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Dragon Eye #5
Dracul
Rilla may be a dragon, but she’s not about to let that get in the way of her plans to finish her college degree. More than anything, she’s focused on writing her senior thesis about the true identity of Vlad Dracul, the mysterious Romanian count who inspired the legend of Dracula.The only problem? Rilla needs a rare book that has gone mysteriously missing.So when a handsome stranger shows up at her door, book in hand, and offers her the text in exchange for her help, she accepts his offer, only to discover she’s not the only one who wants the book. A centuries-old villain wants the truth to remain buried…and is ready to kill for it.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2015
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About the author
Finley Aaron
10 books188 followersFinley Aaron grew up reading books of all sorts and believes the best stories are in the ones in which things happen. And the best sorts of things to happen in books are the very things that so rarely happen in real life, for they christen the doldrums of our days with that spark of life that reminds us things can happen to us, too, if we are trained and ready when the adventures come to meet us.
Finley likes to laugh, and doesn't mind at all if readers laugh while reading these books, for in fact they were written with an impish, barely-suppressed humor that peeks out and winks at odd moments. If you're paying attention you'll spot them before they duck away
Finley likes to laugh, and doesn't mind at all if readers laugh while reading these books, for in fact they were written with an impish, barely-suppressed humor that peeks out and winks at odd moments. If you're paying attention you'll spot them before they duck away
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February 3, 2025
Dracula and Frankenstein
What a cute story! I like the way Dracula was woven into the story threads, and the hints of Frankenstein from the last book were strengthened. The book is still clean and family friendly, as well as interesting!
What a cute story! I like the way Dracula was woven into the story threads, and the hints of Frankenstein from the last book were strengthened. The book is still clean and family friendly, as well as interesting!
December 16, 2023
So, despite my previously scathing reviews of this author's series, Dracul was amazing.
Don't get me wrong. I stand by my assessments of the previous books in the series... "Phoenix" was just downright awful. But this one, I almost couldn't put down.
It was much like the first book, where the romance was definitely an objective, but it wasn't thrown into my face on every page. I knew the main character, Rilla, wanted, in some way, to find a mate, but she wasn't obsessed with it, as Felix was in "Phoenix." The romance came naturally, and didn't seem forced at all. I was actually rooting for her and the main male character, Constantine, to get together in the end, which is the first time I've done that since the first book.
And the story is so cool. The author's take on vampires is unique -- far from the stale cliches I usually see. I'm not normally a 'vampire' person, but this story won me over.
I have to take off a star, though. Near the end of the book, the author goes right back to the old standby of "Here's another male dragon, so you should go make babies with it." Fortunately, it doesn't spoil the entire book.
UNFORTUNATELY, though, with as intricately tied as all the novels in this series are, you can't actually skip "Hydra," "Phoenix," and "Vixen" just to get to this one. There's a plot point in Phoenix, especially, that must be read in order to understand what's going on in part of this novel. Anyway, if you can get through the middle three, this one is definitely worth the read!
Don't get me wrong. I stand by my assessments of the previous books in the series... "Phoenix" was just downright awful. But this one, I almost couldn't put down.
It was much like the first book, where the romance was definitely an objective, but it wasn't thrown into my face on every page. I knew the main character, Rilla, wanted, in some way, to find a mate, but she wasn't obsessed with it, as Felix was in "Phoenix." The romance came naturally, and didn't seem forced at all. I was actually rooting for her and the main male character, Constantine, to get together in the end, which is the first time I've done that since the first book.
And the story is so cool. The author's take on vampires is unique -- far from the stale cliches I usually see. I'm not normally a 'vampire' person, but this story won me over.
I have to take off a star, though. Near the end of the book, the author goes right back to the old standby of "Here's another male dragon, so you should go make babies with it." Fortunately, it doesn't spoil the entire book.
