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Rise of the Dragon Riders #1
Dragon Tongue
A legend from the past is a kingdom's only hope…
Cora knows her grandmother's stories of the noble dragon riders by heart, even though most people consider them just a myth. But for Cora, the legends are a pleasant distraction from her concern for her ailing father, and the enormous debt they owe to the king's garrison.
Desperate to help her father, Cora becomes a scale scavenger, risking life and limb by entering the territory of the deadly, feral dragons to gather the highly valuable scales. But her first attempt nearly ends in tragedy when she’s trapped by an angry dragon. They are both stunned when she unlocks the secret of communicating with him.
As Cora and the dragon, Alaric, grow closer, they uncover more secrets from the kingdom’s past. There was a dark conclusion to the dragon rider legacy, brought about by a malicious force that sought power at any cost. That force still holds the kingdom in thrall—and has no intention of allowing the dragon riders to rise again.
Can Cora and Alaric reignite a legend from the past, before it’s too late?
Cora knows her grandmother's stories of the noble dragon riders by heart, even though most people consider them just a myth. But for Cora, the legends are a pleasant distraction from her concern for her ailing father, and the enormous debt they owe to the king's garrison.
Desperate to help her father, Cora becomes a scale scavenger, risking life and limb by entering the territory of the deadly, feral dragons to gather the highly valuable scales. But her first attempt nearly ends in tragedy when she’s trapped by an angry dragon. They are both stunned when she unlocks the secret of communicating with him.
As Cora and the dragon, Alaric, grow closer, they uncover more secrets from the kingdom’s past. There was a dark conclusion to the dragon rider legacy, brought about by a malicious force that sought power at any cost. That force still holds the kingdom in thrall—and has no intention of allowing the dragon riders to rise again.
Can Cora and Alaric reignite a legend from the past, before it’s too late?
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2022
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Ava Richardson
149 books424 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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January 27, 2025
Good story.
A good story, led by a young adult who is making the typical loner arguments that one reads in other books where they are making less than clear-headed decisions. In this case, however, our girl doesn’t strike out alone, nor does she rely only on herself. She starts out a loner, but by the end has friends on whom she can call.
This is story of how a lonesome girl, afraid for her father, angry at the village sheriff, missing her grandma (as well as her belief in dragons and what they used to be), has to work to be brave enough to face her future, one that we feel is is just beginning of her legend, at the end of the book.
The author has not written the obvious twists, choosing her own moments. My expectations were thwarted in places, and I didn’t mind a single bit.
My only quibble is that it wasn’t complicated enough. Sure, the MC has problems that she has to solve, but the work reads a bit formulaic and perhaps a bit superficial, for all that there are original moments. The whole tale is solid, but I want stand-out brilliant moments too. I suspect there are some in the next five books of the story.
Yes, there are dragons. Surprising dragons.
A good story, led by a young adult who is making the typical loner arguments that one reads in other books where they are making less than clear-headed decisions. In this case, however, our girl doesn’t strike out alone, nor does she rely only on herself. She starts out a loner, but by the end has friends on whom she can call.
This is story of how a lonesome girl, afraid for her father, angry at the village sheriff, missing her grandma (as well as her belief in dragons and what they used to be), has to work to be brave enough to face her future, one that we feel is is just beginning of her legend, at the end of the book.
The author has not written the obvious twists, choosing her own moments. My expectations were thwarted in places, and I didn’t mind a single bit.
My only quibble is that it wasn’t complicated enough. Sure, the MC has problems that she has to solve, but the work reads a bit formulaic and perhaps a bit superficial, for all that there are original moments. The whole tale is solid, but I want stand-out brilliant moments too. I suspect there are some in the next five books of the story.
Yes, there are dragons. Surprising dragons.
June 15, 2024
✨Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the audiobook in order for an honest review.✨
I’d like to start with my favorite line from Dragon Tongue. It doesn’t get said until the end, but it really grabbed my attention… “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” 10/10 quote. Perfect for the upcoming scenario in the second book.
The cover art for the book is also really nice!
I hope yall like bullet points! 😉
⭐️Dragon Tongue by Ava Richardson has the potential to be a really good book, but it was lacking it that little element that made me NEED to continue reading. It wasn’t quite 5 star status, but I felt as though it was better overall than 3 stars.
❣️Starting with the narrator, Amy Hall…
-Her voice changes for each character… Beautiful. I always knew when someone new was speaking and when she was speaking for a male, she didn’t go overboard with deepening her voice.
-She was easy to listen to.
-She was a little stiff sounding. It was relatively easy to get past, but definitely noticeable.
-Sometimes her inflections in certain places didn’t really match the tone of the book. I felt like some were misplaced and others should have happened but didn’t. (I hope that makes sense.)
-There were points where I felt like more emotion should have been expressed, but wasn’t. There were also points where emotions were expressed perfectly. She was just a little inconsistent, but not enough to make me stop listening.
❣️The writing…
-Ava definitely had good descriptions of the characters. I could easily visualize them.
-I liked how the story made early connections to the characters. For example: Painting Cora’s father in a way that made you as the reader as concerned for him as his daughter.
-Some of the writing was a bit stiff. Example: “Shaking her hands, she also shook her head.” It just feels like a stiff sentence.
-There were points that had repeat words too close together. There was a section that had “Nana Libby” on repeat at points where “she” or “her” could have been used. (Repeats are a personal pet peeve of mine. 😅)
-Another example of repeating was, “….scrambled up to the side of the nest and threw himself over the side.” Could have just ended with “over.” Or “over it.” Or even “over the edge.” Again, this is just something I am personally a stickler about and probably wouldn’t bother most people.
-I don’t know how to explain this well, but some of the chapters just felt like they dead stopped. They didn’t feel like appropriate places to end the chapter. I didn’t write down an example, unfortunately, but when you go read the book, you’ll see what I’m talking about. I think it was in order to make you want to continue reading, but I don’t think it was executed well.
-This isn’t really a huge issue, but it felt like sometimes there were words just to have words. Unnecessary conversations and over explanations at certain points that didn’t really aid to the story in any way and just kind of slowed it down.
