A very very long while. And I am not sure why. Is it just me? Was it the book? So, this is a story about a boy born to be a cook. As his father, and his father's father. But he wanted to be a dragon rider. One day, he saved an that is a dragon reject before it was cast off to perish. He wanted to just set it free in the wilds. But that is not what happens. They both end up in a complicated situation. The story focuses on friendship and family, and overcoming obstacles. So the plot is good. But I really just got into the book in the last parts. Not sure if I should read book 2...