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Dragon Marked

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A Dragon Kings Novel by

Donna Grant

Wow.  I’m sure with a graduate degree in education I could come up with something more profound and eloquent since this book took me on a journey with the intensity I  haven’t experienced since Con’s (The King of Dragon Kings) and Ulrick’s (The redeemed King of Silvers) stories. I was both overwhelmed and overjoyed by this story.  We have Merrick, who in previous books and series was always the “pep talk” guy (dragon) with an easy grin.  That persona, though, hid eons worth of pain and loss and once that band-aid was ripped off, we see how much he suffered.  Then there’s Katla, who has been committing unspeakable acts against dragons in the name of revenge for her lost family, but all was not what it seemed. Both are looking for redemption, neither are looking for love but it finds them nonetheless.

These two have so much pain, guilt and danger to face both together and apart.  This is not a light and breezy story and though I’ve read countless Donna Grant books, right up to the end I started to doubt that a HEA was coming for these two who have suffered so much. The villains were top notch and there were indeed twists and turns.

I was overjoyed that my FAVORITE King (Ulrick) made an important appearance from Earth.  I hadn’t realized how much I missed him playing an active role in these stories.  I am currently enjoying the audio book, perfectly narrated by Antony Ferguson, and I know this book will be one of my periodic rereads.

Although the HEA we’re promised did happen for these two (loved where they went for their honeymoon, missed that place, too!) there are still so many unanswered questions on Zora, and more enemies to vanquish.  I’ll just sit here and wait patiently (okay, not really) until the next installment.  Perhaps a reread of the entire series is in order in the meantime. 

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Heart of Glass

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by Donna Grant

Getting Curiouser & Curiouser…

This series, and its characters, just keeps getting better and better. This story brings us back to the Isle of Sky where someone (or something) is killing Druids.  Theo is the detective working to solve these murders before anyone else loses their lives, and he can’t afford any distractions.  Ferne is a druid that felt compelled to visit Skye, which is forbidden amongst her sect of druids and there are some serious consequences to her decisions.  Despite neither of them being in a place where a relationship is a good idea, they are drawn to each other. Can they work together to find out who/what is responsible for the deaths?

I love that we get to know some compelling, new characters and catch up with others.  I want to know ALL their stories, especially a long-lost friend who steps in to assist Fern and Theo.  Can’t wait for the next one!  In the meantime, I think a reread of the previous books is in order.

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Review of Silver Chimera by Zoe Chant

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My First Post!

Before I post my first review, allow me to introduce myself. I’m an educator who has been obsessed with romance novels since I snuck into a bag at my grandmother’s house and read a bunch of her Harlequin Romances at age thirteen.

Reading is my escape and my greatest pleasure and in my capacity as a school librarian, I encourage my students to find books, authors and genres that make them fall into a book as well.

I’ll share tidbits about my reading habits and history with subsequent reviews, and I’m new to the whole blog process, so bare with me. Next post, I’ll share which character/book started me thinking about writing my own blog about reading.

Silver Chimera by Zoe Chant

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I have said it before, but it bares repeating; Zoe(s) Chant create worlds that I wish I l could live in. Silver Chimera was the first of the Silver Shifters books that I had read. Somehow, I missed the previous books. I never felt lost as she gives plenty of background information on the other characters and events. Both the hero (Alejo) and heroine (Wendy) were relatable and warm characters. I loved how they blended their families and how patient and supportive Alejo was in coaxing an understandably reluctant Wendy into friendship and then more. The slow-burn was not agonizing as some are because of the way the both of them relate to their children and the team they became almost immediately.
I especially loved that the characters are both over fifty and how Wendy slowly overcame her self-worth issues with the support of the very lovable Alejo. (Relatable much?!) This was a sweet and heartwarming story, and I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing that Wendy’s ex has an anvil fall on his rotten head! Besides the very sweet love story, we have suspense from some bad guys, with appearances from some of the characters from the previous series (which I binged immediately after finishing Silver Chimera!).
I very much hope that we’ll see more in this series, and learn more about the mysteries in the garden as well as some of the other characters we were introduced to.
Well done!



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