🚨THE FOLLOWING WILL HAVE SPOILERS🚨
❣️Little points in the story that stuck out enough for me to write them in my notes while listening…
-I liked how she wrote the lead up into meeting the dragons.
-Maybe I’m weird for this one, but I love how she wrote Captain Daggot(sp?). He is the perfect douchebag. I love how much I hated him. Very well written antagonist.
-I didn’t write details in my notes, but there was a point where she wrote a flashback, and I think it was well written. Going into and coming out of the flashback was integrated nicely and didn’t feel random or jerky with the flow of the story.
-The way Ava had Cora and Alaric struggle with their communication and have a learning curve was great. I really enjoyed that she didn’t just have them be able to speak perfectly to each other right off the bat. I don’t think the story would have been as good if she hadn’t made them go through that process.
-Okay, so… I wasn’t a fan of how old the king was and how nobody batted at eye at his age, but then it’s revealed that he’s a powerful sorcerer. I was so glad that didn’t end up being some weird plot hole. 😂
-I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be this way, but the vibe is Cora and Alaric falling in love, not just being friends. Maybe I’m misinterpreting, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they fell in love and Alaric could magically shape-shift into a human. Lol
-Sooooooo…… There was a point where some random woman just came and yelled at Cora about the caves or “temples” or whatever and it felt out of place. I understand that Cora needed that amulet, but I think that specific part could have been written better. It wasn’t well integrated into the storyline.
-I did not like how Ava made Cora just blatantly stupid… She literally watched them take the sword away and then was confused when her father was taken the next day for “stealing”. Her thought process irritated me. “But I broke into the forge, not him!” 🙃🙃 GIRL!! YOU WATCHED THEM TAKE THE SWORD AND AREN’T THINKING, “Hey… The ‘stolen object’ is probably the sword and they’re using this story as a cover up for it.” She’s smarter than that, so her being written like she was stupid just irked my nerves.
-I think it’s interesting that Ava has kind of alluded to the king using mind control on his guards. I wonder if that’s actually the direction she’ll be going. The guy being burned alive by the dragon fire saying, “it’s finally over” is what makes me think they released him from mind control. (This bullet point is scatter brained. Sorry bout that. Lol)
-I like that Cora’s reaction to getting stabbed with the sword was realistic. Don’t get me wrong, I love my books where the main character is a badass and wouldn’t be phased by a silly little stab wound, but that is not Cora. Cora is a girl from a village with no history of fighting. Her reaction to getting stabbed was written in character for her and I love that.
-It’s silly how Ava made it so Alaric’s mother got kidnapped, but I do like knowing the next book will be about them both rescuing their parents. ✨trauma bonding time✨
-Foreshadowing that the people who hunt for the dragon scales are going to be the future dragon riders.
❣️Final Thoughts…
I am glad that I requested to review this book. The copy that I received has books 1-3, so I will also be reviewing 2 & 3. Dragon Tongue was good, and I have high hopes that the next ones will better hold my attention. The ending of the book made me feel like the next one will be a little less stiff. I think the banter between Cora and Alaric increases the quality and I’m actually excited to see how their relationship strengthens.
I do recommend this book to other readers. :)
I’d like to start with my favorite line from Dragon Tongue. It doesn’t get said until the end, but it really grabbed my attention… “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” 10/10 quote. Perfect for the upcoming scenario in the second book.
The cover art for the book is also really nice!
I hope yall like bullet points! 😉
⭐️Dragon Tongue by Ava Richardson has the potential to be a really good book, but it was lacking it that little element that made me NEED to continue reading. It wasn’t quite 5 star status, but I felt as though it was better overall than 3 stars.
❣️Starting with the narrator, Amy Hall…
-Her voice changes for each character… Beautiful. I always knew when someone new was speaking and when she was speaking for a male, she didn’t go overboard with deepening her voice.
-She was easy to listen to.
-She was a little stiff sounding. It was relatively easy to get past, but definitely noticeable.
-Sometimes her inflections in certain places didn’t really match the tone of the book. I felt like some were misplaced and others should have happened but didn’t. (I hope that makes sense.)
-There were points where I felt like more emotion should have been expressed, but wasn’t. There were also points where emotions were expressed perfectly. She was just a little inconsistent, but not enough to make me stop listening.
❣️The writing…
-Ava definitely had good descriptions of the characters. I could easily visualize them.
-I liked how the story made early connections to the characters. For example: Painting Cora’s father in a way that made you as the reader as concerned for him as his daughter.
-Some of the writing was a bit stiff. Example: “Shaking her hands, she also shook her head.” It just feels like a stiff sentence.
-There were points that had repeat words too close together. There was a section that had “Nana Libby” on repeat at points where “she” or “her” could have been used. (Repeats are a personal pet peeve of mine. 😅)
-Another example of repeating was, “….scrambled up to the side of the nest and threw himself over the side.” Could have just ended with “over.” Or “over it.” Or even “over the edge.” Again, this is just something I am personally a stickler about and probably wouldn’t bother most people.
-I don’t know how to explain this well, but some of the chapters just felt like they dead stopped. They didn’t feel like appropriate places to end the chapter. I didn’t write down an example, unfortunately, but when you go read the book, you’ll see what I’m talking about. I think it was in order to make you want to continue reading, but I don’t think it was executed well.
-This isn’t really a huge issue, but it felt like sometimes there were words just to have words. Unnecessary conversations and over explanations at certain points that didn’t really aid to the story in any way and just kind of slowed it down.
🚨THE FOLLOWING WILL HAVE SPOILERS🚨
❣️Little points in the story that stuck out enough for me to write them in my notes while listening…
-I liked how she wrote the lead up into meeting the dragons.
-Maybe I’m weird for this one, but I love how she wrote Captain Daggot(sp?). He is the perfect douchebag. I love how much I hated him. Very well written antagonist.
-I didn’t write details in my notes, but there was a point where she wrote a flashback, and I think it was well written. Going into and coming out of the flashback was integrated nicely and didn’t feel random or jerky with the flow of the story.
