Review of book Dragon Rider / The Soulbond 1 (Taran Matharu)

******* 8/10 Review of book Dragon Rider  / The Soulbond 1 (Taran Matharu)

Medium rating of Dragon Rider  / The Soulbond 1 (Taran Matharu)  (year 2024)  Rating :  8 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 3.88 

Opinion of Dragon Rider  / The Soulbond 1 (Taran Matharu): A discovery. A new series of dragons, to buy. Fantasy, dragons, soul bond, magic, empire, war, diplomacy, slaves, murder, friendship, survival

Blogs reviews:

 Yet, I read Dragon Rider and became attached to Jai’s story instantly. I liked Lenoid, but I hated him at the same time..

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 I was really disappointed in this book. I was a fan of Taren Matharu’s other series (Contender) and I expected t..

https://popthebutterfly.wordpress.com/2024/08/01/dragon-rider-by-taran-matharu/

I find the way the historical inspirations have been changed slightly and infused with magic and mythology, to produce a larger world, quite delightful, strange and familiar at the same time..

https://everythingisbetterwithdragons.co.uk/2024/06/02/tbr-pile-review-dragon-rider-by-taran-matharu/

This book for me was a 3.5/4 star read but had the ability to have been a 5-star read but personally for me I found the book had a strong start with an introduction to key characters and an insig…

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Overall, I thought this was a successful fantasy story. It’s the kind of high fantasy story that will likely appeal to readers looking for a more “classic” dragon rider story th…

https://thelibraryladies.com/2024/04/27/serenas-review-dragon-rider/

Can an orphan captive learn the secrets of the Dragon Riders to stand up and avenge his people? Jai lives as a royal hostage in the Sabine Court ever since his father Rohan, leader of the Steppefolk, led a failed rebellion and was executed by the very emperor Jai now serves. When the emperor’s son and heir is betrothed to Princess Erica of the neighboring Dansk Kingdom, she brings with her a dowry: dragons. Endemic to the northern nation, these powerful beasts come in several forms, but mystery surrounds them. Only Dansk royalty know the secret to soulbonding with these dangerous beasts to draw on their power and strength. This marriage and the alliance that forms will change that forever. But conspirators lurk in the shadows, and soon the Sabine Court is in chaos. With his life in danger, Jai uses the opportunity to escape with the Dansk handmaiden, Frida, and a stolen hatchling. Hunted at every turn, he must learn to cultivate magic and become a soulbound warrior if he has any chance of finding safety, seizing his destiny…and seeking his revenge.

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Review of book Daughter of the Empire (Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts) / Empire 1 / Riftwar Universe

******* 7 / 10 Review of book  Daughter of the Empire (Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts) / Empire 1 / Riftwar Universe

Medium rating of  Daughter of the Empire (Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts) / Empire 1 / Riftwar Universe  (1988)  Rating :  7Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.28

Opinion of  Daughter of the Empire (Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts) / Empire 1 / Riftwar Universe: Good fantasy book, it costs a bit to catch the rhythm at first, it has almost no relationship with the first Riftwar saga, it has other characters, well, to buy.    Magic, culture clash, revenge, killers, murders, survival, romance, espionage,  court intriges, war, mages, soldiers, slaves, romance, blood feud

Blogs reviews:

I am seriously shocked by how good this was. Considering the disappointment I felt from reading Magician by Raymond E. Feist, I was equally excited and terrified of reading Daughter of the Empire...
 http://novelnotions.net/2021/06/19/book-review-daughter-of-the-empire-riftwar-empire-1-by-raymond-e-feist-janny-wurts/


I can’t tell you how much I love this book, Janny Wurts and Raymond E Feist are one of the reasons why I became a writer..
https://favinonia.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/daughter-of-the-empire-review/


A couple of years ago I embarked on a re-read of Raymond E. Feist, beginning (obviously) w..
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I am always skeptical about author collaborations as the result is often uneven or lacking a unified voice. In t..
https://www.silverpetticoatreview.com/2015/04/09/vintage-review-daughter-of-the-empire/

Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spymaster plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all--in his own impregnable stronghold. An epic tale of adventure and intrigue. Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today.

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Wiki's Summary:

At the age of 17, Mara's ceremonial pledge of servantship to the goddess Lashima is interrupted by the news that her father and brother have been killed in battle. Now Ruling La..

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Review of book Unlit (Keri Arthur) / Kingdoms of Earth & Air Series 1

Review of book Unlit (Keri Arthur) / Kingdoms of Earth & Air Series 1

Medium rating of Unlit (Keri Arthur): 6.8 Stars

Opinion of Unlit (Keri Arthur): Entertaining, it reads well, the beginning of a new series of fantasy books to read. The protagonist is tough as a stone. Air magic, earth magic, soldier, treachery, court intrigues, ancient enemy, discover powers, survival, invasion..

Winterborne has long been a city divided between those who have magic, and those who do not. Between those who are free, and those who are not… Though classified as having no magic, Neve March can hear the whispers of the wind and sometimes even control her. But it’s a secret she must hold close if she wishes to continue as Nightwatch the soldiers who guard Winterborne against those who roam the wastelands and feast on human flesh. When Neve is sent to investigate a faint SOS signal, she not only unearths a woman close to death, but a plot involving an ancient enemy long thought dead. In an effort to expose those behind the plot, Neve goes undercover amongst Winterborne’s elite a dangerous step that could expose her secret and rip away all that she holds dear. The trail of treachery leads her from Winterborne’s golden halls to the heart of the enemy’s hive, and it will shake her belief of not only who she is, but what she is 

Review Contender Book Series (Taran Matharu)

Review Contender Book Series (Taran Matharu)

Medium rating: 7Stars

Opinion: The beginning of a good series of books of fantasy and science fiction. Survival, deadly game, teenagers, lost legion, dinosaurs, relics of the past..

Contender Book Series(Taran Matharu)order:

Contender Book Series 1 - The Chosen (Taran Matharu)  7Stars

Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords.But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option.