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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited to get an ARC for this book, especially after the horrible cliffhanger at the end of the last book that was just downright mean. This book continues exactly where the last book stopped. But where the previous book was very action packed, even that action packed that it was hard to keep up with, this book is more political.
That doesn't mean I loved it any less. Maybe I loved it even more, it's hard to say. I always think that at some point I probably will get bored with this story, but it seems that it doesn't happen. Not yet at least.
It's clear that we're slowly reaching the end of the series, but still we discover new places and new mythology. I like that in this part the language of cards was explained more, although I already got most of it in the previous books, and I liked the political situation that we are presented.
The ending of this book isn't half as bad as the ending of the previous book was, which is a good thing but I still can't wait to discover how it continues! I hope we'll get the next book soon!
That doesn't mean I loved it any less. Maybe I loved it even more, it's hard to say. I always think that at some point I probably will get bored with this story, but it seems that it doesn't happen. Not yet at least.
It's clear that we're slowly reaching the end of the series, but still we discover new places and new mythology. I like that in this part the language of cards was explained more, although I already got most of it in the previous books, and I liked the political situation that we are presented.
The ending of this book isn't half as bad as the ending of the previous book was, which is a good thing but I still can't wait to discover how it continues! I hope we'll get the next book soon!
snarelover27's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amelianicholebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
And the award for the least fitting title of this episodic series goes to.... Seriously, I didn't see any bright hopes here. They need them!
Amel has reached a new level of strength and character development. Book 1 her would never have done what she did here. I absolutely love her character and the journey she is on.
Amel is pretty sure that something happened to the Dominar in between falling to her death repeatedly. The man in the mask is acting weird, and she's pretty sure he is actual the traitor in disguise. But there is no way for her to prove it, except to break her promise and tell Hurbic that she has seen the Dominar without his mask, a death sentence level offense.
If only Top Rider of the purples hadn't been transported to the dragon lands, she would be able to prove it without revealing her secret.
Savette is dying, the Lightbringers are being hunted down and the real Dominar is missing. Herded into cages to be brought to "justice", things are looking pretty grim.
Don't want to spoil the whole thing, so I will just have to end there!
morebookspleaseblog's review against another edition
5.0
The Dusk Covenant is becoming a thorn in my side!
The suspense is killing me! Every book brings a new twist as development! I enjoyed the Dominar being down to Earth, but hated the fact the mask makes the Dominar, not the man! Don't get me wrong, I get it... I just don't like it! I love that these are novellas. Each time I finish a story I think about what I would be like every week waiting for a new episode! I'm loving this series!
The suspense is killing me! Every book brings a new twist as development! I enjoyed the Dominar being down to Earth, but hated the fact the mask makes the Dominar, not the man! Don't get me wrong, I get it... I just don't like it! I love that these are novellas. Each time I finish a story I think about what I would be like every week waiting for a new episode! I'm loving this series!
si0bhan's review against another edition
4.0
The eleventh book in Sarah K.L. Wilson’s Dragon School series, and the fangirl within is still going strong. In fact, the fangirl is growing stronger. With all that is happening, I’m finding myself ever more desperate to get my hands on each new release. Big things are coming, you can feel it in the air, and I cannot wait to see how everything comes together once we reach the end.
Dragon School: First Flight, book one, sucked me completely into the world – it was so much more than I’d expected, and I couldn’t wait to get more. Dragon School: Initiate, book two, sucked me in even deeper – it showed me there was more to the story than I’d originally thought, ensuring I would pick up the next. Dragon School: The Dark Prince, book three, was a very important book in the series – it may not have been my favourite book, but it was vital to the overall story. Dragon School: The Ruby Isles, book four, continues to move things forward in a wonderful way – it may not be my favourite of the stories, but it is another important addition. Dragon School: Sword, book five, was another brilliant read, adding more to the series – it was also the book that reminded me why I was following the series in the first place, pulling me back in after a short hiatus. Dragon School: Dusk Covenant, book six, added plenty of new twists – more than enough to ensure I remained ensnared with the story. Dragon School: First Message, book seven, brought even more to the table – more was added to the storyline, plenty of things leaving me curious as to what would come next. Dragon School: Warring Promises, book eight, left on a serious cliff-hanger – all the books leave on a cliff-hanger, but this was probably the biggest of them all. Dragon School: Prince of Dragons, book nine, was probably my least favourite of the series, but it continued to move things forward for us. Dragon School: Dark Night, book ten, was one of my favourites in the series, increasing the level of intensity and leaving us with so many expectations.
