasy adventure with great characters, lots of action, lots of magic, dragons, mystery, suspense, and it's set in a series of stunning landscapes. The sheer beauty of the world sometimes distracted me from the story. The plot is complex, the pace fast, and Lia's heroic abilities are nicely balanced by her limitations and mistakes, although the cap the author sets on her still leaves lots of room for jaw-dropping and breath-holding moments.
Another of the author's strengths which is showcased here is the variety of minor creatures and details which make this fantasy world both believable and immersive, surprisingly so considering how fantastically different it really is.
Another great book by a master fantasy-spinner. Don't miss this wonderful series!
August 18, 2015
Pure Beauty. Brilliance. I was hanging on every word. Truly, thank you Marc Secchia, for gifting me and the rest of the world with Dragonlove. It was a book full of revelations, and a true rollercoaster-ride of a book. I LOVED IT! I can't wait to read the next one!
August 20, 2015
This book was a sad sad disappointment. I really expected 4-5 stars. But the story dragged and dragged. It was unpleasant to read. The bad guys won every time. The heroine made bad choices every time. The big reveals were unpleasant and usually made no sense. The expected outcome of the first book finally happens about 98% through this book and yet it is completely unsatisfying. And after all that we are stuck with another book coming up. The story dragged through this one yet the author expects us to read another several hundred tedious, unsatisfying pages to finally, hopefully get a HEA. This was so lame.
August 24, 2015
EXCELLENT READ...THE SAGA CONTINUES
I simply can't get enough of the DRAGON FRIEND STORY. There is so much in the words of Marc Secchia that it seems he has personally known Grandion and his love and all the dragons throughout the island realms.
The different characters, human and dragon, come to life. You will love some and others you'll hate. The plot of good versus evil is always part of the story but there are many subplots within subplots that keep you guessing what will happen next?
I can't wait for the next installment of this saga. I am going to try to preorder it now! KUDOS MR. SECCHIA ON A TALE WELL TOLD.
I simply can't get enough of the DRAGON FRIEND STORY. There is so much in the words of Marc Secchia that it seems he has personally known Grandion and his love and all the dragons throughout the island realms.
The different characters, human and dragon, come to life. You will love some and others you'll hate. The plot of good versus evil is always part of the story but there are many subplots within subplots that keep you guessing what will happen next?
I can't wait for the next installment of this saga. I am going to try to preorder it now! KUDOS MR. SECCHIA ON A TALE WELL TOLD.
August 19, 2015
I read Dragonfriend not so long ago, and I waited in electrified elation for Dragonlove...and WOW! Truly. Brilliant. With every word, every sentence, every time-and-space-defying description and expression of the characters and cultures, they came to life and voiced their own stories, their own doubts, their own happiness and sorrows. Most importantly they truly love. Not as in the sappy kind of love we oftentimes find today, but true souldeep and heartwrenching love with all its impossible possibilities. "Aaaahh..."2016 seems so very far away.
February 18, 2016
Fabulous sequel. A bit confusing and disappointed towards the end, but the actual end was well done and was something is been hoping for. This is but the second book in this particular series based on a world where dragons and humans live together on islands rising from a seas of mist, not waters as we are used to. Gives it a surreal feel.
I enjoy the characters and the unusual forms of relationships as well as the variety of life that pops up here and there.
Several series and books take place on this world spanning different timelines. This also gives the avid reader different outlooks of life from various economic and societal areas. From royalty to peasantry, thieves to monks, you'll hear tales from the lives that weave the colorful tapestry Marc Secchia weaves.
For lovers of dragons, this will be a wonderful collection to immerse yourself in, with more additions to current series planned to release in 2016. Enjoy!!!
I enjoy the characters and the unusual forms of relationships as well as the variety of life that pops up here and there.
Several series and books take place on this world spanning different timelines. This also gives the avid reader different outlooks of life from various economic and societal areas. From royalty to peasantry, thieves to monks, you'll hear tales from the lives that weave the colorful tapestry Marc Secchia weaves.
