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a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars!
A seriously satisfying conclusion to this trilogy!
From the beginning there have been many obstacles that have endangered this realm but slowly, those who were once enemies are now becoming allies as the threat of one man is about to institute a diabolical plan to bring everyone to their knees.
Front and center always is Tris - half dragon, half human - and his assassin lover Bet. They are desperate to rescue Tris’s younger cousin Roland, from the enemy who’s determined to usurp Roland as the rightful future king. Tris and Bet’s relationship has grown leaps and bounds, respecting and supporting each other’s strengths, enhancing the other with their own. They have a daunting task ahead of them, and it’s going to take a lot of trust in others to pull this off.
Surrounding this conflict are the many threads that hang in the balance. Though this is not strictly just an MM obviously, I wasn’t bothered by the other pairings (which include a MF, FF, and another burgeoning MM). In fact, they all lent to the story showing that human/dragon and dragon/dragon alliances are desperately needed to have a chance at winning. It’s only inevitable that such intense interactions and conflict would naturally bring about equally combustible connections.
Again, this is a story that has several plot threads going where gradually they converge at the penultimate battle. Yes, there’s 5 main POV’s with several other infrequent voices (standouts are Roland, empathetic and wise beyond his 9 years and a captured dragon whose innocence and plight will tear at your heartstrings), but like with the previous books, they didn’t detract as each held my attention, each spurring the action along.
There’s a sense of kismet here where certain events are significant stepping stones to greatness as our heroes risk all to have it all. One small move can set off a spark to reach their awesome full potential, and where love, whether deeply rooted or newly blooming, can be a force of change in power, perspective, and deeds. Add in plenty of swoony romance and a good dose of smexy, this ends on a wholly satisfying win for everyone!
A truly great ensemble fantasy where a new world is reborn, filled with a ton of dragon love, knightly honor, magical battles, and destiny fulfilled!
A seriously satisfying conclusion to this trilogy!
From the beginning there have been many obstacles that have endangered this realm but slowly, those who were once enemies are now becoming allies as the threat of one man is about to institute a diabolical plan to bring everyone to their knees.
Front and center always is Tris - half dragon, half human - and his assassin lover Bet. They are desperate to rescue Tris’s younger cousin Roland, from the enemy who’s determined to usurp Roland as the rightful future king. Tris and Bet’s relationship has grown leaps and bounds, respecting and supporting each other’s strengths, enhancing the other with their own. They have a daunting task ahead of them, and it’s going to take a lot of trust in others to pull this off.
Surrounding this conflict are the many threads that hang in the balance. Though this is not strictly just an MM obviously, I wasn’t bothered by the other pairings (which include a MF, FF, and another burgeoning MM). In fact, they all lent to the story showing that human/dragon and dragon/dragon alliances are desperately needed to have a chance at winning. It’s only inevitable that such intense interactions and conflict would naturally bring about equally combustible connections.
Again, this is a story that has several plot threads going where gradually they converge at the penultimate battle. Yes, there’s 5 main POV’s with several other infrequent voices (standouts are Roland, empathetic and wise beyond his 9 years and a captured dragon whose innocence and plight will tear at your heartstrings), but like with the previous books, they didn’t detract as each held my attention, each spurring the action along.
There’s a sense of kismet here where certain events are significant stepping stones to greatness as our heroes risk all to have it all. One small move can set off a spark to reach their awesome full potential, and where love, whether deeply rooted or newly blooming, can be a force of change in power, perspective, and deeds. Add in plenty of swoony romance and a good dose of smexy, this ends on a wholly satisfying win for everyone!
A truly great ensemble fantasy where a new world is reborn, filled with a ton of dragon love, knightly honor, magical battles, and destiny fulfilled!
lydiaaa's review
adventurous
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? No
3.5
teresab78's review
5.0
Excellent
I loved this ensemble cast. All parts came together and I cheered for them. I loved the dragons and the humans who loved them.
I loved this ensemble cast. All parts came together and I cheered for them. I loved the dragons and the humans who loved them.
dreadawn1988's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
The Assassin's Dragon was such a satisfying ending to the trilogy. It picked up right where The Prince's Dragon left off. The reader met more new characters. There were hea all around.
wisecraic's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
caoimheunique's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
nebulous40's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Child abuse
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Pregnancy
liz7kathleen's review
5.0
A perfect final installment. We got our well fought for happy ending. This is one of those series that is perfectly paced. I would love to see a spin off about Rolland but I'm thrilled with the way this was wrapped up. The story was action packed and thrilling. Can't wait to see what they write next!
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
I quite enjoyed this. I like all the characters involved and the world. I enjoyed seeing the humans and dragons come together, I honestly laughed far more than I expected to and the writing is fabulous. So, ultimately a success for me.
However, I did think that there were too many couples involved. I 100% appreciate that in the multiple couples we are given several examples of different types of love and relationships (sexual and platonic). However, this has all the couple from both book one and book two and it caused the book to jump around too much in my opinion. I had trouble keeping track of who was where and with whom.
I quite enjoyed this. I like all the characters involved and the world. I enjoyed seeing the humans and dragons come together, I honestly laughed far more than I expected to and the writing is fabulous. So, ultimately a success for me.
However, I did think that there were too many couples involved. I 100% appreciate that in the multiple couples we are given several examples of different types of love and relationships (sexual and platonic). However, this has all the couple from both book one and book two and it caused the book to jump around too much in my opinion. I had trouble keeping track of who was where and with whom.