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May 2, 2023 -
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- ISBN: 9781705085042
- File size: 615753 KB
- Duration: 21:22:49
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- English
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Publisher's Weekly
Starred review from March 6, 2023
Romance author Yarros (The Things We Leave Unfinished) blends the epic tale of a reluctant dragon rider’s coming-of-age with a sexy dark academia aesthetic in her astounding debut fantasy. Fearsome General Sorrengail demands that her children follow in her footsteps as dragon riders—even her youngest, Violet, who has trained her whole life to be a scribe like her late father. Forced to join a deadly war academy, Violet is unprepared to perform the fatal tasks all cadets must complete to become dragon riders. The odds are stacked against her due both to her delicate stature and to her mother’s reputation: it was Sorrengail who gave the order to execute all separatists in the last rebellion. The rebels’ orphaned children have all been conscripted to the academy, putting a target on Violet’s back. Worse, her own brooding but handsome wing leader, third-year student Xaden Riorson, is the son of the separatists’ leader. Meanwhile, the wards that protect the city are failing, but as danger draws nearer, clever Violet grows stronger, discovering that riding dragons may be her destiny after all. Yarros’s worldbuilding is intricate without being overbearing, setting the stage for Violet’s satisfying growth into a force to be reckoned with. Readers will be spellbound and eager for more. Agent: Louise Fury, Bent Agency. -
AudioFile Magazine
Rebecca Yarros's exceptional fantasy novel comes to life through the performances of Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton. Bookish Violet, who planned to become a scholar, has been ordered by the General (her mother) to become a dragon rider instead. Soler's narration captures the intensity of battle scenes and the complexities of relationships. Her ability to differentiate voices and breathe life into the dragons' distinct personalities adds depth and excitement. Teddy Hamilton's contribution in a special chapter brings additional variation. The combined talents of Soler and Hamilton make the audiobook a captivating choice. Fans of the novel and anyone seeking an engaging listening experience will be enthralled. The narrators' storytelling prowess ensures a thrilling blend of action, romance, and intrigue. F.S.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
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