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jmarn's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting story. It was just okay, it is part of a series that I may or may not continue.
sheilasamuelson's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating: 4 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Tameri Etherton for picking me to win this FREE ARC COPY in a giveaway in her email newsletter a few months ago!!
This isnt a normal Fantasy read for me so even tho im excited to win this book i was leary starting it since it's Epic Fantasy and im still new to the Subgenre so i wasnt sure if i'd like this one or not but surprisingly i did like most of this book for the most part even tho im not a big Medieval Fantasy reader.
The Characters were interesting to read about. I dont necessarily have a favorite character since this was my first time reading this book in this series and by this author but i did start to like Jinnipher with her wiseness and wisdom.
The Setting was what really got me into the storyline especially with All 3 World Maps in the beginning of this book that left me wanting to know more about those worlds.
Overall a Good Book 1 in this Epic Fantasy Series by Tameri!! I hope to check out the other books in this series in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to Tameri Etherton for picking me to win this FREE ARC COPY in a giveaway in her email newsletter a few months ago!!
This isnt a normal Fantasy read for me so even tho im excited to win this book i was leary starting it since it's Epic Fantasy and im still new to the Subgenre so i wasnt sure if i'd like this one or not but surprisingly i did like most of this book for the most part even tho im not a big Medieval Fantasy reader.
The Characters were interesting to read about. I dont necessarily have a favorite character since this was my first time reading this book in this series and by this author but i did start to like Jinnipher with her wiseness and wisdom.
The Setting was what really got me into the storyline especially with All 3 World Maps in the beginning of this book that left me wanting to know more about those worlds.
Overall a Good Book 1 in this Epic Fantasy Series by Tameri!! I hope to check out the other books in this series in the future!!
paperbacksandpinot's review
5.0
“Take Risks, make mistakes, and get messy. Be brave, and do what frightens you most, but always, always have hope”
I was very kindly gifted a copy of this book by the author and as a new to me author I’m so so glad she did! Firstly any book that starts with 4 different maps is a winner, it shows commitment to the reader in helping to visualise every aspect of the vast reaches of the story. It also has a prologue, which I’m always a sucker for and that set the tone that this was going to be an epic fantasy.
The Prince of Dragons totally throws you in at the deep end, and I felt quite sink or swim whilst I navigated understanding the magic system, hierachy’s, and dynamics, I don’t necessarily find this a bad thing but I do like a little hand holding at the start. It’s a minor gripe and doesn’t detract from how much I ultimately adored this book! I enjoyed though that each time a new place was introduced the story spent a fair bit of time there, establishing the characters and surroundings before moving on. The world building is wonderful and creates environments which are pretty special, gorgeous attention to detail makes even the most barren of areas come alive. There is a lot of brutality in the world with some really quite violent moments both vivid and cunning, but this is balanced well and is never mindless.
I honestly loved the characterisation across the book, Rhone is a great protagonist, his evolution a joy to read. His steadfast commitment to his oath is wonderfully endearing. It was truly refreshing to have a male protagonist who’s purpose wasn’t to go around bedding maidens until he found the one to tame him. That’s not to say that there aren’t a couple of blushworthy pages. Rhone being schooled in the art of flirting (purely for acting purposes of course) is particularly heartwarming and I think one of my favourite interactions in the book. Faelara as well was similar in her devotion to her cause, never letting her heartbreak define her. She is the perfect balance to Rhone and I loved their banter. None of the characters felt redundant or overplayed and some of them hold delicious secrets that will have your jaw dropping at the end. Plus, that epilogue!!!
I especially liked how the author had no qualms with covering large passages of time within chapters, this was a brilliant move and allowed the story to drive forward without unnecessary waffle, seasons pass within a sentence and much like Rhoane’s time bending abilities, allowed us to reach a goal more satisfactorily because of it. The Prince of Dragons may only be 221 pages but my word does the author pack every page. There was no drag to the story, the pace was steady which gave time to savour the prose, to really get to know the magics and the dynamics and ultimately I was more absorbed in the world for it.
The Prince of Dragons is an amazing fantasy read, I couldn’t put it down – much to the detriment of other books scheduled for review, but I have been struggling of late to rise above 3 stars, so to find a book which overtook me so completely deserved to have all my attention – I have no reservations about giving this 5* and I’m immensely grateful that I was also gifted book 2 as well!
I was very kindly gifted a copy of this book by the author and as a new to me author I’m so so glad she did! Firstly any book that starts with 4 different maps is a winner, it shows commitment to the reader in helping to visualise every aspect of the vast reaches of the story. It also has a prologue, which I’m always a sucker for and that set the tone that this was going to be an epic fantasy.
The Prince of Dragons totally throws you in at the deep end, and I felt quite sink or swim whilst I navigated understanding the magic system, hierachy’s, and dynamics, I don’t necessarily find this a bad thing but I do like a little hand holding at the start. It’s a minor gripe and doesn’t detract from how much I ultimately adored this book! I enjoyed though that each time a new place was introduced the story spent a fair bit of time there, establishing the characters and surroundings before moving on. The world building is wonderful and creates environments which are pretty special, gorgeous attention to detail makes even the most barren of areas come alive. There is a lot of brutality in the world with some really quite violent moments both vivid and cunning, but this is balanced well and is never mindless.
I honestly loved the characterisation across the book, Rhone is a great protagonist, his evolution a joy to read. His steadfast commitment to his oath is wonderfully endearing. It was truly refreshing to have a male protagonist who’s purpose wasn’t to go around bedding maidens until he found the one to tame him. That’s not to say that there aren’t a couple of blushworthy pages. Rhone being schooled in the art of flirting (purely for acting purposes of course) is particularly heartwarming and I think one of my favourite interactions in the book. Faelara as well was similar in her devotion to her cause, never letting her heartbreak define her. She is the perfect balance to Rhone and I loved their banter. None of the characters felt redundant or overplayed and some of them hold delicious secrets that will have your jaw dropping at the end. Plus, that epilogue!!!
I especially liked how the author had no qualms with covering large passages of time within chapters, this was a brilliant move and allowed the story to drive forward without unnecessary waffle, seasons pass within a sentence and much like Rhoane’s time bending abilities, allowed us to reach a goal more satisfactorily because of it. The Prince of Dragons may only be 221 pages but my word does the author pack every page. There was no drag to the story, the pace was steady which gave time to savour the prose, to really get to know the magics and the dynamics and ultimately I was more absorbed in the world for it.
The Prince of Dragons is an amazing fantasy read, I couldn’t put it down – much to the detriment of other books scheduled for review, but I have been struggling of late to rise above 3 stars, so to find a book which overtook me so completely deserved to have all my attention – I have no reservations about giving this 5* and I’m immensely grateful that I was also gifted book 2 as well!
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