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trgrze20's review against another edition
4.0
Overall an okay series. Probably would have loved this if I read it during my strictly YA years.
aggressive_nostalgia's review against another edition
This was definitely not my favorite book of the trilogy. I have never liked Jason's character, so having him as the protagonist who we're supposed to sympathize with was more annoying than interesting. This really wasn't too bad of an ending to a great series; though the overall plot was kind of tepid and the ending was a little bit pathetic. The Dragon Heir wasn't as good as the others by a long shot, for me, anyway - nonetheless, a must-read if you've been caught up by the first two installments.
mimi_book_mouse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The ending was so rushed, it’s a shame that the pacing was thrown off so much in this one.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
This was the book that cemented my love for the series. Each book continues to raise the stakes and invest me deeper in the characters, both old and new. What I also love is that once the book finishes, I honestly have no idea where the next one is going to go.
The story for this book moved between Jason and Madison mainly, with some interesting additions by Leesha. It added more lore to the world in regards to the Dragon. It brought around a surprise at the end which I wanted to more about. The action was doubled, along with the drama and the romantic tensions.
While I always enjoy seeing original characters like Leander, Linda, Jack, and Ellen, I really liked seeing more Jason and Madison and their different, but still conflicted priorities. Surprisingly, I even found Leesha to be a little more complex (honestly I was surprised to see her at all).
There were some big surprises at the end, and I honestly have no idea where the series will go from here, but I cannot wait to find out.
The story for this book moved between Jason and Madison mainly, with some interesting additions by Leesha. It added more lore to the world in regards to the Dragon. It brought around a surprise at the end which I wanted to more about. The action was doubled, along with the drama and the romantic tensions.
While I always enjoy seeing original characters like Leander, Linda, Jack, and Ellen, I really liked seeing more Jason and Madison and their different, but still conflicted priorities. Surprisingly, I even found Leesha to be a little more complex (honestly I was surprised to see her at all).
There were some big surprises at the end, and I honestly have no idea where the series will go from here, but I cannot wait to find out.
amyreading2024's review against another edition
2.0
TW:
Neglect of children, murder of children
Didn't enjoy:
-Teenage female victim taking blame on herself.
-A lot of the conflict comes from a LACK OF COMMUNICATION among the main characters which is the most annoying sort.
-Surprise kisses without consent.
I had owned this book for several years. This was my first time reading it and I chose not to keep it after reading it. Upon completion of this third in the series is also where I decided to discontinue reading the series.
Neglect of children, murder of children
Didn't enjoy:
-Teenage female victim taking blame on herself.
-A lot of the conflict comes from a LACK OF COMMUNICATION among the main characters which is the most annoying sort.
-Surprise kisses without consent.
I had owned this book for several years. This was my first time reading it and I chose not to keep it after reading it. Upon completion of this third in the series is also where I decided to discontinue reading the series.
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable light fiction for a Sunday afternoon. Its a welcome change from most of the fiction out there...heroes and heroines, no language issues, good guys act like good guys, and they win in the end. My children introduced me to this series, and I read it to see what they were reading, and got caught up in it...same thing happened with the Harry Potter series. Its really meant for the teenage crowd, so I guess I'm still young at heart.
shewwimonster's review against another edition
2.0
This was by far my least favorite of the trilogy, and it seemed like a rather weak end. By this point, there were too many characters getting page time and the pacing seemed way off. Madison's story unraveled frustratingly slow, and it was made worse by the fact that she was just so annoying.
booksong's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect conclusion to this trilogy, even if it does leave you wishing the series wouldn't end at all!
The direction this book takes is interesting; just as Jack headed "The Warrior Heir" and Seph "The Wizard Heir", Jason and Madison take up the spotlight for this book. At first it seems an unusual choice, as both were minor characters up until now. But I quickly came to love them, and in the end I was grateful for this extra glimpse into their lives.
Of all the amazing characters in the Heir series, Jason and Maddie are definitely two of the most complex, I discovered. There is both anger and heroism, selfishness and great compassion in their hearts. Theirs was a wonderful, painful, and educational tale to follow.
And of course, the return of all the old characters was once again a welcome part of the storyline. Though they hold smaller roles, they never falter from the personas that I encountered in the previous two.
But I have to say, it was the climax; the last ten or so chapters of "The Dragon Heir" that truly wowed me. The emotion, the delicate character interactions, the internal and outer struggles, all the truth coming clean in a flood of sorrow, betrayal, and triumph. To this day, I think the end of this book is one of the most powerful scenarios I've ever seen. I've read it several times and never tire of it.
All in all, the fitting close to a great series, which is never an easy thing to accomplish.
The direction this book takes is interesting; just as Jack headed "The Warrior Heir" and Seph "The Wizard Heir", Jason and Madison take up the spotlight for this book. At first it seems an unusual choice, as both were minor characters up until now. But I quickly came to love them, and in the end I was grateful for this extra glimpse into their lives.
Of all the amazing characters in the Heir series, Jason and Maddie are definitely two of the most complex, I discovered. There is both anger and heroism, selfishness and great compassion in their hearts. Theirs was a wonderful, painful, and educational tale to follow.
And of course, the return of all the old characters was once again a welcome part of the storyline. Though they hold smaller roles, they never falter from the personas that I encountered in the previous two.
But I have to say, it was the climax; the last ten or so chapters of "The Dragon Heir" that truly wowed me. The emotion, the delicate character interactions, the internal and outer struggles, all the truth coming clean in a flood of sorrow, betrayal, and triumph. To this day, I think the end of this book is one of the most powerful scenarios I've ever seen. I've read it several times and never tire of it.
All in all, the fitting close to a great series, which is never an easy thing to accomplish.
danielle0514's review against another edition
Started without knowing it was book 3 in a series