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Mating Flight #2
World in My Claws: Mating Flight Concluded
Jyothky and her fellow dragons were supposed to have a nice simple mating flight on Hove. Instead they got tangled up in everything — accidentally conquering a sophisticated, unwilling country, unleashing an undead god upon an innocent city, discovering horrible mind-controlling parasites, an invasion by some of their older and more powerful friends, and massive violations of draconic etiquette. How can they possibly get out of this with their honor or even their hides intact?
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2015
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March 2, 2021
Denna avslutande del av Mating Flight fördjupar sig i några av drakarnas öde. Att det finns parasiter gör det inte lättare, i denna hierarkiska värld. Roligt med beskrivningarna av drakarnas egenskaper, hur det uppfattar sig själva och sin situation. Det äts mycket i boken och det förekommer ett bröllop. På det stora hela blir boken mer välskriven mot slutet. Lustigt med ett kapitel som heter "Happy ending" där drakarna själva får beskriva sin situation.
May 13, 2023
The crazy story continues with the same caustic wit and indecent arrogance of our young dragons.
As the fine squad of irresponsible and powerful juveniles pursue the most improbable mating flight in draconic history, the whole venture sinks further into unfathomable and intricate mess.
For all their (unchecked) might and powers, they'll have a hard time, to quote only a few, figuring out what sort of magic can ward off conspiracy theory, or contending with the aftermath of "a case of littering that got out of hand" (indeed, dragon littering makes most of nuclear waste look harmless by comparison).
They take quite a sweat to disentangle this heap of nodes, while trying (really ?) to salvage what they can from the wreckage their mating flight has become.
And come up with a surprising result. At some point I was afraid the end was going to be a bit rushed but the conclusion finally fits nicely.
As the fine squad of irresponsible and powerful juveniles pursue the most improbable mating flight in draconic history, the whole venture sinks further into unfathomable and intricate mess.
For all their (unchecked) might and powers, they'll have a hard time, to quote only a few, figuring out what sort of magic can ward off conspiracy theory, or contending with the aftermath of "a case of littering that got out of hand" (indeed, dragon littering makes most of nuclear waste look harmless by comparison).
They take quite a sweat to disentangle this heap of nodes, while trying (really ?) to salvage what they can from the wreckage their mating flight has become.
And come up with a surprising result. At some point I was afraid the end was going to be a bit rushed but the conclusion finally fits nicely.
June 30, 2023
World in my Claws is the conclusion to Mating Flight, where our loveable and relatable protagonist, a magical astral dragon named Jyothky, continues her 12-year adventure of romance to win a mate. This story picks up right where the first story left off at the middle of the adventure right where book 1 ended. In this thrilling ending, Jyothky must face parasitic worms, rival dragons, and the responsibility of managing an empire who despise her kind, while all the while, the mating flight continues, where dragon tradition is broken, rules are bent, dragons are turning on one another, relationships are formed and destroyed, and battles, even wars, are fought. What does this mean for Jyothky? Obviously, a certainly interesting end to this adventure, that’s for certain!
I loved Mating Flight, and World in my Claws is no different, like many other books, I am sad it’s over, but I am happy with how it ended, Bard Bloom wrote this story beautifully and I will most certainly be reading their other works (I already have one in my Kindle Library!) soon enough. I will happily recall the misadventures of Jyothky and her rivals and friends, and of course, her husband. Who will Jyothky marry in the end? I guess you’ll just have to read it to find out! Now with that said…
Good night
I loved Mating Flight, and World in my Claws is no different, like many other books, I am sad it’s over, but I am happy with how it ended, Bard Bloom wrote this story beautifully and I will most certainly be reading their other works (I already have one in my Kindle Library!) soon enough. I will happily recall the misadventures of Jyothky and her rivals and friends, and of course, her husband. Who will Jyothky marry in the end? I guess you’ll just have to read it to find out! Now with that said…
Good night
November 20, 2024
Not quite as engaging as the first half, but a satisfying conclusion to the characters that were set up in the first novel.
