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marshmallow1911's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
rebecca_bluedragonskeep_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
Probably would have been a 4 if I had read it physically but I got mixed up a few times with all of the names being similar.
toni_says_smile's review
4.0
Story kept me entertained, but mainly because I've read other Chris d'Lacey books.
In his Fire Within series he sets up a lot of rules about his design for dragons (all their names begin with G, when they die they cry a fire tear, the word 'auma' etc.) I really enjoyed this story because I had a basic understanding of the world, but I think that it would be disorienting or annoying if I came to this book without that knowledge, because it is not introduced or explained within the text.
In his Fire Within series he sets up a lot of rules about his design for dragons (all their names begin with G, when they die they cry a fire tear, the word 'auma' etc.) I really enjoyed this story because I had a basic understanding of the world, but I think that it would be disorienting or annoying if I came to this book without that knowledge, because it is not introduced or explained within the text.
roxosaur's review
Featuring a dragon who works as a geologist. Enough said really :D
jquellin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
pilotwhale's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
This book is the start of a new series and I was really excited because, you know, dragons. I have previously read d'Lacey's other series about dragons and was excited to see how this series was going to be. But there was something that didn't quite appeal to me, maybe it was the way the story was told. It's sort of all over the place with different POVs that we don't hear from again and serious incidents that are not adressed further. I got this feeling about d'Lacey's earlier book series too, at least with the story telling.
I realize I might not be in the target audience for this book, but still, it could have been better. Maybe the writing style simply is not for me. I don't think I will continue the series.
This book is the start of a new series and I was really excited because, you know, dragons. I have previously read d'Lacey's other series about dragons and was excited to see how this series was going to be. But there was something that didn't quite appeal to me, maybe it was the way the story was told. It's sort of all over the place with different POVs that we don't hear from again and serious incidents that are not adressed further. I got this feeling about d'Lacey's earlier book series too, at least with the story telling.
I realize I might not be in the target audience for this book, but still, it could have been better. Maybe the writing style simply is not for me. I don't think I will continue the series.
sean67's review
2.0
More evidence that no one can write a stand alone fantasy book, everything has to be a trilogy or a series, but anyway, this one was uninspiring and dull and I never really got into it, not sure if I'll be looking to read the next one, I won't be in a rush to find it, but if I stumble across it I might give it a try.
rynflynn12's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
jpanslabyrinthofbooks's review
5.0
Chris D'Lacey is a very nostalgic author for myself considering my adoration for the phenomenal series of 'The Last Dragon Chronicles', so to enter a familiar world that is somewhat distant from that of these fond character memories was truly enchanting.
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The Wearle leads us into a land of human and dragon, one where the dragons are dominant of the land and humans live in the recesses in communities. The Wearle is a place of dragon dwelling and we are following the story of Gabrial; a young, blue dragon who witnesses the murder of a dragon princess and one of her offspring. But upon realising such a heartbreaking tragedy, he is accused of her death from his battle with another dragon to enchant the heart of another princess. After conjuring an i:mage, one to distract the opposing dragon in combat, he is wrongly accused of the crime and punished by being stripped of his namesake; becoming Abrial and sent to work with minerals. We are journeyed through a multitude of perspectives afterwards to uncover the mysteries of what happened to the princess, one that will reveal many secrets of the Wearle and the some dragons' dishonest hearts.
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For a younger teen book, this narrative is a compelling tale that delivers deception, courage, bravery and relationship values that can transverse into adult beliefs and values. There is so much joy in reading younger audience books for their attention to fully realising characters with growth, depth and adoration. From Gabrial to Gretel and the young human Ren, there is a constant theme of bravery and courage that is upheld throughout their adventures and travels. And Chris D'Lacey really weaves world lore and land stories throughout to encompass a great introductory novel to what I can only imagine is a phenomenal series. I have the second book ready and waiting and will be grabbing a copy of the final installment to complete this trilogy!
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The Wearle leads us into a land of human and dragon, one where the dragons are dominant of the land and humans live in the recesses in communities. The Wearle is a place of dragon dwelling and we are following the story of Gabrial; a young, blue dragon who witnesses the murder of a dragon princess and one of her offspring. But upon realising such a heartbreaking tragedy, he is accused of her death from his battle with another dragon to enchant the heart of another princess. After conjuring an i:mage, one to distract the opposing dragon in combat, he is wrongly accused of the crime and punished by being stripped of his namesake; becoming Abrial and sent to work with minerals. We are journeyed through a multitude of perspectives afterwards to uncover the mysteries of what happened to the princess, one that will reveal many secrets of the Wearle and the some dragons' dishonest hearts.
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For a younger teen book, this narrative is a compelling tale that delivers deception, courage, bravery and relationship values that can transverse into adult beliefs and values. There is so much joy in reading younger audience books for their attention to fully realising characters with growth, depth and adoration. From Gabrial to Gretel and the young human Ren, there is a constant theme of bravery and courage that is upheld throughout their adventures and travels. And Chris D'Lacey really weaves world lore and land stories throughout to encompass a great introductory novel to what I can only imagine is a phenomenal series. I have the second book ready and waiting and will be grabbing a copy of the final installment to complete this trilogy!
charonlrdraws's review against another edition
3.0
This is a 2.5 star rating because this was a impulse buy for me and I have never read anything by Chris D'Lacey and well the summery caught my attention as it was right up my street, but well I feel like I should have lowered my expectations a little because as much as I liked the premise for The Erth Dragons it just seemed underwhelming and I couldn't care less about any of the characters but hey maybe in book two things might change but who knows, yeah so far every dragon book I've read so far doesn't compare to Julie Kagawa's Talon Saga so yeah that sucks.
But I am a sucker for books like this and I will buy them and I hear this author is well known for another series that has dragons in it and I might check it out.
A summery for The Erth Dragons:
The Wearle came to Erth to find out what happened to their previous group, who never returned. Gabrial, a young blue dragon, is desperate to prove his worth. But the dragons aren't alone in the mountains. Down beyond the scorch line, Ren, a young hom boy, is fascinated by the 'skalers'. But when he creeps into their territory, he sneaks out again with a wriggling baby wearling...Dragon and boy's fates combine in this stunning new fantasy series.
But I am a sucker for books like this and I will buy them and I hear this author is well known for another series that has dragons in it and I might check it out.
A summery for The Erth Dragons:
The Wearle came to Erth to find out what happened to their previous group, who never returned. Gabrial, a young blue dragon, is desperate to prove his worth. But the dragons aren't alone in the mountains. Down beyond the scorch line, Ren, a young hom boy, is fascinated by the 'skalers'. But when he creeps into their territory, he sneaks out again with a wriggling baby wearling...Dragon and boy's fates combine in this stunning new fantasy series.