-The way Ava had Cora and Alaric struggle with their communication and have a learning curve was great. I really enjoyed that she didn’t just have them be able to speak perfectly to each other right off the bat. I don’t think the story would have been as good if she hadn’t made them go through that process.
-Okay, so… I wasn’t a fan of how old the king was and how nobody batted at eye at his age, but then it’s revealed that he’s a powerful sorcerer. I was so glad that didn’t end up being some weird plot hole. 😂
-I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be this way, but the vibe is Cora and Alaric falling in love, not just being friends. Maybe I’m misinterpreting, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they fell in love and Alaric could magically shape-shift into a human. Lol
-Sooooooo…… There was a point where some random woman just came and yelled at Cora about the caves or “temples” or whatever and it felt out of place. I understand that Cora needed that amulet, but I think that specific part could have been written better. It wasn’t well integrated into the storyline.
-I did not like how Ava made Cora just blatantly stupid… She literally watched them take the sword away and then was confused when her father was taken the next day for “stealing”. Her thought process irritated me. “But I broke into the forge, not him!” 🙃🙃 GIRL!! YOU WATCHED THEM TAKE THE SWORD AND AREN’T THINKING, “Hey… The ‘stolen object’ is probably the sword and they’re using this story as a cover up for it.” She’s smarter than that, so her being written like she was stupid just irked my nerves.
-I think it’s interesting that Ava has kind of alluded to the king using mind control on his guards. I wonder if that’s actually the direction she’ll be going. The guy being burned alive by the dragon fire saying, “it’s finally over” is what makes me think they released him from mind control. (This bullet point is scatter brained. Sorry bout that. Lol)
-I like that Cora’s reaction to getting stabbed with the sword was realistic. Don’t get me wrong, I love my books where the main character is a badass and wouldn’t be phased by a silly little stab wound, but that is not Cora. Cora is a girl from a village with no history of fighting. Her reaction to getting stabbed was written in character for her and I love that.
-It’s silly how Ava made it so Alaric’s mother got kidnapped, but I do like knowing the next book will be about them both rescuing their parents. ✨trauma bonding time✨
-Foreshadowing that the people who hunt for the dragon scales are going to be the future dragon riders.
❣️Final Thoughts…
I am glad that I requested to review this book. The copy that I received has books 1-3, so I will also be reviewing 2 & 3. Dragon Tongue was good, and I have high hopes that the next ones will better hold my attention. The ending of the book made me feel like the next one will be a little less stiff. I think the banter between Cora and Alaric increases the quality and I’m actually excited to see how their relationship strengthens.
I do recommend this book to other readers. :)
December 26, 2024
First up: I’m an adult, listening to the audio version of a YA book.
I love a dragon story, a strong female lead, and I love a story about the MC overcoming great odds etc etc. so this story should be right up my alley.
Given that preamble: I did enjoy the main concept of the “big bad” evil enemy, and the unheard of budding relationship with a dragon.
What I didn’t enjoy? The main character. I found her really irritating, maybe because she’s 17 and I haven’t been 17 for a couple of decades. In my opinion she behaved more like an irrational 5 year old than someone who can legally be a parent and drive a car in the real world. Many of the issues that occurred were of her own making, and were entirely predictable if she’d used her brain at all.
Over and over again, something would happen and I’d roll my eyes and think ‘why?!?’ when it was clearly one of the worst options she could choose. The utterly predictable fall-out would happen and Cora was either shocked or berated herself for not realising this obvious outcome was even a possibility. Whilst I’ve not been a 17 year old in quite a while, I think most people that age would be able to make far more rational decisions and not behave like a spoiled toddler. The other young people in the story (not her age but not far off) seem to behave far more sensibly whereas Cora is a bull in a china shop, with no thought to consequences or alternatives.
Maybe that’s why I’ll never be a heroine in one of these stories though - I don’t have the relentlessly insane decision making processes to put me in these positions and forge through to a HEA. Oh, and (sadly) dragons don’t exist. 😭🤪
I love a dragon story, a strong female lead, and I love a story about the MC overcoming great odds etc etc. so this story should be right up my alley.
Given that preamble: I did enjoy the main concept of the “big bad” evil enemy, and the unheard of budding relationship with a dragon.
What I didn’t enjoy? The main character. I found her really irritating, maybe because she’s 17 and I haven’t been 17 for a couple of decades. In my opinion she behaved more like an irrational 5 year old than someone who can legally be a parent and drive a car in the real world. Many of the issues that occurred were of her own making, and were entirely predictable if she’d used her brain at all.
Over and over again, something would happen and I’d roll my eyes and think ‘why?!?’ when it was clearly one of the worst options she could choose. The utterly predictable fall-out would happen and Cora was either shocked or berated herself for not realising this obvious outcome was even a possibility. Whilst I’ve not been a 17 year old in quite a while, I think most people that age would be able to make far more rational decisions and not behave like a spoiled toddler. The other young people in the story (not her age but not far off) seem to behave far more sensibly whereas Cora is a bull in a china shop, with no thought to consequences or alternatives.
Maybe that’s why I’ll never be a heroine in one of these stories though - I don’t have the relentlessly insane decision making processes to put me in these positions and forge through to a HEA. Oh, and (sadly) dragons don’t exist. 😭🤪
January 29, 2024
Dragon Tongue, Dragon Scales, Dragon Fire, the titles for each book in this box set. I'll start by saying how much I enjoy an Ava read, I love how she gets to the core immediately, how she gets me vested immediately. Another distinct Ava trait is how easy her books are to read, how pleasurable. Not easy as in uneventful, rather the way she lays the foundation of each book in a captivating manner that before I know it, I have a full building right in front of me! And always a very cool building, one to admire and take in all the various facets and angles.
The world Cora lives in is dominated by fear, fear of the king and his enforcers, fear for her father's health, fear of being alone. But strange things are about to occur for Cora, strange things pertaining to Dragons and a story her grandmother repeatedly told her as a child. Which resulted in the most awesome "meeting" with a dragon, which resulted in an even more awesome awareness, which resulted in, ok, you'll have to read the book to find out the rest. Just for the record though, Alaric is an incredible character, so curious and inquisitive, he's turning HIS history on it's head! As is Cora...I love the friendship these 2 forge, I love how supportive they are of one another, I love how they try help each other as their understanding grows.
