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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Right now, I just have one thing to say after reading this. Well that's going to change things.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
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i really thought that Garret was going to die in this book. i cant believe the elder worm did that. i guess people with power always want to be in power no matter what and will go to any length to keep it. Im happy that she made peace with herself and knows what she truly wants. Sad, that she told Riley to find someone else but i am happy that shes not dragging him around just because her dragon wants him. im happy she told garret about the thing between her and riley. i have a feeling that they arent going to be able to stop talon.
adventurous
Do you like dragons? Romance? Action? Shapeshifting? Teenage angst? Enemies to Lovers? Bad Boys? Then this may be the series for you! If not, you may still enjoy it! I certainly did and I am NOT a fan of teenage angst. In all seriousness, Julia Kagawa did an amazing job with the Talon series. It starts out with book one, “Talon”, and continues through book five, “Inferno.” The series mostly follows twin teenage dragons, Ember and Dante, as they begin their induction into the secret dragon run organization known as Talon. While going through this process, they run into a rogue dragon who has left the organization, and a soldier of St.George. St. George is known for hunting down and killing all dragons.
I really enjoyed this series! I have always loved reading about dragons, but this one was such a unique take. In this series, dragons can shapeshift into humans and have been hiding in our world to this day because of this. The hatchlings are taught how to blend in with human society so as to appear completely normal. Also, the organization Talon is across the globe owning many big companies.
The series starts out with Ember and Dante finally getting to go out into human society to practice their “blending in.” They are twin dragons (extremely rare to the point of impossible) who have always been raised together in isolation. Dante tends to be the A+ student always doing what’s asked of him while Ember is more of a free spirit. As they are learning how to be “human” and experiencing what teenagers are like, they run into a rogue named Riley. We also get to see the POV (point of view) from Garrett who is a soldier from St. George. He has been sent to uncover who the new dragons are and kill them while they are out in the open. Needless to say, nothing happens as anyone expected.
There is a lot of battle action both with and without dragons involved, quite a few mysteries uncovered, romance that has some typical tropes ultimately ignored, and, as mentioned above, teenage angst. While normally the angsty stuff annoys me, Kagawa did an excellent job at making it just part of the story. It didn’t feel over the top or extra. And the characters are all very well developed throughout the series. You both want to love and hate each of them in moments which makes them so much more human and realistic.
This is definitely an older young adult novel. There is quite a bit of cursing from what I remember. And I do believe there is one spicy scene, but it was nothing major and I only recall the one. Also, it was not in the first book, but later in the series. Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed it! Solid 4.5 stars from me! (It would be 5 except for the excessive cursing and scene).
Normally I would review one book at a time, but I actually binge read this series which is the first I have done in years. I decided that some people may actually appreciate an entire series review instead of one book at a time so here we are! Please let me know feedback for future reviews on whether or not this is something everyone likes!
I really enjoyed this series! I have always loved reading about dragons, but this one was such a unique take. In this series, dragons can shapeshift into humans and have been hiding in our world to this day because of this. The hatchlings are taught how to blend in with human society so as to appear completely normal. Also, the organization Talon is across the globe owning many big companies.
The series starts out with Ember and Dante finally getting to go out into human society to practice their “blending in.” They are twin dragons (extremely rare to the point of impossible) who have always been raised together in isolation. Dante tends to be the A+ student always doing what’s asked of him while Ember is more of a free spirit. As they are learning how to be “human” and experiencing what teenagers are like, they run into a rogue named Riley. We also get to see the POV (point of view) from Garrett who is a soldier from St. George. He has been sent to uncover who the new dragons are and kill them while they are out in the open. Needless to say, nothing happens as anyone expected.
There is a lot of battle action both with and without dragons involved, quite a few mysteries uncovered, romance that has some typical tropes ultimately ignored, and, as mentioned above, teenage angst. While normally the angsty stuff annoys me, Kagawa did an excellent job at making it just part of the story. It didn’t feel over the top or extra. And the characters are all very well developed throughout the series. You both want to love and hate each of them in moments which makes them so much more human and realistic.
This is definitely an older young adult novel. There is quite a bit of cursing from what I remember. And I do believe there is one spicy scene, but it was nothing major and I only recall the one. Also, it was not in the first book, but later in the series. Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed it! Solid 4.5 stars from me! (It would be 5 except for the excessive cursing and scene).