For lovers of dragons, this will be a wonderful collection to immerse yourself in, with more additions to current series planned to release in 2016. Enjoy!!!
October 28, 2015
I do love the Dragonfriend series... so much! The first book, Dragonfriend, was spectacular, truly captivating. This second installment of the series is a great book too, though I feel that it dragged on for some scenes. It's full of breathtaking descriptions, a lot of action and romance, humor and emotion (just like the first book), so it is still a fantastic read. My only problem with the book is that it did drag on and the bad guys seemed to always have the upper hand. I won't say too much because I know people don't like spoilers, but the ending was a pleasant twist (if not really a surprise) for me, and I think fans of the first book will enjoy this book as well.
March 24, 2016
Mixed feelings but waiting for book 3
This story was very sad to what happened to the dragons but during the story it was funny from how some of the things I could relate to. The ending was really not an ending more like pause and wait for book 3 to continue again type feeling. I will be looking forward to book 3 and hope the dragons will be saved and treated better and not hurt or killed or enslaved.
This story was very sad to what happened to the dragons but during the story it was funny from how some of the things I could relate to. The ending was really not an ending more like pause and wait for book 3 to continue again type feeling. I will be looking forward to book 3 and hope the dragons will be saved and treated better and not hurt or killed or enslaved.
August 26, 2015
Like the first book, I liked the second just as well, if anything I am mad that I have to WAIT for book three. Me? Wait!? NOoooooooo! Ha HA! I enjoyed the imagination the author put into this book as well as the surprises. His different books have all been a great find thus far. Excellent work Mr. Secchia! :)
April 6, 2016
Burn
Rising from the ashes of a tortured heart, physically beaten, and continual despair at impossible love, Lia, gains the wings to fly only to be enslaved. I don't think I can handle much more sadness and unbearable struggle, I want my happily ever after!
Rising from the ashes of a tortured heart, physically beaten, and continual despair at impossible love, Lia, gains the wings to fly only to be enslaved. I don't think I can handle much more sadness and unbearable struggle, I want my happily ever after!
February 10, 2017
I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I couldn't wait to continue the story. However, I was disappointed with this one and it just didn't hold my attention in the same way so I gave up half way through.
August 25, 2015
Another great fantasy book. I can't wait to read the rest of the series and all his other works that are set in the same world!
January 15, 2016
Brilliant
An excellent conclusion to book 1 and setting up for book 3.......2016 is here and waiting with bated breath for the final part.
An excellent conclusion to book 1 and setting up for book 3.......2016 is here and waiting with bated breath for the final part.
May 16, 2016
Great series. Hard to put down.
June 17, 2016
Lovely
Beautiful prose. Colorful and makes me want t to 'burn the heavens.' Laughter and tears, innocence and brutality. Please hurry with the next one.
Beautiful prose. Colorful and makes me want t to 'burn the heavens.' Laughter and tears, innocence and brutality. Please hurry with the next one.
November 29, 2017
I received this book direct from the author on the previso of giving a review of it but this does not have an effect on my views about it. However I also purchased the audio book of it as well because after listening to the first book via audiobook as well I knew this was the way I was going to read all these books.
"When a woman loves a Dragon, that love will change the world." This book told the story of Hualiama's travels across the Island world in search of her Dragonlove and the fact that these travels will forge an indelible mark upon history.
Having read and absolutely loved Dragonfriend the first book in this series, I was keen to continue reading this story in the next book. I have to say that this book did not disappoint me.
This was a fantastic continuation of what is going to become a loved series for me. I loved seeing how Hualiama's character developed more and more through out the book as well as how her relationships with some of the other main characters particularly Grandion developed more.
As great and easy as the story was to read in print format it was even better listening to it in Audiobook format as the Narrator was amazing as well as the fact that it enabled me to be engrossed in the atmosphere of the world.