So, poor Cora and her dad, at the complete mercy of Captain Daggett, who's the scum of the scum, gahhhh, I would gladly throttle him! Even though Cora has become part of the scavenger team, her trust issues are massive but Strida and the scavenger team prove to Cora that she's not alone. Finally! Cora is no longer alone, she has Alaric, she has Strida, who is so willing to embrace Cora, it's just so beautiful! But there are forces at play, forces that are gearing up for a whole lot of nasty, starting with Cora and her dad, subjugating the villagers and wanting to stir up the Dragons. And it all ties back to King Onyx, the supposed benefactor and saviour of the villagers, a man who has wiggled his way into the kingdom and who's tightening his grip. Can't wait to read book 2!
The world Cora lives in is dominated by fear, fear of the king and his enforcers, fear for her father's health, fear of being alone. But strange things are about to occur for Cora, strange things pertaining to Dragons and a story her grandmother repeatedly told her as a child. Which resulted in the most awesome "meeting" with a dragon, which resulted in an even more awesome awareness, which resulted in, ok, you'll have to read the book to find out the rest. Just for the record though, Alaric is an incredible character, so curious and inquisitive, he's turning HIS history on it's head! As is Cora...I love the friendship these 2 forge, I love how supportive they are of one another, I love how they try help each other as their understanding grows.
So, poor Cora and her dad, at the complete mercy of Captain Daggett, who's the scum of the scum, gahhhh, I would gladly throttle him! Even though Cora has become part of the scavenger team, her trust issues are massive but Strida and the scavenger team prove to Cora that she's not alone. Finally! Cora is no longer alone, she has Alaric, she has Strida, who is so willing to embrace Cora, it's just so beautiful! But there are forces at play, forces that are gearing up for a whole lot of nasty, starting with Cora and her dad, subjugating the villagers and wanting to stir up the Dragons. And it all ties back to King Onyx, the supposed benefactor and saviour of the villagers, a man who has wiggled his way into the kingdom and who's tightening his grip. Can't wait to read book 2!
January 30, 2024
Cora is a blacksmith apprentice with her father Viren. Having lost her mother young, she was mainly raised by her Grandmother who thought her about the Dragons and their Riders. As the subject is "Tabou" in the land, the lessons were always given in a special cave located in the mountains and Cora was sworn to secrecy as to its location.
Her father being sick and getting sicker by the day due to smoke and fume inhalation from the forge, Cora tries to take more and more work on her shoulders specially now that a deadline has been set by the infamous garison commander, Daggett, who appears to have it in for the entire family.
However, she is only 17 years old and her father wants her to enjoy more of life even if her help is precious to him. One day, an accident happens in the mountains and a teenage boy is brought back to the village, dead. He was a scavenger who, with his team, collected Dragon scales left behind by the beasts and then sold them to the King Onyx who is said to use them to feed the people of the land.
Having looked for an additional source of income, Cora accepts a position with the scavengers and, on their first outing, comes face to face with a dragon. Having heard all sorts of comments on Dragons, she starts pleading for her life and finds out that the Dragon appears to understand her. He lets her go without harm.
What Cora doesn'know, is that the Dragon, Alaric, is as troubled as she is because, not only did he ear her speak in Dragon Tongue but she appears to have heard him in her own language. This is where I stop as not to give the plot away.
The author has produced, through her gift, a series that will take the reader on wild adventures, with the two main characters , that will prove to be challenging, dangerous, mysterious and truth seeking. I highly recommend this book while rating it 5 Stars.
Her father being sick and getting sicker by the day due to smoke and fume inhalation from the forge, Cora tries to take more and more work on her shoulders specially now that a deadline has been set by the infamous garison commander, Daggett, who appears to have it in for the entire family.
However, she is only 17 years old and her father wants her to enjoy more of life even if her help is precious to him. One day, an accident happens in the mountains and a teenage boy is brought back to the village, dead. He was a scavenger who, with his team, collected Dragon scales left behind by the beasts and then sold them to the King Onyx who is said to use them to feed the people of the land.
Having looked for an additional source of income, Cora accepts a position with the scavengers and, on their first outing, comes face to face with a dragon. Having heard all sorts of comments on Dragons, she starts pleading for her life and finds out that the Dragon appears to understand her. He lets her go without harm.
What Cora doesn'know, is that the Dragon, Alaric, is as troubled as she is because, not only did he ear her speak in Dragon Tongue but she appears to have heard him in her own language. This is where I stop as not to give the plot away.
The author has produced, through her gift, a series that will take the reader on wild adventures, with the two main characters , that will prove to be challenging, dangerous, mysterious and truth seeking. I highly recommend this book while rating it 5 Stars.
May 8, 2024
4 out of 5.
This is definitely one of the stronger Ava Richardson books I've read, and a solid start to a new series.
While the story and characters have been done to death at this point, the execution of said story and characters is done well enough for me to look past this. What little of Tenegard and the dragons we see is interesting, the magic system and how Dragon Tongue works is fascinating, there's a genuine mystery to solve behind King Onyx's control over the kingdom, and the bond between out main protagonists, Cora and Alaric, is nothing short of beautiful.
Despite getting along almost from the get-go, our two main leads have to build up their friendship and understanding of one another to solidify the magical bond between them, which is an unique idea. I don't think I've read many dragon rider stories that tackle a similar route.
Even though there's a lot this book gets right as a first entry, that doesn't mean its perfect. Then again what book is?
The narrative has a bad habit of repeating itself (how many times do we have to be reminded that Dagget hates Cora's father???), as well as telling rather than showing, and then there's Cora herself.
She's not a bad character by any means, far from it actually, but the fact she's a teenager prone to emotional outbursts and crying will definitely get on people's nerves. This also includes the sheer number of reckless and/or stupid decisions she makes. Considering the terrible situation Cora and her father are in, you can't blame her for most of the choices she makes-its actually relatable on too many fronts-but it does get irritating.