Dragon School: Bright Hopes is another great read, although it is not as intense in regards to the action and events. What is intense, though, is the information revealed. Honestly, there has been so many possibilities opened up through this one. There are so many things I’m desperate to see play out, so many details I want to find out more about.
As ever, Dragon School: Bright Hopes was a quick read filled with so many elements to keep you hooked throughout – action and drama, secrets and reveals, and a continuation of the wonderful dragon world we’ve come to enjoy so much.
There is no doubt in my mind that Dragon School: Bright Hopes was my favourite when it comes to interesting reveals, when it comes to information that will have an impact upon the future books. I really am excited to see where everything takes us, and I know things are only going to get better.
There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re at a turning point in the series.
Dragon School: First Flight, book one, sucked me completely into the world – it was so much more than I’d expected, and I couldn’t wait to get more. Dragon School: Initiate, book two, sucked me in even deeper – it showed me there was more to the story than I’d originally thought, ensuring I would pick up the next. Dragon School: The Dark Prince, book three, was a very important book in the series – it may not have been my favourite book, but it was vital to the overall story. Dragon School: The Ruby Isles, book four, continues to move things forward in a wonderful way – it may not be my favourite of the stories, but it is another important addition. Dragon School: Sword, book five, was another brilliant read, adding more to the series – it was also the book that reminded me why I was following the series in the first place, pulling me back in after a short hiatus. Dragon School: Dusk Covenant, book six, added plenty of new twists – more than enough to ensure I remained ensnared with the story. Dragon School: First Message, book seven, brought even more to the table – more was added to the storyline, plenty of things leaving me curious as to what would come next. Dragon School: Warring Promises, book eight, left on a serious cliff-hanger – all the books leave on a cliff-hanger, but this was probably the biggest of them all. Dragon School: Prince of Dragons, book nine, was probably my least favourite of the series, but it continued to move things forward for us. Dragon School: Dark Night, book ten, was one of my favourites in the series, increasing the level of intensity and leaving us with so many expectations.
Dragon School: Bright Hopes is another great read, although it is not as intense in regards to the action and events. What is intense, though, is the information revealed. Honestly, there has been so many possibilities opened up through this one. There are so many things I’m desperate to see play out, so many details I want to find out more about.
As ever, Dragon School: Bright Hopes was a quick read filled with so many elements to keep you hooked throughout – action and drama, secrets and reveals, and a continuation of the wonderful dragon world we’ve come to enjoy so much.
There is no doubt in my mind that Dragon School: Bright Hopes was my favourite when it comes to interesting reveals, when it comes to information that will have an impact upon the future books. I really am excited to see where everything takes us, and I know things are only going to get better.
There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re at a turning point in the series.
marufahoque's review against another edition
4.0
It's getting better as it continues! I thought Leng was secretly the Dominar, but I was close! Full of action and adventure, this series does not disappoint!
