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raven168's review
3.0
3.5 stars
This book had a kind of slow build up for me, but once it reached that tipping point, boy did it go over. Much like the last book, the ending was pretty great. The war which we left for at the end of the last book has been going on for five years now and is pretty much at a standstill on both sides. During this time, the children have grown up in ways that can be terrifying and we get glimpses of the strength or power that they possess. Briec's daughter, Rhian, was definitely my favorite.
On one side you have the dragon princes and their armies. Being away from their mates for such a long time is taking a toll on them, but the hardest hit is Gwenveal. Poor guy not getting laid for such a long stretch has turned him into a cranky bastard. The dragons are holding up inside a mountain while digging a tunnel to get to their enemies. Eibhear, I am sad to say, is constantly fighting with Celyn and it was super annoying. To everyone around them as well.
Then on Annwyl's side we have her human army. Which one night she decides to leave. Of course with Izzy following her. Tasked by a god, they head off to get what could mean their victory. Where are they heading? To the Rebel King of course. It's a dangerous game that Annwyl plays but she manages to get his help. Which does in fact turn the tide of the whole war.
Obviously our couple here is Rhona and Vigholf. And they were an entertaining one. Both of them were so oblivious to things that sometimes it was funny. Vigholf was definitely more fun as Rhona is a very straight laced soldier dragon. In typical male fashion, Vigholf was kind of jerk with the way he treated her during those five years, so it's not until he straight up tells Rhona that he's wanted her since the first time that he saw her does she understand. And then their relationship is completely different. But cute. I also want to mention a pair of wild horses they find and ride for a while. It was funny as hell how the stallion treated Vigholf. Though I still don't know how it managed to throw a piece of fruit at Vigholf's head...
They end up having to go places they don't want to and doing things that they really don't want to. And it all began with Keita and Ren. Having to guard them on their way back to the Isle because the children are in danger and those two have a plan to keep them safe. Well, that goes up in smoke the moment Rhiannon shows up anyway. But Rhona is given another mission, to fetch the wayward queen and bring her back. Vigholf tags along of course. When they finally catch up to Annwyl and the other two with her is when things really start to get interesting and pick up.
After all is said and done, it looks like the Southlands should be heading for a time of peace (well, maybe. Who really knows with all the enemies Annwyl has). Now it's on to the Northlands to fight.
I love Annwyl. She is such a great character and at the end she even showed that she is just a normal girl inside. It was a sweet thing to see. I am also looking forward to reading more about the Rebel King, and why his sister is so feared. Ren leaves us at the end of this book, having been summoned back home by his father. We don't know when he'll be back, but I do so hope he's not gone long.
Eibhear ends up having a major slap in the face in this book. When a trap from the enemies takes a good friend, he blames himself. That event has shifted his life immensely and he's no longer the dragon that was so easy to love. He has definitely withdrawn from everyone and everything. And we end with him walking away....
Honestly, the only reason I'm not looking forward to Eibhear's book next is because he ends up with Izzy. I have never liked them as a couple. I can only hope the story is still good.
This book had a kind of slow build up for me, but once it reached that tipping point, boy did it go over. Much like the last book, the ending was pretty great. The war which we left for at the end of the last book has been going on for five years now and is pretty much at a standstill on both sides. During this time, the children have grown up in ways that can be terrifying and we get glimpses of the strength or power that they possess. Briec's daughter, Rhian, was definitely my favorite.
On one side you have the dragon princes and their armies. Being away from their mates for such a long time is taking a toll on them, but the hardest hit is Gwenveal. Poor guy not getting laid for such a long stretch has turned him into a cranky bastard. The dragons are holding up inside a mountain while digging a tunnel to get to their enemies. Eibhear, I am sad to say, is constantly fighting with Celyn and it was super annoying. To everyone around them as well.
