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Bond of a Dragon #4
Rise of the Dragonriders
Merglan has the source of true magic within reach. Evils not seen in Kartania for hundreds of years wreak havoc on the forces of Westland. The last of the dragonriders must fight for Kartania’s freedom or be extinguished.
After Anders learns of Merglan and his dragon’s violent takeover of the elf capital, he is faced with the burden of leading the allied forces to their last stand. The only problem is, he doesn’t know where his allies are, or if they’re even still alive. The elf army is divided and in ruin, the dwarfs have been driven from their city under the mountain, and the humans are scattered across their kingdoms, all struggling to stay alive. Merglan could attack Anders, his dragon, and their small army at any moment.
With Anders attempting to juggle his role in the prophecy, the prospect of becoming king, and the future of the allied nations, he struggles to stay one step ahead of Merglan. Knowing the allied armies are scattered and he is outmatched in his skills as dragonrider, Anders and the leaders of the Westland Revolutionary Army form a plan. Knowing the fate of Kartania will be decided with his life, Anders will need help during this last stand. Can he find his allies and bring them together? Or will he and the forces of Westland be overwhelmed by Merglan and his evil army? Will the rise of the dragonriders be enough to fulfill the prophecy?
Rise of the Dragonriders is the fourth and final installment in the young adult fantasy series, Bond of a Dragon . If you like fantasy adventure, powerful magic, heroic characters who fight for what’s right, and a series finale that is sure to satisfy, then you’ll love this epic tale by A J Walker.
Buy Rise of the Dragonriders and complete the Bond of a Dragon series today!
After Anders learns of Merglan and his dragon’s violent takeover of the elf capital, he is faced with the burden of leading the allied forces to their last stand. The only problem is, he doesn’t know where his allies are, or if they’re even still alive. The elf army is divided and in ruin, the dwarfs have been driven from their city under the mountain, and the humans are scattered across their kingdoms, all struggling to stay alive. Merglan could attack Anders, his dragon, and their small army at any moment.
With Anders attempting to juggle his role in the prophecy, the prospect of becoming king, and the future of the allied nations, he struggles to stay one step ahead of Merglan. Knowing the allied armies are scattered and he is outmatched in his skills as dragonrider, Anders and the leaders of the Westland Revolutionary Army form a plan. Knowing the fate of Kartania will be decided with his life, Anders will need help during this last stand. Can he find his allies and bring them together? Or will he and the forces of Westland be overwhelmed by Merglan and his evil army? Will the rise of the dragonriders be enough to fulfill the prophecy?
Rise of the Dragonriders is the fourth and final installment in the young adult fantasy series, Bond of a Dragon . If you like fantasy adventure, powerful magic, heroic characters who fight for what’s right, and a series finale that is sure to satisfy, then you’ll love this epic tale by A J Walker.
Buy Rise of the Dragonriders and complete the Bond of a Dragon series today!
512 pages, Paperback
First published March 26, 2020
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February 6, 2026
Enjoyable
I liked the storyline and characters.
I have been having some difficulty reading A.J.’s works though. So before I offer my review I will start by saying that ANYONE who manages to write a book, or SEVERAL books is already amazing in my eyes. The fact that they had the drive, determination and dedication to take their imaginings, actually write them down, edit them into a complete book, and then actually publish it! Bravo!
I could never do that. With this in mind, I always try to be very positive in my review and only offer my observations in case the author is curious about my rating. I do not feel it is my place to critique someone else’s labor of love.
While I found this series enjoyable, I found his writing style to be a bit “clunky.” By that I mean that sentences sometimes feel truncated or simplistic, lacking descriptive embellishment. One pet peeve of mine is grammatical or formatting mistakes, which abound in this last book. Parts of words on on the next line, and an entire paragraph was duplicated! I blame the editor for that!
Still, overall, good series. Enjoy!
>^..^<
I liked the storyline and characters.