Normally I would review one book at a time, but I actually binge read this series which is the first I have done in years. I decided that some people may actually appreciate an entire series review instead of one book at a time so here we are! Please let me know feedback for future reviews on whether or not this is something everyone likes!
It's weird how much I've come to like this series, considering I wasn't a big fan of the first book.
There's so much I want to say, but I'm going to be vague for now, since I don't want to spoil anything. It is a must read, though.
I think I'll start with St. George. They've changed a lot as an organization (in my opinion), and I wish we had chapters narrated by someone in St. George. It didn't really have a place in this novel, unfortunately, but with how the last book ended, it would have been really interesting to see their perspective.
And Talon! I can't say I'm surprised, because I'm not, but at least it's finally said why they want Ember back so much. I kind of wondered it myself in the previous books, so at least they finally say it outright. I wonder if that will change in the next book at all.
I also want more with both Mist and with Jade and the Eastern Dragons. Will we see the Eastern dragons in the next book? And are there other groups of dragons out there? I doubt it, because I feel like they would have seen them in this book, but still.
I have no idea how our band of Rogues (and their allies) will go up against Talon, but I hope that they'll win. I have the feeling that not everyone will make it out alive, and there are a few characters I really love...and I hope it's not one of them. It would be really heartbreaking, and we've had enough of that in this book.
My Rating: 4 stars. This series keeps getting better, and this is my favorite one so far, I think. It's going to be a long wait for the next book.
There's so much I want to say, but I'm going to be vague for now, since I don't want to spoil anything. It is a must read, though.
I think I'll start with St. George. They've changed a lot as an organization (in my opinion), and I wish we had chapters narrated by someone in St. George. It didn't really have a place in this novel, unfortunately, but with how the last book ended, it would have been really interesting to see their perspective.
And Talon! I can't say I'm surprised, because I'm not, but at least it's finally said why they want Ember back so much. I kind of wondered it myself in the previous books, so at least they finally say it outright. I wonder if that will change in the next book at all.
I also want more with both Mist and with Jade and the Eastern Dragons. Will we see the Eastern dragons in the next book? And are there other groups of dragons out there? I doubt it, because I feel like they would have seen them in this book, but still.
I have no idea how our band of Rogues (and their allies) will go up against Talon, but I hope that they'll win. I have the feeling that not everyone will make it out alive, and there are a few characters I really love...and I hope it's not one of them. It would be really heartbreaking, and we've had enough of that in this book.
My Rating: 4 stars. This series keeps getting better, and this is my favorite one so far, I think. It's going to be a long wait for the next book.
In order to review "Legion," I felt I had to read the earlier books in the series: "Talon," "Rogue" and "Soldier." This wasn't a difficult or unpleasant task!
The premise of the series is brilliant. It's almost like a reimagining of a vampire tale: the notion that the enemy lives among us - ancient, magical and brutal - and could destroy humanity at any moment. Coupled with an ancient, religious organisation (St. George) and an underground resistance, Kagawa has created a game with many players on the board.
I like Ember and Garret, plus I enjoy Riley and Wes. Dante, however, I can't get on with. I had a brief moment of pity for him in "Legion" but, in actual fact, I don't think his character can be sympathised with. That shouldn't be a problem because all good books need a despicable villain but I'm not sure that's the role Kagawa intended for him... at least, not until the end of this novel. Because he's a little unbelievable, I couldn't comprehend why Ember kept returning to him. That relationship, twins, was two dimensional as the series progressed.
Aside from this, it's a great YA series with enough twists to keep my interest piqued through the four novels so far. I look forward to finding out where Kagawa takes it next.
The premise of the series is brilliant. It's almost like a reimagining of a vampire tale: the notion that the enemy lives among us - ancient, magical and brutal - and could destroy humanity at any moment. Coupled with an ancient, religious organisation (St. George) and an underground resistance, Kagawa has created a game with many players on the board.
I like Ember and Garret, plus I enjoy Riley and Wes. Dante, however, I can't get on with. I had a brief moment of pity for him in "Legion" but, in actual fact, I don't think his character can be sympathised with. That shouldn't be a problem because all good books need a despicable villain but I'm not sure that's the role Kagawa intended for him... at least, not until the end of this novel. Because he's a little unbelievable, I couldn't comprehend why Ember kept returning to him. That relationship, twins, was two dimensional as the series progressed.
Aside from this, it's a great YA series with enough twists to keep my interest piqued through the four novels so far. I look forward to finding out where Kagawa takes it next.
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated