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Migon
"There's nothing wrong with being one of the bright spots."
Gyndri was born a human boy. But now he's one of the brightest spots of all. He's a Migon - a miniature dragon created to help humanity survive. His life changed completely when a dragon's attack ripped him from his loving family and set him on a new and frightening path.
Along with his human companion, Piet, Gyndri is now tasked with finding out two things. First, where he came from and who he wants to be. Second, the cause of the growing crime wave threatening Landing, the largest city on the planet of Respite.
Migons are a creation of the Ancients, bound to guard and assist humanity, and to obey human commands. Gyndri needs freedom. To accomplish his mission, Gyndri must become something brand new.
Gyndri was born a human boy. But now he's one of the brightest spots of all. He's a Migon - a miniature dragon created to help humanity survive. His life changed completely when a dragon's attack ripped him from his loving family and set him on a new and frightening path.
Along with his human companion, Piet, Gyndri is now tasked with finding out two things. First, where he came from and who he wants to be. Second, the cause of the growing crime wave threatening Landing, the largest city on the planet of Respite.
Migons are a creation of the Ancients, bound to guard and assist humanity, and to obey human commands. Gyndri needs freedom. To accomplish his mission, Gyndri must become something brand new.
- GenresDragons
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2018
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About the author
P.C. Keeler
5 books10 followersBorn in the far-off days of the Second Millennium, P.C. Keeler spends his days writing detailed instructions for very dim but precise silicon brains to follow and finds it a relaxing change of pace to write more conversationally for charming, handsome, intellectual readers like you. He enjoys past, present, and future, preferably all at once. Steampunk and Ren Faires work well for this.
Currently residing in the wilds of Fairfield County, Connecticut, he grew up in New Hampshire and as such has never quite gotten used to sales tax. His first published work was a short poem printed by a local newspaper at the tender age of six. Him, that is. The newspaper was considerably more well-established. He has continued writing since, most recently appearing in Diabolical Plots with "Do Not Question The University."
When not writing code at the day job, writing fiction after hours, or visiting Ren Faires in a vacuum-tube-bedecked top hat, P.C. can be found trying frantically to catch up on sleep. He is pondering a trip into Mad Science simply so as to be able to build a device to slow the rotation of the planet and create the 28-hour day for this purpose. Donations welcome.
Currently residing in the wilds of Fairfield County, Connecticut, he grew up in New Hampshire and as such has never quite gotten used to sales tax. His first published work was a short poem printed by a local newspaper at the tender age of six. Him, that is. The newspaper was considerably more well-established. He has continued writing since, most recently appearing in Diabolical Plots with "Do Not Question The University."
When not writing code at the day job, writing fiction after hours, or visiting Ren Faires in a vacuum-tube-bedecked top hat, P.C. can be found trying frantically to catch up on sleep. He is pondering a trip into Mad Science simply so as to be able to build a device to slow the rotation of the planet and create the 28-hour day for this purpose. Donations welcome.
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March 25, 2023
Novel premise for wizardry
It's not often that a protagonist dies in the very first chapter, eaten by a large dragon, then reincarnates into a small dragon himself. In his new form, Gyndri has access to advanced technology indistinguishable from magic but is unable to call upon the most powerful of it without a mount--a human to issue a command to perform magic.
It's a novel mechanic, and I found it funny that Gyndri could often get away with commanding his mount to give permission back to Gyndri himself to do what the Migon wants.
The lore behind Respite and how that world has come to be are very interesting, though sometimes the exposition kind of rambles on about entropy something or other that I felt lost in and just hurried up to read past it.
Still, the setting behind the Migons and wizards is entertaining, and I look forward to reading the next piece of the series.
It's not often that a protagonist dies in the very first chapter, eaten by a large dragon, then reincarnates into a small dragon himself. In his new form, Gyndri has access to advanced technology indistinguishable from magic but is unable to call upon the most powerful of it without a mount--a human to issue a command to perform magic.
It's a novel mechanic, and I found it funny that Gyndri could often get away with commanding his mount to give permission back to Gyndri himself to do what the Migon wants.
The lore behind Respite and how that world has come to be are very interesting, though sometimes the exposition kind of rambles on about entropy something or other that I felt lost in and just hurried up to read past it.
Still, the setting behind the Migons and wizards is entertaining, and I look forward to reading the next piece of the series.
October 18, 2018
Migon starts with a futuristic world, with the sort of changes that Keeler(the author) thinks we will be seeing years from now. However, things take a drastic turn in the first few pages, when the protagnoist gets eaten by a dragon! It was a nice, little shock to me since I didn't read the excerpt before taking it up.