Overall, there's not much else to say about Dragon Tongue. Its a great start to an overarching journey, and I hope said journey gets better from here on out.
This is definitely one of the stronger Ava Richardson books I've read, and a solid start to a new series.
While the story and characters have been done to death at this point, the execution of said story and characters is done well enough for me to look past this. What little of Tenegard and the dragons we see is interesting, the magic system and how Dragon Tongue works is fascinating, there's a genuine mystery to solve behind King Onyx's control over the kingdom, and the bond between out main protagonists, Cora and Alaric, is nothing short of beautiful.
Despite getting along almost from the get-go, our two main leads have to build up their friendship and understanding of one another to solidify the magical bond between them, which is an unique idea. I don't think I've read many dragon rider stories that tackle a similar route.
Even though there's a lot this book gets right as a first entry, that doesn't mean its perfect. Then again what book is?
The narrative has a bad habit of repeating itself (how many times do we have to be reminded that Dagget hates Cora's father???), as well as telling rather than showing, and then there's Cora herself.
She's not a bad character by any means, far from it actually, but the fact she's a teenager prone to emotional outbursts and crying will definitely get on people's nerves. This also includes the sheer number of reckless and/or stupid decisions she makes. Considering the terrible situation Cora and her father are in, you can't blame her for most of the choices she makes-its actually relatable on too many fronts-but it does get irritating.
Overall, there's not much else to say about Dragon Tongue. Its a great start to an overarching journey, and I hope said journey gets better from here on out.
July 19, 2023
To start, I liked the dragon and the way their friendship developed. Lots of points for that.
I wanted to like it, but despite my weakness for secret friendships with talking dragons, I found it hard to keep turning the pages. There's one thing other reviews haven't mentioned, which I will focus on as one of my biggest frustrations. I know it's a YA novel, but the main character makes decisions that make absolutely no sense, seemingly only happening to force the situations the author wants.
Vague spoilers ahead
This is not really a spoiler, since it's telegraphed quite clearly early on, but the main characters discover and work out the conspiracy behind why contact with dragons is illegal and likely punishable by death, but she still chooses to take a conspicuous dragon rider artifact from her secret, private, mountain retreat to her fathers workplace, for no apparent reason or motivation. It's of no use to her in town, and it's causes a major incident you can see coming since the moment she took it out of the cave.
Another issue is she doesn't even spend a second considering her choices to respond to the threat of eviction. She's not so young that she's incapable of intelligent thought, and she isn't written that way as well, it just seems the author forces her to make terrible decisions to create the situations she envisioned, making it impossible to taking the main characters seriously. She was even warned to be careful.
I'll see if the second book is at all improved simply because I have kindle unlimited.
I wanted to like it, but despite my weakness for secret friendships with talking dragons, I found it hard to keep turning the pages. There's one thing other reviews haven't mentioned, which I will focus on as one of my biggest frustrations. I know it's a YA novel, but the main character makes decisions that make absolutely no sense, seemingly only happening to force the situations the author wants.
Vague spoilers ahead
This is not really a spoiler, since it's telegraphed quite clearly early on, but the main characters discover and work out the conspiracy behind why contact with dragons is illegal and likely punishable by death, but she still chooses to take a conspicuous dragon rider artifact from her secret, private, mountain retreat to her fathers workplace, for no apparent reason or motivation. It's of no use to her in town, and it's causes a major incident you can see coming since the moment she took it out of the cave.
Another issue is she doesn't even spend a second considering her choices to respond to the threat of eviction. She's not so young that she's incapable of intelligent thought, and she isn't written that way as well, it just seems the author forces her to make terrible decisions to create the situations she envisioned, making it impossible to taking the main characters seriously. She was even warned to be careful.
I'll see if the second book is at all improved simply because I have kindle unlimited.
December 23, 2022
I really enjoyed Ava Richardson's new series 'Dragon Tongue - Rise of the Dragon Riders #1'. Viren a Blacksmith is trying to keep up with the demand for swords, spears, arrowheads that are ordered by Captain Daggett. Every time Viren is late with his order Captain Daggett adds additional late fees that the blacksmith can't seem to get out from under. On top of that the smoke and fumes from the forge are getting to his lungs. Cora, his daughter, wants to help out by spending more time at the forge and take on some of her father's workload. Viren won't let her. The problems are many and Captain Daggett keep adding to them because for some reason he has it out for Viren. Cora decides to help her father anyway and takes on an extra job by scavenging dragon scales. Then we have Nana Livi, her grandmother who raised Cora filling her mind with stories of dragons and riders. Nana would also take her to a hidden cave that had drawing on the wall of dragons and their riders. For solaces and comfort Cora would go to cave most every day and try to understand the meaning of the petroglyphs or relax in the solitude.
This is just a taste of the beginning. Ms. Richardson has created a detailed struggle with this small family trying to keep their financial head above water. So many unfortunate situations keep getting piled against them. How does the family get out of such a hole? Who or what will help? The struggles seem real and so relatable. The characters are varied, and personalities are all so different and fun and some downright jerks, here's looking at you Captain Daggett. Ava's new book is excitement happening from every angle and enough turmoil to keep you entertained through the whole book, this one is hard to put down and the pages just fly by.
I was given a free copy from the author via Booksprout in exchange for an honest review.
This is just a taste of the beginning. Ms. Richardson has created a detailed struggle with this small family trying to keep their financial head above water. So many unfortunate situations keep getting piled against them. How does the family get out of such a hole? Who or what will help? The struggles seem real and so relatable. The characters are varied, and personalities are all so different and fun and some downright jerks, here's looking at you Captain Daggett. Ava's new book is excitement happening from every angle and enough turmoil to keep you entertained through the whole book, this one is hard to put down and the pages just fly by.
I was given a free copy from the author via Booksprout in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2023
Cora helps her father, a blacksmith, in the forge. After her father falls ill and is unable to meet the demands of the local tyrannical military head, Cora joins the scavengers, a group of local teens who scavenge the mountains for dragon scales. The scavengers try to stay far away from the actual dragons, but an encounter with one leads Cora to question her people's history and the myths they've long considered to be fairy tales.
