Reviews

DragonLight by Donita K. Paul

becstewart's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

awildmaggo's review

4.0

3.5 stars

Okay so maybe I don't remember much about this particular book but whatever :P

sandylender's review

4.0

It's a little difficult to tell who the main character is, but I'm selecting Kale, the dragon keeper. Her husband, Bardon, vies for this position as the two head off on a quest to help their meech dragon friends Gilda and Reginor get to a legendary meech colony in the north where Gilda can present her egg. It's a cool quest. But there's bad stuff going on in their land. People calling themselves "Followers" are spreading a message contrary to Paladin's teachings. They think wizards like Kale and their dragons are to be destroyed. Between these con-artist-like Followers and clouds of dart-like, poisonous little black dragons, evil is closing in on Kale, Bardon, Gilda, Reginor, and the good people who work to help them.

Packed with cute dragons doing cute dragon things and clever characters uncovering evildoers' plans, this story brings an old legend in the DragonKeeper Chronicles world to life and offers new visions as a compelling allegory for Christ's sacrifice. I was impressed with the climax to the story and know others will be, too. Even if you don't catch (or believe) the Salvation story, DragonLight offers a great story of friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over evil.

I highly recommend DragonLight as a wonderful fantasy novel for young adults and adults alike. It isn't necessary to read the entire series to follow the action in this self-contained story.