UNFORTUNATELY, though, with as intricately tied as all the novels in this series are, you can't actually skip "Hydra," "Phoenix," and "Vixen" just to get to this one. There's a plot point in Phoenix, especially, that must be read in order to understand what's going on in part of this novel. Anyway, if you can get through the middle three, this one is definitely worth the read!
December 1, 2016
A sharp right in the plot of the series about the romances of a family of dragons. Vampires are added to the mix. Clean Y/A series. Each book also contains information about various parts of the world, but well-integrated painlessly into the plot.
June 22, 2017
Great story
Great story again. With the hint of a love story, adventure with Dragons and Vampires, and just a great storyline from one book to another. Can not wait to read and review the final book.
Great story again. With the hint of a love story, adventure with Dragons and Vampires, and just a great storyline from one book to another. Can not wait to read and review the final book.
February 27, 2018
This is GOOD!
I never thought I would be into a Vampire story, but this is GOOD! Book 5 in the series ties in the theme from Book 3, Phoenix, and explains more of Eudora's background, but it is a good story all by itself.
I never thought I would be into a Vampire story, but this is GOOD! Book 5 in the series ties in the theme from Book 3, Phoenix, and explains more of Eudora's background, but it is a good story all by itself.
May 11, 2019
As always a fun read
In her usual style she creates a new and interesting dragon who becomes Rillas mate in this engaging new story
In her usual style she creates a new and interesting dragon who becomes Rillas mate in this engaging new story
July 22, 2016
The best book since the first book...maybe better.
Finely Aaron makes a strong comeback with book five of the Dragon Eye Series. Where book four, Vixen, felt rather aimless if not haphazard and distracting in its telling Dracul is a solid story almost right up to the end.... which was admittedly abrupt and lacking the depth, not to mention word count, of the rest of the story. There is some stuff to cringe over at the end but the story was strong enough to be very enjoyable and a fast read so I can not complain.
What I liked about Dracul the most is our protagonist Rilla. The first time she was introduce in Book 2 as Wren's studious and focused sister she felt like a strong character more grounded in the world than the others. In that way she seemed the most like her mother Ilsa, and in Dracul she proved to be it. For one aspect she has a similar since of humor and a temper to go with it. She was also shown to be a deep thinker and a fighter.
Like all books in this deep into a series the story does rely on the structure of the world Finely Aaron built in the first two books it does felt like it could stand on its own with just a little world building. That is what makes this book the best one I think since the first book. The second book could have stood on its own by its ending was even more abrupt than this one because the ending events lead directly into book 3.
I do think all five book so far could have had more detailed endings that would have rounded out each of the stories better. It does feel that when we reach the end we get something close to a nightly news update as to what life events had occurred followed by a tweet with an emoji.
Finely Aaron makes a strong comeback with book five of the Dragon Eye Series. Where book four, Vixen, felt rather aimless if not haphazard and distracting in its telling Dracul is a solid story almost right up to the end.... which was admittedly abrupt and lacking the depth, not to mention word count, of the rest of the story. There is some stuff to cringe over at the end but the story was strong enough to be very enjoyable and a fast read so I can not complain.
What I liked about Dracul the most is our protagonist Rilla. The first time she was introduce in Book 2 as Wren's studious and focused sister she felt like a strong character more grounded in the world than the others. In that way she seemed the most like her mother Ilsa, and in Dracul she proved to be it. For one aspect she has a similar since of humor and a temper to go with it. She was also shown to be a deep thinker and a fighter.
Like all books in this deep into a series the story does rely on the structure of the world Finely Aaron built in the first two books it does felt like it could stand on its own with just a little world building. That is what makes this book the best one I think since the first book. The second book could have stood on its own by its ending was even more abrupt than this one because the ending events lead directly into book 3.
I do think all five book so far could have had more detailed endings that would have rounded out each of the stories better. It does feel that when we reach the end we get something close to a nightly news update as to what life events had occurred followed by a tweet with an emoji.
