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Deadweed Dragons #1
Dragon Called
In a kingdom that has fallen into chaos, one young woman—and her dragon—are thrust into the role of bringing balance to the land. From the moment Dayie washed ashore as an infant, everyone in her tiny village treated her as… different. She didn’t belong, no matter how hard she tried. So when a vicious, invasive plant called Deadweed overruns her village, she’s blamed and sold to the Dragon Traders for fear of her powers and the mystery surrounding her origin. After years of service to the ruthless Dragon Traders, Dayie wants her freedom. To repay her debt, Dayie steals a dragon egg. But she winds up with far more than she bargained for when her egg hatches before she can get it to them. Now she must hide her hotheaded young dragon Zarr or risk losing either to the Dragon Traders or the Deadweed that’s creeping ever southward. When the Dragon Traders travel further south to evade capture and Deadweed attacks, Dayie meets a mysterious Dragon Rider named Akeem, who tells her magic is behind the spread of the Deadweed, and that she’s been bonded with Zarr—for life. Now Dayie faces a give up her dragon for her freedom or take her place with Zarr in the Training Hall of Dagban. There, she may have the chance to avenge her parents’ deaths and solve the mystery of ever-spreading Deadweed. Dayie’s destiny awaits, if she’s brave enough to follow it… This novel contains violence
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2019
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Ava Richardson
149 books425 followersAva Richardson writes epic page-turning Young Adult Fantasy books. She creates lovable characters and drops them into intricate worlds that are barely contained within your eReader. Ava has written 21 YA dragon fantasy series, including her bestselling series Return of the Darkening and her recent series, Destia's Dragon Shifter War.
She grew up on a steady diet of fantasy and science fiction books handed down from her two big brothers – and despite being dog-eared and missing pages, she loved escaping into the magical worlds that those authors created. Her favorites were the ones about dragons; where they’d swoop, dive and soar through the skies of these enchanted lands.
She grew up on a steady diet of fantasy and science fiction books handed down from her two big brothers – and despite being dog-eared and missing pages, she loved escaping into the magical worlds that those authors created. Her favorites were the ones about dragons; where they’d swoop, dive and soar through the skies of these enchanted lands.
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December 6, 2021
On my way to find a dragon I can built a bond with and train to become a dragon rider.
Sounds easy, am I right?
Sounds easy, am I right?
September 8, 2020
Super schönes Buch rund um Drachen und deren Bindung zu Menschen. Dayie stiehlt ein Ei, dieses schlüpft überraschend und schon sind die nächsten Abenteuer vorprogrammiert. Habe wie bisher alle Bücher dieser Autorin sehr gerne gelesen und genossen. Ein Muss für Drachenliebhaber
September 16, 2025
This book relies on shallow vagueness and coincidences to keep the plot trudging forward.
***Spoilers from here in out***
throughout the story, we are told Dayie is "just really good with animals," and over the course of the book, this gets hinted at to be magic. but we don't actually find anything out about it. she just recites "mamma-la, mamma-la" repeatedly, and animals calm down.
she is also a slave. she talks about escaping probably 3 or 4 times but never once actually tries, and she would even return to her captors to rescue them when they got attacked by wild dragons.
and the entire "climactic" part of the book, when dayie is about to be killed or exiled for being a witch, it just so happens that a barely alive member of the seven limps back into the training hall saying how this southern town was completely overrun with deadweed and how a majority of the seven and their dragons are dead and the deadweed is at risk of spreading through the entire southern kingdom. how fortuitous for dayie. now talal has no choice but to spare her and listen and follow along to everything she says. even though he was literally about to kill her for it.
then we transition to a very badly described "battle scene"; as much as a few passes while spewing fire can be called a "battle" anyway. where dayie magically is able to sing "mamma-la, mamma-la" to the dead weed, making it completely docile. the wild company randomly shows up at some point as well. and since that's basically all the detail given to them in this scene, I'm not gonna explain that any farther.
after all of this, there is almost zero talk about the ramifications of everything. talal went from, "I'm going to kill you" to "I'm going to lie to my countries leadership" in a single scene, and that's basically it.
usually, for a book like this, I would say it's a mile wide and an inch deep, but even that doesn't describe what this book is. it's an inch wide and an inch deep.
***Spoilers from here in out***
throughout the story, we are told Dayie is "just really good with animals," and over the course of the book, this gets hinted at to be magic. but we don't actually find anything out about it. she just recites "mamma-la, mamma-la" repeatedly, and animals calm down.
she is also a slave. she talks about escaping probably 3 or 4 times but never once actually tries, and she would even return to her captors to rescue them when they got attacked by wild dragons.
and the entire "climactic" part of the book, when dayie is about to be killed or exiled for being a witch, it just so happens that a barely alive member of the seven limps back into the training hall saying how this southern town was completely overrun with deadweed and how a majority of the seven and their dragons are dead and the deadweed is at risk of spreading through the entire southern kingdom. how fortuitous for dayie. now talal has no choice but to spare her and listen and follow along to everything she says. even though he was literally about to kill her for it.
then we transition to a very badly described "battle scene"; as much as a few passes while spewing fire can be called a "battle" anyway. where dayie magically is able to sing "mamma-la, mamma-la" to the dead weed, making it completely docile. the wild company randomly shows up at some point as well. and since that's basically all the detail given to them in this scene, I'm not gonna explain that any farther.
after all of this, there is almost zero talk about the ramifications of everything. talal went from, "I'm going to kill you" to "I'm going to lie to my countries leadership" in a single scene, and that's basically it.
usually, for a book like this, I would say it's a mile wide and an inch deep, but even that doesn't describe what this book is. it's an inch wide and an inch deep.
June 10, 2019
A huge thanks to Hidden Gems for providing me with a copy of this book!
This is the first book in a fantasy series by Ava Richardson called Deadweed Dragons. It follows a young woman called Dayie, who is working for a family of Dragon Traders that purchased her after the death of her foster parents. She finds herself stealing an egg from the Torvald dragon caves for them, which hatches prematurely. Miraculously, Dayie bonds with the dragon immediately, and within weeks it's grown bigger than a horse.
Dayie travels to Dagfan in hopes of joining the Training Hall, but is disappointed when she sees the reality of it. With the help of her old owner's son and a rather disgruntled young man named Akeem, Dayie attempts to fix the ways of the Hall, while fighting the deadly spread of deadweed.
