Jun 3, 2018

Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin

Title: Becoming the Dragon
Author: Alex Sapegin
Publisher: Worldlit 
Genre: Scifi & Fantasy, YA
Release date: December 1, 2017 Can buy it today!

Summary: From Goodreads, From now on he’s got two hearts beating in his scale-clad chest, and two mighty wings on his back. In the faraway planet of two moons, he was born again as a dragon… but would it make him any less human? 

My Opinion: I didn't finish this. I couldn't get into the story something was missing but can't put my finger on it. It was not meant for me. Something for someone out there. Based on the reviews it ranged from 3 to 5 stars so someone out there is loving it!

Recommend: Yes simply because I recognize that this was a me problem & not the story as a whole.

This book is a series ther eare currently four books attached to this! 


 From the next books Goodreads:




 Get ready for breathtaking battles: it’s time to sharpen the swords and prepare the magic scrolls. Let the adventure begin!
Although Andy has already adapted to his dragon form, he still struggles to make sense of his very human feelings from his previous life. Now he goes forward to the biggest city in the continent.
In his efforts to find a way back home, Andy enrolls into the Magic School of Orthen. However, his peaceful days of study are quickly interrupted, as he soon discovers that the cellars are full of secret archives and dangerous mysteries. The students are not always who they say they are, and the Magic School holds of labyrinth of never-ending intrigue.
The World of Ilanta is preparing for war, with natural disaster pushing events to a climax. The world of Ilanta as Andy knows it is on the edge of destruction.
“Wings on my Back” is the second addition to the series “The Dragon Inside” by Alex Sapegin. It is a story of mystery and the cruel realities of a dying world. Andy learns about true friendship, honor, justice, and experiences life firsthand as the last “True Blood” dragon.
Will Andy be able to save the ones he loves? Will he be able to reconcile the duality of his human heart and dragon instincts? Follow Andy on his journey through Ilanta in Alex Sapegin’s “Wings On My Back.”


 War has broken out. It’s time for the young Dragon to show everyone just what he’s worth. With his wounds healed, wings spread and both his hearts beat passionately, Andy takes part in a new battle!
All peaceful days are long gone. The world is on the edge of destruction: armies are posed to attack and are starting their military campaigns. Magic is running low, and the distant sea is getting closer, with nothing holding it back anymore. This is all the price that mortals pay for being fooled.
Still, in a land far-away is a simple man, still trying his best to find his missing son. Portal technology is developing more and more, and soon the group of scientists will be able at least to get a glimpse of Andy… but will they like what they see?
“A Cruel Tale” is the third book of Alex Sapegin’s epic “The Dragon inside” series. Here we reach the point of no return in Andy’s arch. The tension is coming to a breaking point, and all mistakes and misunderstandings, all human vices, deaths and struggles have led the world of Ilanta to catastrophe. However, there is a ray of hope; a golden, crystal ray of hope, and he is ready to fight for justice and those he loves.
In “A Cruel Tale,” we are faced with a seemingly enormous task for just a boy, but one that’s maybe just enough for a Dragon.



A treacherous betrayal.
The most cunning and masterfully orchestrated conspiracy has changed the world forever. All humans, elves, orcs, and the whole planet is being left to die without any magic left.
Now it’s time to uncover the truth — the shape-shifter dragon Andy is just the savior we need.
Once a teleporter — always a teleporter. This new trip has cost Andy so much more than the one before. Just the thought of where he will appear makes him hold his breath in fear and anticipation.
“Crown of Horns” has answers to all the questions asked in previous books of “The Dragon Inside” series. It reveals a cruel truth. It’s a story of Andy’s crusade in the name of revenge and justice. He knows how to fight: his swords, teeth, and claws are always sharpened, and he is an adept magician and a fire-breathing Dragon. However, this all appears to be worthless on the new battlefield, contending with other equally skillful combatants. There is a poison instead swords in their scaly claws; there are filthy lies instead of fire in their breath. They rule the world and change destinies. They are ancient Dragons — Royal blood.
Our hero must change history, defeat the vice of ignorance and face the consequences made by these power-hungry dragons. Will Andy survive? 


Mar 27, 2018

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks

Downloaded through Netgalley to read for an honest review.


Kerrelyn Sparks is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list, as her massive fan base couldn’t seem to get enough of her Love at Stake series. Sparks then introduced her extraordinary fantasy romance series, The Embraced, with How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days and So I Married a Sorcerer. Set in a medieval mythical world, the series follows a special group of people with powers born when the two moons of the world form an eclipse. Now comes the captivating third installment, EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON (St. Martin’s Paperbacks; March 27, 2018), where readers meet Gwennore, our fierce and powerful new heroine.

