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The First Dragon Rider #1–3 omnibus
Torvald Dragon Riders: Nine Book World Boxset
Three young Dragon Riders. One magical world…This exciting collection includes three complete trilogies set in the dragon-riding world of Torvald. Nine books of breathtaking fantasy adventure, featuring three unforgettable heroes…Neill Torvald is desperate to prove himself to his warlord father—until a chance meeting with a princess places father and son at odds. To unite a fractured kingdom, this reluctant hero must rise to the challenge and lead the Dragon Riders against a rogue sorcerer…High-born Agathea and scruffy Sebastian seem an unlikely pair at first glance. But this duo must forge an unbreakable bond and find the sacred Dragon Stones. Can they defend the realm from an ancient evil—before endless darkness swallows them all?Dragon Rider Saffron’s wild and untamed magic is not enough to defeat the evil Dark Mage that threatens Torvald. To fulfill a mystic prophecy, she’ll have to help a reclusive heir to a decaying noble house claim his rightful place on the throne… And the fate of the entire kingdom hangs in the balance.Immerse yourself in a world filled with mighty dragons, epic magic, and brave heroes. This collection includes all nine books in Ava Richardson’s Torvald Dragon Riders series…
2588 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2021
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About the author
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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November 18, 2025
Exceptional story telling.
These set of books are different from other Dragon storylines.
Instead of a single rider, you have two riders to a Dragon.
As the stories unfold, you will by pulled into intrigue and life like no other. Learning how to conquer your fear of heights and fights and battles.
There is so much going on in their lives with training and making friends ( and enemies ) and overcome upper classes and bigotry.
Hold on tight to the topsy turvy rollercoaster of ride of beating the bad guys and and training to be the best Dragon riders and leaders and future rulers in each of the stories.
This set of 9 books is broken into 3 sets of stories. Each story starts another chapter in the future in the history of Torvalds and Flamer lineages.
I don't want to ruin your reading pleasure by divulging more so I will just say....
Highly recommended. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
These set of books are different from other Dragon storylines.
Instead of a single rider, you have two riders to a Dragon.
As the stories unfold, you will by pulled into intrigue and life like no other. Learning how to conquer your fear of heights and fights and battles.
There is so much going on in their lives with training and making friends ( and enemies ) and overcome upper classes and bigotry.
Hold on tight to the topsy turvy rollercoaster of ride of beating the bad guys and and training to be the best Dragon riders and leaders and future rulers in each of the stories.
This set of 9 books is broken into 3 sets of stories. Each story starts another chapter in the future in the history of Torvalds and Flamer lineages.
I don't want to ruin your reading pleasure by divulging more so I will just say....
Highly recommended. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
December 9, 2021
Outstanding and Enjoyable Read
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire nine book series. Each book have rise to characters that I just feel in love with. Ava Richardson have such life to each characterization that each became so believable.
The author's medieval knowledge gave breathe and life to all the identified scenery and structures. I could just find myself walking and identifying with all the described scenery; whether walking through the described mountains, towns or islands.
Like stories from the past that would speak of feral children being raised by wolves; it was believable that dragons could be sympathetic and raise a human child. In most cases more maternal than a human mother.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire nine book series. Each book have rise to characters that I just feel in love with. Ava Richardson have such life to each characterization that each became so believable.
The author's medieval knowledge gave breathe and life to all the identified scenery and structures. I could just find myself walking and identifying with all the described scenery; whether walking through the described mountains, towns or islands.
Like stories from the past that would speak of feral children being raised by wolves; it was believable that dragons could be sympathetic and raise a human child. In most cases more maternal than a human mother.
November 17, 2021
One of the best box sets I've ever read!!!
This is a set of stories that takes place in the same fantasy world of Torvald at the and around the famed Dragon Riders Academy! Meet great characters and their descendants throughout the years of their greatest days to their worst trials to their eventual reclaiming of their ancient homes. Meet evil wizards, great heroes, mighty heroines and always the dragons that they ride with through the heavens in perfect harmony. Meet the Great White Broodmothers, the fleet agile Little Messagers the Sinuous Blues, the Stocky Brown's and the Great Crimson Reds and a the Wild Blacks of the Far North. Highly recommended for all ages!,
This is a set of stories that takes place in the same fantasy world of Torvald at the and around the famed Dragon Riders Academy! Meet great characters and their descendants throughout the years of their greatest days to their worst trials to their eventual reclaiming of their ancient homes. Meet evil wizards, great heroes, mighty heroines and always the dragons that they ride with through the heavens in perfect harmony. Meet the Great White Broodmothers, the fleet agile Little Messagers the Sinuous Blues, the Stocky Brown's and the Great Crimson Reds and a the Wild Blacks of the Far North. Highly recommended for all ages!,
August 9, 2021
What a collection! Dark, glorious, magnificent!
