Dragonfall: A MAGICAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! (The Dragon Scales Trilogy)
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I was extremely happy when my request for this eARC was approved - many thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley! I enjoyed the Seven Devils duology a lot and knowing that this book from one of the authors would also feature dragons - how could I not want to read it as soon as possible? In Arcady’s world, dragons are gods, even though they were banished to another world a long time ago. Everen is the last male dragon and destined to bring the dragons back on their own world. He manages to pierce the Veil between worlds, although he loses some of his magic and forms an unbreakable bond with the human thief Arcady. Neither are happy to be bound to a stranger they don’t trust, but are now forced to work with if they want to succeed in their conflicting goals. I have to admit that I usually stay away from books with enemies-to-lovers romances. Considering the author, the dragons, the heists, and the queer-inclusivity, though, I decided to give this book a shot and am very happy about that decision. The relationship between Arcady and Everen is not at all cliché; it feels genuine and complicated and I ended up enjoying it a lot. The entire book is a fantastic and entertaining read. It checks all the boxes I have for epic fantasy books: intriguing worldbuilding (although the magic system wasn’t explained in detail, I still enjoyed the glimpses we got and hope to learn more in the sequels), the aforementioned heists, a genderqueer protagonist, the classic trope of prophecy and fate, an interesting quirk in the writing style for Everen’s chapters. I loved that he uses the second person and tells his story to Arcady, which adds another level of fictionality. I wonder if the later books will use this set-up for unreliable narrators, which would be really cool. Both protagonists and the occasional viewpoint of Sorin, an assassin priest who is also involved, felt real and believable. Arcady and Everen are always suspicious of each other, they make mistakes and have flaws, but I could simply not decide who I wanted more to get their happy end. After all, it is made clear very early on, that a happy end for both of them is not achievable. The ending still came as a surprise and felt entirely suitable. I am now dying to read the sequel! This book is perfect for readers who like the more classical approach to fantasy. It also suits readers looking for fresh stories that don’t rely on every stereotype in existence (even if it contains a few tropes, they don’t feel like a repetition of every fantasy book ever). The story is complex, gripping and emotional. And did I mention it has dragons? I can only recommend it with my entire heart!
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I was extremely happy when my request for this eARC was approved - many thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley! I enjoyed the Seven Devils duology a lot and knowing that this book from one of the authors would also feature dragons - how could I not want to read it as soon as possible? In Arcady’s world, dragons are gods, even though they were banished to another world a long time ago. Everen is the last male dragon and destined to bring the dragons back on their own world. He manages to pierce the Veil between worlds, although he loses some of his magic and forms an unbreakable bond with the human thief Arcady. Neither are happy to be bound to a stranger they don’t trust, but are now forced to work with if they want to succeed in their conflicting goals. I have to admit that I usually stay away from books with enemies-to-lovers romances. Considering the author, the dragons, the heists, and the queer-inclusivity, though, I decided to give this book a shot and am very happy about that decision. The relationship between Arcady and Everen is not at all cliché; it feels genuine and complicated and I ended up enjoying it a lot. The entire book is a fantastic and entertaining read. It checks all the boxes I have for epic fantasy books: intriguing worldbuilding (although the magic system wasn’t explained in detail, I still enjoyed the glimpses we got and hope to learn more in the sequels), the aforementioned heists, a genderqueer protagonist, the classic trope of prophecy and fate, an interesting quirk in the writing style for Everen’s chapters. I loved that he uses the second person and tells his story to Arcady, which adds another level of fictionality. I wonder if the later books will use this set-up for unreliable narrators, which would be really cool. Both protagonists and the occasional viewpoint of Sorin, an assassin priest who is also involved, felt real and believable. Arcady and Everen are always suspicious of each other, they make mistakes and have flaws, but I could simply not decide who I wanted more to get their happy end. After all, it is made clear very early on, that a happy end for both of them is not achievable. The ending still came as a surprise and felt entirely suitable. I am now dying to read the sequel! This book is perfect for readers who like the more classical approach to fantasy. It also suits readers looking for fresh stories that don’t rely on every stereotype in existence (even if it contains a few tropes, they don’t feel like a repetition of every fantasy book ever). The story is complex, gripping and emotional. And did I mention it has dragons? I can only recommend it with my entire heart!