I can honestly say that Hualiama going to be a character that is going to become one of my favourite characters and it is because of her strength and determination that this series is one that will be a favourite one of mine. Marc's knowledge of both the world and the dragons was so immense that it was like he'd lived in the world and was in fact a dragon himself.
I gave this book a five star rating because it left me wanting more when I'd finished it so much so that I immediately started reading Dragonsoul, the next book in the series. As well as the fact that I feel totally invested in all the characters as well as the world in the book.
This book is a very strong YA fantasy romance book which is also a book that will appeal to adults because of Marc's fantastic writing ability.
"When a woman loves a Dragon, that love will change the world." This book told the story of Hualiama's travels across the Island world in search of her Dragonlove and the fact that these travels will forge an indelible mark upon history.
Having read and absolutely loved Dragonfriend the first book in this series, I was keen to continue reading this story in the next book. I have to say that this book did not disappoint me.
This was a fantastic continuation of what is going to become a loved series for me. I loved seeing how Hualiama's character developed more and more through out the book as well as how her relationships with some of the other main characters particularly Grandion developed more.
As great and easy as the story was to read in print format it was even better listening to it in Audiobook format as the Narrator was amazing as well as the fact that it enabled me to be engrossed in the atmosphere of the world.
I can honestly say that Hualiama going to be a character that is going to become one of my favourite characters and it is because of her strength and determination that this series is one that will be a favourite one of mine. Marc's knowledge of both the world and the dragons was so immense that it was like he'd lived in the world and was in fact a dragon himself.
I gave this book a five star rating because it left me wanting more when I'd finished it so much so that I immediately started reading Dragonsoul, the next book in the series. As well as the fact that I feel totally invested in all the characters as well as the world in the book.
This book is a very strong YA fantasy romance book which is also a book that will appeal to adults because of Marc's fantastic writing ability.
March 19, 2019
It’s hard to go from 5 stars on the first book to 3 on this one, but that’s exactly what happened. I had a hard time with this book. The author insists on using obscure words while rambling on and on about feelings, and the cloud layer, and the stomach-fires, and the landscape, and all the things. You will need a shovel for all of the wasted use of descriptive details that pile up from start to finish.
Also, at times it was incredibility difficult to follow the dialogue, thoughts, and goings on of the characters. I am a 40 year old woman who has been a bookworm my whole life, and I had a hard time keeping track of what was going on. Moods and thoughts turn on a dime. The transitions are not smooth which leaves the reader pausing to reread passages A LOT. I just wish this series read a bit smoother.
Flicker.... the layer of interest and heart that he added is missing and it shows. His inane chatter made the author’s jarring story telling more bearable. Without him the story felt more one dimensional.
I’m going to go on to the next book and I’m hoping it improves. I can’t do 2 more books like this one.
Also, at times it was incredibility difficult to follow the dialogue, thoughts, and goings on of the characters. I am a 40 year old woman who has been a bookworm my whole life, and I had a hard time keeping track of what was going on. Moods and thoughts turn on a dime. The transitions are not smooth which leaves the reader pausing to reread passages A LOT. I just wish this series read a bit smoother.
Flicker.... the layer of interest and heart that he added is missing and it shows. His inane chatter made the author’s jarring story telling more bearable. Without him the story felt more one dimensional.
I’m going to go on to the next book and I’m hoping it improves. I can’t do 2 more books like this one.
November 3, 2022
Transformative and inspiring, until...
Lia, human girl known as Dragonfriend, and her dearest oath-bound dragon, Grandion, continue their adventures, separately at times and together at others. Lia's quests remain: discover the truth of her own origins (which might explain why her family abuses her), fulfill the mysterious prophecy given her by her dying dragon-mentor, and honor her own oath to join Grandion in his quest to recover a long-lost dragon-scroll of great magical power. Lia remains her obstinate, rebellious, courageous and loving self, but her secret yearning to be more than friend to Grandion burns unrequited and fills her with self-doubt. The quests continue in torturous path of dangerous discoveries, false alliances and betrayals, life-and-desth battles, and heroic transformation. Mark Secchia's Island World is as awe-inspiring as ever, his powers of description are in top form, and this leg of the fantastic journey is captivating and heart-stopping in equal measures. Not a fan of cliffhangers, myself, (therefore minus one star) but I conceded the impeccable timing and dramatic flair of this one despite a downer ending.
