Nicole Conway

"Avian" starts where "Fledgling" finished and while it was a fun, exciting read I don't think it was quite as good as "Fledgling". In the first book, Jae was a young, innocent boy but now he is on the cusp of manhood and many changed have occurred, some I liked, others I didn't. However, I did like his personal growth as Jae struggled with his new gifts and finding out who he really is. Thankfully, he still had Mavrik, whom I adore, especially the way he purrs and chirps like a house cat when he is content or excited. I just wish he had a bigger role.

All the other main characters appear throughout this book and I liked the budding romance between Jae and Beckah. They are perfect for each other. I liked Beckah in the first book but I adored her in the second, and I think she will be an important character in the next book.

Some of the action was quite gruesome but it certainly added to the excitement and made for a fast-paced read. "Avian" certainly finished on a cliff-hanger so I am looking forward to reuniting with Jae and his friends now that he has graduated as a dragonrider.… (altro)

I've always been a sucker for novels with dragons in them and have read some great ones over the years. "Seraphina", "Eragon" and "Dragon Keeper "are just a few that immediately come to mind. In fact "Fledgling" reminded me quite a lot of "Dragon Keeper"..

Jaevid (Jae) was a relatable character being half elf, half human but despised by both, and I was rooting for him from the start. His dragon, Mavrik, was a delight and the descriptions of him enabled me to form a clear picture of what he looked like in my mind. The bond between him and Jae was strong from the start and I can see it growing even stronger in the future.

I also liked Felix and Beckah. They were both strong, kind characters who always supported Jae and the three of them had a great friendship. I hope Beckah returns in the next book.

Overall, "Fledgling" was an entertaining, fast-paced start to a new fantasy series for younger readers. I am looking for to now reading Avian and continuing Jae's journey to becoming a dragon rider.… (altro)

Legend by Nicole Conway concludes the Dragonrider Legacy trilogy. It's time for the final showdown between Maldobar and the invading Tibrans forces leaps by Argonox. As the dragonriders mass at Halfax to protect the capital and the god treasure contained within its walls, they begin to learn the horrific extent to which Argonox is abusing Reigh's power. In the end, Jaevid strikes an unlikely and dangerous bargain, gaining unlikely and powerful allies. Only time will tell if this bargain be good or bad.

This story is broken between Jenna and Reigh, using different povs for each that drives home the disparity of their experiences. Jenna's is third person, occasionally allowing insight into Jaevid, following him instead. Reigh's is first person. A prisoner being tortured, and having retreated within himself, Reigh's perspective is muffled, shrunken down to the immediate horrors he's facing. I liked that we got some interaction with Noh without Reigh. He's a fascinating figure, and it was interesting to learn the full truth of his past.

I admit, I was a bit confused at the beginning. Reigh got caught by Argonox while trying to save Aubren, then Aubren was gone and had attacked Jenna, but I can't recall that happening. The ending and final resolution were not what I expected either. It was interesting, and I look forward to seeing it play out further in later books/series. It's definitely going to shake things up! Recommended for dragon-lovers, and fantasy-lovers!

***Many thanks to the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed via Chapter by Chapter Tours… (altro)