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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Penelope is such an amazing writer that she made me get into and love fantasy romance. these characters she wrote are amazing! you don't just love the main characters but you love the other characters and want to know more of them. You dive into this world and wish to see it with your own eyes. This story is so good and not like her other books she gave this MMC a heart wrenching backstory that makes you think about the choices you would make in his shoes. I cant wait for the fourth book and im so happy and thankful Penelope is only making me wait a month.
Book #3 in the Death series and we dive into more adventure filled, beautiful, emotion filled, drama, action that you don't want to miss. Absolutely love Talon + Calista.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
THE DRAGON KING is amazing… I couldn’t begin to put it down. This is the 3rd book in the Death Series. So many twists and turns. This story oozes with lust, desire, revenge, danger, and drags you deep into its darkness, intrigue, and suspense that is all rolled up into one deliciously dark and twisted package. This is the continuation of King Talon and Calista’s bittersweet story. So, what actually happened to Talon’s story from the cliffhanger of book 2? There is so much to unveil! Well, we find out the turbulent mystery of what happened to Talon’s family, and why he does not want a committed relationship with Calista. What will Calista do, and will she understand Talon’s reasonings? Calista and Talon are going through so much hurt and pain. But with Talon set on an unwavering quest for vengeance against those that hurt his family and the dragons, will he be able to convince his allies to help with his retribution.
The darkness inherited in Talon will make you afraid to turn the pages, but the sexiness of it all will assure that you do. You will feel every ounce of pain, every slice of betrayal, secrets, lies, revenge, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat to find out what happens next. As the secrets unfold, the masks that they hold in place slips off notwithstanding being tortured and broken—they seemed perfect for each other… until they weren’t! Talon and Calista’s journey is a wild ride, but with Talon’s forbidden sins, revenge, and impossible situation where he makes a deal with the underworld, will Talon have to show his strength, acquiesced, or die? What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out—you won’t regret it! With a flawless prose, Penelope Barsetti does an incredible job that is spectacular in how the story grabs you from the beginning with suspense, romance, and mystery! If you like your fantasies that are suspenseful, with dragons, then this is a series for you! I highly RECOMMEND this book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ugh! Every time I learn something new about Talon’s past it breaks my heart! I just want him to get his happy ending with Calista already. The dragons have my heart I just love Khazmuda and Inferno so much. Although each book in this series has been a roller coaster of emotions i find that I am always waiting impatiently for the next book!
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding third book in the series. When the Dragon King, Talon, is released from prison and helps Queen Eldinar defeat the dark elves, the Queen agrees to take Talon and Calista to meet with the hidden dragons. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting storyline engaging the read from the first page of the story until the last page of the story filled with anticipation for the next book in the amazing series by the phenomenally awesome author, Penelope Barsetti!
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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:
N/A
Unmatched Chemistry and Unbreakable Bonds
Ahhhh! This series has me SO emotional! This third book in the Death series is pure magic—dark, heartbreaking, and captivating. I felt every single emotion from sorrow to hope as Talon and Calista’s journey deepened. Talon's hidden deal with Bahamut had me on edge, wondering how he could ever keep this secret from Calista and Khazmuda. Their chemistry is unmatched, and despite the intense battles and heartbreak, their love shines through every obstacle, growing only stronger with each challenge.
The character growth is beautifully done. Calista is now this unstoppable force, finally owning her strength and standing her ground even against Talon, while still loving with a fierceness that’s so genuine. And Talon’s journey just breaks my heart—I understand why he hides things from her, but it’s clear the burden is eating at him. The politics, the strategy, and the power play between the kingdoms make the plot so rich, and I couldn’t get enough of the intense battles.
The dragons, the alliances, even the moments of unexpected tenderness amidst the chaos all come together in a way only Penelope could pull off. And that cliffhanger… it’s going to be a long wait for book four - I am already counting down the days!
Ahhhh! This series has me SO emotional! This third book in the Death series is pure magic—dark, heartbreaking, and captivating. I felt every single emotion from sorrow to hope as Talon and Calista’s journey deepened. Talon's hidden deal with Bahamut had me on edge, wondering how he could ever keep this secret from Calista and Khazmuda. Their chemistry is unmatched, and despite the intense battles and heartbreak, their love shines through every obstacle, growing only stronger with each challenge.
The character growth is beautifully done. Calista is now this unstoppable force, finally owning her strength and standing her ground even against Talon, while still loving with a fierceness that’s so genuine. And Talon’s journey just breaks my heart—I understand why he hides things from her, but it’s clear the burden is eating at him. The politics, the strategy, and the power play between the kingdoms make the plot so rich, and I couldn’t get enough of the intense battles.
