A review by lostcadence
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

4.0

I really enjoyed the first two books in this compelling epic fantasy-lite series. Its greatest strength is that it's a page turner - fast-paced and hard to put down once it gets going. Focusing on themes of colonialism, caste systems, and vengeance, the world and its characters become more complex as the series evolves. The Xhosa-inspired mythology (entirely fictional, but with elements from African rather than Western myths) makes it rather unique. It also takes inspiration from some small parts of progression fantasy, though the magic isn't the core of that progression. However, it suffers from a few potential flaws, including some frustrating YA tropes (at least early on) around romance and poor decision-making.