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Dragon Rider: The Brindle Dragon Prequel
Many dream to soar through the skies, but few will ever achieve the dream of becoming a Dragon Rider.
An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the best-selling Brindle Dragon series.
Myradepf is an undersized young lady with a dream big enough to save the world. As she strives to become a dragon rider, she must prove herself worth or face the possibility of life without a dragon to ride. Along the way, she will be pushed by a rival intent on proving he is the superior dragon rider candidate. Can she overcome the odds, find her dragon, and go down in history as one of the most important dragon riders in history?
Dragon Rider is a prequel story to the best-selling Brindle Dragon series. If you enjoy engaging characters and exciting stories, Dragon Rider will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page until the last.
Download Dragon Rider and get started on your next epic adventure today!
An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the best-selling Brindle Dragon series.
Myradepf is an undersized young lady with a dream big enough to save the world. As she strives to become a dragon rider, she must prove herself worth or face the possibility of life without a dragon to ride. Along the way, she will be pushed by a rival intent on proving he is the superior dragon rider candidate. Can she overcome the odds, find her dragon, and go down in history as one of the most important dragon riders in history?
Dragon Rider is a prequel story to the best-selling Brindle Dragon series. If you enjoy engaging characters and exciting stories, Dragon Rider will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page until the last.
Download Dragon Rider and get started on your next epic adventure today!
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2019
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About the author
Jada Fisher
98 books158 followersJada Fisher is the pen name used by Dave and Shannon VanBergen for co-authored fantasy projects. By working with multiple other talented authors, it allows them to share a wide variety of stories.
Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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January 23, 2020
This was a very formulaic YA fantasy, but it was fairly entertaining.
January 15, 2020
Dragon rider
I really enjoyed most of this story but the end annoyed me. The dragons were adorable and the way the hacking picked their partners was great.
I really enjoyed most of this story but the end annoyed me. The dragons were adorable and the way the hacking picked their partners was great.
April 19, 2025
Myri is a candidate for the Dragon Academy from the mines and has to deal with a lot of racial discrimination, including from a “gorgeous” boy one year older (tho he thinks she is 13 and is salty about that) named Pravik.
But it’s okay because they end up with twin blue dragl s who apparently only choose relatives so obvi the two end up together.
Time passes by, and it’s explained well. What isn’t is the Blight. Some of the worldbuilding is weak. Oh then as their friendship grows because they *have* to sleep in the same room (chaperoned) and Myri has nightmares, they meet an older young woman later described as “was graduated” which was weird ohrasing. And at first Pravik is upset because he doesn’t want to see her bloated and cranky during her monthlies. What?
Anyway, this woman tells Myri she was hearing a goddess in her dreams and the Blight is coming!
I wish we got more about Myri’s family.
The twin dragons are great. What I don’t get is that in ch 14 Pravik said Myri left Aftyx behind but then on the next page said the two were together.
I also don’t gwt why Myri is so susceptible to anything the other eoman says despite barely knowing each other and being a bit duped by her.
Super fast story and I was tempted to mark as DNF, but overall 2.5 rounded up to 3.
But it’s okay because they end up with twin blue dragl s who apparently only choose relatives so obvi the two end up together.
Time passes by, and it’s explained well. What isn’t is the Blight. Some of the worldbuilding is weak. Oh then as their friendship grows because they *have* to sleep in the same room (chaperoned) and Myri has nightmares, they meet an older young woman later described as “was graduated” which was weird ohrasing. And at first Pravik is upset because he doesn’t want to see her bloated and cranky during her monthlies. What?
Anyway, this woman tells Myri she was hearing a goddess in her dreams and the Blight is coming!
I wish we got more about Myri’s family.
The twin dragons are great. What I don’t get is that in ch 14 Pravik said Myri left Aftyx behind but then on the next page said the two were together.
I also don’t gwt why Myri is so susceptible to anything the other eoman says despite barely knowing each other and being a bit duped by her.
Super fast story and I was tempted to mark as DNF, but overall 2.5 rounded up to 3.
February 28, 2020
Myri’s destiny will be more than she could ever hope for. Myri is so excited to be accepted into the dragon rider academy. But on the first day she meets a nasty boy named Pravik who insults her heritage, demeans her, and continually tries to best her in class. But on hatching day they have the misfortune to each get a blue dragon, meaning blue dragons are always twins and usually bond with siblings or close relatives because they can’t be separated. Now Myri and Pravil have to live in a room together with the two twin dragon babies and raise them together. For the next several years they stop fighting and start to learn to work together. But Myri starts having nightmares, waking up scared and afraid that everyone she loves is gone. An all-powerful being is trying to communicate with her because she will have the ability to stop the Blight and save the world. But it won’t happen anytime soon and not without a lot of losses, pain, and heartache. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
February 18, 2022
This story really sets up the Brindle Dragon series. There are dragons - and love of dragons by humans. There is magic, and not just with the dragons. Then there is power from the gods and the Spirits. Old spirits are revealed. There are necessary to fight back the Bight. There there is love for humanity, only because there is love of two unexpected heroes. The love of the future to be is what eventually drives them.
Pacing of the book is interesting, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Some detail is skipped and other detail is alluded to for the reader to build. The author draws a canvas for the reader and lets you fill in the details. Certainly this was a good read.
Pacing of the book is interesting, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Some detail is skipped and other detail is alluded to for the reader to build. The author draws a canvas for the reader and lets you fill in the details. Certainly this was a good read.
April 18, 2025
“Dragon Rider”, prequel to the 'Brindle Dragon' series, is a slow burn that doesn't really come to life until the final chapters.