novelbloglover's review against another edition
5.0
Book Review
Title: Bright Hopes (Dragon School #11)
Author: Sarah K. L. Wilson
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Rating: *****
Review: After escaping from the warrens, the group are now scattered with Amel and Raolcan heading for his homeland, the Lands of Haz’drazen and I couldn’t wait to get into Bright Hopes. Amel was gravely injured in the escape from the warrens and for a time she slips in and out of consciousness but she is acutely aware of everything going on around her. After Savette’s dragon was killed, it means she is also dying and uses most of her remaining strength to heal Amel. After regaining consciousness again she learns that the Dominar is also with her, Savette and Hubric and they are heading to the Magika city on his orders despite the fact they should be heading for the Haz’drazen in order for Savette to be healed. However, Amel somehow knows that the man with them isn’t the Dominar but Iskaris in disguise and the real Dominar is out there somewhere and this might be due to the fact that Savette transferred some of her power into Amel to heal her as both Hubric and Raolcan comment on her eyes being brighter than they were before.
Amel tries to tell Hubric about the imposter but it turns out that whoever wears the mask and crown is the Dominar and even if this man is an imposter there is nothing they can do about it. This is proven when they arrive at the sky city of Umtal and the “Dominar” orders the guards to keep Hubric, Amel and Savette there until he orders that they can go and Amel instantly knows that this is Iskaris not the kind Dominar who spoke to her before and swore her into the dragon rider ranks, however, there is nothing they can do about it right now with Savette sick and themselves severely weakened by their journey but they need to get to the dragon homeland as soon as they can if they are to have any hope of saving Savette before she dies. Things are getting worse, after four days confined Amel learns through Hubric that Starie has claimed the position of the Chosen One and everyone is following her orders. The “Dominar” from Starie’s information has placed blame for the war on the Lightbringers and they are being hunted down and killed. As Hubric, Amel and Savette has been proclaimed as Lightbringers they are under arrested and are being taken to Dominion City.
It seems there is no way out for them unless someone comes to rescue them but they can’t escape and Savette’s time is running out and it seems that hope is fading but Amel and Raolcan are holding strong for now. As they are all transported in cages to Dominion City, Hubric and the other captured Lightbringers being teaching her the language of the cards when hope is restored as the true Dominar is captured and thrown into the cage with them. Amel only knows this because she took off his mask when she and Ashana were treating his injured arm and recognises him instantly as she plays the Dominar card to tell the others of his arrival. The Dominar now going by the name Shonan, fills them in on everything that happened while they were separated and even helps induct Amel into the Lightbringers properly. However, things get interested when she mentions that Savette is the true chosen one and he explains that Savette transferred her power into Amel which didn’t only save her life but healed her injured leg as well, but she has to give it back and sacrifice that future in order to save her friend and Amel knows despite the fact she could walk properly again, Savette is more important.
Together Amel and Shonen heal Savette by breaking the bond she had with her dragon, the same bond that was killing her but they alert the riders guarding them in the process. However, during the storm the dragons have managed to escape and they can now make a break for freedom but it isn’t going to be easy. They manages to free themselves and get on their dragons but they are outnumbered and it seems like they aren’t going to make it out for a moment as Savette is too weak to help them. But just as all seems lost Leng comes swooping in to save the day with the free dragons and in an instant the tide of the battle turns in their favour. Almost as quickly as it started, the battle is over and despite some minor losses everyone is ok, but the scene where Leng and Amel embrace each other as both feared the other way dead was divine, now they just have to stop the darkness that is growing under Starie’s command, which will require reuniting Savette and Rakturan as they are stronger together than apart. Bright Hopes was one of the darkest books in the series so far but it does really set up the counter attack that is going to be coming very soon.
Title: Bright Hopes (Dragon School #11)
Author: Sarah K. L. Wilson
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Rating: *****
Review: After escaping from the warrens, the group are now scattered with Amel and Raolcan heading for his homeland, the Lands of Haz’drazen and I couldn’t wait to get into Bright Hopes. Amel was gravely injured in the escape from the warrens and for a time she slips in and out of consciousness but she is acutely aware of everything going on around her. After Savette’s dragon was killed, it means she is also dying and uses most of her remaining strength to heal Amel. After regaining consciousness again she learns that the Dominar is also with her, Savette and Hubric and they are heading to the Magika city on his orders despite the fact they should be heading for the Haz’drazen in order for Savette to be healed. However, Amel somehow knows that the man with them isn’t the Dominar but Iskaris in disguise and the real Dominar is out there somewhere and this might be due to the fact that Savette transferred some of her power into Amel to heal her as both Hubric and Raolcan comment on her eyes being brighter than they were before.
