Review: Another KH LeMoyne winner
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2012
I only review books I give 4 or 5 stars, because I like sharing the stories I loved reading. "Dragon Rider's Gift" is one of those. As usual, KH LeMoyne did not disappoint. This book is an off-shoot of "Return of the Legacy, Portals of Destiny." I hope with all my heart, she writes more of the Portals of Destiny series and especially the Dragon Riders.Roark of Nedres has spent his absorbing lore, legend, and rumor to claim his dragon beast. It started when he was a young boy fascinated by the tales his grandfather, a dragon rider, told him. Then when he entered the military he heard more tales, including stories/whispers/rumors that as a solider alerted him that his world was endanger. All would be lost to an evil mage. So, he sets off to find an adult dragon he can bond with, but first he must gather the necessary tools and discovers the dragon's lair.Princess Nira Meriel Estar had the power of prophecy. These are told through paintings she makes along the castle hallways. When in the grip of the prophecy, she's blind yet sees everything she's painting. Her most recent visions warn of the destruction of their world.When Roark finds his dragon, Kraz--who I absolutely, 100% love--and they come to an agreement, the two head for the capital to rally the populace. During this time, Nira's paintings are incomplete but show Roark and Kraz leading the battle to save their world.This story is a classic tale of two people finding love when they least expect it--during a war. Of course, Kraz helped them along. War and magic, adventure and love, redemption and salvation, this story has it all.I hope we see more of Kraz and the other characters we're introduced to soon. Okay, I admit it, I'm a KH LeMoyne addict. Put this as your next book on your TBR list and once you've read it, you'll join me in reading all her books--a number of times.