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The Written (Emaneska #1)
The Written (Emaneska #1)
Ben Galley | 2010 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
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The Written ( Emaneska book 1)
By. Ben Galley

His name is Farden. They whisper that he's dangerous. Dangerous is only the half of it. Something has gone missing from the libraries of Arfell. Something very old, and something very powerful. Five scholars are now dead, a country is once again on the brink of war, and the magick council is running out of time and options. Entangled in a web of lies and politics and dragged halfway across icy Emaneska and back, Farden must unearth a secret even he doesn't want to know, a secret that will shake the foundations of his world. Dragons, drugs, magick, death, and the deepest of betrayals await. Breathtakingly vast, chillingly dark, brooding and dangerous, The Written will leave you impatiently waiting for the next adventure. Welcome to Emaneska.


Not going to lie I struggled for the first half of the book! I decided around chapter 11 not to give up. It got so much better the world building is good the concept is good and it’s very well written. The dragons are the big draw in this for me they really lifted the story and completely changed my mind. Worth a read if you like fantasy YA.
  
A Whisper of Claws (Steel Vanguard #1)
A Whisper of Claws (Steel Vanguard #1)
Jennie Lynn Roberts | 2026 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I'm sorry I couldn't love it!
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.


My review of this book will be short, and I'm sorry about that!


I . . . struggled . . . I think is the best word.. . .with this book. I've no idea why, because I loved Ms Roberts Hawks books, and I love pretty much anything with dragons, so I can only assume it was a me thing, rather than a book thing.


I liked that Luka and Izabel both had a say, as did their dragon half. I really liked that way the plot twisted, and the threat came from an unexpected source.


I loved the way that others in the group were given enough hints for their books (or at least that was the way my mind went!)


It's steamy and full of danger, intrigue, and yes, dragons. Even if Luka was at odds with his for most of the book, but the boy does redeem himself!


I enjoyed it, I finished it, and I will try to follow what and who comes next, because while Izabel and Luka get a HEA, there is much unfinished.


3 very VERY good stars (again, a ME thing!)


*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent
Marie Brennan | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.2 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Oh man, I did not think I was going to like this book as much as I did. First off, I love dragons. They're some of my favorite mythical creatures so naturally this book intrigued me. I have to say, I really loved this book. The characters were strong & I could easily relate to them. Isabella was a fun character to watch grow. Her tenacity was admirable & I kept rooting for her. The plot was unique & kept me guessing which I really appreciated.

All in all, I loved the character growth & I will definitely continue on in this series.
  
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Alice (12 KP) rated Dragonship in Books

Jul 3, 2018  
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Dragonship
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Without a doubt, the easiest five stars I can give a book. This short standalone novelette about wild dragons and mounted ships is to die for; with a interesting and unique concept with a distinctly piratey feel.

Eloquently written with a great set of characters. Those on the gundeck named as numbers - my opinion named as when they arrived.

The Gellborn elites above deck are focused around Beln and Fustian - Fustian a sadistic ass and Beln our heroine of the hour with more morals than she should and a newfound bond with the Red.

Excellent. J.P. Can I have more?!