thesnobbyscrutinest's review against another edition
2.0
Plot: 2 out of 5
Characters: 1 out of 5
World Building: 2 out of 5
Sweet book overall and a very easy read. The historical rules and punishments were fascinating. I’m a big fan of medieval book settings-especially fantasy. This book also a had a lighter touch on the hardcore romance side- which I appreciated.
However, while I enjoyed the heroine mostly…I couldn’t bring myself to truly care for the hero. I found him overly sensitive and self-deprecating. The stage was well set for why he was that way….but I just struggled to read through his same inner monologue over and over. The last few chapters also seemed super rushed and I found myself scratching my head on what happened.
Characters: 1 out of 5
World Building: 2 out of 5
Sweet book overall and a very easy read. The historical rules and punishments were fascinating. I’m a big fan of medieval book settings-especially fantasy. This book also a had a lighter touch on the hardcore romance side- which I appreciated.
However, while I enjoyed the heroine mostly…I couldn’t bring myself to truly care for the hero. I found him overly sensitive and self-deprecating. The stage was well set for why he was that way….but I just struggled to read through his same inner monologue over and over. The last few chapters also seemed super rushed and I found myself scratching my head on what happened.
ginaardito's review against another edition
5.0
In a word...magical. When Jill is given an unusual tapestry by an odd little woman, she's transported back in time and becomes the "virgin" sacrifice to a dragon knight, Baelin, cursed by the Dark Witch. The curse can only be broken by a maiden willing to pass three tests. I loved this story! Watching the love blossom between Baelin and Jill keeps a reader turning the page to find out how two people living centuries apart, can conquer evil and bridge time to be together.
Amazing. I'll definitely be looking for the rest of this series!
Amazing. I'll definitely be looking for the rest of this series!
thebookheap12's review against another edition
4.0
I need to thank the Author, Lori Dillon and the publishers, Amari Press, for allowing me access to this book, via netgalley, in exchange for a review.
Fire of the Dragon was one of the first books I requested on Netgalley, when I joined back in March. And because the release date had already been and gone, I let it sit on the shelf for a little bit- I wish I had read it much sooner because this is without a doubt one of the best requests I’ve ever read from Netgalley. Oh man. I mean, I sat down with it this morning, intending to read it with “well I’ll just try to get my Netgalley shelf cleared off a little bit”…and the next thing I know, it’s four hours later and I’m literally ignoring my mother’s attempts at conversation with me because I’m so sucked into the book!! I am literally typing this review minutes after I finished the novel because I need to discuss my feelings on this book- it was that good! I love when books take you by surprise, it so rarely happens.
I can’t deny, there is cheese. Be warned those who do not like mushy romance stuff, there is that in here. In fact, I should really put in a “trigger warning” and say there is some sexually explicit content in this book (oh ho ho!)- but I can take that in little bits when it’s balanced out nicely with action and adventure- and this book has it all. Dillon has a wonderful way of balancing these elements, along with mixing in plenty of humour throughout the story, I laughed out loud multiple times. There was a great moment where one knight got cut in battle and I swear to God, I honestly thought he was going to say “Tis but a flesh wound!!”, I had to stop myself for a minute while I laughed really hard at that image. He actually didn’t say that but something quite similar, which made it even funnier.
I found Jill to be a likeable character. She was realistic considering the circumstances she wound up in, she wasn’t super human or invulnerable and was, I admit, at times whiney, but to be honest if I were in the situations she had been in, I’d be whiney too! I did hold back from giving it 5 stars, as there were times when the descriptions of the two main characters got a bit hilariously clichéd (I could almost hear the bad 70s style p0rn music), and also some of the situations did get a little repetitive. But the characters themselves were very well written and balanced. They felt solid (if that makes any sense.)
Just …Yes. Good. Fantastic. More please. I demand more! I really want there to be a sequel because of that ending. I know there is a book 2 coming out but it is of another character’s backstory- I’d rather just continue on with Jill and Baelin!
I really recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, adventure and romance because I really, really enjoyed it!
Fire of the Dragon was one of the first books I requested on Netgalley, when I joined back in March. And because the release date had already been and gone, I let it sit on the shelf for a little bit- I wish I had read it much sooner because this is without a doubt one of the best requests I’ve ever read from Netgalley. Oh man. I mean, I sat down with it this morning, intending to read it with “well I’ll just try to get my Netgalley shelf cleared off a little bit”…and the next thing I know, it’s four hours later and I’m literally ignoring my mother’s attempts at conversation with me because I’m so sucked into the book!! I am literally typing this review minutes after I finished the novel because I need to discuss my feelings on this book- it was that good! I love when books take you by surprise, it so rarely happens.
I can’t deny, there is cheese. Be warned those who do not like mushy romance stuff, there is that in here. In fact, I should really put in a “trigger warning” and say there is some sexually explicit content in this book (oh ho ho!)- but I can take that in little bits when it’s balanced out nicely with action and adventure- and this book has it all. Dillon has a wonderful way of balancing these elements, along with mixing in plenty of humour throughout the story, I laughed out loud multiple times. There was a great moment where one knight got cut in battle and I swear to God, I honestly thought he was going to say “Tis but a flesh wound!!”, I had to stop myself for a minute while I laughed really hard at that image. He actually didn’t say that but something quite similar, which made it even funnier.
I found Jill to be a likeable character. She was realistic considering the circumstances she wound up in, she wasn’t super human or invulnerable and was, I admit, at times whiney, but to be honest if I were in the situations she had been in, I’d be whiney too! I did hold back from giving it 5 stars, as there were times when the descriptions of the two main characters got a bit hilariously clichéd (I could almost hear the bad 70s style p0rn music), and also some of the situations did get a little repetitive. But the characters themselves were very well written and balanced. They felt solid (if that makes any sense.)
Just …Yes. Good. Fantastic. More please. I demand more! I really want there to be a sequel because of that ending. I know there is a book 2 coming out but it is of another character’s backstory- I’d rather just continue on with Jill and Baelin!
I really recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, action, adventure and romance because I really, really enjoyed it!
eloiseinparis's review
4.0
This is the first book in the Bestiary Series and I am hooked. Jill is funny, brave, and even though her smart mouth get’s her in trouble more than once she never censor’s herself. Baelin is struggling to hold onto his humanity and beat the curse. Two people who literally should never have met, but it’s a good thing they did because they are perfect for each other.
The story is usually fast, totally fun, and full of action. While I was annoyed at times because of the spacing of the trials, the story didn’t lag to much and it did allow for character development. I loved that the author did not romanticize the times. Jill had to deal with misogyny, superstition, and a severe lack of cleanliness. There was no cliffhanger here, and the next story will follow the womanizing Knight Roderick. I can’t wait to read it. This is definitely going to be one of my favorite series.
The story is usually fast, totally fun, and full of action. While I was annoyed at times because of the spacing of the trials, the story didn’t lag to much and it did allow for character development. I loved that the author did not romanticize the times. Jill had to deal with misogyny, superstition, and a severe lack of cleanliness. There was no cliffhanger here, and the next story will follow the womanizing Knight Roderick. I can’t wait to read it. This is definitely going to be one of my favorite series.
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