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A review by gypsydawn
Dragon Rising by Debbie Cassidy
5.0
I love the worlds and characters that Debbie Cassidy crafts - they are lush, full bodied and deep, offering multiple plot lines woven around a main story that, quite literally, sweeps the reader away. In recent months, Cassidy has gifted us numerous such books, yet the Dragon Guard series may be my favorite of the bunch. Anya, and her loyal best friend, Helgi, are two Alpha Women with guts and determination to spare - set in a world that presents them nothing but trouble.
Not only is this pair the ultimate in #FriendGoals, but they are taking a front seat to the epic changes that are soon to converge on this ravaged planet - and taking up prime roles in a resistance they knew nothing about. It's a journey from start to finish, with action abounding and unwanted attraction brewing. The past comes back to knock on their future, secrets are laid bare and the price of honor is exposed. It's a bit brutal, rough, adult oriented and wonderfully done.
Honestly, so much happens in this novel (though not enough to become overwhelming) that it's hard to nail down what I liked best in the review. There is now a trio of dragon love interests, along with a shadow from the past - and a stain on the future that is slapped at the reader with a cliffhanger ending that made me gasp. I'm always iffy on cliffhangers, but that one? That one I enjoyed. Not because it filled me with warmth, but because it opens up SOOOO many possibilities and muddles the trajectory I THOUGHT this plot was going in.... which is, quite frankly, typical Debbie Cassidy. =)
First Person, multiple POV
Cliffhanger
R - Adult
MMMMF?
22+
I am in love with this series so far - Anya may be my favorite FMC crafted by Cassidy yet. She is mature for her age, thoughtful, tough, determined, and open about who she is, if not what she is. The world is lush and vivid - and I can't wait to see where this goes.
Not only is this pair the ultimate in #FriendGoals, but they are taking a front seat to the epic changes that are soon to converge on this ravaged planet - and taking up prime roles in a resistance they knew nothing about. It's a journey from start to finish, with action abounding and unwanted attraction brewing. The past comes back to knock on their future, secrets are laid bare and the price of honor is exposed. It's a bit brutal, rough, adult oriented and wonderfully done.
Honestly, so much happens in this novel (though not enough to become overwhelming) that it's hard to nail down what I liked best in the review. There is now a trio of dragon love interests, along with a shadow from the past - and a stain on the future that is slapped at the reader with a cliffhanger ending that made me gasp. I'm always iffy on cliffhangers, but that one? That one I enjoyed. Not because it filled me with warmth, but because it opens up SOOOO many possibilities and muddles the trajectory I THOUGHT this plot was going in.... which is, quite frankly, typical Debbie Cassidy. =)
*I received an ARC of this book and am thrilled to share my honest opinion!*
Perspective:
First Person, multiple POV
Ending Type:
Cliffhanger
Rating:
R - Adult
Romantic Dynamic:
MMMMF?
Character Age Range:
22+
My Final Verdict on Dragon Rising:
I am in love with this series so far - Anya may be my favorite FMC crafted by Cassidy yet. She is mature for her age, thoughtful, tough, determined, and open about who she is, if not what she is. The world is lush and vivid - and I can't wait to see where this goes.