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Empire of Dragons Chronicles #2
Reign of Magic
An Epic Fantasy Adventure
With wolf and dragon shifters, mysterious monks, and a dash of romance, this sword and sorcery thrill will sweep you away.
With wolf and dragon shifters, mysterious monks, and a dash of romance, this sword and sorcery thrill will sweep you away.
The gods have sparked a series of events that just might save the world. The heir to the Erani Empire has been united with her dragon, and her people have heard the call from far and wide. While the Brotherhood is assured that they have found the descendant they've been seeking, a greater secret is set to be revealed.
A journey back across the red rivers and the unclaimed territory will test Amalia and Kylan in more ways than they'd ever dreamed. Stone giants and creatures from the gods failed experiments stand in their way. But, together, they will face every obstacle or die trying.
Join New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee on an epic fantasy adventure similar to George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones and Sarah J. Maas' Court of Thorns and Roses series.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 27, 2018
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K.N. Lee
132 books906 followersK.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. When she is not writing twisted tales, fantasy novels, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and promotes other authors. Wannabe rockstar, foreign language enthusiast, and anime geek, K.N. Lee also enjoys helping others reach their writing and publishing goals. She is a winner of the Elevate Lifestyle Top 30 Under 30 "Future Leaders of Charlotte" award for her success as a writer, business owner, and for community service.
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September 4, 2024
Still very rushed and without much depth to any of the characters :/
It's sad because the plot itself is good and the potential is huge...
It's sad because the plot itself is good and the potential is huge...
January 19, 2019
Since half ratings aren't allowed, I'll round up what would be a 2.5 to 3 stars.
As this is book two, unsurprisingly, the same major issues I had with the first book linger in this one, so instead of going as in depth here, I'll basically list them:
✦ Too short to be a true epic fantasy
✦ Hard to connect to any of the characters
✦ Lack of worldbuilding and explanation of the world's history
✦ Plot seems to be lacking necessary pieces that would make it flow together
That being said, this book held my attention better than the first because there was much more action. So much more action. And the stakes were amped up and obviously dire.
Again, the world is just absolutely fascinating. My biggest regret with the series so far is that the world isn't properly explored, so things sort of just drop in and out and don't feel like they really tie together for a good picture of the world. We don't get to live in it, and I didn't feel like I had enough of a backstory to really understand both Amalia and Kylan's roles or fully appreciate them.
I also have very little sense of the cultures in this book, and that seems to be important to the plot. I mean, considering the Brotherhood is the big bad here ... I'm not entirely sure what their end game is. Which is problematic for an antagonist. I also have no idea what's up with the gods, who they are, what their rules are, etc. Is there only three of them, or are there unmentioned ones? Why do they appear to some people and not to others? This is sort of a big deal here, as they're the driving force behind this plot, yet I know pretty much nothing at all about them.
The magic is sort of murky, and I have no idea how it works. I feel like this was sort of glossed over. It just conveniently does what it has to at any given moment. There's runes, but I have no idea what they do. Apparently, it's possible to steal a rune? The gods also can give blessings, but I'm also not sure what that means.
Like the first book, the biggest letdown for me in this one is the length, because it doesn't fully live up to the potential that's laid out. There's just so many more questions than answers, and I'm sad considering what a wonderful world it seems to be. I felt like there was too much missing.
As this is book two, unsurprisingly, the same major issues I had with the first book linger in this one, so instead of going as in depth here, I'll basically list them:
✦ Too short to be a true epic fantasy
✦ Hard to connect to any of the characters
✦ Lack of worldbuilding and explanation of the world's history
✦ Plot seems to be lacking necessary pieces that would make it flow together
That being said, this book held my attention better than the first because there was much more action. So much more action. And the stakes were amped up and obviously dire.
Again, the world is just absolutely fascinating. My biggest regret with the series so far is that the world isn't properly explored, so things sort of just drop in and out and don't feel like they really tie together for a good picture of the world. We don't get to live in it, and I didn't feel like I had enough of a backstory to really understand both Amalia and Kylan's roles or fully appreciate them.
I also have very little sense of the cultures in this book, and that seems to be important to the plot. I mean, considering the Brotherhood is the big bad here ... I'm not entirely sure what their end game is. Which is problematic for an antagonist. I also have no idea what's up with the gods, who they are, what their rules are, etc. Is there only three of them, or are there unmentioned ones? Why do they appear to some people and not to others? This is sort of a big deal here, as they're the driving force behind this plot, yet I know pretty much nothing at all about them.
