picky_layla 's review for:

A Destiny of Dragons by TJ Klune

5.0

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Final rating: 4.5 stars

*happy sigh* This book.



It was ridiculous, happy, incredibly bawdy, funny, OVER THE TOP, hilarious, once again the crackiest book to ever crack, but also like 30% serious, angsty --> the choked-up-with-tears type, and at times plain heartachy (but God bless TJ, the heartache doesn't last long because otherwise we'd all drown in tears)



So, Sam finds out that he has a Destiny (Capitalized because that makes it true) thanks to his gypsy grandma, Vadoma, who comes to Verania and warns him that the fate of the world rests in his hands because there's a PROPHECY! VISIONS! and talks with STAR DRAGONS! and since she's the helpful sort, she also brings with her the one and only Ruv, a might-be-might-not-be cornerstone. Yaaay, am I right?

Ofc, Sam promptly tells her to fuck off since the only destiny he has is "a destiny of dick" and just wishes to be happy with his Beloved Ryan. However, things happen and once Sam realizes that the threat is a genuine one, he decides to gather up all the prophesied dragons and take his destiny in his own hands giving one of this most badass speech so far <3

“I have seen things in this life that defy logic. I have stretched the boundaries of my magic more than you can possibly imagine. I have done things in the name of the people I love and would do so again without regret. And even if the dark man comes for me, even if he tries to take from me, I will have my family at my side fighting with me, for me, every step of the way. And there is nothing you or Ruv or your people can say that would change my mind. Ryan Foxheart is my godsdamned cornerstone. I won’t let anything happen to him. You say you’ve seen the paths I will walk? Fuck you. Because I’m about to blaze my own fucking path, and you won’t even see me coming."

"S.H + R.F. = TRUELOVE 4EVA"

"You best believe me when I say that I will see that stone turn to dust before I let anything happen to him. I don’t care what Vadoma says. I don’t care what the star dragon says. He’s not going anywhere.”
“Chills,” Zero whispered. “So many chills. I want someone to love me the way you love him.”

Ryan and Sam are AMAZING. I think they are my favourite m/m couple. I loved, loved that they are so settled in their love for one another and that, not even once, was Ruv a serious threat for their relationship (not even a mild one). They are so obviously made for each other *fangirling* Ofc, Ryan's jealousy made awesome material for crackish scenes that had me grinning like a fool but their heart-to-heart scenes omg, I must've highlighted every single one because it's SO GENUINE AND LOVELY AND ADORABLE and it makes me melty-melt & hug my kindle to my chest. #notevenkidding

“I meant it, Sam. Every word. It’s always been you for me. I loved you even before I knew what it meant. That’s why.”

"But, dude, I love Ryan Foxheart. Like, I can’t even begin to tell you how much. Well, okay. Maybe I can. I used to disguise myself and go to Ryan Foxheart Fan Club meetings with teenage girls. One time, we talked about his biceps for six hours. I’m not even joking.”

“I will stop this, whatever it is. And then I’ll figure out the rest. I’d rather be with him without my magic than be with him and have it."

Other high points included:

- Tiggy ( “Lord Tiggy, King of Brooms and Happy.")

- Garyyyy our favourite trashy, slutty, borderline inappropriate stabby unicorn ("I’m the unicorn equivalent of a princess.")

-Jekhipe ehmm wait Zero Ravyn Moonfire meaning the cutest, adorkable, emo teenager dragon eeeverr

"Are you… are you pouting?” I asked, incredulous.
“I’m allowed to pout,” Jekhipe said, sounding morose. “I’m in pain and everything is really lame right now, okay? Gods.”

Bottom line: This book was amazing and I'm sure I'll re-re-read it until CoM comes out in October. If you want a HAPPY book, this is it.