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The Dragonblood Saga #1–3
The Dragonblood Saga: the Complete Trilogy
The finding of a dragon egg was supposed to be Valeria’s savior. It might instead spell her doom. To stay alive, she’ll need to tap into mysterious powers she doesn’t understand, lay ruin to dragons hungry for humanity’s extinction, and vanquish a godly order capable of unfathomable devastation.
Death may be at her heels, but Valeria has a secret. And it will change the world forever.
Death may be at her heels, but Valeria has a secret. And it will change the world forever.
- GenresFantasy
695 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2020
367 people are currently reading
101 people want to read
About the author
Justin DePaoli
26 books64 followersJustin DePaoli called Pittsburgh home for twenty-one years, but now lives in Kentucky with his fiancee, stilt-legged German shepherd, two cats, and a company of fish.
Beginning his career as a freelance writer, he now writes fiction full-time.
When he's not writing, he enjoys playing guitar (quite horribly), running, lifting, playing video games, and spending time with his fiancee and menagerie of pets.
Beginning his career as a freelance writer, he now writes fiction full-time.
When he's not writing, he enjoys playing guitar (quite horribly), running, lifting, playing video games, and spending time with his fiancee and menagerie of pets.
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August 21, 2021
I really enjoyed these stories. A fun, exciting adventure with dragons, knights, and gods. It's bound to be fun.
The main character is one Valeria Avani, a scavenger and forager who finds a dragon egg one day. The discovery of that egg sets off a chain of events that leads to her becoming a central figure in a conflict that goes beyond the big picture.
Each book in this trilogy is generally well paced, with enough going on to keep you engaged. I liked the various characters introduced as the tale progressed and there was enough done to make most of them easy to sympathise with.
But the writing has its flaws. Minor ones include some harder to read sentences which could have been improved with a preposition or a pronoun here and there. It breaks the reading illusion.
The climax of each book left me disappointed. Each time, i felt that the process was rushed when it should have been dragged out a bit more. Especially the second and third one. That final confrontation between protagonist and antagonist just wasn't as engaging as i had hoped.
Another issue is the way some characters were treated. Goelan deserved a better end than what he got. I'd say the same for the painter. Not that their end could have been anything else, the signposting was well done. But the payoff was wanting.
Nevertheless, i very much enjoyed these stories and i have hope that with more time, the author can deliver a better story.
The main character is one Valeria Avani, a scavenger and forager who finds a dragon egg one day. The discovery of that egg sets off a chain of events that leads to her becoming a central figure in a conflict that goes beyond the big picture.
Each book in this trilogy is generally well paced, with enough going on to keep you engaged. I liked the various characters introduced as the tale progressed and there was enough done to make most of them easy to sympathise with.
But the writing has its flaws. Minor ones include some harder to read sentences which could have been improved with a preposition or a pronoun here and there. It breaks the reading illusion.
The climax of each book left me disappointed. Each time, i felt that the process was rushed when it should have been dragged out a bit more. Especially the second and third one. That final confrontation between protagonist and antagonist just wasn't as engaging as i had hoped.
Another issue is the way some characters were treated. Goelan deserved a better end than what he got. I'd say the same for the painter. Not that their end could have been anything else, the signposting was well done. But the payoff was wanting.
Nevertheless, i very much enjoyed these stories and i have hope that with more time, the author can deliver a better story.
September 11, 2021
Underwhelming and Disappointing
The synopsis for this book together with the reviews hinted at an interesting and engaging read, however, I found this not to be the case.
The magical system uses blood from different beings to produce different effects or gain different powers, and there are beings called the painters, both being intriguing concepts that held great potential, but the way it was delivered was, for the most part, lacking in my opinion.
I found myself having no interest in what happened to any of the characters. The events taking place were described in a simplistic almost offhand manner that failed to deliver any sense of tension. I also found the writing style to be annoying, this was due mostly to the grammar and some word choices, which spoiled the flow of the writing, at least for me, I know this can be very subjective so it's possible this won't be an issue for other readers.
The synopsis for this book together with the reviews hinted at an interesting and engaging read, however, I found this not to be the case.
