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War of the Fae #9

Dragon Riders

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Jayne has returned to the compound, but that's the last place she wants to be. She desperately needs to go back in time to rescue the friends she left behind, solve the problem in the Overworld, and fulfill her duties to Biad on the Isle of Skye...but the Council has other ideas about where she should be and what she should be doing. Unfortunately for them, she's never been good at following orders or ignoring what her heart tells her. She might get more than she bargained for, though, when she takes matters into her own hands and jumps headfirst into the dangerous world of dark spellcasting without any backup.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2016

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Elle Casey

87 books4,431 followers
Elle Casey, a former attorney and teacher, is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling American author who lives in France with her husband, the youngest of her three kids, and several horses, dogs, and cats. She has written more than 40 novels in less than 5 years and likes to say she offers fiction in several flavors. These flavors include romance, science fiction, urban fantasy, action adventure, suspense, and paranormal.

BOOKS BY ELLE CASEY
 (by genre):
ROMANCE
By Degrees

Rebel Wheels (3-book series)
Just One Night (romantic serial)
Just One Week
Love in New York (3-book series)
Shine Not Burn (2-book series), also available as an Audiobook
Bourbon Street Boys (3-book series), also available as an Audiobook
Desperate Measures
Mismatched

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
All the Glory: How Jason Bradley Went from Hero to Zero in Ten Seconds Flat
Don’t Make Me Beautiful
Wrecked (2-book series), Book 1 also available as an Audiobook

CONTEMPORARY URBAN FANTASY


War of the Fae (10-book series)
*Book 1, The Changelings, is a free ebook at most retailers*
Ten Things You Should Know About Dragons (short story, The Dragon Chronicles)
My Vampire Summer

Aces High

SCIENCE FICTION

Drifters’ Alliance (3-book series +)
Winner Takes All (short story prequel to Drifters’ Alliance, Dark Beyond the Stars Anthology)
The Ivory Tower (short story standalone, Beyond the Stars: A Planet Too Far. A Space Opera Anthology)

DYSTOPIAN


Apocalypsis (4-book series) *Book 1, Kahayatle, is a FREE ebook at most retailers*

PARANORMAL

Duality (2-book series)
Monkey Business (short story)
Dreampath (short story, The Telepath Chronicles)
Pocket Full of Sunshine (short story & screenplay)

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475 reviews8 followers
April 27, 2021
You know when you have a book sussed and you have a good idea where the story is about to go and you are excited for what's to come... yeah that didn't happen. Not even a little. I thought I knew what was going to happen next, where Jayne was going and how the next bit of the story was about to play out and buy was I wrong. Oh so wrong. I did however love where the story took me even more than where I thought it was headed.

There were times where I totally embraced where we were in the whole timeline of things and then there were time where I was screaming in my head that something was horribly wrong and this couldn't be happening. But I loved it all the same. It meant more new characters mixed in with the ones I already love so much and I am looking forward to see what's in their future.

The story line its self had me on the edge of my seat and unable to put the book down. I was completely consumed with everything going on and desperately needed to know what was coming next and I can honestly say that I was disappointed at any point. It made me feel so many things and made me want so many things which I ended up getting and more. Hell there were parts where jaw quite literally hit the ground in shock too.

I am.so.excited to start the next book to see what comes next for Jayne and her fae family.
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10 reviews
March 6, 2019
Freakin awesome

The whole series is awesome! Each books has its own twists and turns and they all interlink. You really feel everything what Jayne goes through. The magical and fantastical become real, makes you wonder if that’s a part of our world that us humans don’t know about! And that’s what makes the book outstanding. I’ve stepped through hundreds upon hundreds of different doors through opening up a new book by many different authors and I know for certain that I will step through these particular book doors many times more! Ive been an absolutely huge Nora Roberts fan for over 20 years and her mystical/magical works are my all time favourites and The War of the Fae series has joined them right up the top! Thanks Elle for creating such an enjoyable and consuming world with perfectly flawed characters in these books! Now to read the last one and cry because it’s over!
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193 reviews
May 23, 2018
I have to say I was a little apprehensive going into this latest WOTF installment. It's been a while and I feared that, like Selaya (my stepdaughter), I might have to binge read the previous eight books just to catch up. It was, however, fairly easy to pick up the threads; after the first two or three chapters that is.

Without giving too much away, the multiple plot scenarios actually worked. Normally I rebel against storylines like that but found this to be quite enjoyable.....even a certain anagram! We have already pre-ordered #10 and are eager to see how this all plays out.
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221 reviews3 followers
October 18, 2018
Well I was glad that I didn't need to binge read the previous eight books leading up to this one although there were some points that taxed my memory a little. Also, still not sure how Jayne ended up back in her own place and time at the end but,,,,,well; it's fantasy, right? Suspension of disbelief and all that. The main thing is that she did get home so now the real games begin I guess.