Cora has spent years alone with her father in the forge. She's long wished for a friend, but her career and way of life didn't lend itself to much socializing time. Now, with the scavengers, she has a chance to reach out to others, but her long years of self reliance may come to bite her now.
This was a nice sweet story. I like human-dragon bonds, especially when the dragons are an intelligent species. This book didn't disappoint, but it reads more on a juvenile/middle grade level than YA. I think it's due to all the time Cora and her dragon spent gushing about their relationship. It was overly mushy, and while I can appreciate that, and sometimes specifically seek that, it came across very heavy handed here, and I needed to skim past a lot of it. The rest of the story, while good, was less complex than I'd expect for YA. Between those two points, while this was a good book, I recommend it more for younger readers.
Cora has spent years alone with her father in the forge. She's long wished for a friend, but her career and way of life didn't lend itself to much socializing time. Now, with the scavengers, she has a chance to reach out to others, but her long years of self reliance may come to bite her now.
This was a nice sweet story. I like human-dragon bonds, especially when the dragons are an intelligent species. This book didn't disappoint, but it reads more on a juvenile/middle grade level than YA. I think it's due to all the time Cora and her dragon spent gushing about their relationship. It was overly mushy, and while I can appreciate that, and sometimes specifically seek that, it came across very heavy handed here, and I needed to skim past a lot of it. The rest of the story, while good, was less complex than I'd expect for YA. Between those two points, while this was a good book, I recommend it more for younger readers.
February 27, 2025
Carelessly written with much internal contradiction. For example the village is so small that everyone knows each other, yet Cora has to tell her father who is who. Later she joins the village's dragon scale team but obviously has never met any before, except one. The village is for the purpose of collecting scales and there is a quota that must be met, yet the collecting team is limited to about half dozen young folks. Everyone in the village has a trade, so where does the food come from? In a cave there are designs that the author calls by various terms, pictograms, cave paintings, photos. Photos? There is such a paucity of world building that the reader cannot judge whether "photos" is the author's carelessness or if her world is of the technological level to have photography. All we know about the world is that swords are the weapons and wagons are used, although their motive force is a mystery. It just goes on and on like that. Pretty awful. My suggestion to start reading the book at the 85% level. You can easily pick up the plot from that point and skip a lot of drivel. Oh, and skip the last 10% as that part is just the setup for the next book in the series.
December 23, 2022
Entertaining but needed work in multiple locations.
The story was cute and had a lot of promise to it but there were critiques and feedback that I think a good editor could have given to the author before publication.
This book is marketed as Young Adult, YA, and maybe it could be – but for younger teenagers, instead, given my background as a literature teacher, I would suggest middle readers instead. I think it was marketed for YA because some of the more elevated vocabulary and themes. However, those themes could work for middle readers, simplify the vocabulary in areas, and it would work.
The characters were sweet, not too complex/they did not have a lot of depth. Yet, the characters are ones that would help readers connect and want to cheer them on. Due to this, I would read future books within the series.
Again, cute book with a great idea. It needs work to make it what I think it could be but worth a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story was cute and had a lot of promise to it but there were critiques and feedback that I think a good editor could have given to the author before publication.
This book is marketed as Young Adult, YA, and maybe it could be – but for younger teenagers, instead, given my background as a literature teacher, I would suggest middle readers instead. I think it was marketed for YA because some of the more elevated vocabulary and themes. However, those themes could work for middle readers, simplify the vocabulary in areas, and it would work.
The characters were sweet, not too complex/they did not have a lot of depth. Yet, the characters are ones that would help readers connect and want to cheer them on. Due to this, I would read future books within the series.
Again, cute book with a great idea. It needs work to make it what I think it could be but worth a read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2022
I enjoyed this first book of the series. Unlike most dragon stories, this one starts with no interaction between humans and dragons. The heroine, Cora, has been raised on stories of humans and dragons working in unison for the benefit of all. Her community believes these stories to be myths, and that dragons are dangerous creatures. The only value dragons bring to the human community is their scales. The strange ruler of this country needs the scales to keep the country free of famine. As the story unfolds, Cora discovers more than she bargained about dragons and her country's predicament. Add into this mix a villainous, petty official who hates both Cora and her father with a passion, and you have an intriguing, exciting story that is worth reading. The story is well-written, and the development of the relationship between Cora and Alaric is delightful. I am hoping the second in the series will be just as good.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2023
Each of them feels like something is missing in their lives.
So I would have to say, this book is not this author's best work, I have read other books by this one that seem better put together. I enjoy books with dragons and magic. I still want to read more of Cora and Alaric's adventure, but I don't feel in a rush for it.
Cora, the main character in this one seems to care about people but almost always seems to act selfishly, for herself and her father. She seems very standoffish. Always quick to anger.
Alaric is her opposite in every way other then their shared curiosity.
Because of a chance encounter, they start to learn about each other and start to bond. Cora struggles with being able to connect to those around her.
Together they start to uncover the true history of their region. Cora is having a hard time understanding why no one believes that dragons and humans have ever had a bond. She is given clues as to why but never seems to be able to connect the threads together to see the whole picture.
I hope the next book in this series has more character growth.
So I would have to say, this book is not this author's best work, I have read other books by this one that seem better put together. I enjoy books with dragons and magic. I still want to read more of Cora and Alaric's adventure, but I don't feel in a rush for it.
Cora, the main character in this one seems to care about people but almost always seems to act selfishly, for herself and her father. She seems very standoffish. Always quick to anger.
Alaric is her opposite in every way other then their shared curiosity.
Because of a chance encounter, they start to learn about each other and start to bond. Cora struggles with being able to connect to those around her.
Together they start to uncover the true history of their region. Cora is having a hard time understanding why no one believes that dragons and humans have ever had a bond. She is given clues as to why but never seems to be able to connect the threads together to see the whole picture.
I hope the next book in this series has more character growth.
February 15, 2023
Excellent start!
