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oppesaddle3's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bradle22's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Great book. Darker than I thought it would be. Reminds me of a YA 4th wing but with sport. Haven’t decided yet if I want to read the second
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
4.0
4.5/5
This book is the perfect blend of fantasy meets reality. I’ve always loved stories like this. The dragon games were so interesting, each new chapter opened up new and engrossing information that made me love it more. The found family aspect was good, but I also wish there was more time to show them bonding. The only reason why I am not giving it a five out of five is because I, personally wasn’t able to keep the characters straight with their names.
This book is the perfect blend of fantasy meets reality. I’ve always loved stories like this. The dragon games were so interesting, each new chapter opened up new and engrossing information that made me love it more. The found family aspect was good, but I also wish there was more time to show them bonding. The only reason why I am not giving it a five out of five is because I, personally wasn’t able to keep the characters straight with their names.
laurajnelson's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laura_cs's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
For Lana Torres, Blazewrath is everything. Although she is a Regular (a non-Witch) and has never had a dragon bond with her, she holds tight to her dream of becoming a Runner--the only player on a Blazewrath team who doesn't have a dragon. She also misses Puerto Rico, her home, where she hasn't been since a small child when her parents divorced. When Lana's two loves--Blazewrath and Puerto Rico--combine with a suddenly open spot on the Puerto Rican team weeks before the Cup, she knows she must try-out. Except... her try-out was very different. After a harrowing afternoon, Lana signs with Team Puerto Rico and is ready to live her dream!
Except, something is not right. It's not her team (not even the frosty Victoria). It's not the silent treatment she's getting from her mother. It's not even the worry that the dragon sanctuary her father works at could be the next target of the criminal Sire. Things... feel off. Why was she chosen? What is happening behind the scenes? What does it have to do with Blazewrath and the Cup? And how is magical law enforcement involved?
The world is watching Lana Torres. Some eyes are watching a little more closely...
A brilliant debut novel from Ortiz, "Blazewrath Games" combines high-stakes contact sports and SOME OF THE COOLEST DRAGONS TO EVER BE IMAGINED to create real magic! Then there's also: Epic Plot Twists! Angsty backstories! An amazing magic system! An incredibly vivid cast of characters that not only do I wish were real people but that I could totally hang out with! And did I mention some of the coolest dragons to ever be imagined???? (Seriously, I would love to just see a real Sol de Noche dragon. Or any dragon.)
Also, it's the first in a duology???? Which I'm really excited about because I'm not ready to say good-bye to this world and cast yet, so yay!
Just a simply fantastic novel, and I'm eager to read more from Ortiz! Until then, I'll just continue to be as obsessed with Blazewrath as Lana and her team. (And, again, wishing to be claimed by a dragon as cool as the Sol de Noche dragons...)
For Lana Torres, Blazewrath is everything. Although she is a Regular (a non-Witch) and has never had a dragon bond with her, she holds tight to her dream of becoming a Runner--the only player on a Blazewrath team who doesn't have a dragon. She also misses Puerto Rico, her home, where she hasn't been since a small child when her parents divorced. When Lana's two loves--Blazewrath and Puerto Rico--combine with a suddenly open spot on the Puerto Rican team weeks before the Cup, she knows she must try-out. Except... her try-out was very different. After a harrowing afternoon, Lana signs with Team Puerto Rico and is ready to live her dream!
Except, something is not right. It's not her team (not even the frosty Victoria). It's not the silent treatment she's getting from her mother. It's not even the worry that the dragon sanctuary her father works at could be the next target of the criminal Sire. Things... feel off. Why was she chosen? What is happening behind the scenes? What does it have to do with Blazewrath and the Cup? And how is magical law enforcement involved?
The world is watching Lana Torres. Some eyes are watching a little more closely...
A brilliant debut novel from Ortiz, "Blazewrath Games" combines high-stakes contact sports and SOME OF THE COOLEST DRAGONS TO EVER BE IMAGINED to create real magic! Then there's also: Epic Plot Twists! Angsty backstories! An amazing magic system! An incredibly vivid cast of characters that not only do I wish were real people but that I could totally hang out with! And did I mention some of the coolest dragons to ever be imagined???? (Seriously, I would love to just see a real Sol de Noche dragon. Or any dragon.)
Also, it's the first in a duology???? Which I'm really excited about because I'm not ready to say good-bye to this world and cast yet, so yay!
Just a simply fantastic novel, and I'm eager to read more from Ortiz! Until then, I'll just continue to be as obsessed with Blazewrath as Lana and her team. (And, again, wishing to be claimed by a dragon as cool as the Sol de Noche dragons...)
dellereadsbooks's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
viathewordwitch's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
readmoreyall's review
I listened to this one (thanks LibroFM for free audio ARCS for librarians!)
It was not what I expected at all!
A mix of sport, politics, magic, adventure...I think teen readers new the fantasy will enjoy this!
It was not what I expected at all!
A mix of sport, politics, magic, adventure...I think teen readers new the fantasy will enjoy this!
sunshine169's review against another edition
4.0
"Experience the World Cup with dragons in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which riders and their steeds compete in an international sports tournament."
If that tagline alone doesn't make you hit the "want to read" button I don't know what else I can tell you but I will try!
Our main character Lana Torres dreams of competing in the Blazewrath World Cup as a representative of her native Puerto Rico. After a series of unfortunate... but fortunate for her... events she is granted a spot on the team! Yeah! Right? Not really because now she finds out that one of her idols is now a bad guy who seems to be working with a dragon turned human who is out to destroy everything!
Also Lana's best friend Samira is the bees knees. We all need friends like her!
So to sum up...
Magic... Awesome!
Dragons... Awesome!
Characters... Awesome!
Mysterious intrigue.... Awesome!
Dragon turned human out to destroy the Blazewrath Empire.... Double Awesome!
Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this book. Fantastic debut and definitely recommend!
If that tagline alone doesn't make you hit the "want to read" button I don't know what else I can tell you but I will try!
Our main character Lana Torres dreams of competing in the Blazewrath World Cup as a representative of her native Puerto Rico. After a series of unfortunate... but fortunate for her... events she is granted a spot on the team! Yeah! Right? Not really because now she finds out that one of her idols is now a bad guy who seems to be working with a dragon turned human who is out to destroy everything!
Also Lana's best friend Samira is the bees knees. We all need friends like her!
So to sum up...
Magic... Awesome!
Dragons... Awesome!
Characters... Awesome!
Mysterious intrigue.... Awesome!
Dragon turned human out to destroy the Blazewrath Empire.... Double Awesome!
Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this book. Fantastic debut and definitely recommend!