An adventure thru a new world.He steals my breath that is how good this adventure is. It's fast , exciting and an adventure that you won't forget. There isn't spice but you don't need it is that good. Thank you so much you have weaved an escape that ill cherish thru out my lifetime

I absolutely loved this book! it was such a quick read with so much action along with a new world to explore and different species formed as allies. The first book was great, this book was even better!

4.75🌟
We return to a fantasy world with dragons (not the nice ones either), magic, brotherhood, and one where the threat of oppression by a vicious species and cycle of violence continues.

You are welcomed back into the world with D.A's descriptive writing that pulls you in as he describes Kael's return home. Descriptive writing is why I return to this series with excitement and D.A. does not disappoint.

Note, the pacing is much different than book 1. Things escalate by chapter 5, but we still have peaks and valleys throughout as the story continues. The last few chapters will have you on the edge of your seat, another reason why I love this series.

You are introduced to a new community and group of characters, and brought alongside them as they fight to return to their homeland. Ready your mind to welcome a unique but loyal and fierce community that are prepared to sacrifice themselves in the fight for freedom. (Sound familiar?)

One of the main MMCs makes some rash decisions and ends up paying the price. (Isn't that the way things go?)

Same as the first book, I enjoy the brotherhood and banter between the main characters, definitely want more of that. 🫶

There is some room for more connection between the characters that I would love to see in book 3. Although, I feel like this is hinted to near the end of the story.

Do I recommend? Absolutely. I think its hard to balance readers who prefer the faster paced writing, but as long as you prepare yourself to read this one from a different viewpoint, hopefully you'll enjoy. I know I did.

Favorite quotes:
"We owe it to our children, and all who will come after, to risk our lives in hope of bringing them a future without tyranny, without oppression, without the chains of slavery."

"Fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Make the sacrifice worth it..."

I was drawn in from the very first page by a magical, exciting, and deeply emotional story that completely held my attention. The novel follows two main characters who are thrust into a vividly imagined world where dragons are taking over, using dark magic to control the cat inhabitants and slowly destroy the planet. The writing is engaging and well-paced, making it hard to put down—I read it almost in one sitting. The characters feel compelling and relatable, and the blend of high-stakes adventure with emotional depth gives the story a wide appeal. It’s a brilliant and immersive fantasy that I would highly recommend to readers of all kinds, especially those who enjoy imaginative worlds and powerful storytelling. I’m already looking forward to the next installment and can’t wait to see where the story goes next.