Ava Richardson is one of my favorite fantasy writers! Her characters are relatable, multilayered, and likable, (or despicable), depending on the part they play in the stories.
The world building is excellent. She makes the reader feel like they are there. You can almost feel the breeze on your face, and smell the scents on the air.
I am excited to find out what happens to Cora, her beautiful dragon, and their parents!
I hate comparing authors to other authors; each talented writer is unique. I will say, if you loved the Pern books, you will very likely fall in love with this series too.
I highly recommend you give this book a try. I believe you'll be glad you did!
Ava Richardson is one of my favorite fantasy writers! Her characters are relatable, multilayered, and likable, (or despicable), depending on the part they play in the stories.
The world building is excellent. She makes the reader feel like they are there. You can almost feel the breeze on your face, and smell the scents on the air.
I am excited to find out what happens to Cora, her beautiful dragon, and their parents!
I hate comparing authors to other authors; each talented writer is unique. I will say, if you loved the Pern books, you will very likely fall in love with this series too.
I highly recommend you give this book a try. I believe you'll be glad you did!
December 21, 2022
I really liked the beginning of this series.
Dragons ✔
Magic✔
Friendship✔
I can't wait to find out if they find all they are hoping for and are successful in the next book.
This book had great world and character building.
I loved the way that the character no matter how dire the situation was she chose to find ways to help, even when her father was so set against it. I like that the past is intertwined with the future in a way that you're learning with the MC as she goes along, it isn't just dumped in one long spiel.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dragons ✔
Magic✔
Friendship✔
I can't wait to find out if they find all they are hoping for and are successful in the next book.
This book had great world and character building.
I loved the way that the character no matter how dire the situation was she chose to find ways to help, even when her father was so set against it. I like that the past is intertwined with the future in a way that you're learning with the MC as she goes along, it isn't just dumped in one long spiel.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2022
A fantastic, unique and rich dragon adventure. For Cora who dreams of dragons and adventure finding herself being able to communicate with Alaric starts to open her eyes to new realities. Joining scavengers to scavenge for dragon scales and having a dragon friend is the start of a growing change.
As usual with Ava Richardson this is great world building in a unique way. This is an awesome and exciting story with adventure, coming of age, development and righting wrongs. Great characters and looking forward to seeing more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As usual with Ava Richardson this is great world building in a unique way. This is an awesome and exciting story with adventure, coming of age, development and righting wrongs. Great characters and looking forward to seeing more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2023
Good Potential Fell Short
It’s the standard fare of finding secret power, although I did appreciate the twist of that. Although it didn’t ring true because it seemed to fall together too easily.
And all the secrets. Like she can solve all the problems herself. I vacillated between feeling sorry for her and irritated that she never seemed to learn.
Letting that slide, I kept on but in the end, there’s no resolution. The author’s written lots of books, so the writing is good and the character compelling, if a little predictable.
One star gone for the non-resolution and the other for the “too easy” and unbelievable twists and turns.
It’s the standard fare of finding secret power, although I did appreciate the twist of that. Although it didn’t ring true because it seemed to fall together too easily.
And all the secrets. Like she can solve all the problems herself. I vacillated between feeling sorry for her and irritated that she never seemed to learn.
Letting that slide, I kept on but in the end, there’s no resolution. The author’s written lots of books, so the writing is good and the character compelling, if a little predictable.
One star gone for the non-resolution and the other for the “too easy” and unbelievable twists and turns.
January 19, 2023
Cora grew up hearing her grandmother's stories of dragon riders and everyone thought they were nothing but myths. Cora loved the stories and shared a secret place with her grandmother that eventually unlocked secrets of the past that Cora would use to eventually bond with Alaric. As the evil rulers force Cora's dad to lose all, arrest him and capture Alaric's mother; she and Alaric must come up with a plan to rescue them. Cora also makes some surprise new friends to help her. Can't wait to see what's next in bk 2!!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2023
2.8
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A pretty linear and one-dimensional book. There isn't much that actually happens, and there seems to be little consequences.
The author's writing style was more descriptive in the beginning, but it became very plain as I progressed through the book. There isn't much world building, and when there is, we're just told it. It's not very seamless; The third person narrator will just explain it in random chunks as part of the main character's inner thoughts. Additionally, the actual diolgue between the characters was very bare bones, leaving us with characters with lacking personalities. The dragon characters all seemed to talk exactly the same way, and all the human characters talked the same way. They didn't have any unique characteristic that helped me differentiate them from one another. Sometimes, I forgot that Alaric was a dragon and not just another human. And Cora's dialogue got progressively more modern for some reason, which took me out of the immersion completely.
I had some high hopes for the character interactions because I enjoy stories where friendship and familial relationships are the driving force for the main character's growth and determination, but it fell flat. I didn't feel much of an endearing connection between Alaric and Cora because their dialogue was just lacking any style and expression. Additionally, their first interactions seemed too easy? As I mentioned about the lack of consequences, I figured it would take more to resurrect a century old, long-lost tradition. But their friendship developed so quickly and linearly.
I'm hoping the sequels work on these issues, and the author includes something unique because as it stands, it doesn't stand out among the sea of other dragon rider themed books.
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A pretty linear and one-dimensional book. There isn't much that actually happens, and there seems to be little consequences.
The author's writing style was more descriptive in the beginning, but it became very plain as I progressed through the book. There isn't much world building, and when there is, we're just told it. It's not very seamless; The third person narrator will just explain it in random chunks as part of the main character's inner thoughts. Additionally, the actual diolgue between the characters was very bare bones, leaving us with characters with lacking personalities. The dragon characters all seemed to talk exactly the same way, and all the human characters talked the same way. They didn't have any unique characteristic that helped me differentiate them from one another. Sometimes, I forgot that Alaric was a dragon and not just another human. And Cora's dialogue got progressively more modern for some reason, which took me out of the immersion completely.
