Exciting story! Loved the dragon fights!
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This was an interesting book with some very cool twists on dragon lore. Aurrora St. James writes some very bad-ass dragons, and I especially liked the fight scenes. It took a little bit to get things set up and for the characters to really get to know each other, especially since they were locked up in a dungeon and being tortured. However, once things started going, they didn't stop. The characters are very powerful, and each is very different. Every single dragon is very different from the next, and it adds in some surprises. Stefan and Isabela are extremely tough, and make an interesting pair. They both find out a lot about themselves in this book, and the stories of their pasts were just as fascinating as their current situations. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book. This one set up a lot of things for the next one, and if it is anything like this, it is going to be intense. Stefan of Caeli is full of powerful magic, thrilling battles, and dangerous secrets! Be sure to check it out. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Awesome tale of a small child and his dragon, but that is not the end!  I enjoyed the book very much and would encourage others to get off Facebook and READ...me included!  I have to begin reading the rest of the series!  Great job AJ!  Thoroughly enjoyed the book!  Mary
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I love the characters in the story.  So real, they could be your friends,  even the dragons! Absolutely loved it!
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Dr. Cassidy  "sid" Jackson is a dragon women without her dragon. She is always helping others and pushing her problems away but this time it's not working and she might be losing her mind. When she gets attacked Dr. Gregor Innes of clan Lochguard comes to help. No one touches his mate even if he doesn't plan to claim her for her own good but as two of them work together to find out this new threat to the dragons they grow closer. Soon her dragon reappears and the dragon is not letting her mate go.
This was fantastic. I loved the mystery and drama! Jessie donovan has some great characters in her story and I love how she gets us the back ground story on the characters too. 2nd chance at true love ! If your into dragons shifters, got alpha males and mystery this is your book. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
Voluntary reviewed and I honestly loved it
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This book is my favorite in the series. As always the illustrations are great and kept my nephews' attention. This story was fun and very interesting. And who doesn't love dragons? I love how the author makes sure to impart information about Asian cultures through exciting adventures for all of the animals. I know we can't wait for more stories like this one.
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Awesome first book in an exciting new series. Love the chemistry between all the characters. Sera is hiding in plain sight. Eventually things will catch up to her. If you enjoy a strong female lead, supernatural fights and magic galore, this is a series for you.  It also doesn't hurt when there's a handsome smart-mouth dragon in the mix. But could he be her downfall??? Chapters flow together smoothly and before you know it, it's 2:00am and you're still reading! Definitely recommend!
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I loved this book! Honestly i usually steer clear of certain kinds of shifter stories but i was totally surprised at how the story captured me. First time reading a book with dragons and i don't think i could have found a better story to start with. So many emotions and thrills the intensity is off the charts! Non stop action check! Amazing heroine check! Crazy deranged evil villans check! Mystery and suspense check! Incredible unconditional love check! Seriously it has it all. What else could a reader want? I am so excited to read the next book when it releases. Tierney has a long war ahead of her and her family. I don't know if they can survive the Ilyuim. They seem to be raining terror all over the place. So many things happen in the book and i do not want to ruin it for anyone so no spoilers. But dang it i can't wait to see what Jax and Tierney can do once they are fully bonded!! As things move along they keep gaining allies so i think they will have a fighting chance. 5 stars is not enough to show how much i truly love the story. A brilliant author that i will follow and read whatever she publishes!!
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Love doesn't come easily to these Dragon Kings!

Devon has clawed her way to the top at Kyvor.  She has sidelined any kind of personal life as she wants to ensure she makes it to the top.

When Anson she finds bumps into her, she recognises him as just the kind Alpha male she needs, one that won't buckle at the fact that she is a successful woman under her own merit. But when he reveals who he is and just what is happening behind closed doors at Kyvor, she joins the fight against the druids.