Lia, human girl known as Dragonfriend, and her dearest oath-bound dragon, Grandion, continue their adventures, separately at times and together at others. Lia's quests remain: discover the truth of her own origins (which might explain why her family abuses her), fulfill the mysterious prophecy given her by her dying dragon-mentor, and honor her own oath to join Grandion in his quest to recover a long-lost dragon-scroll of great magical power. Lia remains her obstinate, rebellious, courageous and loving self, but her secret yearning to be more than friend to Grandion burns unrequited and fills her with self-doubt. The quests continue in torturous path of dangerous discoveries, false alliances and betrayals, life-and-desth battles, and heroic transformation. Mark Secchia's Island World is as awe-inspiring as ever, his powers of description are in top form, and this leg of the fantastic journey is captivating and heart-stopping in equal measures. Not a fan of cliffhangers, myself, (therefore minus one star) but I conceded the impeccable timing and dramatic flair of this one despite a downer ending.
July 14, 2017
Excellent Second Chapter of an Epic Dragon Tale
This second chapter of Lia's life, once again, involves one revelation after another, as Lia discovers so much, both good and evil, about herself, her mother, her father, her Dragonlove, and her world.
Secchia weaves a masterful epic, first one way, then another, as the disparate plot elements seem to close in slowly. I had expected this volume to be the conclusion, but the conclusion awaits in another chapter. I am glad, because this is such an enjoyable read about a wonderful world peopled with such powerful characters. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EXCELLENT DRAGON EPIC WITH SPECIAL APPEAL TO ANYONE WHO LOVES DRAGONS.
This second chapter of Lia's life, once again, involves one revelation after another, as Lia discovers so much, both good and evil, about herself, her mother, her father, her Dragonlove, and her world.
Secchia weaves a masterful epic, first one way, then another, as the disparate plot elements seem to close in slowly. I had expected this volume to be the conclusion, but the conclusion awaits in another chapter. I am glad, because this is such an enjoyable read about a wonderful world peopled with such powerful characters. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EXCELLENT DRAGON EPIC WITH SPECIAL APPEAL TO ANYONE WHO LOVES DRAGONS.
August 27, 2017
Overhanded attempts at romanticism and poetry
The overhanded attempts at romanticism and poetry make this book more difficult to follow than it should be. I kept thinking, "Good heavens, shouldn't she be less melodramatic and angsty at 21 years old?" What could be a good story is just so overwhelmed with quasi-poetic nonsense. And the end? A soap-operatic cliff hanger where her dead mother isn't really dead after all and is now more powerful and scary than before... dun dun dun!!!! Can't do it.
The overhanded attempts at romanticism and poetry make this book more difficult to follow than it should be. I kept thinking, "Good heavens, shouldn't she be less melodramatic and angsty at 21 years old?" What could be a good story is just so overwhelmed with quasi-poetic nonsense. And the end? A soap-operatic cliff hanger where her dead mother isn't really dead after all and is now more powerful and scary than before... dun dun dun!!!! Can't do it.
July 20, 2018
Fabulous
I wish I could be a dragon friend and ride a dragon. What a second book even more worldbuilding and character development in this book. At the end of the first story Lia was made to forget her Tourmaline Dragon Grandion and all that had happened to her, she survived for six years with something missing, only she knew not what. How she recovers her memories and the next adventure she embarks upon are amazing and the ending is fabulous. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series. Highly recommend.