Then on Annwyl's side we have her human army. Which one night she decides to leave. Of course with Izzy following her. Tasked by a god, they head off to get what could mean their victory. Where are they heading? To the Rebel King of course. It's a dangerous game that Annwyl plays but she manages to get his help. Which does in fact turn the tide of the whole war.
Obviously our couple here is Rhona and Vigholf. And they were an entertaining one. Both of them were so oblivious to things that sometimes it was funny. Vigholf was definitely more fun as Rhona is a very straight laced soldier dragon. In typical male fashion, Vigholf was kind of jerk with the way he treated her during those five years, so it's not until he straight up tells Rhona that he's wanted her since the first time that he saw her does she understand. And then their relationship is completely different. But cute. I also want to mention a pair of wild horses they find and ride for a while. It was funny as hell how the stallion treated Vigholf. Though I still don't know how it managed to throw a piece of fruit at Vigholf's head...
They end up having to go places they don't want to and doing things that they really don't want to. And it all began with Keita and Ren. Having to guard them on their way back to the Isle because the children are in danger and those two have a plan to keep them safe. Well, that goes up in smoke the moment Rhiannon shows up anyway. But Rhona is given another mission, to fetch the wayward queen and bring her back. Vigholf tags along of course. When they finally catch up to Annwyl and the other two with her is when things really start to get interesting and pick up.
After all is said and done, it looks like the Southlands should be heading for a time of peace (well, maybe. Who really knows with all the enemies Annwyl has). Now it's on to the Northlands to fight.
I love Annwyl. She is such a great character and at the end she even showed that she is just a normal girl inside. It was a sweet thing to see. I am also looking forward to reading more about the Rebel King, and why his sister is so feared. Ren leaves us at the end of this book, having been summoned back home by his father. We don't know when he'll be back, but I do so hope he's not gone long.
Eibhear ends up having a major slap in the face in this book. When a trap from the enemies takes a good friend, he blames himself. That event has shifted his life immensely and he's no longer the dragon that was so easy to love. He has definitely withdrawn from everyone and everything. And we end with him walking away....
Honestly, the only reason I'm not looking forward to Eibhear's book next is because he ends up with Izzy. I have never liked them as a couple. I can only hope the story is still good.
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this series. I love a female hat constantly misunderstands what the hero is trying to say because somebody made some kind of crack earlier and made her aware of some aspect of herself. HE is slightly clueless but he is so endearing that I just loved him. There is no real relationship drama but they are in the middle of a war.
These are strong, salvage women who fall in love but don't need a man to help them.
These are strong, salvage women who fall in love but don't need a man to help them.
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Somehow, the bundle this was in - books 3-5 - placed this, book five, ahead of the others. Still managed to stand on its own, and an excellent read.
tomokizu's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book, just as all the other books were. I can only recommend this and the whole series. I loved how Rhona was portrait as a strong mother figure, but also a strong soldier and a her secret love for metal and blacksmithing. The formerly really missunderstood Vigholf turns out to be a strong protector, but also a romantic.
Loved it! I didn't think Vigholf would be this deep, and neither Rhona, but hey, they are!
Loved it! I didn't think Vigholf would be this deep, and neither Rhona, but hey, they are!
renpuspita's review
5.0
Re-read
Part of my binge re-read of Dragon Kin to refresh my memory, since I read The Dragon Who Loved Me almost 4 years ago. This is the weeks of the dragon in my humble abode, you all! And I hope I don't make you tired with all my Dragon Kin updates, because, I find that re-read an ongoing series is a one of best reading experience I've ever read. You may see some memes that stated "it's only I can read an awesome book for the first time, again". Guess what? Re-read is not bad! It's will sharpen your memory, reading something new that you may miss at your first reading, and also give you a whole different perspective. You can either "whyyy I rated this so great before" or "well, I guess I change my mind. This book is great actually, why I rated low, I never know", and etc.