The magic is sort of murky, and I have no idea how it works. I feel like this was sort of glossed over. It just conveniently does what it has to at any given moment. There's runes, but I have no idea what they do. Apparently, it's possible to steal a rune? The gods also can give blessings, but I'm also not sure what that means.
Like the first book, the biggest letdown for me in this one is the length, because it doesn't fully live up to the potential that's laid out. There's just so many more questions than answers, and I'm sad considering what a wonderful world it seems to be. I felt like there was too much missing.
March 9, 2018
This review may contain spoilers for the first book....
I honestly couldn't wait to find out what happened, so as soon as this book was released I grabbed it. I was hoping for a lot more and this book even with 144 pages, gave me what I wanted and more. I am so invested in Amalia and Kylans story and what will happen next. The ending was great and I can see the next book being the start of Amalia being a complete badass.
This story starts where the last one left off. You get a lot of Erani history in this book plus a lot more about who Amalia and Kylan are. I would have liked a lot more details but for me it didn't take away from the epic story. You find out a lot of certain people in this book and you also lose a few people that I have grown to like. I am excited to see the relationship grown between Amalia and Kylan, I also wonder what will happen when Aros comes back. Lots of things are still open.
I think the only thing that is preventing this from being EPIC 5 star is the lack of details and how quickly things move along. I wanted an epic battle and the details just weren't there. I am hoping the story will grow on the characters more because even though I love the relationship, I feel like the connection isn't there yet. I feel like somehow the magic connection they have is only really one sided. So I again hope that the next one will have all the elements I am missing in this one since this one had all the elements I was missing in the first one. (does that make sense?)
Overall, I am really enjoying this series. I am hoping to grab few more of her books. I do like her writing style and how the story flows is easy to read. This book isn't good for younger kids, I highly recommend for adults and lovers of a quick exciting fantasy. Even with everything I just said, I am really loving this series! :)
I honestly couldn't wait to find out what happened, so as soon as this book was released I grabbed it. I was hoping for a lot more and this book even with 144 pages, gave me what I wanted and more. I am so invested in Amalia and Kylans story and what will happen next. The ending was great and I can see the next book being the start of Amalia being a complete badass.
This story starts where the last one left off. You get a lot of Erani history in this book plus a lot more about who Amalia and Kylan are. I would have liked a lot more details but for me it didn't take away from the epic story. You find out a lot of certain people in this book and you also lose a few people that I have grown to like. I am excited to see the relationship grown between Amalia and Kylan, I also wonder what will happen when Aros comes back. Lots of things are still open.
I think the only thing that is preventing this from being EPIC 5 star is the lack of details and how quickly things move along. I wanted an epic battle and the details just weren't there. I am hoping the story will grow on the characters more because even though I love the relationship, I feel like the connection isn't there yet. I feel like somehow the magic connection they have is only really one sided. So I again hope that the next one will have all the elements I am missing in this one since this one had all the elements I was missing in the first one. (does that make sense?)
Overall, I am really enjoying this series. I am hoping to grab few more of her books. I do like her writing style and how the story flows is easy to read. This book isn't good for younger kids, I highly recommend for adults and lovers of a quick exciting fantasy. Even with everything I just said, I am really loving this series! :)
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July 6, 2018
Kylan and Amalia are finally together.
The whole things turned out really strange to be honest. So we have the gods playing around to make things happen. At time it feels like they are betraying their own champions because the way to get where they want to be at isn't the most pleasant. And at other time it also feels like the characters don't actually have free wills and that everything happened for a reason. It's kind of disturbing if you think about it.
The way the event are going we are now also following Aros who is totally messed up. There is quite a bit of mystery around him. And by the end of the book we still have no clue what he is on about. "Gather the wolves" first how the hell is a nobody guy supposed to so that. You would think the gods would have ask someone at the head of the clan. Then Aros decides to go to human territory, hum, I'm not really sure how that's going to gather any wolves I guess I'll have to wait for the next book to see.
I'm not really sure what to think about Aros honestly he seems pretty weak since the end of the first book.
Then there is the whole Erani part that's a bit weird. If father Marduc actually created them why does he want to destroy them now is a bit of a mystery. And I mean yeah the guy got nuts but still.
The story felt a bit rushed. I mean it was a short book and the first in the series was a bit too short to. We don't get enough details about the characters and the relationship they develop. Like people dying is horrible but in this book like in the first I didn't really feel like it was all so much of a big deal for me as the reader since I never had the time to actually learn about those characters too much.
In the first book I actually felt kinda happy when Amalia's fiancée died because that meant she wouldn't have to marry him, lol. I still have no idea what her parents were about trying to give her a "normal" life when they should have known she was so far from it.
Anyway, I'm waiting for the next book. I hope it gets better.
