Ignite the Magic by Donna Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Some answers, more questions. This prequel to the Dark Kings, Dark Warriors series left me reeling. When you have to spend a few days processing a book in order to write about it, you have something special.
This is the story of Lennox, a Dragon King, and King of Dragon Kings. It takes place eons before the current timeline, but ties very importantly into the story of Melisse, a Dragon Queen who has yet to have her story told. He discovers a being on his world (Earth) who does not belong. He is beautiful and intriguing and he suddenly finds himself changing form so he can communicate with her. Ailis is a fae, in particular a Dark Fae, but she doesn’t feel as though she belongs with her people or anywhere on her realm. Her restlessness and adventurous nature cause her to find her way to a new realm and discover her destiny.
The friendship and love they develop despite their differences, and the fact that his people cannot discover that she is on their world, is all-encompassing. Can they overcome their differences and challenges to be together?
I will admit to a great deal of trepidation and mixed feelings as I began this book. That’s sometimes the problem with prequels. We know , or THINK we know what will happen in the future. Eventually, I allowed myself to sink into the story, and enjoy the love, friendships, and descriptive writing that is Grant’s wheelhouse. I’m so happy that I did.
This story can be read as a stand alone, but be warned. You’ll want to binge the series and their spinoffs, and you’ll be happy that you did.
I will anxiously await the next book which will delve way into the future to finally tell the story of two great characters who have been waiting a long time for their story to be told. Anyone have a time machine handy?
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