Dragon's Future opens a new world for readers. I love the idea of riding dragons and building a bond with them. I would've like the world to be established a little more before diving in and jumping ahead so quickly, but overall it was a really enjoyable read. There's something different about Ruskya, and it might just be the key to saving himself, his friends, and their dragons. ( )

Dragons, dragon riders, dragon courage, mysterious riders from another colony, half revealed pasts (what REALLY happened to da?), and obscured futures (what is with this rider and his turquoise dragon?)...the combination of known and unknown balance each other out to provide intrigue so it doesn't simply become a history, but carries on as an oh-so-entertaining-and-enchanting read that I simply could NOT put down! I had to learn more about Duskya and Ruskya as well as their curious connection that confounds even the most world weary. When the youngling was introduced with his mysterious healing abilities, I wanted to understand how it was even possible. Once Carryl joins the group, I had a feeling her status as just a healer wouldn't last long, but watching it unfold was heartwarming. Learning what REALLY happened in the past eye opening, but seeing just how precariously the future was perched was enough to stop your breath.

So, if you're ready for a highflying adventure filled to the brim with family, magic, dragons, riders, and good vs evil...this is the book for you! Recommended for Young Adult Fantasy fans in their early teens and beyond; the content is clean and the journey is AMAZING.


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I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Kandi J. Wyatt did a wonderful job creating a world full of intrigue. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. I loved the writing style, though this book needs to be edited. There were grammatical errors throughout the book. If not for the editing problem, this would have been an easy five stars for me. I'm looking forward to the next installment, though I hope there will be better editing. ( )

I had a hard time getting in to this book because of the writing itself. The mixture of formal and informal language along with somewhat obscure word choice seemed like a blatant attempt to make the story "other-worldly" but ended up just feeling like a stumbling block for me. There was also far too much exposition and not enough actual plot, scene, or character development.

That said, the characters were interesting, and the plot was intriguing, and it pulled me along quickly and entertainingly. I enjoyed it very much, despite plot holes and language density. ( )

Is this really considered a kids' book? After reading it, I'm thinking it's more of a YA novel. After the introductory chapter(s), the main characters are in their late 20s.

I really enjoyed this book. It had some fantasy and other-worldliness to it, without being so completely "out-there" as to be implausible (obviously there are no dragons in real life, but the *other* elements of the story weren't too unrealistically crazy). The only two things I disliked were that the author never addressed why non-twins could communicate telepathically (she did address how the twins could), and the character names. Oh my goodness, the names. Most of the names had Y's in them, as if it wasn't bad enough that Y's are trending in the real world right now - Davyd? Meredyth? Really? And the similarity of some of the names could get confusing at times (Wyeth and Wymar, Wryn, Wyn, and Kyn).

Overall though, an enjoyable read, and I'll probably pick up the next in the series.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. ( )