The whole things turned out really strange to be honest. So we have the gods playing around to make things happen. At time it feels like they are betraying their own champions because the way to get where they want to be at isn't the most pleasant. And at other time it also feels like the characters don't actually have free wills and that everything happened for a reason. It's kind of disturbing if you think about it.
The way the event are going we are now also following Aros who is totally messed up. There is quite a bit of mystery around him. And by the end of the book we still have no clue what he is on about. "Gather the wolves" first how the hell is a nobody guy supposed to so that. You would think the gods would have ask someone at the head of the clan. Then Aros decides to go to human territory, hum, I'm not really sure how that's going to gather any wolves I guess I'll have to wait for the next book to see.
I'm not really sure what to think about Aros honestly he seems pretty weak since the end of the first book.
Then there is the whole Erani part that's a bit weird. If father Marduc actually created them why does he want to destroy them now is a bit of a mystery. And I mean yeah the guy got nuts but still.
The story felt a bit rushed. I mean it was a short book and the first in the series was a bit too short to. We don't get enough details about the characters and the relationship they develop. Like people dying is horrible but in this book like in the first I didn't really feel like it was all so much of a big deal for me as the reader since I never had the time to actually learn about those characters too much.
In the first book I actually felt kinda happy when Amalia's fiancée died because that meant she wouldn't have to marry him, lol. I still have no idea what her parents were about trying to give her a "normal" life when they should have known she was so far from it.
Anyway, I'm waiting for the next book. I hope it gets better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2018
*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from the author*
3.5 for me.
The first book left you in a cliffhanger so it was cool to jump right back in. It's been a while since I read the first book, though, so when I got back into the second one, it took a while before I remembered all the details of what had transpired. I really did like the world building and the idea of all these races spread out, hoping to come back to Erani (gah, seriously still so cool). Amalia and Kylan have officially met, but I think a little more fleshing out with their bond would've really sold it to me.
I liked the details the author did with the scenes because it slowed things down in a nice way that got you interested. However, she also kinda slowed things down for me in small moments that ruined the momentum, so there's that. Overall, I think this series has a lot of promise and it would've blown me away if it weren't in the fast pace type of writing style the series is already set for.
3.5 for me.
The first book left you in a cliffhanger so it was cool to jump right back in. It's been a while since I read the first book, though, so when I got back into the second one, it took a while before I remembered all the details of what had transpired. I really did like the world building and the idea of all these races spread out, hoping to come back to Erani (gah, seriously still so cool). Amalia and Kylan have officially met, but I think a little more fleshing out with their bond would've really sold it to me.
I liked the details the author did with the scenes because it slowed things down in a nice way that got you interested. However, she also kinda slowed things down for me in small moments that ruined the momentum, so there's that. Overall, I think this series has a lot of promise and it would've blown me away if it weren't in the fast pace type of writing style the series is already set for.
February 28, 2018
Amalia and Kylan are currently imprisoned by Father Marduk of the Brotherhood and are being taken to the Temple. The Erani Empire heir is now back with her her dragon, her people have heard and are on the way back from far and wide. The will also be surprised when Father Marduk reveals something. Can Amalia and Kylan gain their freedom from the Brotherhood and survive the many tests they have to overcome? Is Amalia ready for the fight she has been preparing for?
Wow - lots of things happening in this story pulling together lots of strings that were put in place in the first book of the series. There was a lot of drama and danger in the story and everything was clear and easy to understand.
Wow - lots of things happening in this story pulling together lots of strings that were put in place in the first book of the series. There was a lot of drama and danger in the story and everything was clear and easy to understand.
January 30, 2019
Liked book two in the series and will need to read on soon so I can find out what happens with Kylan and Amalia.
Father Marduk brings his prisoners to the Temple of the Brotherhood and sends Kylan off to an outlet where the other firedrakes are kept. Amalia is sent to stay with the Shi'Syn Cleric, Elko. Brother Dagan does his best to help the two prisoners, including revealing some interesting facts about Marduk.
Everything will come to a head when alliances are formed and battle lines drawn. Once Amalia has had enough of the carnage she reaches for her magic, and then the fun really begins.
Father Marduk brings his prisoners to the Temple of the Brotherhood and sends Kylan off to an outlet where the other firedrakes are kept. Amalia is sent to stay with the Shi'Syn Cleric, Elko. Brother Dagan does his best to help the two prisoners, including revealing some interesting facts about Marduk.
Everything will come to a head when alliances are formed and battle lines drawn. Once Amalia has had enough of the carnage she reaches for her magic, and then the fun really begins.