The three sets of trilogies here enclosed are each unique, stand alone, while also on each other's shoulders. The way this author delves into people's reasoning and belief systems and allows characters to grow is amazing. The dragons are glorious. The shared life between dragon and rider is life-changing, heart-warming, and the courage of the main characters is inspiring. No-one is flat. Everyone has many sides to size up and think through. Well worth the read.
The three sets of trilogies here enclosed are each unique, stand alone, while also on each other's shoulders. The way this author delves into people's reasoning and belief systems and allows characters to grow is amazing. The dragons are glorious. The shared life between dragon and rider is life-changing, heart-warming, and the courage of the main characters is inspiring. No-one is flat. Everyone has many sides to size up and think through. Well worth the read.
March 6, 2022
Great series
I read the entire series. Each book was separated by different generations. Spanning the course sometimes several generations. Always finding lost or retrieving knowledge of their relationship to the dragons. Torvold also changes during these times. It was interesting how everything changed through the years. The books could be read separately since each has it's own story, but together you get the entire picture of what happens through the generations. Read it. This a series to be enjoyed.
I read the entire series. Each book was separated by different generations. Spanning the course sometimes several generations. Always finding lost or retrieving knowledge of their relationship to the dragons. Torvold also changes during these times. It was interesting how everything changed through the years. The books could be read separately since each has it's own story, but together you get the entire picture of what happens through the generations. Read it. This a series to be enjoyed.
January 21, 2022
Great read
I really enjoyed the stories but I think I would have liked more of a connection between the three dynasties. I was a little sad to see the loss of the dragon connections over the years. It was still a great set of stories told from three different perspectives
I really enjoyed the stories but I think I would have liked more of a connection between the three dynasties. I was a little sad to see the loss of the dragon connections over the years. It was still a great set of stories told from three different perspectives
February 18, 2022
Excellent Series
I enjoyed this entire series of 9 books. The world building was original and full without having so much detail to get bogged down. Each set of 3 books was set in a different time with different characters building on the last set. Good reading for middle schoolers up to grandparents.
I enjoyed this entire series of 9 books. The world building was original and full without having so much detail to get bogged down. Each set of 3 books was set in a different time with different characters building on the last set. Good reading for middle schoolers up to grandparents.
February 19, 2023
Amazing Stories that inspire
This set books three to each epic was great fun to read. Each set was very different . Dragons held them all together. Generations separated each tale I had wished at first for them to run one into the other but the time span gave a freshness to each set. If you Luke dragons you will live this wonderful set!
This set books three to each epic was great fun to read. Each set was very different . Dragons held them all together. Generations separated each tale I had wished at first for them to run one into the other but the time span gave a freshness to each set. If you Luke dragons you will live this wonderful set!
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June 24, 2021I really like the stories and presentation. I'm old but still am entertained by good stories.
One quibble I have is when archery is presented in the story. A person "nocks" an arrow, they DO NOT "notch" an arrow
One quibble I have is when archery is presented in the story. A person "nocks" an arrow, they DO NOT "notch" an arrow
July 17, 2021
Not horrible
I wish I could give better but these just did not sit right with me. I don't like hundreds of years between parts of a story and I don't really feel these stories were as well-told as they could have been. Also they need SERIOUS editing help!
I wish I could give better but these just did not sit right with me. I don't like hundreds of years between parts of a story and I don't really feel these stories were as well-told as they could have been. Also they need SERIOUS editing help!
July 26, 2021
Dragons, fantasy and magic
This book has been thoroughly entertaining all the way through.
Highly recommended!! Set through 3 different ages in the same citadel with dragons,heroes and evil magicians set around stories that have kept me turning page after page.With plenty of detail that kept me intrigued all the way through. I honestly didn't want it to end.
This book has been thoroughly entertaining all the way through.
Highly recommended!! Set through 3 different ages in the same citadel with dragons,heroes and evil magicians set around stories that have kept me turning page after page.With plenty of detail that kept me intrigued all the way through. I honestly didn't want it to end.
September 25, 2021
Love those dragons!
The nine books kept me entertained for 10 days. I would have read them faster, but I had other obligations. Wonderful stories!
If you love dragons, you will enjoy the nine books.
The nine books kept me entertained for 10 days. I would have read them faster, but I had other obligations. Wonderful stories!
If you love dragons, you will enjoy the nine books.
November 12, 2021
Fantasy series: dragons & humans
She was raised by dragons. He was raised a noble. Her mother & sister are dragons. They both have seen drawings of dragon riders. Problem: evil King is after them both.
She was raised by dragons. He was raised a noble. Her mother & sister are dragons. They both have seen drawings of dragon riders. Problem: evil King is after them both.
November 21, 2021
Great tales
What do you mean young adult fantasy? I,m 80 years old and loved these stories. Like Ms. Richardson I grew up reading fantasy and science fiction. And this author is right up there with McCaffrey and others on this genre..
What do you mean young adult fantasy? I,m 80 years old and loved these stories. Like Ms. Richardson I grew up reading fantasy and science fiction. And this author is right up there with McCaffrey and others on this genre..