This was a very enjoyable book, with an interesting plot and some good characters. There were a lot of mistakes that I noticed, but this may be due to my copy only being an ARC and not the final release copy. I also found some of the language to be awkward and unnatural, and there was some repetition in areas. Dayie and Akeem are both young adults, older than most protagonists of similar novels, but the writing was slightly young in my own opinion. Still, I did enjoy this book and am interested in finding some answers to a few things brought up by this book! So I'm giving this 3.5 stars out of 5.
This is the first book in a fantasy series by Ava Richardson called Deadweed Dragons. It follows a young woman called Dayie, who is working for a family of Dragon Traders that purchased her after the death of her foster parents. She finds herself stealing an egg from the Torvald dragon caves for them, which hatches prematurely. Miraculously, Dayie bonds with the dragon immediately, and within weeks it's grown bigger than a horse.
Dayie travels to Dagfan in hopes of joining the Training Hall, but is disappointed when she sees the reality of it. With the help of her old owner's son and a rather disgruntled young man named Akeem, Dayie attempts to fix the ways of the Hall, while fighting the deadly spread of deadweed.
This was a very enjoyable book, with an interesting plot and some good characters. There were a lot of mistakes that I noticed, but this may be due to my copy only being an ARC and not the final release copy. I also found some of the language to be awkward and unnatural, and there was some repetition in areas. Dayie and Akeem are both young adults, older than most protagonists of similar novels, but the writing was slightly young in my own opinion. Still, I did enjoy this book and am interested in finding some answers to a few things brought up by this book! So I'm giving this 3.5 stars out of 5.
May 1, 2019
Received a book to review from Netgally. In no way has that affected my opinion or created a bias. Though, I would like to thank the publisher for the opportunity.
Firstly, I have no idea how I picked this book. It’s not really my genre and it’s typically not what draws me in. But somehow, I found myself requesting for the book and diving into it.
I enjoyed the world-building, the mix of youth and wisdom in the protagonist, Dayie and the stumbling she experiences in her relationship with her dragon paired with the strange knowing of how she should be with him/around him.
The character portrayal was crisp with just the right amount of greyness. The Wild Company you fall in love with immediately, their connection with their dragons and their integrity just reaches you. And when you see The Seven, you can immediately see the difference, it’s like a slap in the face.
It was a surprising journey that reminded me a weeeeee bit of How To Train Your Dragon with a lil’ bit of Eragon; but it has a charm of its own that reminds you that Dragon Called is also it’s very own unique self.
Firstly, I have no idea how I picked this book. It’s not really my genre and it’s typically not what draws me in. But somehow, I found myself requesting for the book and diving into it.
I enjoyed the world-building, the mix of youth and wisdom in the protagonist, Dayie and the stumbling she experiences in her relationship with her dragon paired with the strange knowing of how she should be with him/around him.
The character portrayal was crisp with just the right amount of greyness. The Wild Company you fall in love with immediately, their connection with their dragons and their integrity just reaches you. And when you see The Seven, you can immediately see the difference, it’s like a slap in the face.
It was a surprising journey that reminded me a weeeeee bit of How To Train Your Dragon with a lil’ bit of Eragon; but it has a charm of its own that reminds you that Dragon Called is also it’s very own unique self.
February 21, 2023
Really good!!
May 6, 2019
A New Epic Adventure
I'd been hoping for a new epic adventure story. A new world with new and interesting magic, rules, culture, and tradition. This one fits the bill. The story is engaging and fun and I'm excited to see where it will take me from here.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I'd been hoping for a new epic adventure story. A new world with new and interesting magic, rules, culture, and tradition. This one fits the bill. The story is engaging and fun and I'm excited to see where it will take me from here.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2022
Wait what- it’s over already?
May 11, 2019
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Dragon Called is a lightly written, easy to digest, YA fantasy romance featuring the usual YA tropes. Those who want a Twinkie type of book will enjoy this tale of derring do and dragons; those who want something more nuanced and with more depth, on the other hand, will likely be frustrated. It's not terrible but it's not exactly innovative, original, or featuring a unique voice, either.Story: Dayie works for the Dragon Traders - merchants who secretly steal rare dragon eggs from the Torvald and smuggle them to the Southern Kingdom. She is little more than a slave - sold to the traders and working off her indenture with menial tasks. With unusual coloring and a very odd gift for soothing animals, she is treated with hostility and disdain. When she goes to steal an egg - the unthinkable happens and she finds her situation will greatly change. Enter a handsome prince dragon rider to whom she can be rude and cause him to fall in love with her.
Here's the issue. I've seen this plot before. Raise your hand if you've read:
- Unique snowflake heroine, with special powers that she can't control/were hidden from her, with mysterious background she has to find out about, and that her power is so unique and powerful it will change the world.
- Heroine spends most of the time being rude to or yelling at the hero for no particular reason. Instead of disliking her for being so nasty, he falls inexplicably in love with her. Because being nasty/rude apparently is super sexy.
- Heroine has bursts of defiance at all of the most inappropriate moments - which should realistically have had her killed or beaten.
- Heroine turns haters into supporters through her heroic acts and great admirable deeds.
- Heroine is said to be tortured and treated horribly - but the most we see of it is yet another female character hate-shaming her or being rude.
- Every interaction with the hero/love interest is to a) make her look 'spirited' or b) save her. The love interest has NO personality at all as a result.
Dayie, as a character is fairly simple - righteously 'good', standing up to bullies, saving the day. Prince Akeem is there to make her look good and either let her yell at him so she can show she's no pushover or to aid her in 'heroic' deeds so she can appear to be a strong female lead. It completely subsumed his personality into a complete cardboard shell - his dragon had more personality. And Dayie felt like a construct - something pleasing to teen readers who won't question logic or reality too close.
I think the book probably lost me in the first chapter, where Dayie comes across a body part and yells, "Holy crap!" Throughout, the characters pretty much talk like your next door neighbor's 12 year old, which took me completely out of this world that the author was trying to build. Imagine reading a fantasy book written in the 19s0s and the main character exclaims, "That's the bees knees! I'll have to razz him some more." It sounds really stupid now.
I can't help but feel that books like Harry Potter have shown you don't have to talk down to your audience and you can experiment and create layered and nuanced words. That's true world building that I just didn't find here with Dragon Called. There just wasn't anything original, unique, or interesting in the plot or the characters. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
February 6, 2020
ARC provided by Net Galley in exchange of an honest review.