I wish I could be a dragon friend and ride a dragon. What a second book even more worldbuilding and character development in this book. At the end of the first story Lia was made to forget her Tourmaline Dragon Grandion and all that had happened to her, she survived for six years with something missing, only she knew not what. How she recovers her memories and the next adventure she embarks upon are amazing and the ending is fabulous. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series. Highly recommend.
December 19, 2018
Although the storyline was interesting (if a bit convoluted), the text was riddled with distracting errors.
Words added unnecessarily: WAS, AS LONG.
Missing: OF.
Misspelled or misused: 1. shades / shade; 2. miniscule / minuscule; 3. causally / casually; 4. palette / palate; 5. sacral / sacred; 6. Lia's / Lia; 7. sack / sac; 8. help Grandion and I / help Grandion and ME; 9. motely / motley.
??? I have no idea what this phrase was supposed to be: "oh-so-leopard young man". Even the context didn't give me a clue.
Words added unnecessarily: WAS, AS LONG.
Missing: OF.
Misspelled or misused: 1. shades / shade; 2. miniscule / minuscule; 3. causally / casually; 4. palette / palate; 5. sacral / sacred; 6. Lia's / Lia; 7. sack / sac; 8. help Grandion and I / help Grandion and ME; 9. motely / motley.
??? I have no idea what this phrase was supposed to be: "oh-so-leopard young man". Even the context didn't give me a clue.
January 28, 2018
Well, I first read some of the other reviews to make sure it wasn't just me. I'm sorry but I agree the majority and say this book is very confusing, there are so many different aspects, stories, character it is so hard to keep up with. I usually can read a 200-300 page book a day but this book left me putting it down so often to just clear my head. After reading it for so long, and still feel it left you with confused and still not any answers and a huge cliffhanger
June 25, 2019
The story continues.
The epic tale of Lia, a Royal princess and her Tourmiline Dragon continues. The author, Marc Secchia, tells the tale in both a human and a Dragon story mode. In this story, some of Lia's enemies are vanquished but new enemies appear. Also, the dragons are getting closer to war. The excitement starts on page one and continues until the last page. This is definitely a book for Dragon lovers.
The epic tale of Lia, a Royal princess and her Tourmiline Dragon continues. The author, Marc Secchia, tells the tale in both a human and a Dragon story mode. In this story, some of Lia's enemies are vanquished but new enemies appear. Also, the dragons are getting closer to war. The excitement starts on page one and continues until the last page. This is definitely a book for Dragon lovers.
June 4, 2017
Dragonfriend's Dragonlove a definite keeper
Similar to Anne McCaffrey's Pern universe, this story continues the fun of Dragonfriend. Suitable for a more mature preteen, this is a facinating take on a world of dragons and humans interacting. Read in order to get the most out of the series.
Similar to Anne McCaffrey's Pern universe, this story continues the fun of Dragonfriend. Suitable for a more mature preteen, this is a facinating take on a world of dragons and humans interacting. Read in order to get the most out of the series.
October 28, 2017
This story is well told. I love it and the dragons. It gets a bit confusing with all the specifics with the main characters birth and how she was made, but otherwise, the tale is very good. I must say, though, I really miss the little dragonette from book 1. Marc Secchia does a great job getting inside the female character's head.
January 10, 2018
Exciting
This was a rush, from beginning to end! Lia and her blue tourmaline dragon are in a fight to find the secret scroll before their enemies. It does leave you hanging in the middle of the story, so be prepared to have book three in this series on hand! Gotta run and find out what happens next! Great read!!!
This was a rush, from beginning to end! Lia and her blue tourmaline dragon are in a fight to find the secret scroll before their enemies. It does leave you hanging in the middle of the story, so be prepared to have book three in this series on hand! Gotta run and find out what happens next! Great read!!!
April 30, 2020
Grab your favorite drink and be prepared to loose track of time, because this story will grab you by the mind, throat, and heart-strings and hang on until the very last sentence. Then you will have to have book 3 and 4 handy, because this story leaves you yelling, "What! No! You can't do that! Where's the next book?!"
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