Magic is outlawed in the Krael Empire and punishable by death. Born with the gift of earth magic, the free trader Halani keeps her dangerous secret closely guarded. When her uncle buys a mysterious artifact, a piece of bone belonging to a long-dead draga, Halani knows it’s far more than what it seems.
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Dragas haven’t been seen for more than a century, and most believe them extinct. They’re wrong. Dragas still walk among the denizens of the Empire, disguised as humans. Malachus is a draga living on borrowed time. The magic that has protected him will soon turn on him–unless he finds a key part of his heritage. He has tracked it to a group of free traders, among them a grave-robbing earth witch who fascinates him as much as she frustrates him with her many secrets.
Unbeknownst to both, the Empire’s twisted empress searches for a draga of her own, to capture and kill as a trophy. As Malachus the hunter becomes the hunted, Halani must risk herself and all she loves to save him from the Empire’s machinations and his own lethal birthright.
Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
My review
I’ve read Grace Draven’s books for years now, and I’m always extremely excited about her next book, but I would be lying if I don’t mention that I have been struggling with her last two novels.
Although Dragon Unleashed had wonderful world building, enchanting characters, and everything a fantasy novel needs to be captivating, the book was slow at the beginning. Very slow. The action was missing, and the story focused instead on character development. Throughout the entire book the story drags quite a bit, because of a slower and more sedated pace, which works well for the characters, but not so much for me. I caught myself zoning out early on.
The romance between the couple was slow burn too. So I had a really hard time not getting pulled away from the novel to something more fast paced.
On the other hand I love everything DRAGON and just loved the plot that revolved around a hero that was trapped in human form.
As always the writing was beautiful, and the relationship between the couple had tender and enchanting moments, but the pace was off for me. Nothing could take away from the overall slowness of the plot.
I received a copy of this book from publishers for free, in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
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