What an amazing story! And what an amazing author! This was my first dip into Ava Richardson’s novels and I must say i really enjoyed it. The dragon and fantasy element in this books was phenomenal, alongside with lovable characters and cute baby dragons
What an amazing story! And what an amazing author! This was my first dip into Ava Richardson’s novels and I must say i really enjoyed it. The dragon and fantasy element in this books was phenomenal, alongside with lovable characters and cute baby dragons
August 3, 2019
I cannot fathom how this novel has gotten anything above 2 stars. I requested an ARC based on the theme, book cover, and the reviews I had read. Well, somehow the rest of the world is able to slog through an unedited novel written by someone with no grasp of the English language; and I just can't understand why. Have our standards really fallen that low?
I gave it the benefit of the doubt, so I pushed myself--the potential of the characters, the world are all just there waiting to be unlocked by a tiny red pencil. I really hoped that just my ARC had all these errors and the published copy had been polished. Sadly, no. I was able to rent a copy to see how it turned out. Atrocious. They actually published it to the masses with all the errors. Absolutely atrocious.
The deadweed. The magic. The relationships with the dragons. I want to read about those things. This novel has all the makings of really strong fantasy. I just could not read it. I would abruptly be taken out of the astonishing world being created by simple errors an elementary student can correct.
I want to love this series. I want to read the next books. But I just cannot support someone who would be willing to publish something of such sub-par quality.
I gave it the benefit of the doubt, so I pushed myself--the potential of the characters, the world are all just there waiting to be unlocked by a tiny red pencil. I really hoped that just my ARC had all these errors and the published copy had been polished. Sadly, no. I was able to rent a copy to see how it turned out. Atrocious. They actually published it to the masses with all the errors. Absolutely atrocious.
The deadweed. The magic. The relationships with the dragons. I want to read about those things. This novel has all the makings of really strong fantasy. I just could not read it. I would abruptly be taken out of the astonishing world being created by simple errors an elementary student can correct.
I want to love this series. I want to read the next books. But I just cannot support someone who would be willing to publish something of such sub-par quality.
June 29, 2019
Dayie's an orphan who finds herself in the hands of gypsies who enslave her and make her do as they please simply because they bought her. It's a sad beginning to an intriguing tale and especially in a world where dragons and humans both reside, and witches are considered evil- to be burned, cast out or completely destroyed.
So, when Dayie steals a dragon egg as per her masters bidding and she happens to bond with the dragon, things unravel and what follows is the author's ability to weave not just an interesting tale, but to keep the reader hooked so much so that I for one would love to read the entire series.
Having read and enjoyed the Alveria Dragon Akademy series by the author, I notice a trend, and what's great is that her tales center around young girls who for one reason or the other as seen as outcasts. I love a good heroine and I can't wait to see where Dayie's journey takes her.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
So, when Dayie steals a dragon egg as per her masters bidding and she happens to bond with the dragon, things unravel and what follows is the author's ability to weave not just an interesting tale, but to keep the reader hooked so much so that I for one would love to read the entire series.
Having read and enjoyed the Alveria Dragon Akademy series by the author, I notice a trend, and what's great is that her tales center around young girls who for one reason or the other as seen as outcasts. I love a good heroine and I can't wait to see where Dayie's journey takes her.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
May 30, 2019
This was a fantastic start to the Deadweed Dragon series. The main character is a young girl called Dayie, no second name, who was found washed up on a shore and taken in by a village couple. They were killed when an invasion of Deadweed came through their village, killing her adopted parents as she watched, and a lot of other villagers. The villagers believe it is all her fault, as they have witnessed her manner with animals and plants, and believe her to be a witch. Because of this she was either going to be killed or sold off as a slave.
She ended up being sold to a family of Dragon Traders, who come from the south and enter the north to steal dragon eggs. The rest of the time they steal, play music or anything else to make money and to survive. Dayie is treated really badly by the mother, Fen, who takes any delay in doing a task or problem as a reason to beat Dayie and leave her hungry as well. She wonders when she will actually be free of paying back the price of her purchase, having worked for them for any years. Her existence is a harsh one, being treated as if she isn’t even human at times.
At one of their stops, near the northern dragon training site, Dayie is forced to make her way through a gap in some rocks, to the dragon caves and to steal a dragon egg, which her owners will sell once back down south in Dagban. She manages to find an egg and carefully wraps it up, but senses that this egg is getting ready to hatch shortly. What she didn’t know, was that Fen had also sent her son in to get eggs and he took two. As they try to leave, the person he bribed to get out of the compound, dislikes his attitude and the number of eggs being taken. The alarm is sounded and they struggle to get out of the town.
The danger of Deadweed has been expanding throughout the country and is even taking over parts near the large town. As they try to escape to the south, they have to travel on lesser travelled roads and end up separated. Dayie’s dragon egg ends up hatching and she looks after it. Fen doesn’t know if the Dragon Training Hall of Dagban will even take her dragon and be a waste of time and space.
Near the border to the south, Dayie comes across a dragon rider called Akeem, riding a large orange dragon thought to be too dangerous to train for riding. He is part of a group of dragon riders thought to be a myth. He tells Dayie that she has now bonded with her dragon who she finds out is named Zarr, and that this is for life. On the journey down she has managed to ride Zarr a handful of times, especially as he has grown so large in such a short time. Akeem doesn’t believe her and tells her she can’t join his group – which are all men.
Akeem tells her that there is magic behind the spread of Deadweed and Dayie gets a sense of evil from the plants when she next comes across them. When they finally reach the Dragon Training Hall, Dayie has to decide if she can leave her dragon behind and continue her life as a slave, or get the dragon trainer, one of the famous Seven dragon riders of the south, to accept both her and her dragon. She manages to escape the clutches of Fen and is accepted into the training hall, as well as Fen’s son, who she deserted.
The record of dragon training in the south is of a brutal manner, with none of the dragon riders knowing how to bond with a dragon nor, as she finds out, how to treat the dragons with kindness or patience. Dayie and some of her new friends amongst her fellow trainees, believe she can be the one to show a better way of training new dragon riders and how to better treat the dragons. The trainees are sent by horseback to fight a Deadweed invasion, supposedly to just clean up, after the Seven go out and use their dragons to burn it away. This brings Dayie up close and very much in danger from the Deadweed and brings back flashbacks of her adopted parents dying, caught up in Deadweed.