In case of The Dragon Who Loved Me, my opinion still didn't change from my first read. I agreed that this book is a turn-of-tide book. This book also have full war scenes, many intertwined plots, and Aiken executed it brilliantly. Her Dragon Kin series keep expanding, with new characters and also old characters that I grow fond of. To be honest, the main couple of Dragon Who Loved Me can be any dragon from Cadwaladr clans, or any Lightnings, bla de bla, I don't care. Didn't mean Vigholf and Rhona are useless, but the main story about this book is more like Anywll's war against Irons and their allies. Still, I also like Vigholf and Rhona, but I like the whole story more.
Also...some hint that Keita finally will let Ragnar Claimed her after their 5 years together. Why Ragnar can tolerate Keita, he might be the most patience dragon alike in Dragon Kin. Also, I know of course that Eibhear and Izzy will get their own book, but I believe Eibhear is too..oblivious with his own feeling to his niece-not-by-blood, Izzy. And because of that, he constantly beating Celyn because Celyn once having sex with Izzy. I find that, that fact didn't annoy me like it did when I first read about it. I guess, my reading taste just simply matured and I can tolerate this kind of thing. Can't blame Izzy at first, since, well of course it's Eibhear's fault! :P
What annoy me the most is...the paperback version I read. Since it's have the same cover with Eibhear's book, How to Drive a Dragon Crazy. I really want to gaze to Paul Marron's back in the original cover!! :(
Below is my first read review, and you know, when I gushed about a book I loved, I gushed a lot. So, enjoy! :D
5 Stars! Loved, loved, loved this!
Note : This book is not mean to be read stand alone and must read in order. Yeah, yeah, I know it's suck, I know some reader doesn't like series. But, you will regret someday if you not start reading Dragon Kin books.
G.A. Aiken never failed to amazed me! Her Dragon Kin already in 5th installment, and the story still going strong. For me, I love her Aiken books rather than her other pen name, Shelly Laurenston's (aka Pride series). I don't know about Pride, it's more like a daily life of shapeshifter with somehow confusing plotline. Yet, it's kinda more popular (maybe because Dragon Kin have some hardly pronounced character names?). While Dragon Kin is easily to understand. Its story is about the journey of Anwyll, the Bloody Queen, ruler of Garbhann Isle. To defend her kingdom against enemy, with help from her dragon mate (and his crazy family, Cadwaladr Dragon from his father side) and how some people (and dragons!) getting involved to her.
What I love again from Dragon Kin is, while it's still have bantering and witty dialogue, some you-shake-your-head moment when read about their brawling and some steamy sex scene, the story was engaging and if we push aside all part that will make us rolling eyes, G.A. Aiken indeed is a good fantasy writer! She write about politic and war strategy as smooth as glass. The action is non stop, the politic is intriguing and the character, no matter how crazy they was, are adorable. You can't help to loved them despite their flaws (and craziness).
The Dragon Who Loved Me is Rhona the Fearless (one of Cadwaladr Dragon) and Vigholf the Abhorrent (Lightning dragon)'s story. Yet, the main focus is not just them, but another characters so well. So many characters, I suggest you to not read this first! Dragon Kin must be read in order to understand the characters and the plot in particular. We will get know more about new kind of dragons. In this book, we will introduced to Iron Dragons (archenemy of Fire Dragon and their ally, Lightning Dragon) and Volcano Dragons. New characters were introduced, make the plot thicken. The gods again interfere, try to control the war Anwyll and her cohorts face.
The romance side not in its finest, while I don't think that Rhona and Vigholf are boring couple. Actually, I love them more compared to the previous book couple, like Ragnar and Keita (who still not let Ragnar Claim her). They're kinda cute, their bantering also not make me tired and always make me can't help to smile. Also Vigholf kinda like Mitch Shaw, eat and eat and eat. Rhona is like some heroine that Shelly Laurenston had created. I wonder if she kinda have some love and hate relationship with her mother, for mostly heroine she created always have problem with their mother as well!
