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The Pactkeeper
Depression can be a real monster. Chris, a struggling 23 year old college student can’t get a handle on her life and the voice in her head certainly isn’t helping. Once again her best friend, Samantha, comes to the rescue and pulls her back from the brink one last time.
What Chris doesn’t know is the voice in her head is real.
When Samantha is caught in the grip of a twisted monster and Chris is on the verge of being eaten, help arrives in the form of a group of powerful people whose ancestors made blood pacts with dragons long ago.
Upon awakening after her rescue, Chris finds out that not only has the love of her life been taken in her stead, but also that she is expected to go through a ritual to bind herself to a dragon, or Pactkeeper, in order to save her. The group that has taken her in is supposed to help her master her new abilities, but they can barely keep their egos in check for a simple sparring match. When she finally manages to bring forth her powers, chaos erupts.
Now, not only does Chris have to fight for Sam’s life, but a new threat appears as the gateway between realms threatens to rip open.
A gateway that would release hordes of dragons into their world.
What Chris doesn’t know is the voice in her head is real.
When Samantha is caught in the grip of a twisted monster and Chris is on the verge of being eaten, help arrives in the form of a group of powerful people whose ancestors made blood pacts with dragons long ago.
Upon awakening after her rescue, Chris finds out that not only has the love of her life been taken in her stead, but also that she is expected to go through a ritual to bind herself to a dragon, or Pactkeeper, in order to save her. The group that has taken her in is supposed to help her master her new abilities, but they can barely keep their egos in check for a simple sparring match. When she finally manages to bring forth her powers, chaos erupts.
Now, not only does Chris have to fight for Sam’s life, but a new threat appears as the gateway between realms threatens to rip open.
A gateway that would release hordes of dragons into their world.
- GenresFantasy
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2016
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June 8, 2018
The Pactkeeper - Rhyan Wolfe
This is a book I usually wouldn't write a review about. That's not because I don't like fantasy or dragons, because I do. But I just couldn't get through this story. And that's not because it's written by a bad author, but it wasn't for me.
I liked the setup of having a group of dragons 'adopt' humans and giving them special powers as a result. I loved the main character and the group of friends surrounding her. The main quest was all right.
My biggest concern with this story was the fact that it was too messy. I lost track of the story early on and had to reread bits to understand where it was going. Without revealing too much of the story, I disliked the fact that there were many quests for the protagonist to undertake. The first quest could have been stretched out throughout the book. I did not like the ending of that quest, but I guess that's a personal preference. I also really disliked the scene where the protagonist receives her powers from the dragon. It was too gory and shocking without any smooth introduction to such violence. It was probably the same for the hero, but it made me as a reader quite queasy.
Again, the author Rhyan Wolfe definitely has potential, and overall I loved the world where the story took place. I wished the story had been tighter.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a book I usually wouldn't write a review about. That's not because I don't like fantasy or dragons, because I do. But I just couldn't get through this story. And that's not because it's written by a bad author, but it wasn't for me.
I liked the setup of having a group of dragons 'adopt' humans and giving them special powers as a result. I loved the main character and the group of friends surrounding her. The main quest was all right.
My biggest concern with this story was the fact that it was too messy. I lost track of the story early on and had to reread bits to understand where it was going. Without revealing too much of the story, I disliked the fact that there were many quests for the protagonist to undertake. The first quest could have been stretched out throughout the book. I did not like the ending of that quest, but I guess that's a personal preference. I also really disliked the scene where the protagonist receives her powers from the dragon. It was too gory and shocking without any smooth introduction to such violence. It was probably the same for the hero, but it made me as a reader quite queasy.
Again, the author Rhyan Wolfe definitely has potential, and overall I loved the world where the story took place. I wished the story had been tighter.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 15, 2017
Hated it
I don't like cliffhangers. I don't like sad endings. I think the combination is manipulative and unneeded. A good author can have an ongoing story without such artificial manipulations.
I don't like cliffhangers. I don't like sad endings. I think the combination is manipulative and unneeded. A good author can have an ongoing story without such artificial manipulations.
December 21, 2016
Good book
This is definitely a new take on dragons but I really enjoyed the storytelling. I cannot wait to see where the series goes.
This is definitely a new take on dragons but I really enjoyed the storytelling. I cannot wait to see where the series goes.
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