She now has two purposes, one is to have a chance to become a dragon rider with her bonded dragon Zarr, and also to avenge her adopted parent’s deaths, by stopping the spread of Deadweed. Through her powers of connection with animals as well as plant life, maybe she also has some magic in her and can solve the mystery of Deadweed, stopping its spread. She looks unlike anyone else she has ever met, until she meets one of the Seven. Having been found washed up on the shore, means she knows nothing of where she came from nor who her actual parents were. She has a huge destiny which is just opening up to lots of possibility now, rather than the life of a slave. What she makes of it, will depend on her bravery and making a difference for the other trainees and dragons in Dagban.
This was a brilliant read, right from the start. The descriptions and background information help you build up the story in your own head and see what the main character has to cope with. The life of dragons is shown as a north vs south divide and a political hot potato. This is a really enjoyable read, especially for anyone who likes to read anything about dragons and dragon riders. It reminded me in part of Windwalker: Forbidden Flight by H.G. Chambers, with a strong female lead character, who wants to do what is an unacceptable path for a female. I look forward to more books in this series! I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
She ended up being sold to a family of Dragon Traders, who come from the south and enter the north to steal dragon eggs. The rest of the time they steal, play music or anything else to make money and to survive. Dayie is treated really badly by the mother, Fen, who takes any delay in doing a task or problem as a reason to beat Dayie and leave her hungry as well. She wonders when she will actually be free of paying back the price of her purchase, having worked for them for any years. Her existence is a harsh one, being treated as if she isn’t even human at times.
At one of their stops, near the northern dragon training site, Dayie is forced to make her way through a gap in some rocks, to the dragon caves and to steal a dragon egg, which her owners will sell once back down south in Dagban. She manages to find an egg and carefully wraps it up, but senses that this egg is getting ready to hatch shortly. What she didn’t know, was that Fen had also sent her son in to get eggs and he took two. As they try to leave, the person he bribed to get out of the compound, dislikes his attitude and the number of eggs being taken. The alarm is sounded and they struggle to get out of the town.
The danger of Deadweed has been expanding throughout the country and is even taking over parts near the large town. As they try to escape to the south, they have to travel on lesser travelled roads and end up separated. Dayie’s dragon egg ends up hatching and she looks after it. Fen doesn’t know if the Dragon Training Hall of Dagban will even take her dragon and be a waste of time and space.
Near the border to the south, Dayie comes across a dragon rider called Akeem, riding a large orange dragon thought to be too dangerous to train for riding. He is part of a group of dragon riders thought to be a myth. He tells Dayie that she has now bonded with her dragon who she finds out is named Zarr, and that this is for life. On the journey down she has managed to ride Zarr a handful of times, especially as he has grown so large in such a short time. Akeem doesn’t believe her and tells her she can’t join his group – which are all men.
Akeem tells her that there is magic behind the spread of Deadweed and Dayie gets a sense of evil from the plants when she next comes across them. When they finally reach the Dragon Training Hall, Dayie has to decide if she can leave her dragon behind and continue her life as a slave, or get the dragon trainer, one of the famous Seven dragon riders of the south, to accept both her and her dragon. She manages to escape the clutches of Fen and is accepted into the training hall, as well as Fen’s son, who she deserted.
The record of dragon training in the south is of a brutal manner, with none of the dragon riders knowing how to bond with a dragon nor, as she finds out, how to treat the dragons with kindness or patience. Dayie and some of her new friends amongst her fellow trainees, believe she can be the one to show a better way of training new dragon riders and how to better treat the dragons. The trainees are sent by horseback to fight a Deadweed invasion, supposedly to just clean up, after the Seven go out and use their dragons to burn it away. This brings Dayie up close and very much in danger from the Deadweed and brings back flashbacks of her adopted parents dying, caught up in Deadweed.
She now has two purposes, one is to have a chance to become a dragon rider with her bonded dragon Zarr, and also to avenge her adopted parent’s deaths, by stopping the spread of Deadweed. Through her powers of connection with animals as well as plant life, maybe she also has some magic in her and can solve the mystery of Deadweed, stopping its spread. She looks unlike anyone else she has ever met, until she meets one of the Seven. Having been found washed up on the shore, means she knows nothing of where she came from nor who her actual parents were. She has a huge destiny which is just opening up to lots of possibility now, rather than the life of a slave. What she makes of it, will depend on her bravery and making a difference for the other trainees and dragons in Dagban.
This was a brilliant read, right from the start. The descriptions and background information help you build up the story in your own head and see what the main character has to cope with. The life of dragons is shown as a north vs south divide and a political hot potato. This is a really enjoyable read, especially for anyone who likes to read anything about dragons and dragon riders. It reminded me in part of Windwalker: Forbidden Flight by H.G. Chambers, with a strong female lead character, who wants to do what is an unacceptable path for a female. I look forward to more books in this series! I received an ARC copy of this book from Hidden Gems and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
March 4, 2022
Where to start with this review.
I can't believe I actually read the entire book. First off, there were a couple things that irked me about this book. The plot and its elements are very interesting and have some good potential, but our protagonist Daye is just a bit annoying. Daye is very reactionary and where things should be common sense and logical she reacts out of anger and emotion.
Daye is an interesting character herself despite this. She is a young girl with a fair complexion who is outcast due to whatever magic it is she holds and the affinity that grants her with nature and living creatures. She doesn't know where she comes from and her foster parents were killed by the Deadweed. The village she was in, labeling her a witch, sold her to become an indentured servant to a woman who hates her because her skin color is wrong and because of her magic and status. Daye has an interesting background. Albeit a pretty tropey one with 'girl hated because she's different and has magic.'
Still, I did enjoy reading her relationship with her step brother, Nas develop. It was so interesting to see how he went from a mean bully to becoming a dragon rider and actually being less mean towards Daye.
The plot with the dragons and their characterization is great. I like how Daye and Akeem want to change things within the Training Hall. Rather than force dragons to bond and take riders; instead people should be gentle with them, realize their own sovereignty and intelligence and let THEM CHOOSE a rider. I have always loved this sort of potrayal of dragons where they aren't just fire breathing creatures to ride, but actual living breathing powerful creatures that should be respected and treated as intelligent beings that are not lesser than humans to be dominated.