The dragons, the alliances, even the moments of unexpected tenderness amidst the chaos all come together in a way only Penelope could pull off. And that cliffhanger… it’s going to be a long wait for book four - I am already counting down the days!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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
Omg this book. It's so good. Talon's tale is such a heartbreaking one. Chapter 5 completely broke me and had me full on sobbing. I keep trying to find a way out of his fate but after that cliffhanger I'm taking all of those thoughts back because WHY Penelope 😭😂
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪." "𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬"
Ugghh whattt 😭😭
This is book 3 of the Death Series and picks up right where book 2 left off. Talon is finally getting close to his goal. The thing he has spent decades fighting for. Even with his revenge finally being so close he's had a change of heart, realizing the choices he made on his journey to vengeance weren't the best ones. Calista has found a glimmer of happiness and has grown into her strength like I knew she could. Queen Eldinar has changed her judgement of the death King and seeing their friendship blossom was amazing. You can tell that Talon needed a friend like her. The dragons will always be my favorite, I love their different personalities and wisdom.
"𝙃𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩. 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚" -Inferno
Every book I have ever read by this author has been an emotional rollercoaster and this series is no different. The twists and turns, the intrigue and action along with the plot, world building and character development are PERFECTION!! I cannot wait for the next book!
5 ⭐
2.5 🌶️
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪." "𝙒𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬"
Ugghh whattt 😭😭
This is book 3 of the Death Series and picks up right where book 2 left off. Talon is finally getting close to his goal. The thing he has spent decades fighting for. Even with his revenge finally being so close he's had a change of heart, realizing the choices he made on his journey to vengeance weren't the best ones. Calista has found a glimmer of happiness and has grown into her strength like I knew she could. Queen Eldinar has changed her judgement of the death King and seeing their friendship blossom was amazing. You can tell that Talon needed a friend like her. The dragons will always be my favorite, I love their different personalities and wisdom.
"𝙃𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩. 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚" -Inferno
Every book I have ever read by this author has been an emotional rollercoaster and this series is no different. The twists and turns, the intrigue and action along with the plot, world building and character development are PERFECTION!! I cannot wait for the next book!
5 ⭐
2.5 🌶️
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Honestly I finished the Dragon King in less than one day! This whole series was a joyful read and im forever grateful to be able to read this! I want to say thank you to Penelope Sky, and say I Highly recommend this series, it maybe the first series I've read from here but, I will be reading the rest of her books! Run don't walk to grab your copy.
Talon and Calista continue their journey to the dragons but a battle between the kingdom on Ravinia and the dark elves threaten alliances. Will they win the battle, will the they save the dragons or will there be a massive betrayals that we never see coming. Will they convince the dragons to help them so they can be free or will they deny it?
I've enjoyed it SO much! This has truly been the 🤌🤌🤌 kiss. I highly recommend! I can't wait for book four!
Talon and Calista continue their journey to the dragons but a battle between the kingdom on Ravinia and the dark elves threaten alliances. Will they win the battle, will the they save the dragons or will there be a massive betrayals that we never see coming. Will they convince the dragons to help them so they can be free or will they deny it?
I've enjoyed it SO much! This has truly been the 🤌🤌🤌 kiss. I highly recommend! I can't wait for book four!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
It was another emotional read, but I learned more about Talon, which made me like him even more. I still can't believe I did not like him in book 1.
Talon proves how much he has fallen for Calista daily, even though he still grieves the loss he suffered years ago. He continues to be a straight shooter when dealing with Queen Eldinar and her initial tricks.
Although we do not go too far into the world of elves and their enemies, we are introduced to behemoths, globins, and orcs, all of whom are elves' enemies. This leads to a fascinating other world.
I quite like how Talon has been able to change people's opinions of him when they meet or work with him. He has a rather striking personality.
The twists and turns of this book make it a definite page-turner. Khazmuda and Inferno are still stars in my eyes. I can't wait to read book 4; I am sure it will be epic.
Talon proves how much he has fallen for Calista daily, even though he still grieves the loss he suffered years ago. He continues to be a straight shooter when dealing with Queen Eldinar and her initial tricks.
Although we do not go too far into the world of elves and their enemies, we are introduced to behemoths, globins, and orcs, all of whom are elves' enemies. This leads to a fascinating other world.
I quite like how Talon has been able to change people's opinions of him when they meet or work with him. He has a rather striking personality.
The twists and turns of this book make it a definite page-turner. Khazmuda and Inferno are still stars in my eyes. I can't wait to read book 4; I am sure it will be epic.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Original, Page-turner, Steamy, Unpredictable, Wonderful characters