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England is covered with many different kind sof dragons but only a few and se and hear them. Darcy has unfortunately lost his dragon egg - the first firedrake egg to have been laid in over a hundred years - and his search leads him to Longbourn.
I love dragons so I am enjoying the story, but not everything is resolved as the tale continues to Book 2 (then 3). I look forward to finding out what happens to the other characters (not Darcy/Elizabeth) who can hear the dragons.
(Having found out the fate of Mary Bennet in Book 3 WIP I have given up on this trilogy) ( )

Relying too much on the original for the human characters, at times confusing, and it seems I can't read much more than a page or so at a time.

So basically, it's about dragons?

This is the second br where I call quits on Gaufre and Joan. Sorry! ( )

I love dragons. I never knew that dragons were working behind the scenes to control the events in Pride and Prejudice, however, until I read this book. But it works! Elizabeth, her father, and Mary are all dragon friends who can hear dragons. I love that Mary finally has a role and a voice (and an explanation for why she is so often forgotten). I also loved how Jane Austen's voice was so clearly heard throughout the book. And unlike many Austen retellings (of which there are admittedly far too many), this one kept the Austen story and feel while introducing something entirely novel to the story.

The dragons were all unique, from cranky to needy to flighty to wise. The variety (and lack of typecasting) was surprising and fun. And just when it seemed I had a handle on all the different types of dragons, a new one would be introduced.

Regarding the characters, the two youngest Bennett sisters and their mother are identical to their characters in the book. Darcy is equally smart and snobby, but seems to be a bit more clueless at times. Elizabeth and her father make the most interesting characters, although Mary is a close third. Mr. Bennett is much more calculating (though not necessarily in a cold way) than in the books. And Elizabeth has a reason for her strong character - it's necessary because of her gift of understanding dragons. And, oh, Mr. Collins! He is worse than the original story if that is even possible. How will Elizabeth ever get out of marrying him this time with Mr. Bennett so firmly on his side!

The narration was very well done. I felt like I was walking next to the characters for as clearly as I heard their voices. There was an odd pause in two places, but that seems to be an editing error and the story picked up accurately after the pauses.

I received a free copy of this book from Story Origin and have reviewed it voluntarily. ( )

pride-prejudice-characters, romantic, England, fantasy, historical-fiction, humor

I have been enamored of dragons ever since reading both Lady Trent (similar time frame and country) and Tesser (USA and present day). This mash up of P&P with dragon culture is great!
It was fun hearing narrator Benjamin Fife do British! I love his abilities! ( )