However, as I said, there were problematic elements that I did not like within this book that irked me and stopped from giving it at least 2 stars. That and the book did sort of dragged and got sort of boring in various places. Despite this though, it did manage to keep my curiosity in wanting to at least find out what will occur. Once the plot started picking up it got a bit more interesting.
With that said, I do want to keep reading this series to see where everything leads. The first book wasn't that great of a start, but it has interesting elements that keeps my attention. Idk, if I, overall, will actually enjoy this series as a whole and would be willing to read it again, but I will at least keep with it for now into the second book. And I'll see what I think of the second book and overall series then.
I can't believe I actually read the entire book. First off, there were a couple things that irked me about this book. The plot and its elements are very interesting and have some good potential, but our protagonist Daye is just a bit annoying. Daye is very reactionary and where things should be common sense and logical she reacts out of anger and emotion.
Daye is an interesting character herself despite this. She is a young girl with a fair complexion who is outcast due to whatever magic it is she holds and the affinity that grants her with nature and living creatures. She doesn't know where she comes from and her foster parents were killed by the Deadweed. The village she was in, labeling her a witch, sold her to become an indentured servant to a woman who hates her because her skin color is wrong and because of her magic and status. Daye has an interesting background. Albeit a pretty tropey one with 'girl hated because she's different and has magic.'
Still, I did enjoy reading her relationship with her step brother, Nas develop. It was so interesting to see how he went from a mean bully to becoming a dragon rider and actually being less mean towards Daye.
The plot with the dragons and their characterization is great. I like how Daye and Akeem want to change things within the Training Hall. Rather than force dragons to bond and take riders; instead people should be gentle with them, realize their own sovereignty and intelligence and let THEM CHOOSE a rider. I have always loved this sort of potrayal of dragons where they aren't just fire breathing creatures to ride, but actual living breathing powerful creatures that should be respected and treated as intelligent beings that are not lesser than humans to be dominated.
However, as I said, there were problematic elements that I did not like within this book that irked me and stopped from giving it at least 2 stars. That and the book did sort of dragged and got sort of boring in various places. Despite this though, it did manage to keep my curiosity in wanting to at least find out what will occur. Once the plot started picking up it got a bit more interesting.
With that said, I do want to keep reading this series to see where everything leads. The first book wasn't that great of a start, but it has interesting elements that keeps my attention. Idk, if I, overall, will actually enjoy this series as a whole and would be willing to read it again, but I will at least keep with it for now into the second book. And I'll see what I think of the second book and overall series then.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2019
A book about dragons — how could I possibly pass this up? When I saw that the ARC was available on Netgalley, I knew I had to get it right away. Delve into it I go, and boy was it an adventurous ride.
In this world that Ava Richardson has built, dragons live among common people like you and I, but during a period a long time ago in the past where caravans and horses were the only modes of transport. The story starts off with Dayie on a mission to steal a dragon egg. Yes, you read that right: she's part of the Dragon Traders. But it wasn't because she wanted to; it was because she had no other choice. From there, her journey with her dragon starts.
What is different about this book as compared to other fantastical books is that, rather than having the character fight against a single entity in the form of a man or woman, they work to kill off one of a more stubborn nature (depending on how you see it). The Deadweed. Plants that seem to have a mind of their own. And this, in my opinion, makes this book a whole lot more special.
Furthermore, I absolutely adored Dayie's dragon. There were definitely a lot of delightful moments that made me smile to myself, and reading how the two of them bonded was really heartwarming. Character development for Dayie is top-notch, along with others, especially Nas. That said, out of all the male characters, Akeem is my favourite. *laughs*
But despite my 5-star rating, I do have several things I have to touch on that did get a little bit on my nerves during the time I was reading this book. First, the writing. You can be sure that this book involves characters who are in their late-teens and early-twenties, but there are multiple instances in which I felt otherwise. Exclamation marks are plenty. To me, this makes the writing style err towards a younger audience. And the second thing: it was a bit slow to start. I had a hard time getting into it despite the existence of Dayie's dragon, and went on reading this a lot slower than I expected. I hadn't felt compelled to continue reading. I'm just glad that I managed to pull through that portion. If not, I wouldn't have had the chance to read about what came after.
And what came after was definitely worth everything. (I specially recommend this book to all fans of How to Train Your Dragon!)
Looking forward to the second book for sure!
In this world that Ava Richardson has built, dragons live among common people like you and I, but during a period a long time ago in the past where caravans and horses were the only modes of transport. The story starts off with Dayie on a mission to steal a dragon egg. Yes, you read that right: she's part of the Dragon Traders. But it wasn't because she wanted to; it was because she had no other choice. From there, her journey with her dragon starts.
What is different about this book as compared to other fantastical books is that, rather than having the character fight against a single entity in the form of a man or woman, they work to kill off one of a more stubborn nature (depending on how you see it). The Deadweed. Plants that seem to have a mind of their own. And this, in my opinion, makes this book a whole lot more special.
Furthermore, I absolutely adored Dayie's dragon. There were definitely a lot of delightful moments that made me smile to myself, and reading how the two of them bonded was really heartwarming. Character development for Dayie is top-notch, along with others, especially Nas. That said, out of all the male characters, Akeem is my favourite. *laughs*
But despite my 5-star rating, I do have several things I have to touch on that did get a little bit on my nerves during the time I was reading this book. First, the writing. You can be sure that this book involves characters who are in their late-teens and early-twenties, but there are multiple instances in which I felt otherwise. Exclamation marks are plenty. To me, this makes the writing style err towards a younger audience. And the second thing: it was a bit slow to start. I had a hard time getting into it despite the existence of Dayie's dragon, and went on reading this a lot slower than I expected. I hadn't felt compelled to continue reading. I'm just glad that I managed to pull through that portion. If not, I wouldn't have had the chance to read about what came after.
And what came after was definitely worth everything. (I specially recommend this book to all fans of How to Train Your Dragon!)
Looking forward to the second book for sure!
August 16, 2019
Decent, keeps you curious about plot
I started this book with an open mind and no intentions to compare it with other Dragon book that are similar and wasn't disappointed.
This book is about Dayie and her evolution from a servant-slave to a dragon rider. Dayie is a nice character, easy to relate to. She is not one of those larger than life spunky badass heroines who are perfect at everything and this was quite refreshing. The secondary characters - not as well fleshed out as the MC were decent, though would have liked more depth to the character of Nas to make his development more believable. He is pretty flimsy as of now. Plus there is not much about the dragons and their thoughts. There isn't enough dialogue between Dayie and her Dragon to make their bond seem as deep as it is portrayed to be.