Gwennore is an Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it; a valuable asset to her people. But when she is thrust into the realm of the dragons, she discovers a haunted place of power and magic, plagued by an ancient curse. And then she meets the smoldering General Silas Dravenko. She’s been raised never to trust a dragon, but never did making a deal with the devil feel so good…
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Gwennore is an Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it; a valuable asset to her people. But when she is thrust into the realm of the dragons, she discovers a haunted place of power and magic, plagued by an ancient curse. And then she meets the smoldering General Silas Dravenko. She’s been raised never to trust a dragon, but never did making a deal with the devil feel so good…

Silas has no way of saving the royal family he’s served for years. But when a beautiful elf comes bursting into his world, Silas is awakened to desire in a way he’s never felt before. But can he trust a sworn enemy?

Filled with romance, adventure, and a vividly imagined new world, EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON is a fantasy in the vein of Game of Thrones with all the fun of The Princess Bride. Audiences will become enthralled with Gwennore in a world where passion, fantasy, and royal intrigue collide. Return to the most exciting, magical and romantic series to come along in years in the stunning world of the Embraced!

About the Author:

Kerrelyn Sparks is best known (so far) for the Love at Stake series, which has hit as high as number 5 on the New York Times list and 22 on the USA Today list. Visit Kerrelyn on Facebook, Twitter, or her website, http://www.kerrelynsparks.com/.

EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON:
The Embraced Series
By Kerrelyn Sparks
Published by St. Martin’s Paperbacks
**On Sale March 27, 2018**
Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
ISBN: 9781250108258 | Ebook ISBN: 9781250108265

For more information or to set up an interview with the author, contact:
Brittani Hilles at brittani.hilles@stmartins.com or 646-307-5558



Praise for Kerrelyn Sparks:

“Readers will be fully invested in this Embraced series!”
— Romantic Times on How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days

"Readers will relish Spark’s lovingly detailed and memorable tale and look forward to the next.”
— Booklist on How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days

“[Sparks] has produced a book that I'll come back to again and again. I'll be counting down the days till the next girl gets her story.”
— Night Owl Reviews on How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days

"A deeply satisfying, delightfully swoon-inducing close...full of vulnerability and tenderness."
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire

"Mixing paranormal romance with humor, Sparks clearly has a style all her own, one that readers love."
— USA Today's Happily Ever After blog

"Sparks skillfully infuses her writing with a deliciously sharp wit."
— Booklist


My Review:

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon is book three in the Embraced Series and it is an extremely fun read. It starts off like you're stepping into a historical fiction novel then you discover there are elves,  a whole other fantastical world, shifters, and DRAGONS! 

This is the first book I've ever read from Kerrelyn Sparks. I received an email from Netgalley stating that this book was available to download. So, I downloaded it out of curiosity and enjoyed it immensely. 
The characters are likeable and it's easy to become wrapped up in the story. I was fine reading this without the other two. I didn't even know it was apart of a series. It's lovely to accidentally stumble into a series when they're well written.

The Other Books in the Series:


How To Tame A Beast in Seven Days is book 1 in the series. This follows Luciana who is on the Isle of Moon being hidden because she has magical powers. She has the choice of staying on the island or marrying someone named Beast of Benwick.
So I Married A Sorcerer is book 2 in the series. It follows Brigitta who is Embraced living on the Isle of Moon. She discovers that she's actually a princess.















Where to Buy:

Amazon | BN | Others | Find A Library USA | Find Indie Store

 

Excerpt from Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks 

Jan 13, 2018

The Tropic of Serpents (Memoirs of Lady Trent #2) - Marie Brennan

Not long before I embarked on my journey to Eriga, I girded my loins and set out for a destination I considered much more dangerous: Falchester.

Score: 4/5

Summary: Her husband was murdered and she has a son. She is not motherly and to the surprise of family, she goes off on another adventure

Good:

I love that she talks about the struggle of being who she is and what her society wants her to be. This focuses on a lot of things that happened in the countries that she is working in. It feels okay, less about dragons and more about the people that she encounters through her travels.

But the first one didn't focus too heavily on the dragons, too.

Bad:
All her books so far that I've read start out extremely slow and are hard to get into. I feel that they are worthwhile after you get by that.

Recommend?:
Yes, I know this review is short but it's a lovely read.