Book 49, 2015
I had less than a chapter to read in my book at work, so I brought it home and finished it tonight. The book was Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane. It's a paranormal romance, with the paranormal element being dragons. Actually, it's more of a fantasy/romance than anything.
The story featured Karl, who was an Initiate to become a Mattaen monk, and Elera, daughter of the dragonslayer Shane. When Karl witnesses local villagers dragging a maiden to be sacrificed to a dragon, he scoffs at the villagers' beliefs and offers himself in the girl's stead. Imagine Karl's surprise when an actual dragon comes swooping from the sky. Along comes Elera to vanquish the beast and claim her prize...Karl.
Elera has secrets, however. She is not a dragonslayer, but rather a dragon rider. After a night spent with Karl, she leaves him with small clues to track her down, as is the way of her people. Karl eventually finds her, along with an entire society devoted to dragons. Throw in a bad guy who has long coveted rule of Verteva, which can only be achieved by bonding with Elera, and there is the recipe for an exciting romance.
The story was likable enough, but I've veered away from fantasy and paranormal romance. I'm rating it a three out of five, more due to my own change in taste, than to any fault of the author's.
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The story featured Karl, who was an Initiate to become a Mattaen monk, and Elera, daughter of the dragonslayer Shane. When Karl witnesses local villagers dragging a maiden to be sacrificed to a dragon, he scoffs at the villagers' beliefs and offers himself in the girl's stead. Imagine Karl's surprise when an actual dragon comes swooping from the sky. Along comes Elera to vanquish the beast and claim her prize...Karl.
Elera has secrets, however. She is not a dragonslayer, but rather a dragon rider. After a night spent with Karl, she leaves him with small clues to track her down, as is the way of her people. Karl eventually finds her, along with an entire society devoted to dragons. Throw in a bad guy who has long coveted rule of Verteva, which can only be achieved by bonding with Elera, and there is the recipe for an exciting romance.
The story was likable enough, but I've veered away from fantasy and paranormal romance. I'm rating it a three out of five, more due to my own change in taste, than to any fault of the author's.
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