Also would have liked more information about Akeem's background and about his tribe to understand his slightly sexist/male chauvinistic attitude. It wasn't very overt but is implied and suggested often by the MC. I hope this will be addressed in the next book.
Also there is virtually no information about Torvald and why there is animosity between said country and the southern lands. Not that there is much information about the southern lands themselves. The MC does go to steal a dragon egg from Torvald so some information could have been provided. At least is a map but it too doesn't have many details. The world building isn't rich enough to form a proper visual, be it places, history or people.
Although the ending is not a cliffhanger, there is a lot of mystery and unanswered questions in this book. Usually there will be some hints and we can form some opinion about how the story will proceed but here there is very less information provided - so out of curiosity will continue the series.
I started this book with an open mind and no intentions to compare it with other Dragon book that are similar and wasn't disappointed.
This book is about Dayie and her evolution from a servant-slave to a dragon rider. Dayie is a nice character, easy to relate to. She is not one of those larger than life spunky badass heroines who are perfect at everything and this was quite refreshing. The secondary characters - not as well fleshed out as the MC were decent, though would have liked more depth to the character of Nas to make his development more believable. He is pretty flimsy as of now. Plus there is not much about the dragons and their thoughts. There isn't enough dialogue between Dayie and her Dragon to make their bond seem as deep as it is portrayed to be.
Also would have liked more information about Akeem's background and about his tribe to understand his slightly sexist/male chauvinistic attitude. It wasn't very overt but is implied and suggested often by the MC. I hope this will be addressed in the next book.
Also there is virtually no information about Torvald and why there is animosity between said country and the southern lands. Not that there is much information about the southern lands themselves. The MC does go to steal a dragon egg from Torvald so some information could have been provided. At least is a map but it too doesn't have many details. The world building isn't rich enough to form a proper visual, be it places, history or people.
Although the ending is not a cliffhanger, there is a lot of mystery and unanswered questions in this book. Usually there will be some hints and we can form some opinion about how the story will proceed but here there is very less information provided - so out of curiosity will continue the series.
October 15, 2024
Another great start for a trilogy from this author. As usual great dragons and outstanding characters.
When Dayie was an infant she washed up on the shores of a tiny village. Right from the start she was treated differently and the villagers feared her. Then when an invasive plant known as deadweed invades they feel it’s her power that is responsible. Then she is sold to an abusive dragon trader. She had provided years of service to the cruel woman and instead of rewards she got more punishment. Then Dayie decided she had enough. She was to steal a dragon egg and earn her freedom. That plan didn’t end well. She got the dragon egg but it hatched before she could give it to the trader. Therefor the baby dragon she named Thump, bonded with her. The trader was furious and as they tried to make their way back deadweed forced them further south. After one particular incident with the trader, they are surprised when a Dragon Rider shows up. He tells them his name is Akeem and he has many questions about thump. Dayie is then informed she has 2 choices. She can give up her dragon or return to the Training Hall of Dagban with thump. She is definitely not giving him up so agrees to go. As she leaves Fawn the trader lets her true colors show because she’s mad. Off they go and when they arrive it all seems good at first but when she becomes seperated from her dragon, she has second thoughts. She doesn’t agree with how they treat the dragons or train them. The plant is growing more vicious as the days go on so Dayie has to make decisions. Change their training methods and get the dragons to work together so they can defeat the vicious plant threatening them all.
When Dayie was an infant she washed up on the shores of a tiny village. Right from the start she was treated differently and the villagers feared her. Then when an invasive plant known as deadweed invades they feel it’s her power that is responsible. Then she is sold to an abusive dragon trader. She had provided years of service to the cruel woman and instead of rewards she got more punishment. Then Dayie decided she had enough. She was to steal a dragon egg and earn her freedom. That plan didn’t end well. She got the dragon egg but it hatched before she could give it to the trader. Therefor the baby dragon she named Thump, bonded with her. The trader was furious and as they tried to make their way back deadweed forced them further south. After one particular incident with the trader, they are surprised when a Dragon Rider shows up. He tells them his name is Akeem and he has many questions about thump. Dayie is then informed she has 2 choices. She can give up her dragon or return to the Training Hall of Dagban with thump. She is definitely not giving him up so agrees to go. As she leaves Fawn the trader lets her true colors show because she’s mad. Off they go and when they arrive it all seems good at first but when she becomes seperated from her dragon, she has second thoughts. She doesn’t agree with how they treat the dragons or train them. The plant is growing more vicious as the days go on so Dayie has to make decisions. Change their training methods and get the dragons to work together so they can defeat the vicious plant threatening them all.
June 14, 2019
This novel may have a fair amount of tropes that could have some groaning in advance, but the book is worth more than a quick glance. The world building isn’t thrusting the reader into some newly fashioned, totally alien world, but what Richardson does is offer just the right amount of description to allow us into her world and build the rest from our own imaginations. Sure, it might not be so incredibly unique to the dragon fantasy genre, but it offers a unique perspective, and a unique villain. Dayie is a girl, no more than seventeen, who has no past and a downtrodden present, but when afforded the chance of a future, she takes it.
That’s not without a few drawbacks. The beginning chapters have her struggling to get away from the traveling, dragon-thieving gypsies who bought her and subject her to abuse. Often times, she ends up falling back in line with them, even though readers will want her running the opposite direction. This speaks to the years of neglect she has endured, which, intentional or not, is a daring and direct expression of what long term abuse can do to a person, and how hard it is to get out from under that shadow. With the help of a dragon, Dayie finds herself, and embraces her strange ways, knowing that she has a great power that she should be using for good. Gaining friends along the way, and with the slightest hint of a future romance, this young adult, dragon epic is a fanciful, adventurous read that proves being your own person, and being different, is worth fighting for
That’s not without a few drawbacks. The beginning chapters have her struggling to get away from the traveling, dragon-thieving gypsies who bought her and subject her to abuse. Often times, she ends up falling back in line with them, even though readers will want her running the opposite direction. This speaks to the years of neglect she has endured, which, intentional or not, is a daring and direct expression of what long term abuse can do to a person, and how hard it is to get out from under that shadow. With the help of a dragon, Dayie finds herself, and embraces her strange ways, knowing that she has a great power that she should be using for good. Gaining friends along the way, and with the slightest hint of a future romance, this young adult, dragon epic is a fanciful, adventurous read that proves being your own person, and being different, is worth fighting for
May 9, 2019
I have not read any other books set in this world, but it was fairly easy to get into the swing of things. I'm assuming that the typos in the advanced copy have been taken care of by now. It's a good story. It deserves good editing.
