Reviews

Devoted to a Dragon by Lauren Connolly

acac1012's review

5.0

An amazing book. Couldn’t put it down. Loved esme and lee a cute couple. Have loved all of the books in this series. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Love Lauren’s books so much. Glad to have been given the chance to ARC read it.

srixmessup's review

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

mondfux's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

aidaj's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emthatwonders's review

4.0

Short and sweet but I still loved it.

aniutka's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

alejandra_guerrero's review

5.0

I really loved Lee's and Esme's story. He's a wounded man, returning to Folkheaven after a traumatic time, and hides his identity at first because he thinks she might not remember him. So he pines away, we learn about his past in the brutal dragon colony, and as it turns out, she's been feeling guilty for the attraction she feels for this "stranger", because she's been faitful to her mate all this time. So when they finally get together, its emotional and heartwarming. I originally read this as a part of the Dragons and Drakes anthology, but I re-read it again, when I received an ARC copy, and loved every second of it, so I'm leaving a review.

madrona's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

smilelarke's review

3.5

Read it while I was eating gumbo at a restaurant on vacation. Short and sweet. I think it’s just a novella but it’s one of the side characters I wanted!

timap's review against another edition

5.0

Lee, the male dragon shifter lead, loved Esme, the female harpy lead, as a teenager and was set to leave his parents and make his way with her until his parents deceived him, forcing him to take his dragon form to survive in the Antarctic, which should have left a dragon for 40 years. Desperation and perseverance meant that he found a way to change and make his way back to North America and Esme after 20 years but now he’s not sure if Esme would still want him. Renting the flat above Esme’s business allows him to engage with her life to see if there’s a space for him…

This short novella is male lead POV, well written, and a sweet and steamy paranormal romance. I enjoyed Lee’s determination, perseverance, and resilience in the face of his parents’ betrayal. I enjoyed Esme’s steadfastness and loyalty. I enjoyed their intimate scenes and the relationship they rebuilt. I enjoyed the secondary characters and the town. I would have liked it if it was longer and had some female lead perspective but it was a beautiful tale.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary review.