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booksthrilljessica's review against another edition
3.0
Anahrod Amnead has been hunted for the last sixteen years. Everyone thought she had died all those years ago, however she has been hiding and thriving in the shadows of the Deep. Now the dragons sense her presence again and they are after her for something she never did.
In a world where dragon riders were created to serve and are controlled by dragons Anahrod must fight against dragons, creatures and humans alike if she wants to live. When Anahrod finds a mysterious Deeper dragonrider, Ris, she forms a vengeful alliance to take down those that have taken their lives away.
Overall rating 3/5
This book’s premise hooked me right away. However, I felt so disconnected and not truly invested in the characters. For as lengthy as this book is I felt that there was very minimal character development and a bunch of side plots that were unnecessary. I do appreciate the relationship between Ris and Anarhrod, but felt that there could have been more of a slow burn to their eventual spicy scene. The world building was perfect and I felt as if I was in the Deep evading all the nasty creatures. Narrated by Lauren Fortgang who gave Anarhrod a unique and relatable voice.
*Thank you to Jenn Lyons, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.
In a world where dragon riders were created to serve and are controlled by dragons Anahrod must fight against dragons, creatures and humans alike if she wants to live. When Anahrod finds a mysterious Deeper dragonrider, Ris, she forms a vengeful alliance to take down those that have taken their lives away.
Overall rating 3/5
This book’s premise hooked me right away. However, I felt so disconnected and not truly invested in the characters. For as lengthy as this book is I felt that there was very minimal character development and a bunch of side plots that were unnecessary. I do appreciate the relationship between Ris and Anarhrod, but felt that there could have been more of a slow burn to their eventual spicy scene. The world building was perfect and I felt as if I was in the Deep evading all the nasty creatures. Narrated by Lauren Fortgang who gave Anarhrod a unique and relatable voice.
*Thank you to Jenn Lyons, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.
fulper's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
loreinprogress's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
questingthroughpages's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Anahrod is believed to be dead, instead she is hiding in the jungles of the Deep. When the local warlord tries to capture her she is saved by an adventuring group, but her past catch up to her and the group of misfits need her help to steal from a dragon who wants her dead.
I have mixed feelings about this book. There were times when I felt the plot was too fast paced and other times when it was too slow. Something I really liked was the world building and the author’s creativity.
This wotld has so much potential, but it still didn’t meet my expectations. My biggest criticism is that I did not connect with the characters. We are introduced to too many characters at once, which not only confused me but also made it difficult to get to know them individually. Compelling characters are really important to me, so when the characters are lacking, I also lose interest in the plot.
There were times when I wanted to DNF, but the story was engaging enough for me to finish the book.
Overall, I liked the world, and I can understand how some people will like this book, but I also can’t say I’m not disappointed.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Anahrod is believed to be dead, instead she is hiding in the jungles of the Deep. When the local warlord tries to capture her she is saved by an adventuring group, but her past catch up to her and the group of misfits need her help to steal from a dragon who wants her dead.
I have mixed feelings about this book. There were times when I felt the plot was too fast paced and other times when it was too slow. Something I really liked was the world building and the author’s creativity.
This wotld has so much potential, but it still didn’t meet my expectations. My biggest criticism is that I did not connect with the characters. We are introduced to too many characters at once, which not only confused me but also made it difficult to get to know them individually. Compelling characters are really important to me, so when the characters are lacking, I also lose interest in the plot.
There were times when I wanted to DNF, but the story was engaging enough for me to finish the book.
Overall, I liked the world, and I can understand how some people will like this book, but I also can’t say I’m not disappointed.
ambers_book_cave's review against another edition
4.0
"The Sky on Fire" by Jenn Lyons was a wonderful adventure through a world filled with dragons, heists, and magic. Jenn creates a vibrant setting where dragons coexist with the rich and powerful in high society within the mountain peaks, while the less fortunate struggle in the lawless jungles below. Her imaginative depiction of dragon society, complete with complex politics, adds layers of intrigue to the narrative.
The novel’s plot-driven approach maintains a fast-paced and exciting rhythm, though its characters, while distinct and colorful, often rely on familiar archetypes without much exploration of their depths. The heist storyline unfolds with constant surprises and swift changes. I liked the idea of the garden rings and liked the LGBTQ representation within the story and, but the romantic dynamics between Anahrod, Ris, and Sicaryon felt hurried and lacked emotional resonance throughout the story. Despite these minor things, The Sky on Fire was a great high fantasy/heist adventure.
The novel’s plot-driven approach maintains a fast-paced and exciting rhythm, though its characters, while distinct and colorful, often rely on familiar archetypes without much exploration of their depths. The heist storyline unfolds with constant surprises and swift changes. I liked the idea of the garden rings and liked the LGBTQ representation within the story and, but the romantic dynamics between Anahrod, Ris, and Sicaryon felt hurried and lacked emotional resonance throughout the story. Despite these minor things, The Sky on Fire was a great high fantasy/heist adventure.
suddenbreakdown's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
I'll keep this short and sweet.
I think this book is everything I didn't know I wanted in a book about dragons and dragonriders. The characters were fantastic and fully-fleshed out. I really came to care about the whole team, and even felt sympathy for some villains. The worldbuilding was detailed and so, so cool. City-states built atop mountains and an immense, dense jungle that wants to kill you! And the dragons were so incredibly human.
Loved every minute of the adventure!
I think this book is everything I didn't know I wanted in a book about dragons and dragonriders. The characters were fantastic and fully-fleshed out. I really came to care about the whole team, and even felt sympathy for some villains. The worldbuilding was detailed and so, so cool. City-states built atop mountains and an immense, dense jungle that wants to kill you! And the dragons were so incredibly human.
Loved every minute of the adventure!
kristid's review against another edition
Started out well but I’ve gotten bored and am losing interest. Might just be me and not the book, maybe I’ll come back to it someday.
dragonwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Seventeen years ago, Anahrod the Wicked was cast out of Crystalspire and presumed dead--a presumption Anahrod is in no hurry to disprove. Content to simply survive in the jungles of the Deep, Anahrod is dismayed when Sicarion, the local warlord, puts a bounty on her head. She is rescued from a group of bounty hunters by a group searching for the legendary Anahrod, wanting to bring her back to Crystalspire, but Anahrod has no desire to return. The search party does not take ‘no’ for an answer, and drags her back home to help them with a heist--robbing the hoard of the ruling dragon, Neveranimas, the same dragon that wants her dead.
BEHOLD! Another gay dragon heist! I absolutely loved this one! The characters were an absolute delight, and had such good chemistry together. The dragon-centric society was a delight, especially when it looked at the power differential between a dragon and its rider, what it should and shouldn’t be. Their “garden” and “social” rings were absolutely fascinating to me, picking out rings after a certain age that denotes pronouns, sexual preferences, and social status. I really wish there had been a glossary or index in the back of the book that gave a quick guide to the meanings behind the different rings, especially the garden rings. A lot of it is left up to context clues, and I would love for all the options to be spelled out so I could build my own set. The plot and complications were well-written and paced, and I loved watching Ris, Sicarion, and Anahrod bicker themselves straight into bed. It was absolutely adorable, and I wish I could spend more time in this world.
lararunningwild's review against another edition
It was just all over the place. So many great things (characters, world building, dragons) but the plot got lost in the weeds. Got almost half way through.