The magical system uses blood from different beings to produce different effects or gain different powers, and there are beings called the painters, both being intriguing concepts that held great potential, but the way it was delivered was, for the most part, lacking in my opinion.
I found myself having no interest in what happened to any of the characters. The events taking place were described in a simplistic almost offhand manner that failed to deliver any sense of tension. I also found the writing style to be annoying, this was due mostly to the grammar and some word choices, which spoiled the flow of the writing, at least for me, I know this can be very subjective so it's possible this won't be an issue for other readers.
December 9, 2020
Good first 2/3
The first 2 of 3 books was fairly good. But the last one felt like just a reimagining of the second. It felt like things were rushed and piecemeal. There is a big war but it doesn't really make sense why there is a big war. But then it's over faster than it started. The rules of the painter magic system also felt both unexplored and somewhat inconsistent.
It's a decent read but it just didn't have the meat to keep me invested..... And truth is I very nearly ditched it half way through book three.
The first 2 of 3 books was fairly good. But the last one felt like just a reimagining of the second. It felt like things were rushed and piecemeal. There is a big war but it doesn't really make sense why there is a big war. But then it's over faster than it started. The rules of the painter magic system also felt both unexplored and somewhat inconsistent.
It's a decent read but it just didn't have the meat to keep me invested..... And truth is I very nearly ditched it half way through book three.
December 21, 2020
A solid 4 star read! The fantasy genre lover will find this box set to be fast paced turning up the around 4% of the way through instead of the 7% - 10% average for fantasy boxsets. It’s engaging and certainly entertaining with well constructed characters and a decent storyline. It’s did however challenge suspension of disbelief in two places as the storyline wobbled slightly, but it was brief and the author recovered it efficiently. Worth a read as it’s a quality box set all told and keeps the imagination fed with wondrous imagery!
June 19, 2020
Can a Human be a God?
A fast moving story line, with lots of colourful character's, leading up to a fantastic ending.
At times, you can "read forwards" believing in something happening, only to find it twists differently.
If you enjoy Dragond, Blood Magic and humans working with both, this is a story for you.
A fast moving story line, with lots of colourful character's, leading up to a fantastic ending.
At times, you can "read forwards" believing in something happening, only to find it twists differently.
If you enjoy Dragond, Blood Magic and humans working with both, this is a story for you.
August 9, 2020
Three book in one
This is a good story and so glad to have read it. It has elements found in these types of books, this one is so well done you think you are reading it for the first time. The characters are well developed. Emotions. Friendships. Discord. Most of all painters. Love the concept. Thanks for a good journey.
This is a good story and so glad to have read it. It has elements found in these types of books, this one is so well done you think you are reading it for the first time. The characters are well developed. Emotions. Friendships. Discord. Most of all painters. Love the concept. Thanks for a good journey.
January 24, 2021
Many twists before the final page
Although I enjoyed the story line, the foul mouthed Cravis ruined a lot of it for me. if not for Cravis, I would have rated the series 5 stars. I would not recommend this book to impressionable young people. This book is for a less naive, more mature audience.
Although I enjoyed the story line, the foul mouthed Cravis ruined a lot of it for me. if not for Cravis, I would have rated the series 5 stars. I would not recommend this book to impressionable young people. This book is for a less naive, more mature audience.
September 27, 2020
Excellent read, engaging characters and good pace
Happy to have stumbled upon this. Really enjoyed the stories and the whole concept. Peace was great, never too slow but with enough depth to really get to know and engage with the characters.
Happy to have stumbled upon this. Really enjoyed the stories and the whole concept. Peace was great, never too slow but with enough depth to really get to know and engage with the characters.
October 23, 2020
Completely different and highly enjoyable story
I have been reading Fantasy and Sci-fi for many many years. The idea's this story uses goes where I've never even thought about before. I will really look forward to seeing what nex worlds this Author comes up with next.
I have been reading Fantasy and Sci-fi for many many years. The idea's this story uses goes where I've never even thought about before. I will really look forward to seeing what nex worlds this Author comes up with next.