Readers who follow this series from the beginning, will rejoice to read about previous characters such as Anwyll, Talaith and Dagmar. Also Keita, she still cunning like usual. Morfyd and Brastias, another favorite couple, alas doesn't have to much scene. The twins, aka Anwyll's children kinda creepy. They can kill the enemy with ease, yet they still 8 years old! I cringed when read it, but in that era, children sometimes had been faced into harsh condition and also their parents is not there to protect them.
My favorite scene is when Anwyll finally meet Fearghus after been separated for 5 years. Five years, said you! While Anwyll so bloody maniacal to her enemy, act crazy even to her comrades, treat anyone who dare to cross her, she back to herself when met Fearghus. She become a woman, a whole woman who missed her mate dearly. And her scene when she cry and hug Fearghus remind me that, Anwyll actually just a normal woman when it concern her mate.
What I find fascinating is how Ms Aiken naming the dragons! The Southlander dragon, the Fire Breather have Celtic names - hence why Rhiannon's Royal Family Name, Gwachayr mab Gwayar (not sure I spell it right) have Celts terms. Their gods also have Celts name. Their enemy-turn-ally Lightning Dragon whom lived at Northland, have Viking name. The Irons Dragon, whom ruled Western Land with their iron fist, have Rome names. And Dragon in the east (who still don't know what their capability yet) have Chinese/Japanese name. Which delight me, because there's some character named Ren. Like my name, lol!!
Dragon Kin is one of my crack books, and it sadden me to know that the seventh book, To Kiss a Dragon will be released December 2014! It's too loooooooong! I have Izzy and Eibhear book's How To Drive a Dragon Crazy, but I don't know if I want to wait any longer! Guess I will re-read previous books, because Ms Aiken make me addicted to her books and her wonderful crazy dragons!
Part of my binge re-read of Dragon Kin to refresh my memory, since I read The Dragon Who Loved Me almost 4 years ago. This is the weeks of the dragon in my humble abode, you all! And I hope I don't make you tired with all my Dragon Kin updates, because, I find that re-read an ongoing series is a one of best reading experience I've ever read. You may see some memes that stated "it's only I can read an awesome book for the first time, again". Guess what? Re-read is not bad! It's will sharpen your memory, reading something new that you may miss at your first reading, and also give you a whole different perspective. You can either "whyyy I rated this so great before" or "well, I guess I change my mind. This book is great actually, why I rated low, I never know", and etc.
In case of The Dragon Who Loved Me, my opinion still didn't change from my first read. I agreed that this book is a turn-of-tide book. This book also have full war scenes, many intertwined plots, and Aiken executed it brilliantly. Her Dragon Kin series keep expanding, with new characters and also old characters that I grow fond of. To be honest, the main couple of Dragon Who Loved Me can be any dragon from Cadwaladr clans, or any Lightnings, bla de bla, I don't care. Didn't mean Vigholf and Rhona are useless, but the main story about this book is more like Anywll's war against Irons and their allies. Still, I also like Vigholf and Rhona, but I like the whole story more.
Also...some hint that Keita finally will let Ragnar Claimed her after their 5 years together. Why Ragnar can tolerate Keita, he might be the most patience dragon alike in Dragon Kin. Also, I know of course that Eibhear and Izzy will get their own book, but I believe Eibhear is too..oblivious with his own feeling to his niece-not-by-blood, Izzy. And because of that, he constantly beating Celyn because Celyn once having sex with Izzy. I find that, that fact didn't annoy me like it did when I first read about it. I guess, my reading taste just simply matured and I can tolerate this kind of thing. Can't blame Izzy at first, since, well of course it's Eibhear's fault! :P
What annoy me the most is...the paperback version I read. Since it's have the same cover with Eibhear's book, How to Drive a Dragon Crazy. I really want to gaze to Paul Marron's back in the original cover!! :(
Below is my first read review, and you know, when I gushed about a book I loved, I gushed a lot. So, enjoy! :D
5 Stars! Loved, loved, loved this!
Note : This book is not mean to be read stand alone and must read in order. Yeah, yeah, I know it's suck, I know some reader doesn't like series. But, you will regret someday if you not start reading Dragon Kin books.
