5 Stars
An amazing story….
This is book 1 of a duology, but it’s really a part of a much bigger set of books that are all a part of Donna Grant’s Dark Universe. This particular book features Derek, a Dragon who is not a part of Donna’s regular Dragons. This separation is what makes this story so different from the others. We know nothing about him, except his thoughts and memories. Our second main character is Kora who isn’t human but tries to appear so. They are on the planet, or realm as they call it, Zora where there are Dragons, Humans, Fae, and Star People. If you haven’t read any of the other books in this series, you will have questions. Donna Grant is an exceptional writer, and it would be worth your time to read the other books, at least in this part of her Universe first. But this book! It is an intricate weaving of so many bits and pieces and interwoven characters that I didn’t want to stop reading. Our two main characters are not what a dedicated reader would expect, but this gives us so many new and interesting plot points that I can’t wait for the 2nd book to be released. As always, Donna’s writing is masterful, with grammar and storyline well done. Her characterizations are always fresh and insightful. Take the time to read the series of books, and this one will be a favorite. I would say that this book is on par with Darkest Flame, Hot Blooded, Fire Rising, and Torched. This book is escapism at its best.
I received an ARC of the book from the Author and BookFunnel, and this is my honest opinion.
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