Review: One of the best fantasies I have read recently
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2013
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review (but it was also free for a promotion at the same time).With Dragon, I was hooked from the beginning. The story covers two distinct societies: a technologically advanced one, and one with advanced natural powers. The two main characters (Rone and Keiara) were very likable and well developed. The action was well-paced and the world was very well detailed. I could easily imagine the peoples in my mind and how their world worked. The uses of the nano-technology were varied and interesting, while on the other hand, all the natural powers possessed by the Terraquois were just as varied. While the main antagonist is quite evil, there was enough back-story and nuance to make him very interesting. Both main characters are essential to the story, but I felt that Rone was pretty transparent whereas Keiara was full of mystery. They are a nice combination together and Keiara will obviously be central to the second book.I do my best to write balanced reviews, but I just can't think of anything negative to say about this one. It is one of the few books I have read recently that I couldn't put down and it was very skillfully written. It reminds me a lot of another one of my favorites...Graceling. You have the romance, the self-discovery of the heroine's powers, the rich fantasy world, and ultimately the fight against the evil tyrant. This is one of my favorites now and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.