Fabulous mix of action, adventure and romance!
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The story starts off when Kara, a teenage girl, is taken, by the king's men, to King Orrik for a mission she must accomplish for him. He needs her powers. Kara possesses the ability to call down birds. Believing birds and dragons are alike as kin, King Orrik oders Kara to get rid of the dragons that have been causing havoc to society. Throughout the book, Kara makes several friends, especially with a very special falcon, who each do their part in helping her out. In her journey, Kara calls down the dragon that once brought her back to life when she was thought to be dead in her childhood due to an illness. Kara later encounters more dragons and, later, devises a plan to allow these dragons to move away and settle somewhere so that both species, humans and dragons, will live comfortably. Kara faces more conflicts as the story goes on further. In the end, though, her plan succeeds, and peace is established. Kara, herself, lives happily ever after.
  I would greatly recommend this book to anyone. It is action-packed, adventurous, and bulging with suspense. The great description allows you to take part in the story. The story mixes mystical creatures, special powers, and ordinary people in this one fantastic book.
  My utmost favorite part of the story is when Kara encounters a cave full of dragons. She actually speaks to these magical creatures. I almost thought the dragons were fierce enough to harm Kara, but I saw that they were gentle, caring, and protective of other fellow dragons. The book is great!
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What a great action packed series.  The story is fresh and exciting.  Love the interaction with the dragons.  I can't wait until the next book is released!
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You could almost close your eyes when they were in battle.  The telling of the battles were like real. The bond between the dragons and their mate was so beautiful. Thank you!
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I read this story as part of the book Dragon Actually.  For the review of the other two stories in the book, please read my review for that book.

I really enjoyed this story of dragons Addolgar and Braith.  I loved the whole concept of dragons actually talking like humans in their dragon forms.  I especially loved all the other characters in the book and look forward to reading more about them.  Hopefully, the author will eventually write the story about Addolgar's parents, Aileen and Shalin.  Now that seems like a REALLY great story.
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First like to say if you enjoy fantasy this is a must read! Great story about a dying breed but through it all they hold strong! I must say I hope their are more dragons living because Gloriae was crazy for releasing that evil! I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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The book the rise of the dragon is a very interesting and action packed book that gives us two stories of two different people that fight for their lives and their villages. Kyra is one of the first main character we meet, she is a 15 year old girl that had amazing power. It gives her power and skill with a bow. she knows so very little about herself and she soon finds out why she is so skillful. She was wanted by some local lords that will use her power for evil, be escapes and comes across a wounded dragon. The dragon is the key to saving herself and her village. Another vey important character is Alec, he is 15 years old and sacrificed himself to save his brother. He gets taken into a war to save what is called the swords of fire which hold power to control anything they want. Together Alec and kyra fight to save the so words of fire. I really enjoyed this book because it has so much action and suspense with a strong and complex atmosphere. I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a book that is interesting and exciting while drawing the reader the next page.
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I love the classic fairy tale retelling genre, and this was a great, fun story with lots of action and a fierce, powerful hero. The world-building is fantastic with a new, exciting take on dragons. I loved the way that the magic was used and how Lorelai was taught to use it. The characters are very good, though a little cliche. Lorelai was definitely a Mary Sue, but I still loved her determination, courage, and selflessness. Kol is also a good character who carries a heavy burden, and who also couldn't catch a break in any situation. That said, my favourite character was Leo, Lorelai's brother. The action was thrilling and extremely creative and carried a fair amount of surprises. It's very different from the well known Disney story and while it wasn't perfect, I definitely loved it and am very excited to see where this series could go next.
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I was able to finish reading this book in one sitting and now I want more! The Aftermath is a great book about fantastical creaturses - the dragons! - which were depicted in a different way.

I can only admire the author, Ruth Ford Elward, for creating a powerful series about dragons and slayers. Before, almost all of the dragon novels I read were about people shifting into dragons or dragons who have a good heart and are well-loved. But with The Aftermath, I found myself disliking these beastly creatures. And the man responsible for making them more evil, The Butcher was a tyrant, a devil in disguise. I was more than happy to see Carison smack the hell out of him.

I would recommend this book to fantasy readers, who love epic battles, with sword and sorcery. I assure you, this volume is something that must not be missed!
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One of the best stories I've ever read! The many battle scenes depicted in this book were absolutely awesome and extremely entertaining! A very impressive ending! One minor note: The author should have had someone proof read his brilliant work, as quite a few of the words were missing their last letter. Also on one important occasion: One of the main characters was given the wrong name. It was confusing at first, until I read a few pages more of this exciting adventure.