What I loved the most about this being a plot driven book was the politics. Sometimes I needed just a little more from the characters in that way. Part of me wishes that the books gave a bit more attention to this aspect of the story. I loved how the five chosen to battle to rule the kingdom, were not the ones each part of this world was expecting. House of Dragons is filled with action from the beginning. In peace, the nobles could scheme out of boredom.“ In wartime, the people could rebel out of anger. “A true leader understood that war and peace could be equally dangerous. Luckily, my instinct was right about a couple of them. I have to say that I didn’t like them all of the main characters, haha. Even though this story is very much plot driven, I still felt like I got to know each of the characters. Her words flowed effortlessly and made me feel like I was there with the characters (a stunning map also helped a lot). Jessica’s writing is another reason this was such a fast read. Most times a chapter ended in a way that I needed to know how a character would respond or what happened next. Not only does it make the story much more interesting when reading the motives and thoughts of each individual character, it made me want to keep on reading. I loved that the author chose to give them all their own voice. When I first started reading House of Dragons, I was really afraid that five POVs would be too much, but that wasn’t true at all. Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on House of Dragons (House of Dragons, #1) by Jessica Cluess THE MURDERER: Hyperia was born to rule and will stop at nothing to take her throne. THE THIEF: Ajax knows that nothing is free-he must take what he wants. THE SERVANT: Vespir is a dragon trainer whose skills alone will keep her in the game. THE SOLDIER: Lucian is a warrior who has sworn to never lift a sword again. THE LIAR: Emilia must hide her dark magic or be put to death. This year, these five outcasts will answer the call. It is always the oldest child, the one who has been preparing for years to compete in the Trial.

When the Emperor dies, the five royal houses of Etrusia attend the Call, where one of their own will be selected to compete for the throne. A liar, a soldier, a servant, a thief, and a murderer will answer it. Keep on reading for my full review!įive royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne. Not too long ago I did a buddyread and I’m glad that I didn’t wait to pick this one up.

When I heard about House of Dragons, I knew I needed to read this book. Dragons are something I think is really interesting, but I haven’t read many books yet with them present.

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