The book then follows the journey of the reincarnated human, Gyndri, as he becomes a Migon(acronym for Miniature dragon). Migons are intelligent creatures created by humans, holding certain powers of their own, to guard humans and protect humanity.
The starting few chapters feel slightly more detailed, as if we are witnessing a baby opening his eyes and learning about his environment. After that, the story starts to quicken up, as we learn more about how Gyndri is different from other Migons and a plot threatening the biggest city of Respite. Gyndri, along with its mount, Piet, must use all resources at their disposal, magic and science, to save all of them.
The story is very well written and the pace is good enough to keep you hooked. Even though it houses future science and magic, at no point I felt it to be unrealistic, which was good. Characters are well developed and we see them growing in stature as the story goes. Anyone liking this genre will definitely like it. Even generally speaking, this is a good, light read and you can definitely take it once. I also liked the design accompanying the book. Migon ends on a cliffhanger and makes you wanting more at the end. So good job, Keeler!
The book then follows the journey of the reincarnated human, Gyndri, as he becomes a Migon(acronym for Miniature dragon). Migons are intelligent creatures created by humans, holding certain powers of their own, to guard humans and protect humanity.
The starting few chapters feel slightly more detailed, as if we are witnessing a baby opening his eyes and learning about his environment. After that, the story starts to quicken up, as we learn more about how Gyndri is different from other Migons and a plot threatening the biggest city of Respite. Gyndri, along with its mount, Piet, must use all resources at their disposal, magic and science, to save all of them.
The story is very well written and the pace is good enough to keep you hooked. Even though it houses future science and magic, at no point I felt it to be unrealistic, which was good. Characters are well developed and we see them growing in stature as the story goes. Anyone liking this genre will definitely like it. Even generally speaking, this is a good, light read and you can definitely take it once. I also liked the design accompanying the book. Migon ends on a cliffhanger and makes you wanting more at the end. So good job, Keeler!
September 12, 2018
I can’t say I’ve read many books in which the protagonist dies in the first chapter, getting eaten by a dragon to be exact. Gyndri is an average boy living in Landing. He sets out on his run, a rite of passage where he has the above mentioned encounter.
Gyndri lives in a world of magic, mystery and wizards. When he hatches from a shell with partial memories of being Gyndri, he begins to learn the world is very different than he’d imagined. There are wizard and mystery, but the magic is not at all what he expected, especially now that he is part of it.
Migon is a fun read, with few predictable character tropes. Keeler takes the time to let us meet them, and more importantly see them begin to grow. The world is much more complicated than the beginning of the book suggests, but we learn about it as we need to.
Despite the dragon consumption, there is little direct violence in the book, though much is hinted at, this is a book any young person would enjoy reading. Gyndri is an engaging character, the decision to blend human and migon is what keeps him relatable, is also means he is learning as he goes, which is always more interesting than being handed knowledge on a platter.
Gyndri lives in a world of magic, mystery and wizards. When he hatches from a shell with partial memories of being Gyndri, he begins to learn the world is very different than he’d imagined. There are wizard and mystery, but the magic is not at all what he expected, especially now that he is part of it.
Migon is a fun read, with few predictable character tropes. Keeler takes the time to let us meet them, and more importantly see them begin to grow. The world is much more complicated than the beginning of the book suggests, but we learn about it as we need to.
Despite the dragon consumption, there is little direct violence in the book, though much is hinted at, this is a book any young person would enjoy reading. Gyndri is an engaging character, the decision to blend human and migon is what keeps him relatable, is also means he is learning as he goes, which is always more interesting than being handed knowledge on a platter.
July 12, 2019
Great sci-fi for those of you who enjoy a good read
A must read for the sci-fi followers.. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and and looking forward to Peter's next book with the continuing story. Descriptive Images and descriptions to place you within the story!
A must read for the sci-fi followers.. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and and looking forward to Peter's next book with the continuing story. Descriptive Images and descriptions to place you within the story!
February 29, 2020
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars because the story kept getting better and better. After the first chapter, I have to admit that things were a bit confusing and disappointing. We quickly learned that what the MC believed was Magic was in fact advanced technology and programmed nanites. Plus, all of the technical jargon while the Mignon was learning who he was seemed a bit off putting. Then, low and behold, he bonded and the story actually became fascinating. If you can get over the slow start, this book is worth a read.
March 15, 2019
A delightful fantasy about a boy who becomes a dragon. Terrific worldbuilding and a unique view on how to find one's true self - the greatest adventure of all!
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