March 17, 2021
A nice plot, but a love story after all
Even though the plot was good, the story looked more like a love story... also, i thought things happened to easily for the prime characters...
Even though the plot was good, the story looked more like a love story... also, i thought things happened to easily for the prime characters...
August 18, 2021
The Dragonblood Saga:The Complete Trilogy — beyond fantasy and into morality
This book teaches love, consequences and responsibility in a multi world fantasy of divine interventions. Frustrating at times but always moving forward!!
This book teaches love, consequences and responsibility in a multi world fantasy of divine interventions. Frustrating at times but always moving forward!!
June 21, 2020
Good read
This was a good read, but meandering at times but a good read none the less. Will try more from this writer.
This was a good read, but meandering at times but a good read none the less. Will try more from this writer.
June 23, 2020
A wonderful tale.
Fell in love with the characters and the story kept me turning pages. As with all great books I guess it had to end. That's too bad.
Fell in love with the characters and the story kept me turning pages. As with all great books I guess it had to end. That's too bad.
June 25, 2020
Great series
I enjoyed this book very much it was written very well I enjoyed the cast of characters and the role that they were given
I enjoyed this book very much it was written very well I enjoyed the cast of characters and the role that they were given
July 31, 2020
A Really good series.
Well written. Storyline kept moving with little lull in the action. Fascinating worlds he created. Well worth reading. Very descriptive.
Well written. Storyline kept moving with little lull in the action. Fascinating worlds he created. Well worth reading. Very descriptive.
September 14, 2020
Great read!
One of my favorites. Now on to another while I send this one to my husband to read. I look forward to more of his writings.
One of my favorites. Now on to another while I send this one to my husband to read. I look forward to more of his writings.
September 18, 2020
The Painter
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to all my friends and family and I can't wait to read the next one
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to all my friends and family and I can't wait to read the next one
October 16, 2020
Great Read
I liked the progression of the story. I really liked the characters. It kept me reading to see what was happening next.
I liked the progression of the story. I really liked the characters. It kept me reading to see what was happening next.
October 30, 2020
Valerie persevere to beat the rogue painters
Each book in the trilogy builds the story as the main players get stronger as they learn new skills to transform the world
Each book in the trilogy builds the story as the main players get stronger as they learn new skills to transform the world
November 28, 2020
Different
It was a little hard to get into the story, I kept reading and it turned out to be an interesting read.
It was a little hard to get into the story, I kept reading and it turned out to be an interesting read.
January 16, 2021
Painters okay
Very different from what I been reading, I have enjoyed the creativity of the author. The unpredictable outcomes to adventures.
Very different from what I been reading, I have enjoyed the creativity of the author. The unpredictable outcomes to adventures.
February 10, 2021
The Dragonblood saga
I enjoyed reading the book, i
Liked the way the characters interwoven make the story
It was a good read
I enjoyed reading the book, i
Liked the way the characters interwoven make the story
It was a good read
February 18, 2021
Amazing
This was an amazing trilogy, loved the characters. First time reading this author but looking forward to following him now . Dragon, monster, wizards
This was an amazing trilogy, loved the characters. First time reading this author but looking forward to following him now . Dragon, monster, wizards
April 13, 2021
Very good story line...
...though very busy. Had to back track a few times for clarity. Looking forward to more from this author! Perhaps a continuation...?
...though very busy. Had to back track a few times for clarity. Looking forward to more from this author! Perhaps a continuation...?
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December 19, 2021Great Read
Found had to put down this book. L,ooking forward to see if the series will continue with the new painters
Found had to put down this book. L,ooking forward to see if the series will continue with the new painters
April 29, 2022
Wish I had read something else.
Just a bad story premise. Very few things within the story were story worthy. It took all I had to reach the ending.
Just a bad story premise. Very few things within the story were story worthy. It took all I had to reach the ending.
January 30, 2021
Good read
Very good read. Well developed characters move in a fast paced story. Story is complete but leaves opportunity for future tales which would be welcome!
Very good read. Well developed characters move in a fast paced story. Story is complete but leaves opportunity for future tales which would be welcome!
April 9, 2021
I found it to be good, but too many battles. I am not a fan of so many wars.
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