Review: Review posted at Heather's Musings
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 11, 2011
Devon has never fit in with her family or the people in the village.  Her father is the King and will use her for his own benefit.  He has groomed her brother to take his place but has refused to let her study the subjects she wants with her brother.  Now they are under siege by the Lubantans and her father plans on trading her to the leader to save his hide.She is visited by Galladar in her room and she realizes that he has some form of magic.  He shows her ways to pleasure a lover without losing her virginity.  He leaves her craving more, he is intelligent , sexy, and is genuinely interested in what she has to say.As Devon discovers what her father has planned for her, she makes the only decision she can - she runs away.  She has read the story of how the dragon saved the castle hundreds of years ago and she hopes that the dragon is real and he will accept her sacrifice.  Along the way, she is discovered by some Lubantans and they almost raped and killed her. Galladar arrives in time to save her and get her to safety.He tries to talk her out of seeking the dragon but she insists that it's her only option to save her father's people.  She is surprised but not shocked to see that Galladar is the Dragon.  He tries to scare her into returning but she holds her ground.  He accepts her sacrifice and keeps his word but she has no plans on leaving, she has to convince him they can have a future together.Devon is unique and doesn't fit in with anyone.  She covets knowledge about History, Philosophy, and Politics but her father wants her to learn sewing, weaving & embroidery like the other women.  She is a caring individual that wants to do the right thing for her people, even if that means sacrificing herself.  She is drawn to Galladar, he has some magic in him plus he sees her for who she really is.  He is as drawn to her and she is to him.Galladar is a sexy dragon that lives alone in the caves.  He defeated the dragon of the legends and has taken his place.  He is lonely and afraid to grow old alone.  He is drawn to Devon because she makes him believe that they could have a future together.I have read and enjoyed books in both Rebecca York's 43 Lightstreet and werewolf series for years.  I thought this was a fun short read with interesting characters.  Overall I enjoyed Dark Magic and give it 3 Flaming Hearts.