I have been having some difficulty reading A.J.’s works though. So before I offer my review I will start by saying that ANYONE who manages to write a book, or SEVERAL books is already amazing in my eyes. The fact that they had the drive, determination and dedication to take their imaginings, actually write them down, edit them into a complete book, and then actually publish it! Bravo!
I could never do that. With this in mind, I always try to be very positive in my review and only offer my observations in case the author is curious about my rating. I do not feel it is my place to critique someone else’s labor of love.
While I found this series enjoyable, I found his writing style to be a bit “clunky.” By that I mean that sentences sometimes feel truncated or simplistic, lacking descriptive embellishment. One pet peeve of mine is grammatical or formatting mistakes, which abound in this last book. Parts of words on on the next line, and an entire paragraph was duplicated! I blame the editor for that!
Still, overall, good series. Enjoy!
>^..^<
March 1, 2026
DISAPPOINTMENT
Once again, a well written, well thought out storyline. However, also once again, a story with many many distractions, all do to the poor editing and proofreading.
Additionally, I am certainly disappointed in the authors need to bring into this storyline the insertion of One “ lesbian“ relationship; and, a second innuendo of a gay relationship… I must say, in all the dragon stories by different authors, and all the different story themes about dragons, I have never found an author that has made this kind of an insertion into a story… There was no storyline to these relationships and actually no reason for the insertion, other than to throw it out there in the readers face… Needless to say, I will not be buying anymore of this or works.
Once again, a well written, well thought out storyline. However, also once again, a story with many many distractions, all do to the poor editing and proofreading.
Additionally, I am certainly disappointed in the authors need to bring into this storyline the insertion of One “ lesbian“ relationship; and, a second innuendo of a gay relationship… I must say, in all the dragon stories by different authors, and all the different story themes about dragons, I have never found an author that has made this kind of an insertion into a story… There was no storyline to these relationships and actually no reason for the insertion, other than to throw it out there in the readers face… Needless to say, I will not be buying anymore of this or works.
April 5, 2020
I received an ARC and this is my voluntary and unbiased opinion. I have enjoyed all the previous books in the series, and this one did not disappoint. It was action filled, multifaceted and complex, and completes the saga with a very satisfying ending, with some sadness that one should expect... people do die in war :( It also made it clear that the world continues, and who knows maybe there will be more stories set here?
September 7, 2020
Not an expected ending.
I gave these four books a 3 star because I was very disappointed in the ending. Anders was suppose to be King, not the very little known Hannah. Very, very, disappointed. Had I known how the story would end, I would not have wasted my time buying or reading any of it.
I gave these four books a 3 star because I was very disappointed in the ending. Anders was suppose to be King, not the very little known Hannah. Very, very, disappointed. Had I known how the story would end, I would not have wasted my time buying or reading any of it.
June 28, 2026
Bond Of A Dragon #4 06/26/2026
OMG this book is so packed with action and all the characters you have loved in the other three. If you haven’t read the others start at the beginning then you won’t be lost to what’s going on. In this book you will see the struggles and losses they go through to destroy evil. But it will be well worth it. So enjoy the read!!
OMG this book is so packed with action and all the characters you have loved in the other three. If you haven’t read the others start at the beginning then you won’t be lost to what’s going on. In this book you will see the struggles and losses they go through to destroy evil. But it will be well worth it. So enjoy the read!!
August 4, 2020
Good, easy read
Fun series, easy to read. Characters are well established, the protagonist is not always the main character. It’s not a lopsided telling, there’s plenty of strife and growth in the characters and story.
Fun series, easy to read. Characters are well established, the protagonist is not always the main character. It’s not a lopsided telling, there’s plenty of strife and growth in the characters and story.
September 29, 2022
Was a good conclusion to the trilogy. The series felt like an easier, digestible verson of the Eragon series. If anyone is looking for a young adult dragon rider series, I'd definitely recommend this one.
January 29, 2023
Please get a better editor or some Beta-readers. In no world is it acceptable to have published works with sentences like “Anders prepared to use the magic Taren(sp?) had been preparing.” or “The pointed knobs on his pointed ears told him he was an elf.”