September 13, 2016
I read this series with a free trial of Kindle Unlimited. This is a pretty good series, in my opinion this is a YA read (I'm 54, & was not put off by them being Y/A), so would be good for young adults too. The first book was a little under-explained in places, which left you trying to figure out what was going on. But the rest of the books had more information, so you could understand better what was happening. Was definitely good reading, with a different take on were/shifter dragons than I've read before. I couldn't put these down, wanting to see what happens next. Each book has a conclusion to the main characters of each book in the series. I would definitely reccomend these to others who like dragons.
November 5, 2015
Best One Yet
When I read the title and description of this book my first reaction was oh no please don't turn this great dragon series into some cheesy vampire book. I am so happy to say that is not what happened. This one is my favorite by far in the series. The reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt like it ended very abruptly.
I still loved the book as a whole though and after reading the sneak peak of the next one at the end of the Dracul I'm definitely looking forward to the next one coming out!
When I read the title and description of this book my first reaction was oh no please don't turn this great dragon series into some cheesy vampire book. I am so happy to say that is not what happened. This one is my favorite by far in the series. The reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt like it ended very abruptly.
I still loved the book as a whole though and after reading the sneak peak of the next one at the end of the Dracul I'm definitely looking forward to the next one coming out!
December 16, 2015
The story goes on with each child
Rilla was attempting to write her thesis when a bat attacked her. Her thesis was about Vladimir Dracula and ment to be very detailed. The bat problem was an ongoing problem that her mother knew about and had suggested a professional come in to get rid of them.
Well.....things got more interesting as the storyline grew.
Rilla had met a gentleman, Constantine, who was willing to assist with the bat problem and her thesis.
I believe I've said enough. Just read and enjoy like I did.
Rilla was attempting to write her thesis when a bat attacked her. Her thesis was about Vladimir Dracula and ment to be very detailed. The bat problem was an ongoing problem that her mother knew about and had suggested a professional come in to get rid of them.
Well.....things got more interesting as the storyline grew.
Rilla had met a gentleman, Constantine, who was willing to assist with the bat problem and her thesis.
I believe I've said enough. Just read and enjoy like I did.
November 19, 2015
Great Dragon book
I have read all of Finley Aaron's books. Like all the others this book is well written the story line and content are very well done. I am looking forward to his new series.
I have read all of Finley Aaron's books. Like all the others this book is well written the story line and content are very well done. I am looking forward to his new series.
December 24, 2015
Pretty Good
To be honest, I'm only writing this so I'm able to rate this book 5 stars. There were some weird sentences that the editor might want to look over- too many random commas. So yeah, I liked it. It was very cute. :P
To be honest, I'm only writing this so I'm able to rate this book 5 stars. There were some weird sentences that the editor might want to look over- too many random commas. So yeah, I liked it. It was very cute. :P
October 30, 2015
Love!!! Didn't disappoint!!! Must rest if you love romantic fantasies!!!
November 14, 2015
Very good read
Some was predictable, but still overall a good book and and good weekend read. Look forward to the next book
Some was predictable, but still overall a good book and and good weekend read. Look forward to the next book
November 13, 2015
Dracul
What an interesting twist. Loved the story. With each book the story unfolds. Ready for next title. The world of dragons is great with this series.
What an interesting twist. Loved the story. With each book the story unfolds. Ready for next title. The world of dragons is great with this series.
November 19, 2015
Huge fun with this series.
Having read the other books in this series I was very pleased with the story line and the divergent twists . The fun is in just imagining.
Having read the other books in this series I was very pleased with the story line and the divergent twists . The fun is in just imagining.
December 6, 2015
Mr Aaron has done it again. What a great book. The series
is so good. One more book coming???
is so good. One more book coming???
December 24, 2019
Fantastic storyline
Enjoyed reading and found it well stand great charters. The story was exciting and kept me interested. I highly t
Recommend this series.
Enjoyed reading and found it well stand great charters. The story was exciting and kept me interested. I highly t
Recommend this series.
November 19, 2015
Great series I highly recommend it.
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