Egg of the Dragon

Marked by the Dragon #2

by Richard Fierce

Some curses are the instruments of destiny.

After saving Lord Klodian’s life, Mina is elevated above servanthood—but life isn’t as simple as she expected. Her last encounter with a dragon has her questioning everything she’s ever known, and now she’s determined to find the truth.

Mina’s quest takes her into The Long Sands, where she comes face to face with her greatest enemy … and an unlikely ally.

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2021

About the author

Richard Fierce is a fantasy author best known for his novella The Last Page. He's been writing since childhood, but became seriously vested in it in 2007. Since then, he's written several novels and a few short stories.

In 2000, Richard won Poet of the Year for his poem The Darkness. He's also one of the creative brains behind the Allatoona Book Festival, a literary event in Acworth, Georgia.

A recovering retail worker, he now works in the tech industry when he's not busy writing.

He has three step-daughters, three huskies and two cats.

His love affair with fantasy was born in high school when a friend's mother gave him a copy of Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

Reviews

[Edna Pellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the previous book, this really felt more like a fraction of a story than a complete book. The Marked by the Dragon series in general seems episodic in nature, each audiobook being only three hours and each book only giving so much of the story at a time.

Because of this, it's hard to accurately review just one part of it.

I will say I enjoyed this one likely the same amount as the previous book, though more so in some areas. I do very much so like the way the dragons are depicted and the additional lore we get, and the plot is picking up.

When I've read the last book, I'll do an series review and update this (as well as my review of the previous book) with it.

[Ahliya S. Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave the 1st book 2 ⭐s & Im giving the 2nd 2 as well. The plot is interesting enough to make me want to read on but the books aren't that great. They end at awkwark parts and honestly, these two books could have been one.
I don't even really know what to say about this one.

[Taleah Ushendibaba · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25/5

[Holly Stone · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is the 2nd book in the Marked by the Dragon series by Richard Fierce and I am enjoying them a lot. Mina finally learns which Dragon's scale she has in her leg and he tells her if he removes it it could kill her. Meanwhile she has uncovered a plot to kill the High Prince. Copper the dragon she is now bonded with (whose scale she has in her leg) decides to take Mina to a meeting of the Dragon Elders. Meanwhile Kaden, is taken out to be killed, after finding the plot to kill the High Prince. Call of the Dragon is book 3 and I am looking forward to reading the further adventures of Mina, Copper, and I hope Kaden.

[Luka Onee-san · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story had me invested. I couldn't put it away until I've finished the book. It's getting better and better. Keeps me thinking who will betray whom next.

[Danica · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's good to see the main character is developing. A good story and some pieces do leave you in suspense for what will happen next. I can definitely see the characters changing from my original impressions as the story gets more complex. Awaiting the next part. And yes, I'm still struggling with the Audiobook part, mostly it's the attempt at changing the character's voices, the main character's in particular.

[Kim Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story continues in book 2, and it follows Mina and Caden as the unexpected continues to happen and dragons become the center of their lives. (For me, it's unfortunate that some of these authors and publishers insist on splitting one good book into four, and that is what is happening here. Each book is short - #3 is shorter still. Sigh - pet peeve for me!)

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good series... lots going on different stories meshing

At the beginning of book 1 I got confused easily with all the different stories and characters but book 2 is bringing them together book 3 should be even better I am looking forward to it

[Julie Angelline · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good listen for a short story.

[kylie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Phillip Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the second book in the series just as much as the first.

[Scott H Mesmer]

Getting better

There are still some conventional plot twists that diminish the story however it's still a quick and enjoyable read .

[Shelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

lean. No language or sex.

YA in the simple, convenient plot and resolution.

Easy enjoyable read.

Audiobook

[Crystal Frost · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a delightful series via audiobook! Worth a listen for sure!! ☺️