August 4, 2023
It’s a fun and entertaining series to read. I was able to connect to all the characters involved straight through to the end. It is also a fitting end, into my expectation and yet better thought out then I expected too. Well done writing this series.
June 19, 2024
Rise of the Dragonriders
An excellent ending to a wonderful series! Lots of action and more dragons. A J is a wonderful writer and I will definitely be checking out the rest of her catalog.
An excellent ending to a wonderful series! Lots of action and more dragons. A J is a wonderful writer and I will definitely be checking out the rest of her catalog.
October 2, 2024
Magnificent
Just finished the fourth book, so many great characters - I am still sad at the those who didn’t survive. The plot twists were quite unique and surprising - thought I needed a secure saddle! Will have to read more of Walker’s books for sure.
Just finished the fourth book, so many great characters - I am still sad at the those who didn’t survive. The plot twists were quite unique and surprising - thought I needed a secure saddle! Will have to read more of Walker’s books for sure.
November 10, 2024
Fun read
I have been reading a lot of dragon books lately. I like these. They don't insult my intelligence and they're fun. The story is the basic good versus evil, but I love the author's "answer" at the end.
I have been reading a lot of dragon books lately. I like these. They don't insult my intelligence and they're fun. The story is the basic good versus evil, but I love the author's "answer" at the end.
December 13, 2025
Really Great Dragon Story
Having read the complete series I highly recommend this series for Dragon Minded readers! Very well crafted story everything covered and nothing lost between books. It's a "Stand Alone" story that you will not want to stop till the end!
Having read the complete series I highly recommend this series for Dragon Minded readers! Very well crafted story everything covered and nothing lost between books. It's a "Stand Alone" story that you will not want to stop till the end!
April 22, 2021
Superb storytelling
Wonderful series. Anyone who loves dragons and magic will quickly be caught up in the descriptive storytelling. I couldn't put these books down.
Wonderful series. Anyone who loves dragons and magic will quickly be caught up in the descriptive storytelling. I couldn't put these books down.
September 22, 2023
Great Read
This book was really fun to read. It hit up from the beginning, hit was like a rollercoaster with fast paced twists and turns. The ending of Mergland was very climatic.
This book was really fun to read. It hit up from the beginning, hit was like a rollercoaster with fast paced twists and turns. The ending of Mergland was very climatic.
November 16, 2024
great. the story line
Very very good series!! Once I started reading I couldn’t stop. The story line and characters were spot on and really hit you into their lives
Very very good series!! Once I started reading I couldn’t stop. The story line and characters were spot on and really hit you into their lives
October 26, 2025
The new Queen
The battle was epic the new order was seen coming as well as all the nations are getting along. Sad that did not get a King but the Queen will work just as good.
The battle was epic the new order was seen coming as well as all the nations are getting along. Sad that did not get a King but the Queen will work just as good.
June 22, 2020
Great characters and good development of them...
Enjoyed the series very much!!!!! I look forward to reading more from this author... I truly love the Dragon fantasies. !!!
Enjoyed the series very much!!!!! I look forward to reading more from this author... I truly love the Dragon fantasies. !!!
January 15, 2025
Similar to the first three books, on the verge of 4 and 5. Similar to the third book, rounding down.
~85.
The reason is pretty much the same as with the third book. There are some things I wish were touched more - such as the 'true source of magic'. I expected it to be much more prominent, such as the 'name of names' in Eragon, but it wasn't touched that much apart from the mentions that it's somewhere below the elven city and there was no real mention about the scope of the power or how it could be used.
In general, the book (and the series) were a nice journey of fast-paced dragon fantasy, even with some of the mentioned flaws.
~85.
The reason is pretty much the same as with the third book. There are some things I wish were touched more - such as the 'true source of magic'. I expected it to be much more prominent, such as the 'name of names' in Eragon, but it wasn't touched that much apart from the mentions that it's somewhere below the elven city and there was no real mention about the scope of the power or how it could be used.
In general, the book (and the series) were a nice journey of fast-paced dragon fantasy, even with some of the mentioned flaws.
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