I liked the main character, Dayie. She's a little impulsive, she has a conscience and she tries hard to do the best she can. I enjoyed the relationship between Dayie and her dragon, and their affection for each other as they both try to figure out their places in the world.
The author did a good job of making several characters feel distinct. Dayie underwent quite a bit of growth, but what impressed me was that other, more or less secondary characters started to change as well. That made the story more interesting. I also liked that, with maybe one or two exceptions, characters had reasons for thinking as they did. Even when they were wrong.
The only place where Dayie started to irritate me a little was her squabble/flirting with the person who seemed to be set up as her romantic interest down the road. Her antagonism was understandable at first, but I guess I was ready for her to move past it long before she was. Still, it wasn't a big deal. It didn't stop me from enjoying the story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.
I liked the main character, Dayie. She's a little impulsive, she has a conscience and she tries hard to do the best she can. I enjoyed the relationship between Dayie and her dragon, and their affection for each other as they both try to figure out their places in the world.
The author did a good job of making several characters feel distinct. Dayie underwent quite a bit of growth, but what impressed me was that other, more or less secondary characters started to change as well. That made the story more interesting. I also liked that, with maybe one or two exceptions, characters had reasons for thinking as they did. Even when they were wrong.
The only place where Dayie started to irritate me a little was her squabble/flirting with the person who seemed to be set up as her romantic interest down the road. Her antagonism was understandable at first, but I guess I was ready for her to move past it long before she was. Still, it wasn't a big deal. It didn't stop me from enjoying the story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.
April 28, 2019
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher. Thank you!
I have been reading several of Ms. Richardson's dragon series and this was a great read! It appears to take place sometime after her earlier series. Those who have magic are considered witches and killed. Dragon bonding is not understood nor is it used, rather fear and brutality are. Dayie, the main character, we see grow from a fearful slave to a stronger woman who rides a dragon, Zarr. Dayie has magical abilities that she has had as a child, but does not know who her parents are. After stealing a dragon egg and then forming a bond, Datie desires to be trained at the Training Hall of Dagban. On her journey, she meets Akeem, who runs with the Wild Dragons, who are considered to be a myth. Dayie and Akeem do not see eye to eye at first, but as they get to know each other, they both realize they want to accomplish the same goals. However, with the Deadweed destroying everything in its path and spreading at an alarming rate, Dayie and others will need to find a way to stop it before it consumes everything in its path. Cannot wait to read the next novel in the series!
I have been reading several of Ms. Richardson's dragon series and this was a great read! It appears to take place sometime after her earlier series. Those who have magic are considered witches and killed. Dragon bonding is not understood nor is it used, rather fear and brutality are. Dayie, the main character, we see grow from a fearful slave to a stronger woman who rides a dragon, Zarr. Dayie has magical abilities that she has had as a child, but does not know who her parents are. After stealing a dragon egg and then forming a bond, Datie desires to be trained at the Training Hall of Dagban. On her journey, she meets Akeem, who runs with the Wild Dragons, who are considered to be a myth. Dayie and Akeem do not see eye to eye at first, but as they get to know each other, they both realize they want to accomplish the same goals. However, with the Deadweed destroying everything in its path and spreading at an alarming rate, Dayie and others will need to find a way to stop it before it consumes everything in its path. Cannot wait to read the next novel in the series!
March 1, 2020
This is the thirteenth book I’ve read/listened to by this author and I have enjoyed every one. Her books are not complicated or overly descriptive, yet she has created a wonderful world in which each dragon series gives us a glimpse into a different corner of it. That makes each series somewhat unique- I like that.
The publisher’s summary is very good. There is not much for me to expand on without giving anything away. The comments on the Torvald dragons and their training make me imagine we may eventually see the Tarvald and Dagban riders interact.
This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( Traci Arlene ) and I would listen to another. She does really well narrating this book. Her performance brings the characters to life. She gives each character a distinct voice and emphasizes their personalities.
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
The publisher’s summary is very good. There is not much for me to expand on without giving anything away. The comments on the Torvald dragons and their training make me imagine we may eventually see the Tarvald and Dagban riders interact.
This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( Traci Arlene ) and I would listen to another. She does really well narrating this book. Her performance brings the characters to life. She gives each character a distinct voice and emphasizes their personalities.
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
May 7, 2019
I received a free copy from Netgalley for an honest review.
I’ve read the first two of the Alveria Dragon Academy, and though this feels like the same world, I’m not sure how far in time from that series this is, but there is definitely a jump. People with magic are considered witches and hunted, and magic itself is not understood. Having read the previous series, I really liked that there really wasn’t romance in this book. You can see where there might be in the future, but Dayie’s life as an ‘indentured servant’ to a free person with a dragon bond was plenty to explore her as a character. It was a slow start, but it picked up and stayed at a good pace throughout. I was frustrated that some of the challenges that they could have faced were neatly sidestepped, and that no other characters seemed to take ownership for the problems they were facing. Overall, I wish this had been a bit longer but look forward to the next one.
I’ve read the first two of the Alveria Dragon Academy, and though this feels like the same world, I’m not sure how far in time from that series this is, but there is definitely a jump. People with magic are considered witches and hunted, and magic itself is not understood. Having read the previous series, I really liked that there really wasn’t romance in this book. You can see where there might be in the future, but Dayie’s life as an ‘indentured servant’ to a free person with a dragon bond was plenty to explore her as a character. It was a slow start, but it picked up and stayed at a good pace throughout. I was frustrated that some of the challenges that they could have faced were neatly sidestepped, and that no other characters seemed to take ownership for the problems they were facing. Overall, I wish this had been a bit longer but look forward to the next one.
May 25, 2019
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this ARC!