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May 23, 2025a delightful conclusion
August 5, 2025
certainly one of the most unique dragon book I've ever read
May 14, 2025
Part two of Mating Flight picks up slightly after the first book ended. Trest was conquered at the end of the previous book, and there's plenty of problems as they don't realize it yet.
Related problems are actually something of the central pillar of book two, even though its peripheral to the central conflicts of it. It's a neat trick, and done well here.
This book handles the bulk of the twelve-year period of the flight, and the time scale stretches out as there is less immediate excitement and more long-term projects take over. This also happens as the various dragons settle down with a better idea of who they are and how they want to relate to other people.
And this very unconventional mating flight comes up with unconventional answers. It is something of a celebration of found families, among other things.
The mating flight itself provides a nice mechanism for coming full circle, as it comes to an end, and the members of the flight arrange their official positions as adults in draconic society. This helps round out the novel in a very satisfying way, and hold things together for the conclusion. Overall, this is a great duology to get.
Related problems are actually something of the central pillar of book two, even though its peripheral to the central conflicts of it. It's a neat trick, and done well here.
This book handles the bulk of the twelve-year period of the flight, and the time scale stretches out as there is less immediate excitement and more long-term projects take over. This also happens as the various dragons settle down with a better idea of who they are and how they want to relate to other people.
And this very unconventional mating flight comes up with unconventional answers. It is something of a celebration of found families, among other things.
The mating flight itself provides a nice mechanism for coming full circle, as it comes to an end, and the members of the flight arrange their official positions as adults in draconic society. This helps round out the novel in a very satisfying way, and hold things together for the conclusion. Overall, this is a great duology to get.
January 6, 2021
An amazing conclusion to this story, though I cannot help but want more of these characters in the future. The main character is a delight to follow as they navigate the many facets of accidentally conquering a world while trying to convince skeptics that "Yes there is a problem, no I am not lying! I just showed you all the problem on national television, what is wrong with you people?!?" The many threads from the first books are elegantly pulled together in a manner that makes sense and aligns well with the characters established personalities. Bard Bloom writes riveting worlds that feels alive and goes on with or without the main cast's presence. Somehow you are made to empathize with these less than ethical dragons. The mundanity certain fantastical elements are treated with by the dragons, along with their views on the world and it's many nuances allows you to be focused on the characters and their relationships. Both with each other and the world they now occupy. If you enjoy dragons, interesting magic, unique worlds and plots, and looks into a non-human perspective than this book series is for you. If you haven't read the first book, then go and do so! One of my favourtie series in years, with characters capable of rational thought and reasonable interactions/development.
October 3, 2025
This duology is one of the best dragon books I have ever read. The only real problem I have with them is that the two books start and end at an awkward spot, and really should have been sold as one larger book. Aside from that, you have incredible pieces that really sell you on the varied and powerful feelings behind them, while being so incredibly dry and funny, all without taking away from the well-handled themes of the work. I'm going back to write this review now, after months of being away from it, just to make sure people read this. It's worth it.
If you're curious, the general structure of this duology can be summarized in four arcs it most generally follows:
1. The Crushing Melancholy of Living In A Society
2. The 1990 Film "Pretty Woman"
3. Oh My God. What The Fuck
4. Being Gay Is Awesome, Actually
And I was completely sold the whole time. The characters are just so delightfully eccentric, and the worldbuilding is engaging in all aspects. And it's just so damn touching, even while it's being funny. It understands what it's saying, and serious matters are given just enough due seriousness (but no more than that, of course). I could absolutely use more books in this setting. This was a masterpiece in how to write dragons.
If you're curious, the general structure of this duology can be summarized in four arcs it most generally follows:
1. The Crushing Melancholy of Living In A Society
2. The 1990 Film "Pretty Woman"
3. Oh My God. What The Fuck
4. Being Gay Is Awesome, Actually
And I was completely sold the whole time. The characters are just so delightfully eccentric, and the worldbuilding is engaging in all aspects. And it's just so damn touching, even while it's being funny. It understands what it's saying, and serious matters are given just enough due seriousness (but no more than that, of course). I could absolutely use more books in this setting. This was a masterpiece in how to write dragons.
February 19, 2016
The second book of this duology. I liked it a lot. It was as good and fun as the first one.
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