And it is not until the very end that is makes sense as a prequel.
Meri and Pravik are rivals at the Dragon Academy, constantly competing and always annoying each other.
Until they are chosen by twin Blue dragons - who only ever accept twin humans or siblings - and are forced to live together.
They're bonded by their dragons but have to learn to adapt to each others foibles.
As it is largely a YA novel there is a lot of love/not love involved.
It needs a much tighter editing as there are a number of odd errors.
3 Stars.
And it is not until the very end that is makes sense as a prequel.
Meri and Pravik are rivals at the Dragon Academy, constantly competing and always annoying each other.
Until they are chosen by twin Blue dragons - who only ever accept twin humans or siblings - and are forced to live together.
They're bonded by their dragons but have to learn to adapt to each others foibles.
As it is largely a YA novel there is a lot of love/not love involved.
It needs a much tighter editing as there are a number of odd errors.
3 Stars.
September 11, 2020
Dragon Rider
Myri is a poor girl from a small town. She has always dreamed of becoming a dragon rider. Pravik has money. He doesn't believe Myri should be in the program. When they bond with dragon brothers, their realities are turned upside down.
This book is well written and well edited. The basic storyline is not new, but the author introduces new twists with ease. This is a prequel. It can be read as a stand alone book, but the ending just may entice you to purchase the series.
Myri is a poor girl from a small town. She has always dreamed of becoming a dragon rider. Pravik has money. He doesn't believe Myri should be in the program. When they bond with dragon brothers, their realities are turned upside down.
This book is well written and well edited. The basic storyline is not new, but the author introduces new twists with ease. This is a prequel. It can be read as a stand alone book, but the ending just may entice you to purchase the series.
August 13, 2021
Ending the story with how it all began...wow!
Eist ended the Blight but couldn't have done it without her parents' sacrifice. This last story of the Brindle Dragon story is a flashback to how it began...the story of Eist's parents. What a unique way to end a series...and an excellent way to tie up all the loose ends. I appreciated this story and the feeling that the series is completed!
Eist ended the Blight but couldn't have done it without her parents' sacrifice. This last story of the Brindle Dragon story is a flashback to how it began...the story of Eist's parents. What a unique way to end a series...and an excellent way to tie up all the loose ends. I appreciated this story and the feeling that the series is completed!
April 13, 2020
Loving the dragons ...
If you like a fast paced read without too much detail but full of action then I can definitely recommend this book wholeheartedly and I will most assuredly be reading the rest of the series. Very good indeed!!
If you like a fast paced read without too much detail but full of action then I can definitely recommend this book wholeheartedly and I will most assuredly be reading the rest of the series. Very good indeed!!
September 12, 2020
While it’s more likely to happen with fictional worlds I grow attached to than something that’s happened in reality, I found myself tearing up at the right moments, just waiting for the penny to drop on the loss and heartbreak that hasn’t even happened to Myri or Eist yet.
February 24, 2023
Great series.
This is the last book written but it tells how it started.
This author writes a series much like the Dragon riders of Pern. That is also a great read.
If you like dragons, adventure, magic and a fast paced storyline this is for you.
The whole series is available.
This is the last book written but it tells how it started.
This author writes a series much like the Dragon riders of Pern. That is also a great read.
If you like dragons, adventure, magic and a fast paced storyline this is for you.
The whole series is available.
June 29, 2024
A Fitting Way to tie the story together
The 10th book does a great job of making sense of the very deep story. Again to understand you must read,and enjoy, how skilfully the author keeps the narrative together. A really fine story!
The 10th book does a great job of making sense of the very deep story. Again to understand you must read,and enjoy, how skilfully the author keeps the narrative together. A really fine story!
March 17, 2020
This was a great read! I love the back story that fills in the gaps from the series. I love Mbaya!
August 4, 2020
Great story
The characters and story was imaginative. I couldn't stop reading it. My only question is: What happened to Myri's sister? Hopefully she will be in the next book .
The characters and story was imaginative. I couldn't stop reading it. My only question is: What happened to Myri's sister? Hopefully she will be in the next book .
March 20, 2022
Good Book
This is a really good book. I have enjoyed this and the brindle series. Can't wait to see more books
This is a really good book. I have enjoyed this and the brindle series. Can't wait to see more books
September 29, 2022
Outstanding back story
Action, intrigue and danger face Eiste's parents and set the stage for her own adventures in the Brindle Dragon series. Excellent work of magic and dragons.
Action, intrigue and danger face Eiste's parents and set the stage for her own adventures in the Brindle Dragon series. Excellent work of magic and dragons.
January 25, 2023
Great read.
This is a great start to the series. I have enjoyed the beginning of this and the other dragon series by this author.
This is a great start to the series. I have enjoyed the beginning of this and the other dragon series by this author.
March 20, 2023
Loved it, hope there's more to come of the Brindle Dragon saga.
November 22, 2024
Great prequel to the brindle dragon series well worth reading
August 13, 2020
I really enjoyed this novel. It was a prequel, but as I had not read any others of this author's books, I liked it on its own merits. The ending was puzzling because I haven't read any of the others. However, good characters and a good plot. I was half expecting it to be like Anne McCaffrey's Pern novels, with the dragons saving the planet, but it was quite different.
November 21, 2019
Great start to a fabulous series.
July 28, 2019
Awesome
Awesome beginning of a saga as rider and Dragon work together to fight the Blight while coming of age and friendship.
Awesome beginning of a saga as rider and Dragon work together to fight the Blight while coming of age and friendship.
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