Reviewed: November 4th, 2023
Released: October 2nd, 2023
Genre: Epic Fantasy
The Realm-Building Enterprise is open to all. On the continent of Elondria, anyone may become the next legendary dragon rider by building the greatest towns, cities, and even kingdoms.
Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. Only no dragon egg has ever hatched for her.
But when a wild hatchling falls to her from the skies, begging for rescue, she must decide whether to relinquish her dreams and become the worst criminal of all – a rogue rider. One with the potential to restore mankind’s sovereignty from the brutal dominion of elves.
The Realm-Building Enterprise was meant to unite all races, until it became a means for elves to control the continent.
But this is no ordinary dragon. By the time Skálda realizes what she holds in her hands, it is much too late.
She never meant to steal a hatchling. She always meant to build a realm. She never wanted to break the continent.
A Realm-Breaker is coming.
Helen’s thoughts: 5/5
Wow! What a complex and densely plotted world! In fact there is so much of it you could see yourself in one of these litRPG games, battling elves and levelling up your dragon. I loved the idea of a dragon having chapters and gaining more chapters to build their ‘story’ and with more experience, battles won, the rider gains access to more spells and dragon fuelled power.
I first met Skalda, and fell in love with Bael her dragon, in A Descent of Dragons, (a free prequel if you sign up to Young’s newsletter) and Bael remains as cute and adorable as expected, (his piteous ‘helps’ are heartbreaking!) even though you know he is going to turn into that mighty beast found on the cover. And what a cover! Bael is gorgeous.
This story weaves together a complicated world of realms, kings and dominant elves. I have many questions! Lots and lots of questions, beginning with what does Skaldar’s mother know and why the hell didn’t she tell her daughter?
All is definitely not as it seems as we venture into the war torn world of realms and kings, where elves dominate and humans toil. There is much to be revealed before we can make sense of it all. I’m not convinced who is ‘good’ and who is ‘bad’ here, though all sides are committing atrocities.
Beautifully written, keeps you turning the pages into the early hours. Skaldar is a fearsome heroine and I can’t wait to see how she gets herself and Bael out of the pickle at the end.
Can’t wait to read book 2: A Breaking of Kings which is currently on preorder.
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