Dragon Fire
(Book #1)
Dina von Lowenkraft
Genre:
YA
Fantasy
Release
Date: August
5, 2013 (ebook) December 15, 2013 (paperback)
Publisher: Twilight
Times Books
ISBN: 978-1606192917
ASIN: B00ECNEZ6G
Pages:
353
Goodreads
Rating: 4.29
My
Rating: 4.5
Book Description:
Some
choices are hard to live with.
But some
choices will kill you.
When
seventeen-year-old Anna first meets Rakan in her hometown north of the Arctic
Circle, she is attracted to the pulsing energy that surrounds him. Unaware that
he is a shapeshifting dragon, Anna is drawn into a murderous cycle of revenge
that pits Rakan and his clan against her best friend June.
Torn
between his forbidden relationship with Anna, punishable by death, and
restoring his family’s honor by killing June, Rakan must decide what is right.
And what is worth living – or dying – for.
My Take On The Book:
Wow! I
really enjoyed this book, more than I expected to. To be honest, I was a bit
lost at first while reading this, there is a lot of back story and I got lost
in translation. I felt like there was more to the story and we as readers might
have just been plopped into it. The writing style was also different, between
the abrupt POV changes and the lingo you can find yourself confused if you
don’t slow down.
But fear
not, once you get into the swing of things, it’s easy to follow and all is
answered with time and patience. And this intriguing book is worth the wait!
It’s a beautiful story of love, loss and betrayal.
The Great (Pros):
- Mythology. I loved the lavish descriptions, the dragon mythology and the different types of dragons. They were woven together so perfectly and serve to place you into the beautiful a mysterious world. I also happened to love the non-dragon beings (I can’t delve into that, it would totally ruin the mystery)
- Romance. While it was there and helped to drive the story onwards, it was written in a way that wasn’t overbearing or overindulgent. I loved Anna and Rakan/Pemba! They were well matched I also loved the romance between Dvara/Dawa and T’eng Sten/Torsten there was a lot of unbridled passion there.
- Mystery and Intrigue. One of the reasons I kept turning the page was my need to know what the hell was going on.
- The Cover. It’s just so darn beautiful. It’s exactly how I pictured Anna as I read this.
- The Ending. While it falls a bit on the predictable side, it was done well and it answers most of your questions.
The Not So Great (Cons):
- The Ending. Lol I know I have this as a pro but it is also a con. While many answers were given at the end of this story…You get a whole new lot of questions and a few lingering ones. This book also ends in an open ended fashion. It’s set up with the intent of a sequel BUT nowhere does it say this is a series, a duology or a trilogy.
- Ingrid. Anna’s mom. She just rubbed me the wrong way. I hated reading about her, and more to the point I hate writing about her. I didn’t like how she treated Anna or how she revered her slimy boyfriend Ulf. She doesn’t come off as a loving mother, only an insecure woman who nags and whines. I was literally left feeling as if Anna was some sort of nuisance to her.
- Descriptions. While most of the story is beautifully and intricately woven, there are a couple of moments where that all gets muddled up.
4.5 Quills
All in all this story was beautiful and sensual and very intriguing. Chapter by chapter you’re sucked into this magical world of dragons and mythical creathastures. It’s a lovely and enthralling book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance, fantasy and dragons.
About
The Author
Born in the
US, Dina von Lowenkraft has lived on 4 continents, worked as a graphic artist
for television and as a consultant in the fashion industry. Somewhere between
New York and Paris she picked up an MBA and a black belt. Dina is currently the
Regional Advisor for SCBWI Belgium, where she lives with her husband, two
children and three horses.
Enter The Giveaway Here
10 E-book Copies (INT)
2 Print Copies (US Only)
“I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.”
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