G.A. Aiken never failed to amazed me! Her Dragon Kin already in 5th installment, and the story still going strong. For me, I love her Aiken books rather than her other pen name, Shelly Laurenston's (aka Pride series). I don't know about Pride, it's more like a daily life of shapeshifter with somehow confusing plotline. Yet, it's kinda more popular (maybe because Dragon Kin have some hardly pronounced character names?). While Dragon Kin is easily to understand. Its story is about the journey of Anwyll, the Bloody Queen, ruler of Garbhann Isle. To defend her kingdom against enemy, with help from her dragon mate (and his crazy family, Cadwaladr Dragon from his father side) and how some people (and dragons!) getting involved to her.
What I love again from Dragon Kin is, while it's still have bantering and witty dialogue, some you-shake-your-head moment when read about their brawling and some steamy sex scene, the story was engaging and if we push aside all part that will make us rolling eyes, G.A. Aiken indeed is a good fantasy writer! She write about politic and war strategy as smooth as glass. The action is non stop, the politic is intriguing and the character, no matter how crazy they was, are adorable. You can't help to loved them despite their flaws (and craziness).
The Dragon Who Loved Me is Rhona the Fearless (one of Cadwaladr Dragon) and Vigholf the Abhorrent (Lightning dragon)'s story. Yet, the main focus is not just them, but another characters so well. So many characters, I suggest you to not read this first! Dragon Kin must be read in order to understand the characters and the plot in particular. We will get know more about new kind of dragons. In this book, we will introduced to Iron Dragons (archenemy of Fire Dragon and their ally, Lightning Dragon) and Volcano Dragons. New characters were introduced, make the plot thicken. The gods again interfere, try to control the war Anwyll and her cohorts face.
The romance side not in its finest, while I don't think that Rhona and Vigholf are boring couple. Actually, I love them more compared to the previous book couple, like Ragnar and Keita (who still not let Ragnar Claim her). They're kinda cute, their bantering also not make me tired and always make me can't help to smile. Also Vigholf kinda like Mitch Shaw, eat and eat and eat. Rhona is like some heroine that Shelly Laurenston had created. I wonder if she kinda have some love and hate relationship with her mother, for mostly heroine she created always have problem with their mother as well!
Readers who follow this series from the beginning, will rejoice to read about previous characters such as Anwyll, Talaith and Dagmar. Also Keita, she still cunning like usual. Morfyd and Brastias, another favorite couple, alas doesn't have to much scene. The twins, aka Anwyll's children kinda creepy. They can kill the enemy with ease, yet they still 8 years old! I cringed when read it, but in that era, children sometimes had been faced into harsh condition and also their parents is not there to protect them.
My favorite scene is when Anwyll finally meet Fearghus after been separated for 5 years. Five years, said you! While Anwyll so bloody maniacal to her enemy, act crazy even to her comrades, treat anyone who dare to cross her, she back to herself when met Fearghus. She become a woman, a whole woman who missed her mate dearly. And her scene when she cry and hug Fearghus remind me that, Anwyll actually just a normal woman when it concern her mate.
What I find fascinating is how Ms Aiken naming the dragons! The Southlander dragon, the Fire Breather have Celtic names - hence why Rhiannon's Royal Family Name, Gwachayr mab Gwayar (not sure I spell it right) have Celts terms. Their gods also have Celts name. Their enemy-turn-ally Lightning Dragon whom lived at Northland, have Viking name. The Irons Dragon, whom ruled Western Land with their iron fist, have Rome names. And Dragon in the east (who still don't know what their capability yet) have Chinese/Japanese name. Which delight me, because there's some character named Ren. Like my name, lol!!