I'll move right on to Book #10 where I hope everything gets tied up neatly. Watch this space!
Profile Image for Julia Bicca Goulart.
20 reviews
March 12, 2020
HOLY FUCKING SHIT this was a rollercoaster I need to take a few hours to just process everything I read, I'm kinda annoyed that she doesn't have her memories of training with the others, also a fucking baby??? wtf is up with that she can barely manage herself imagine her trying to raise a child... but her being the avatar!elemental is pretty cool it makes me wanna rush and read the next book but I still have to process this one out
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226 reviews9 followers
April 30, 2018
I give this book 3.5 stars. I missed Jayne and her witty commentary but, it wasn't fun and captivating like the previous books. It lacked that Jayne fire! The story itself felt rushed and scattered somehow. It left me with many questions; some being the same ones left over from the previous book. I hope the next book will be better written
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3 reviews
January 7, 2021
Out of all the books of this series I have to say, right now, this one is my favorite. There are twists and turns everywhere that left me in awe. I was unable to put down this book and as soon as I'm done writing this review I'm going to read the next one, which I hope is just as good if not better.
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1,457 reviews8 followers
April 24, 2018
Wow! What a ride!

There were so many twists and turns that my head was almost spinning. My heart would be pounding from anxiety and then I'd burst out laughing from something that was said. Ms Casey is an expert at emotional rollercoaster rides. I can't wait for the next ride.
236 reviews3 followers
April 24, 2018
Worth the wait!

Sassy mouth Jane is back! An interesting and unexpected plotline will Keep you turning the pages. So great to have all the characters you grew to love along with a few new ones back in action. Dragon riders was worth the wait. Can't wait for book 10.
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423 reviews7 followers
April 24, 2018
I have been waiting so long for this book! I have to admit that the early part of the book was not as riveting as this series usually is, but as I got more into the story, I found myself not wanting to put the book down. The cliffy is not as bad as book 8, but June can’t get here soon enough!
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5 reviews
July 5, 2018
As mush as I love this series I must admit book 9 was my least favorite. It seemed more like a filler book to get to book 10. It still had twists and turns but didn't capture my attention like the others.
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252 reviews2 followers
April 8, 2019
At first I was really digging this series but as the books go along....idk they are all over the place. My biggest thing was Jayne...chick couldn't make up her mind about who she "loved" and her personality started to become annoying.

Series definitely had potential but felt very rushed.
5 reviews
May 3, 2018
Fast paced

Simply awesome , well worth the wait from the last book can’t wait for the next, building to a crescendo
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5 reviews1 follower
May 15, 2018
Worth the wait?

We shall see with book ten. Hopefully we don’t have to wait 2+ years for the last book. Fingers crossed.
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49 reviews
May 21, 2018
The wait was worth it.I'm do glass the characters are growing up. I hope the next book doesn't take 2 years.
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1,736 reviews
July 16, 2018
Good twist. Loved how Jayne had to grow a bit
58 reviews1 follower
July 26, 2018
This is my favorite series I have read most of the books 3 times now. I love the adventure it takes me on. I am excited to see how it all wraps up, but sad to see it end.
Profile Image for Kyle Keeling.
70 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2019
Captivating

Could not put this book down. I was pulled into the world of the story. Not ready to come back to reality when the book ended.
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8 reviews
July 8, 2022
A little confusing, a lot frustrating, but I still loved it! I really liked Ben 😞 and I was hoping Jayne would have recieved memories when like both halves of her merged but oh well! Still great
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Profile Image for Kara.
11 reviews
April 27, 2018
FANTASTIC, yet again

I don't know how Ms. Casey does it, but she can write one hell of a story!!
I've been a fan of this series not long after the first book was written and released, and it's stayed on my top 5 list of favorite series.
Thank You Elle, for such great writing, wonderful entertainment, and your hard work!
I usually finish a book the first day it comes out, but I've been unusually busy and had to read this much slower than I wanted to.
I will leave a longer review, soon, but I wanted to get this down since I just finished the book.
I don't know why anyone would hesitate to read this, but if for some reason you are or have any doubts about purchasing it-don't. Get it and read it, ASAP. You'll LOVE it. It's just as great as books 1-8!
16 reviews
March 11, 2025
Sigh, this was my least favorite of the entire series. I feel like I lost Jayne. That spunky sassy loved girl whose interactions with Tim and the gang made her my favorite character in my fantasy world. the old friendships were not there, the same old sass couldn't be there either because the characters were new/newish so there was a different dynamic. I miss my old Jayne and the gang.
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