Amel tries to tell Hubric about the imposter but it turns out that whoever wears the mask and crown is the Dominar and even if this man is an imposter there is nothing they can do about it. This is proven when they arrive at the sky city of Umtal and the “Dominar” orders the guards to keep Hubric, Amel and Savette there until he orders that they can go and Amel instantly knows that this is Iskaris not the kind Dominar who spoke to her before and swore her into the dragon rider ranks, however, there is nothing they can do about it right now with Savette sick and themselves severely weakened by their journey but they need to get to the dragon homeland as soon as they can if they are to have any hope of saving Savette before she dies. Things are getting worse, after four days confined Amel learns through Hubric that Starie has claimed the position of the Chosen One and everyone is following her orders. The “Dominar” from Starie’s information has placed blame for the war on the Lightbringers and they are being hunted down and killed. As Hubric, Amel and Savette has been proclaimed as Lightbringers they are under arrested and are being taken to Dominion City.
It seems there is no way out for them unless someone comes to rescue them but they can’t escape and Savette’s time is running out and it seems that hope is fading but Amel and Raolcan are holding strong for now. As they are all transported in cages to Dominion City, Hubric and the other captured Lightbringers being teaching her the language of the cards when hope is restored as the true Dominar is captured and thrown into the cage with them. Amel only knows this because she took off his mask when she and Ashana were treating his injured arm and recognises him instantly as she plays the Dominar card to tell the others of his arrival. The Dominar now going by the name Shonan, fills them in on everything that happened while they were separated and even helps induct Amel into the Lightbringers properly. However, things get interested when she mentions that Savette is the true chosen one and he explains that Savette transferred her power into Amel which didn’t only save her life but healed her injured leg as well, but she has to give it back and sacrifice that future in order to save her friend and Amel knows despite the fact she could walk properly again, Savette is more important.
Together Amel and Shonen heal Savette by breaking the bond she had with her dragon, the same bond that was killing her but they alert the riders guarding them in the process. However, during the storm the dragons have managed to escape and they can now make a break for freedom but it isn’t going to be easy. They manages to free themselves and get on their dragons but they are outnumbered and it seems like they aren’t going to make it out for a moment as Savette is too weak to help them. But just as all seems lost Leng comes swooping in to save the day with the free dragons and in an instant the tide of the battle turns in their favour. Almost as quickly as it started, the battle is over and despite some minor losses everyone is ok, but the scene where Leng and Amel embrace each other as both feared the other way dead was divine, now they just have to stop the darkness that is growing under Starie’s command, which will require reuniting Savette and Rakturan as they are stronger together than apart. Bright Hopes was one of the darkest books in the series so far but it does really set up the counter attack that is going to be coming very soon.
ayanamifaerudo's review against another edition
3.0
Really? Really?
After all she'd accomplished, Hubric still doesn't trust her word about things? Look what happened?
I'm also still very irked about this Chosen One status with Savette. I didn't like her then, I still don't like her now. Everything that is her role in this adventure is because of her powers as a speshul snowflake - her powers.
But Amel's actions and deeds on the other hand... Dafuq these Lightbringers.
After all she'd accomplished, Hubric still doesn't trust her word about things? Look what happened?
I'm also still very irked about this Chosen One status with Savette. I didn't like her then, I still don't like her now. Everything that is her role in this adventure is because of her powers as a speshul snowflake - her powers.
But Amel's actions and deeds on the other hand... Dafuq these Lightbringers.
kixfan's review against another edition
5.0
Another truly awesome entry in the series. The story just keeps you hooked!
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