Posted on  21/08/2024 11:56:15

My rating: 5 brave stars!


Ezaara reminded him of everything good in the world. Of innocence. Of loving family bonds. Of fun... Of warmth and friendship.

And this is exactly what it reminded me of too!

A lovely tale that once you start, you simply cannot set down, Ezaara will charm the young audience for whom it was intended just as much as the older souls like me!
Light and fast paced and yet full of meaning, as well as lots of heart-felt feeling; this tale will appeal to all the dragon-lovers out there, regardless of their age.

When Ezaara meets Zaarusha the Dragon Queen, she’s swept up in a blaze of color and they imprint, forming a deep bond. She must give up her home and family to become the new Queen’s Rider. Ignorant and unprepared, how can she possibly succeed?

Brought up in Lush Valley, where it’s a crime to even talk about dragons, Ezaara not only has to learn everything there is about her new dragon, but also do it fast enough to be able to face the ruthless general Zen who is readying for war. But if only that was all!!

Ezaara is plunged into a world of cutthroat politics and traitors in every shadow, a world where she is seen as nothing but an ignorant clod from a superstitious backwater. And to make matters worse, she is opposed and sabotaged at almost every turn.

Thank a nest full of dragon's eggs, she has a dragon master to rely on. One who will teach her all she needs to know about her new position of Honoured Rider of the Queen Dragon. Although rumors say she might be better off with the enemy.

As Commander Zens and his army of bestial tharuks march closer, razing villages and enslaving the people of Dragons’ Realm, Ezaara needs to determine who she can trust as well as take the proverbial bull by the horns and prove to everyone at the hold that she is worthy of the Queen Dragon who chose her.

Ezaara is a fast-paced adventure full of intrigue and edge of the seat action, complete with cheeky dragons and occasional dragonly grins. I absolutely loved it and once started, I couldn't set it down.

Despite this being the first in series, I would recommend that you read the prequels first. Bronze Dragon and Silver dragon will give you a proper base to easily grasp the conflict at the beginning of Ezaara. If you haven't read those, you may find yourself a little lost among characters, places and events in the very first chapters. But do not worry and keep flying through it! It will all become clear.

If you loved Pern, The Riders of Fire will be right up your alley! The deep bond in between dragons and riders, the fascinating intrigue and betrayal as well as the sweet young love are beautifully rendered on the backdrop of a well crafted world with remarkable magic, creepy monsters and fascinating cultures.

Dragon's bleeding fangs! You have got to read this people!
It is fabulous!

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