I had some high hopes for the character interactions because I enjoy stories where friendship and familial relationships are the driving force for the main character's growth and determination, but it fell flat. I didn't feel much of an endearing connection between Alaric and Cora because their dialogue was just lacking any style and expression. Additionally, their first interactions seemed too easy? As I mentioned about the lack of consequences, I figured it would take more to resurrect a century old, long-lost tradition. But their friendship developed so quickly and linearly.
I'm hoping the sequels work on these issues, and the author includes something unique because as it stands, it doesn't stand out among the sea of other dragon rider themed books.
August 15, 2023
This book has an interesting premise. However, the author spends too much time on the protagonist's internal dialog. The repetition becomes boring. If the repetitions were edited out, this book would deserve a higher rating.
Another element that lowers the rating is inconsistency. For example, the protagonist has no money to pay a debt, then later she suddenly has the money to buy two rounds of drinks in a tavern. Likewise, her putting a necklace on is described in great detail, but then it is lost out of her pocket. Why didn't the author describe her removing the necklace and returning it to her pocket if that is such an important plot point?
Another element that lowers the rating is inconsistency. For example, the protagonist has no money to pay a debt, then later she suddenly has the money to buy two rounds of drinks in a tavern. Likewise, her putting a necklace on is described in great detail, but then it is lost out of her pocket. Why didn't the author describe her removing the necklace and returning it to her pocket if that is such an important plot point?
January 12, 2024
Exciting Trilogy
Previous to reading this book I read, "Alveria Dragon Akademy", also by Ava Richardson. I also gave that trilogy 5 stars. It is refreshing to read books that are not full of profanity and sex.
This book had a unique plot with intrigue, good vs evil, suspense, magic, plot twists and of course Dragons! The plot is such that it is hard to put the book down. My house work and other projects are falling behind! The books are a nice escape from reality. Real life is going to have to wait a little longer as I extend my staycation to read the second book in this trilogy.
Previous to reading this book I read, "Alveria Dragon Akademy", also by Ava Richardson. I also gave that trilogy 5 stars. It is refreshing to read books that are not full of profanity and sex.
This book had a unique plot with intrigue, good vs evil, suspense, magic, plot twists and of course Dragons! The plot is such that it is hard to put the book down. My house work and other projects are falling behind! The books are a nice escape from reality. Real life is going to have to wait a little longer as I extend my staycation to read the second book in this trilogy.
December 20, 2022
In Dragon Tongue, Ava Richardson has the beginnings of what is sure to be another epic adventure from the award winning author. The characters are very relatable and the action grabs the reader right from the beginning. Absolutely couldn't put the book down!
I would definitely recommend this book for lovers of Ava Richardson's novels and dragon riders in general. In conclusion--can't wait for the next book!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review on Goodreads
I would definitely recommend this book for lovers of Ava Richardson's novels and dragon riders in general. In conclusion--can't wait for the next book!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review on Goodreads
December 22, 2022
Awesome new series from Ava Richardson. Dragon Tongue does not disappoint. There is action and dragons and a coming-of-age story. I found the heroine, Cora, just a tad annoying. She could not seem to hold her tongue when it was in the best interests of her and her father to do so. I absolutely love Alaric, what a wonderful dragon. Interesting storyline and world as always from this author. Truly looking forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 26, 2022
I had seen ads for the author’s books and they intrigued me. After reading Dragon Tongue I can see the ads were right on target.
The book captured my attention right from the beginning. The characters are well rounded and believable and the world building is amazing. There are some interesting plot twists along the way. The story does end on a cliffhanger, and I find myself eager to read the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book captured my attention right from the beginning. The characters are well rounded and believable and the world building is amazing. There are some interesting plot twists along the way. The story does end on a cliffhanger, and I find myself eager to read the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2022
Dragon Tongue by Ava Richardson Is a masterpiece in the coming of age/fantasy genre. Not only does it show the main character trying to find her place in the world but it does so in a way that shows that she had no intention of being a hero. Instead she grew into that role as the story grew. Along with her Dragon companion as the two rediscovered lost secrets and brought about the return of a legend. I now eagerly await the next book in the series, see this heroes next step on the path and in her life.
December 28, 2022
I loved this book. What’s a girl to do, when confronted by an angry dragon? Should you run, freeze, yell or pray the wild dragon isn't hungry? Cora was trespassing, in their nesting grounds and she was caught red handed, in one of their nests! Is there a chance the dragon would let her go? This story has lots of action, danger, dragons, the Therma mountains, small village life, malhos, a secret cave, incredible discoveries, mystery, magic, suspense, pictographs, scavengers, King Onyx, a cruel overseer, a brave and daring young woman, twists and turns and more!
December 28, 2022
Ava Richardson has really out did herself with this release. From beginning to end, nonstop action and adventure. Cora, a young woman who only has stories about the dragon riders of past comes face to face with a real dragon only to find out they may have a connection. She is determined to find out what this is and where it will lead. But, with their current ruler, she faces many obstacles and hardships.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2022
I really enjoyed this story. It pulled me in from beginning to end and held my attention. It was interesting and different and I loved watching Cora connect and build that connection with the dragon Alaric. There has not been a dragon rider for a great many years and Cora is the first to make a connection with one in a very long time. They start on a path together to rescue a loved one and are discovering secrets of the kingdom that someone doesn't want discovered. This story was a great start to the series and I am excited to continue it.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
December 31, 2022
Cora had been told stories about dragons and dragon riders since she was a child. She studied the drawing on the wall of the cave. When she went out to collect the scales of the dragons she was caught in the nest by Alaric the dragon. Cora thought of the drawings and realised she could understand the dragon. Together they studied the drawings and a bond started to form between them. I’ll leave you to read the rest but you will not be disappointed. I received an ARC for an honest review which I have given
January 12, 2023
Great start to this fantasy series. Cora lives in a once thriving village. Now everyone must work for the King and they get very little in return. Cora wants to be more than a blacksmiths daughter and has always been drawn to the mountains. Suddenly the scale scavengers need another person and Cora volunteers. She never expects to come face to face with a dragon, but she has a connection with him and that hasn't happened in a very long time. How will she help her father, her village, all while trying to cultivate a relationship with a dragon! I received this ARC from Bad boy Updates.
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