Reviewed: December 28th, 2023
Released: March 10th, 2021
Genre: Urban Fantasy
I’m Val Thorvald, and I kill bad guys for a living.
My half-elven blood, magical sword, and telepathic tiger give me an edge, at least against most villains. But when dragons show up in Seattle, the city is in serious trouble—and so am I. Dragons are bigger, stronger, and more powerful than anything I’ve battled, and they don’t appreciate it when you sass them.
Just ask Lord Zavryd’nokquetal. That’s a name, not a cat hacking up a hairball, and if you mispronounce it, he’ll either insult you, incinerate you, or throw your Jeep up in a tree. Trust me, I know.
Unfortunately, he’s taken an interest in me. Not in the “half-elves are sexy and appealing and I need a new girlfriend” kind of way. Nope, he wants to use me. He’s on a mission, and he’s decided I’ll make the perfect bait to lure his enemies to him.
That’s about as good for your longevity as it sounds, and I’d love to decline the gig, but dragons can magically coerce people into doing their bidding. If I can’t figure out how to get him to leave me alone, I’ll either end up his servant for the rest of my life… or dead. And who’s going to protect Seattle then?
This bundle includes the first three novels in the Death Before Dragons urban fantasy series:
Sinister Magic
Battle Bond
Tangled Truths
Death Before Dragons features adventure, snark, and even a little romance. The series is now complete and perfect for those who enjoy binge reading!
Helen’s thoughts: 5/5
Enter a world you never knew existed. A world of magical beasts and and a time when a lot of them are fleeing to Earth to escape persecution elsewhere. Enter Val Thorvald, the half elf, half human who hunts down those who break human law and are killing humans.
Death Before Dragons is a collection of the first three books of this series and they will hook you. Val is an interesting chracater, one who can see magical beings as is tasked to hunt them down, until she encounters the arrogant and aloof dragons who control the Dragon Court and everyone in the universe. No matter where she goes, there are dragons getting in her way. And they are not helping her reputation as the assassin who kills magical beings.
This series is light hearted and fun, in between the killing. The aloof dragons are confused by humans and their lack of respect, causing many humourous situations. Especially as Val can’t keep her snarky mouth shut.
Sindari is a lovely addition. Who wouldn’t love a silver striped tiger as a companion?
Fun easy read, and who knew? Dragons love a hot tub.
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