Dragon Kin is one of my crack books, and it sadden me to know that the seventh book, To Kiss a Dragon will be released December 2014! It's too loooooooong! I have Izzy and Eibhear book's How To Drive a Dragon Crazy, but I don't know if I want to wait any longer! Guess I will re-read previous books, because Ms Aiken make me addicted to her books and her wonderful crazy dragons!
karouaurora's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
rclz's review against another edition
4.0
This was the end of a huge arc. More fantasy then PNR. It had romance but not a ton but this cast of characters is still fun to read. The plot was intense because it rapped so many things up but still a good read.
alexiachantel's review against another edition
4.0
Wow Aiken has written another Dragon Kin book that will have you laughing out loud and silently cheering.
This book is the story of Rhona and Vigholf who do have a great romance and manage to heat things up in the middle of the battlefield. But more than just them you get to follow all the other characters that you have fallen in love with over the series. Annwyl the bloody is still getting very bloody, Keita is still secretive, Izzy is still young and figuring out life, so many more that you will want to read this to get up to date on everyone’s life.
Heroic acts are undertaken, lovers reunited, and gods intervening. What is not to love! If you haven’t started this series you are missing out, it is best to start with number one but Aiken does a great job of filling in the blanks in every book so you will not feel lost.
This book is the story of Rhona and Vigholf who do have a great romance and manage to heat things up in the middle of the battlefield. But more than just them you get to follow all the other characters that you have fallen in love with over the series. Annwyl the bloody is still getting very bloody, Keita is still secretive, Izzy is still young and figuring out life, so many more that you will want to read this to get up to date on everyone’s life.
Heroic acts are undertaken, lovers reunited, and gods intervening. What is not to love! If you haven’t started this series you are missing out, it is best to start with number one but Aiken does a great job of filling in the blanks in every book so you will not feel lost.
amyiw's review against another edition
3.0
There were definitely the fun family parts to this book but the main couple were just part of the overall story which main involved the war with the Iron Dragons and the battle happening on two fronts and the third happening at the castle where the Anwyl's twins are. So the main characters are going after Anwyl into the heart on the Iron's while we are constantly going from front to front to castle and back to the main couple.
Although I really liked the furthering of the family's story, and I liked (not loved) the main characters relationship, the battle scenes and the constant change of place was a little dizzying.
I didn't love the main characters because the heroine showed no real interested in the hero at first. She was also totally oblivious of his suit until he not only spelled it out for her, but knocked her over the head with it. He definitely had it for her, but she was not interested until he made his position clear. Then, although it was sweet and slow, it just wasn't high chemistry. Still I came to like both the characters.
Although I really liked the furthering of the family's story, and I liked (not loved) the main characters relationship, the battle scenes and the constant change of place was a little dizzying.
I didn't love the main characters because the heroine showed no real interested in the hero at first. She was also totally oblivious of his suit until he not only spelled it out for her, but knocked her over the head with it. He definitely had it for her, but she was not interested until he made his position clear. Then, although it was sweet and slow, it just wasn't high chemistry. Still I came to like both the characters.
audiobookmel's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally posted at RabidReads.com.
This is such a fun series. While it is a paranormal romance, I would still recommend reading the series in order, as the overall story arc is very much needed. I’m not sure that you would be completely lost, but I think you would better understand everything that is going on with the war, the children, the blood queen and the Cadwaladr family.
This book takes place several years after the previous book. The dragons have been at war for years. Many haven’t seen their mates that entire time. Others have seen them, but not as often as they would like. The war is taking place on many sides. First the Southland and Northland dragons are fighting the Iron Dragons and then there are the people who are trying to take out the children.