March 1, 2018
Amalia and Kylan are back in Reign of Magic, the second book in K.N. Lee’s extraordinary Empire of Dragons series. It’s an epic fantasy adventure on a grand scale. Escaping the Brotherhood and the best that devious monks can throw at them, dealing with assorted yuckies (experiment failures on the god level) and everything else thrown at them. I have faith in this duo, and am very happy to enjoy the (extraordinarily well written) ride.
Highly recommended, with the caveat for newcomers that this book is best savored after reading book 1.
Highly recommended, with the caveat for newcomers that this book is best savored after reading book 1.
March 3, 2018
3.5 stars. Reign of Magic is the second book in the Empire of Dragons Chronicles series. This should not be read as a not a standalone. There is violence.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat that all of that info here. There are clues in the storyline that keep you guessing what will be revealed next. It definitely kept me reading. Overall it is an interesting storyline and worth taking the time to read. I look forward to reading more about Amalia and Kylan.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat that all of that info here. There are clues in the storyline that keep you guessing what will be revealed next. It definitely kept me reading. Overall it is an interesting storyline and worth taking the time to read. I look forward to reading more about Amalia and Kylan.
March 20, 2018
Wonderful!
This is a wonderful story. The storyline flows from the first book to this one seamlessly. It is well written and compelling. Amalie and Kylan have been captured by the Brotherhood Mages. Somehow, they must get free! I love the diverse cast of characters, magic, dragons, dark elves, monks and gods. Throw in an ancient prophecy, courage, pain, loss and love by the author and you can't help but have a great story. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next one!
This is a wonderful story. The storyline flows from the first book to this one seamlessly. It is well written and compelling. Amalie and Kylan have been captured by the Brotherhood Mages. Somehow, they must get free! I love the diverse cast of characters, magic, dragons, dark elves, monks and gods. Throw in an ancient prophecy, courage, pain, loss and love by the author and you can't help but have a great story. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next one!
February 20, 2020
The premise of the story is still really good but the book, and overall series, suffers from the short length. There's just not enough character development. It becomes an issue the more you read. I like plot and depth. I want to know why I'm supposed to care about these characters and what we get is thin. Wasted potential for sure.
There are also a ton of editing problems in this book. Wrong words, missing words, extra words where they don't belong and a character seems to change names from one page to the next. It's very sloppy and was enough to pull me out of the story from time to time.
There are also a ton of editing problems in this book. Wrong words, missing words, extra words where they don't belong and a character seems to change names from one page to the next. It's very sloppy and was enough to pull me out of the story from time to time.
February 27, 2018
I really like the story and can't wait to see where it goes next. Although I like the story I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a lot of detail in the book, like everything seemed so rushed. I would have loved to know the details of their dreams together or the stories that her and Eiko shared, or how Brother Dagen was found out. Their deaths weren't an impact to me because I didn't get to know them like she did. Other than that I enjoyed the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2019
This whole series needs a new author!!!
This whole entire series needs a new author. The thought
And the idea of it is good but the way the author exerts it is extremely bad. This seems like it was written by a teenager. The books are way to short and extremely rushed, and the character build up is absolutely horrible. This could have been a good series but the author lacks in the story telling aspect of writing a book.
This whole entire series needs a new author. The thought
And the idea of it is good but the way the author exerts it is extremely bad. This seems like it was written by a teenager. The books are way to short and extremely rushed, and the character build up is absolutely horrible. This could have been a good series but the author lacks in the story telling aspect of writing a book.
March 4, 2018
Reign of Magic
A magically whirlwind of romance, suspense and destiny. I was swept away from the first page anxious to see what was going to happen next. I enjoyed how fast paced the story was. It moved quickly sometimes for me a little too quickly but it was enjoyable nevertheless.
I definitely look forward to more!
A magically whirlwind of romance, suspense and destiny. I was swept away from the first page anxious to see what was going to happen next. I enjoyed how fast paced the story was. It moved quickly sometimes for me a little too quickly but it was enjoyable nevertheless.
I definitely look forward to more!
March 27, 2018
It was horrible
Very immature writing, story line made for idiots, heroine without any redeeming value besides being beautiful. There was no relationship between the main characters so nothing developed further especially accounting for the fact they had no characters. Heroine scared out of her wit for 99% of the book - grow some back bone, girl. It was just a bunch of junk.
Very immature writing, story line made for idiots, heroine without any redeeming value besides being beautiful. There was no relationship between the main characters so nothing developed further especially accounting for the fact they had no characters. Heroine scared out of her wit for 99% of the book - grow some back bone, girl. It was just a bunch of junk.