This book was so great! I really loved reading about dragons and the bond that they can have to people. Dayie has been a outcast ever since her adopted parents died and she was sent to be a slave of Dragon Traders. Deadweed is a plant that can poison and kill people.... It has been spreading and releasing its terror while Dragon riders aka The Wild company or The Seven come to defeat it. Dayie is in the middle of all this when she steals a Dragon egg and becomes bonded with it. Now she has a purpose and a Destiny she never knew she had. Can she become something more than just a outcast and a slave? Also Dayie has magic inside her that she never knew she had.... Will she know what to do with it?
This book has a great message that you can become something more than what you think you are if you just put your mind to it and believe.
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This book was so great! I really loved reading about dragons and the bond that they can have to people. Dayie has been a outcast ever since her adopted parents died and she was sent to be a slave of Dragon Traders. Deadweed is a plant that can poison and kill people.... It has been spreading and releasing its terror while Dragon riders aka The Wild company or The Seven come to defeat it. Dayie is in the middle of all this when she steals a Dragon egg and becomes bonded with it. Now she has a purpose and a Destiny she never knew she had. Can she become something more than just a outcast and a slave? Also Dayie has magic inside her that she never knew she had.... Will she know what to do with it?
This book has a great message that you can become something more than what you think you are if you just put your mind to it and believe.
This review will be on:
* Goodreads (Christine Shrum)
* Instagram (@christinereads)
April 21, 2019
When I started reading this book, I'll be honest, this went in a way that I had never thought it would. I was expecting the book to take it in the route of "the girl finds an egg, the egg hatches, people find her and help her learn to bond with the dragon and then she saves the world." This book it in a different way. There was no quick answer, there was no immediate help. It was raw in the most believable way possible. The characters are so good that it makes you want to root for the protagonist and boo at the enemies. Dayie really only ever had herself and then her dragon. Watching their story unfold is something you'll want to read.
If you love a good dragon book with a girl as the main, then this book is all for you. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you love a good dragon book with a girl as the main, then this book is all for you. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2019
Dayie was sold to the Dragon Traders when she was just a child. She is a young woman now and in order to buy her freedom, she must steal a dragon egg. Unfortunately, before the egg can be taken to Dagban to be trained, it hatches and she is bonded with Zarr.
I loved all these characters, but Dayie is my favorite. She is impulsive, tough, and speaks her mind, which sometimes gets her into trouble. She is determined to help in the fight against the Deadweed which killed the couple who raised her before she was sold to the Dragon Traders. As much as she wants her freedom she will agree to train in Dagban and help in the battle against the deadly, invasive plant known as Deadweed.
Fantastic book with lots of twists in a fascinating new world. Loved it!
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
I loved all these characters, but Dayie is my favorite. She is impulsive, tough, and speaks her mind, which sometimes gets her into trouble. She is determined to help in the fight against the Deadweed which killed the couple who raised her before she was sold to the Dragon Traders. As much as she wants her freedom she will agree to train in Dagban and help in the battle against the deadly, invasive plant known as Deadweed.
Fantastic book with lots of twists in a fascinating new world. Loved it!
I am voluntarily leaving an honest and non-incentivized review of this ARC.
May 14, 2019
OMG, I was captivated from the beginning! Dayie had it hard from the very beginning, but her ability to survive gave her a strength that was unsurpassed. Thump/Zarr was so cute (even when he was HUGE). I love the way she pushed forward at the Dragon Training Academy. The feel of this book reminds me so much of The Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffery. I read everyone of those books as soon as I found them. This series is like that. The riders have a special personal relationship with their dragons and it makes for a dramatic and loving relationship. I have such a yearning for the next book it's almost like an addiction. I want so much more of these riders and their dragons. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
April 25, 2019
This is the story of the slave girl Dayie and how she becomes the dragon rider of Zarr. How she is made to steal a dragons egg and her harrowing escape back to the south. The people she meets along the way. How she meets Akeem and his dragon Aida. Also tells the story of how she gets to enter The Training Hall and how she learns to fight the horrible deadweed. I highly enjoyed this story and can't wait for more from this author. I rate this up there with the Dragon Riders of Pern. I started reading this afternoon and couldn't put it down until I had completed the story. Wishing the next one was out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2020
This book took me a while to read, but I will say this: I liked the characters and the world the author built. About the plot: It definitely could be appealing to a middle-schooler, but I felt like it was adressed to an older audience and for that it just wasn't gripping enough. While the main conflict - fighting the Deadweed with Dragons sounded interesting to me, in the end the execution felt lacking. Especially the last part - where the main character discovers her powers, is very unremarkable.
So, I would recommend this to a middle-schooler, who likes dragons.
I thank Netgalley and Relay Publishing for an ARC to read and review.
So, I would recommend this to a middle-schooler, who likes dragons.
I thank Netgalley and Relay Publishing for an ARC to read and review.
March 13, 2020
If you want dragons and unique magic here you go!
Narrator: ok differentiation
Language: PG
Sex: G
Violence: PG
Story: this was an interesting story and I���d definitely listen to the rest of the series. The main character kind of drives you nuts because she is rather flippant in her progress towards becoming who she is meant to be. I found the storyline or moderate to fast pace and entertaining enough to keep you interested. If you enjoy tales of dragons and unusual magic this will be a great fit for you!
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Narrator: ok differentiation
Language: PG
Sex: G
Violence: PG
Story: this was an interesting story and I���d definitely listen to the rest of the series. The main character kind of drives you nuts because she is rather flippant in her progress towards becoming who she is meant to be. I found the storyline or moderate to fast pace and entertaining enough to keep you interested. If you enjoy tales of dragons and unusual magic this will be a great fit for you!
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
March 29, 2020
I received a free ARC of this novel via Hidden Gems in exchange for an honest review. My opinion is my own.
Ever since I first read Anne McCaffrey's Pern series I have been obsessed with dragon lore. I don't know how I have never come across Ms. Richardson's work in the past but she has made a great contribution to this genre in Dragon Called. The world she has created is very rich, vibrant and interesting. I enjoyed the plot and characters, pretty much most elements of this book. My one gripe is that the female lead doesn't have much of a backbone. Otherwise, YAY.
I will definitely be reading more of her work.
Ever since I first read Anne McCaffrey's Pern series I have been obsessed with dragon lore. I don't know how I have never come across Ms. Richardson's work in the past but she has made a great contribution to this genre in Dragon Called. The world she has created is very rich, vibrant and interesting. I enjoyed the plot and characters, pretty much most elements of this book. My one gripe is that the female lead doesn't have much of a backbone. Otherwise, YAY.
I will definitely be reading more of her work.
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