Welcome to my tour stop for the Avian Blog Tour! Today I will be doing a review along with some other amazing book bloggers in the book community. This is book #2 in The Dragonrider Chronicles. I will have a review for book #1 coming soon!
Author: Nicole Conway
Series: The Dragonrider Chronicles #2
Genres: YA Fantasy
Publication Date: August 26th, 2014
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Page Numbers: 300
Format: Paperback, E-Book
Source: E-Arc provided by publishing company
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Chapters Indigo! | TBD | IndieBound |iBooks
Synopsis from Goodreads:
What kind of power is lurking inside him?After a year of training to become a dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario. But there is more standing in his way than a few pushups and fancy sword moves.Jaevid must face a new fear as he is tormented by a gruesome nightmare of a mysterious gray elf warrior murdering the royal family of Maldobar. It seems obvious to him that this is some kind of message about how the war started long ago—until Felix assures him the king is very much alive. With his strange powers growing stronger by the day, and that violent dream replaying in his mind every night, Jaevid no longer wonders if he will pass his avian year or not . . . he wonders if he will even survive it.The truth will soon be set loose.
My Rating: ★★★★★
My Review
This is a sequel of pure perfection! Avian picks up right where Fleshing ends and I love that! It didn't skip over the three month break from the academy. It begins with Jae returning home only to find that Katty likes a guy that's not him because he's a halfbreed and his father has moved away without notice. The only one to contact him was Roland, his older stepbrother. So immediately we see Jae mature into this young man he is forced to become.Mavrik is still such a lovely character. He definitely makes me enjoy dragons a lot more.
I am shocked to find that king drake Icarus has chosen a rider, but it's a female and he wants no other. He has chosen Beckah, daughter of Sile.
It was great to see more of Bekah and her wittiness. Sile is just amazing through everything he shares, shows and keeps secret. Felix is still an awesome friend.
I loved the new characters and especially the old ones. Following Jae through his avian year to become an official dragonrider was amazing. I can definitely say he definitely grew and matured throughout the book.
Let me just say...thank God Beckah and Jae got it together between each other. They are just too damn cute and proved my prediction in my review of Fledgling!
That ending! Oh my gosh...I need answers like now. His father?!
Totally enjoyed! This is definitely worth the read! I'm a dragon lover now!
About the Author
Originally from a small town in North Alabama, Nicole moves frequently due to her husband’s career as a pilot for the United States Air Force. She received a B.A. in English with a concentration in Classics from Auburn University, and will soon attend graduate school.
She has previously worked as a freelance and graphic artist for promotional companies, but has now embraced writing as a full-time occupation.
Nicole enjoys hiking, camping, shopping, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves watching children’s movies and collecting books. She lives at home with her husband, two cats, and dog.
Giveaway
Winner drawn: 9/26/14
~ Four (4) winners will receive a digital copy of Avian by Nicole Conway (INT)
~ One (1) winner will receive a digital copy of Avian by Nicole Conway AND a $10 Amazon Gift Card or B&N Gift Card – Winner’s Choice (INT)
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