The Old Dragon’s Head by Justin Newland is a magical realism historical fiction set in ancient China. For twenty years the last Dragon Master, Wing, has been missing. With no successor in place, the energies of the Old Dragon could not be summoned to strengthen the Great Wall, and now the Mongol threat looms large […]
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Book Review: Dragonslayer by Duncan M. Hamilton
An expedition deep in the mountains, searching for a mysterious artefact, finds far more than they expect. They find this world’s last living dragon, waking him from his centuries long slumber. In the time he has slept, humans turned their backs on magic, and are only now returning to its use. The last that Alpheratz […]
Book Review: Stronger than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan
Stronger than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan is an Asian inspired tale that follows Liang Anlei on her quest to save her village from the ravages of the demonic Ligui. Anlei is one of the few women serving in the Dailan Guard, protecting the village from the nightly predations of the Ligui. When the […]
Book Review: Legend by Nicole Conway
Legend by Nicole Conway concludes the Dragonrider Legacy trilogy. It’s time for the final showdown between Maldobar and the invading Tibrans forces leaps by Argonox. As the dragonriders mass at Halfax to protect the capital and the god treasure contained within its walls, they begin to learn the horrific extent to which Argonox is abusing […]
Book Review: The Scorpion’s Lullaby by Juliet Vane
The Scorpion’s Lullaby by Juliet Vane was a fast-paced and engaging heroine’s journey. Joella is a member of a group called the Scorpion Raiders, who ride massive scorpions through the jungles of their land, raiding caravans and pillaging villages. Joella’s mum encouraged her to train from a young age so she could join the Raiders, […]
Book Review: Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons
What if you weren’t the hero? As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. Then he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again. Kihrin’s plight brings him to the […]
Book Review: The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter
The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter is a re-imagining of Greek mythology unlike any other. A teenage Zeus attends the academy of Eastern Crete with his friend Anytos. A rough day at school gets the pair tossed out due to Zeus’ mischievousness. The next day, the sun greets the pair. Literally. Hyperion descends with the […]
Book Review: Broken Arrow by Azaria MJ Durant
Broken Arrow is first in Durant’s Darkened Destiny series, following the adventures of half-breed Ealdred. Despised for what he is, Ealdred has been a slave his entire life. When the sorcerer Zeldek captures Ealdred and brings him to the stronghold of Gaiztoak, he learns there’s more to his past than ever he realised. Zeldek tries […]
Book Review: Harbinger by Nicole Conway
Harbinger continues Conway’s Dragonrider Legacy series, splitting time between Jenna, and Reigh, as things really begin to heat up in the war against the Tibrans. Some time is spent with Reigh and Jaevid, setting up Reigh’s next parts, but the bulk follows Jenna. She and Phillip are captured, and Argonox has a proposal for Jenna. […]
Book Review: The Royal Order of Fighting Dragons by Dan Elish
When danger threatens, one group is there to save the day- the Royal Order of Fighting Dragons. Formed by King Arthur when a deadly swarm of prehistoric locusts are magically summoned to terrorise the world, the Order has maintained its discreet presence over the centuries, coming together each time someone renews the summoning. Thus far, […]