March 3, 2022
Dragons
This was well written, and contained stories about both dragons and kings. It takes you from the beginning of one story and it's characters onto the next tale without losing the theme. Magic, dragons, darkness along with good and evil, a good series to read.
This was well written, and contained stories about both dragons and kings. It takes you from the beginning of one story and it's characters onto the next tale without losing the theme. Magic, dragons, darkness along with good and evil, a good series to read.
March 4, 2022
Torvald Dragon Riders
The series developed an unusual concept. Two riders per dragon. The series was 3 complete stories . I found them interesting and should be appealing to all age readers.
The series developed an unusual concept. Two riders per dragon. The series was 3 complete stories . I found them interesting and should be appealing to all age readers.
April 25, 2022
Torvald Dragon Riders
A couple of time I felt like I read the same pages twice
Mostly, I felt that it was trouble, trouble, trouble, and then a two page solution.
But still a good read.
A couple of time I felt like I read the same pages twice
Mostly, I felt that it was trouble, trouble, trouble, and then a two page solution.
But still a good read.
May 25, 2022
Fantastic
I loved this book, it was amazing and I love how the author wrote his book. I also loved how any relationship that was shown was shown in a obvious but not I inappropriate at all.
I loved this book, it was amazing and I love how the author wrote his book. I also loved how any relationship that was shown was shown in a obvious but not I inappropriate at all.
November 8, 2022
Torvalds Dragon Rider
This is a great set of books ,easy to read hard to put down it made me stay up on more than one night well past bed time looking forward to read more of Ava Richards books
This is a great set of books ,easy to read hard to put down it made me stay up on more than one night well past bed time looking forward to read more of Ava Richards books
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January 31, 2023Enjoyable!
Creative and imaginative. Characters are well thought out and believable. Well done - I really enjoy a long series. I recommend it for anyone that likes tales of old and dragons
Creative and imaginative. Characters are well thought out and believable. Well done - I really enjoy a long series. I recommend it for anyone that likes tales of old and dragons
February 22, 2025
Torvald Dragon Riders
A lovely three trilogy set. I really enjoyed having the main storyline wrapped up in a trilogy, and then the next set taking place decades later in the same bloodline. All the characters are very likeable and the storylines are amazing.
A lovely three trilogy set. I really enjoyed having the main storyline wrapped up in a trilogy, and then the next set taking place decades later in the same bloodline. All the characters are very likeable and the storylines are amazing.
May 27, 2025
spectacular writing
Ava Richardson has a way of drawing you in in the first chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. All characters are different and have there own distinct personalities. Anyone who is looking for an author in this genre look no further
Thanks Ava.
Ava Richardson has a way of drawing you in in the first chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. All characters are different and have there own distinct personalities. Anyone who is looking for an author in this genre look no further
Thanks Ava.
September 25, 2025
Magical Dragon Adventures
I throughly enjoyed these books from beginning to end. The Storyline leads through 3 eras of Dragon Friends from the 1st Choosing to beyond the defeat of the last Usurper and ends with a Hope for a Bright Future!!
I throughly enjoyed these books from beginning to end. The Storyline leads through 3 eras of Dragon Friends from the 1st Choosing to beyond the defeat of the last Usurper and ends with a Hope for a Bright Future!!
December 16, 2025
Wow
Just simply loved it, no long explanations, no excuses just pure enjoyment, the jumps in time was at first confusing (for a minute or so, then settled down to read more and more and more wonderful.
Just simply loved it, no long explanations, no excuses just pure enjoyment, the jumps in time was at first confusing (for a minute or so, then settled down to read more and more and more wonderful.
August 14, 2021
Good
Could have been much better, usual bad grammar and spelling. Started brilliantly,but soon slipped into mediocrity, which is a shame because overall, it was good
Could have been much better, usual bad grammar and spelling. Started brilliantly,but soon slipped into mediocrity, which is a shame because overall, it was good
August 18, 2021
Great books
Hi enjoyed all the books but I think the stories could have been closer together,, instead of centuries. They are still very good.
Hi enjoyed all the books but I think the stories could have been closer together,, instead of centuries. They are still very good.
August 30, 2021
Dragons are fun.
I enjoyed the series, they kept me entertained. The series could be put in YA section. A little juvenile but still a interesting read.
I enjoyed the series, they kept me entertained. The series could be put in YA section. A little juvenile but still a interesting read.
September 5, 2021
Dragon Riders
You have a exciting way of spinning multiple plots into a adventure which brings me along for the ride. Thank you for sharing,
Dan
You have a exciting way of spinning multiple plots into a adventure which brings me along for the ride. Thank you for sharing,
Dan
September 29, 2021
Excellent series, well written. Definitely going to be reading more by Ava Richardson.
October 12, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed them all
The books were well written. Drew me in from the start. I got a bit confused at each book but figured it out soon enough. I recommend this set but know there are hundreds of years between the characters in each different set of books.
The books were well written. Drew me in from the start. I got a bit confused at each book but figured it out soon enough. I recommend this set but know there are hundreds of years between the characters in each different set of books.
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