April 3, 2018
Reign of Magic (Empire of Dragons Chronicles #2), as good as the first book was this one is better, picking up seamlessly from book #1 leaving you panting for more. A fast-paced story with well-developed characters in a well-developed setting. The only way it could have been better is if it were longer Enough said, no spoilers from me, be sure to read the book.
April 7, 2018
I enjoyed this story. Amalia and Kylan are imprisoned by the Monks in their hold but not locked away in the dungeon and forgotten. Just a cool story that I devoured to see what would happen and how they would escape. Thought the ending was great and not exactly as I thought it would be. Cheered at the end. Just a good story. I loved it.
May 1, 2018
Overall rating 4.8
Absolutely loved the pace of this book. These characters engaged me quickly. And I was sept away into this storyline happily. Full of action and suspense, this read is sure to please fans of epic adventures and fantasy worlds. This author was the magic touch when it comes to breathing life into her characters. Loved this book and eagerly awaiting the next!
Absolutely loved the pace of this book. These characters engaged me quickly. And I was sept away into this storyline happily. Full of action and suspense, this read is sure to please fans of epic adventures and fantasy worlds. This author was the magic touch when it comes to breathing life into her characters. Loved this book and eagerly awaiting the next!
January 23, 2020
I have a difficult time reading this book. It has so much promise, it really could have been a terrific book. I kept in mind that it's only 150 ish pages, but it felt too jumpy, like the author switched thoughts too frequently while writing the book. The story has potential, but I want to know who edited and published this book, I feel that it wasn't ready or finished.
March 16, 2021
A bit more action with the good guys winning some....While Amalia and Kylan start out as captives with no hope the books has more action and the world around them expands. This book is a bit less depressing, even though it starts pretty sadly.
The series is starting to get a rhythm going, so worth your time and $$
The series is starting to get a rhythm going, so worth your time and $$
February 26, 2018
Amalia an Kylan are prisoners and being taken to The Temple of the Sky Brotherhood by Father Marduk.
They have someone trying to help them and Father Marduk has been keeping a secret.
Amalia is in for the fight she has been training for.
They have someone trying to help them and Father Marduk has been keeping a secret.
Amalia is in for the fight she has been training for.
March 1, 2018
This fabulous paranormal storyline is well-written with vivid imagery and worldbuilding. The characters are developed, interesting and entertaining. When all these elements are combined the result is a Do Not Miss book. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
March 7, 2018
This read was Good with Creative World building and events. Characters kept me interested in reading.
Just events seemed slower and I felt That some events were't written in Good pace compering to what was going on at The moment.
Just events seemed slower and I felt That some events were't written in Good pace compering to what was going on at The moment.
March 14, 2018
Another great in this superb series. Awesome fantasy to hold your interest until the end. Ready for the next. The characters are so amazing and I was happy to have the continuation. Received a free copy and reviewed because I love this author for her outstanding writing.
March 15, 2018
Fantastic!!!
Finally Amalia unlock her powers!!!... So happy to see her relationship with Keylan getting deeper and stronger, and the aliance with the elves, you have to read it!!! ❤️👏👏👏
Finally Amalia unlock her powers!!!... So happy to see her relationship with Keylan getting deeper and stronger, and the aliance with the elves, you have to read it!!! ❤️👏👏👏
March 27, 2018
Meh
Much like the first book there was not enough story and too many character types. Instead of creating her own world these books read like fantasy fan fiction. It’s mildly entertaining, but not the type of book you’d read again and again.
Much like the first book there was not enough story and too many character types. Instead of creating her own world these books read like fantasy fan fiction. It’s mildly entertaining, but not the type of book you’d read again and again.
April 2, 2018
I enjoyed the continuation of the story. Amalie and Kylan continue to be challenged as they discover more truths about the past that endanger the future for everyone. It is a good ride for the reader.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
August 20, 2018
The story continues
This second installment to the series was good. All the twists and turns makes this an enjoyable fantasy read. I do enjoy a heroine who isn't a needy whimpering submissive. Moving along to the next book in the series.
This second installment to the series was good. All the twists and turns makes this an enjoyable fantasy read. I do enjoy a heroine who isn't a needy whimpering submissive. Moving along to the next book in the series.
January 6, 2019
Book 2
Book 2 had errors throughout and was a fun read. The story jumps a little and does not explain the time differences very well, from one moment to the next, but is fun to read for a short story.
Book 2 had errors throughout and was a fun read. The story jumps a little and does not explain the time differences very well, from one moment to the next, but is fun to read for a short story.
February 26, 2018
A great fantasy books with wolf and dragons shifter, mage and gods. Really love the sequel to Fallen empire.
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