It starts off with Rhona the Fearless, aka the Babysitter, being sent back home to guard her royal cousin, Keita the Viper and Ren the Chosen and the Foreigner, back to Dark Plains to help save the children. Rhona always follows orders, but she is very concerned that her mother will think she is abandoning the war, since this is a secret mission. Rhona has never wanted to Dragonwarrior like the rest of her family, which really shames her mother. She likes just being who she is, a soldier.
Vigholf the Abhorrent, who has had a thing for Rhona since he first saw her, can’t let her go back on her own. He feels he must protect her. Coming from the Northlands, he just has a hard time with women fighting in battle. He still lives with the fact that his people, including his own father, would still female dragons from the south, cut off a wing so that they couldn’t left and force them to be their mates. Even though this is no longer practiced, it is still something that the Northland dragons still have hanging over them. Add that to the fact that they think women are lesser in battle and the Southland dragon women are not fans, especially the Cadwaladrs.
After they get the cousin back to help the children, who are very scary at this point, they are then off another mission, because the Annywl the Bloody has left her troops and taken her young squire Izzy and another young dragon with her. Vigholf and Rhona must go find the crazy queen, who lives up to her name of both crazy and bloody.
Once again, this is a series that is filled with humor, action, fantasy and DRAGONS. Rhona is one of the tamer of the Cadwaladrs, actually she might be the tamest one I’ve read about. Maybe because she isn’t one of the royals, but a cousin that is part of the royal family. It was still a great story. There was some sadness in this story.
This is such a fun series. While it is a paranormal romance, I would still recommend reading the series in order, as the overall story arc is very much needed. I’m not sure that you would be completely lost, but I think you would better understand everything that is going on with the war, the children, the blood queen and the Cadwaladr family.
This book takes place several years after the previous book. The dragons have been at war for years. Many haven’t seen their mates that entire time. Others have seen them, but not as often as they would like. The war is taking place on many sides. First the Southland and Northland dragons are fighting the Iron Dragons and then there are the people who are trying to take out the children.
It starts off with Rhona the Fearless, aka the Babysitter, being sent back home to guard her royal cousin, Keita the Viper and Ren the Chosen and the Foreigner, back to Dark Plains to help save the children. Rhona always follows orders, but she is very concerned that her mother will think she is abandoning the war, since this is a secret mission. Rhona has never wanted to Dragonwarrior like the rest of her family, which really shames her mother. She likes just being who she is, a soldier.
Vigholf the Abhorrent, who has had a thing for Rhona since he first saw her, can’t let her go back on her own. He feels he must protect her. Coming from the Northlands, he just has a hard time with women fighting in battle. He still lives with the fact that his people, including his own father, would still female dragons from the south, cut off a wing so that they couldn’t left and force them to be their mates. Even though this is no longer practiced, it is still something that the Northland dragons still have hanging over them. Add that to the fact that they think women are lesser in battle and the Southland dragon women are not fans, especially the Cadwaladrs.
After they get the cousin back to help the children, who are very scary at this point, they are then off another mission, because the Annywl the Bloody has left her troops and taken her young squire Izzy and another young dragon with her. Vigholf and Rhona must go find the crazy queen, who lives up to her name of both crazy and bloody.
Once again, this is a series that is filled with humor, action, fantasy and DRAGONS. Rhona is one of the tamer of the Cadwaladrs, actually she might be the tamest one I’ve read about. Maybe because she isn’t one of the royals, but a cousin that is part of the royal family. It was still a great story. There was some sadness in this story.
Vigholf stood “All right. I will. But at least make it worth it for me, Rhona.”
“Make it worth it?”
“Don’t tease, female. Tell me you love me.”
“I’ll do better than that. I told me mum I love you. My mother. Bradana the Mutilator who has the horse of several Lightnings decorating her armor.”
He grinned and they headed toward the troops to help those leaving with them in the next few hours to get ready. “And what did she say to you?” Because he already knew what Bradana had to say to him.
“I don’t really know”
“So you ran away.”
“Not at all. I walked away…with a purpose.”
“Oh, well…that makes all the difference.”