Servants and a young woman steal sips of brandy. What the f- (no curse word spelled) Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking Detailed Content Review Languageĭerogatory terms and cursing unique to the book etc. THE MURDERER: Hyperia was born to rule and will stop at nothing to take her throne.Ĭheck Goodreads to see the book’s ratings. 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. House of Dragons (House of Dragons #1) Jessica Cluessįive royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne.

Thank you immensely to NetGalley and Random House Books for Young Readers and Jessica Cluess for the chance to read this outstanding book in exchange for an honest review. I’m purchasing a hardback copy for myself because an ebook just won’t cut it. The writing is enough to hook you from page one AND the story flows brilliantly throughout the pages. There is magic and adventure and small romance (yep that’s my jam) and intrigue all rolled up into one. Politics play a part, but it’s exciting politics involving the houses and the past and grudges and all sorts of good stuff.

This is how all dragon books should portray dragons! There is excitement from page one and it continues throughout. The dragons are exactly how I picture they should be close with their handlers, loyal, tough but kind unless treated badly.

They had strengths and weaknesses and both were played into the story. The characters are so different and meld perfectly together. (5 / 5) All the pretty stars! Put them up there, this one deserves it! I could not find one thing wrong with this book. **As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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