A review by heameljon
Ancient Guardian by Katie Reus

fast-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? No

4.0

Before 'The Fall', Violet and her sisters were living their lives, their way, away from their home town of Robichaux, Louisiana. When the dragons attacked all four sisters headed home. Their parents, who had been scientists, had established windmill farms in the community setting Robichaux up for success after the terrible dragon attack. These farms are what sustain the territory and help their people to thrive and survive.

Dragon shifter Orion was in hibernation during The Fall. His childhood was far from ideal and later in life he lost the members of his clan to an unknown disease. When he woke up from his deep sleep he kept his dragon side a secret. He was afraid he would be associated with the dragons who attacked but it was also a way to better understand and learn his new surroundings. One thing Orion knew for sure was that Violet was made for him. He made himself a valuable asset to the Robichaux community in many ways but the one unknown to the humans around him involved fighting off supernatural attacks to their community.  

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Orion and Violet make a kickass Alpha pair. I love everything about the 'Ancients Rising' series and 'Ancient Guardians' is an amazing installment to the series. Even though the community of Robichaux was greatly impacted by 'The Fall' they have been mostly sheltered from what is going on in the world. Because the community is able to sustain itself, they have had no need to trade or work with other territories. With no known interaction with supernaturals they could have lashed out at Orion but they were accepting. When considering how hate filled our current real world situations are it was refreshing to see such acceptance.