Nicole ConwayCritiques

"Avian" starts where "Fledgling" finished and while it was a fun, exciting read I don't think it was quite as good as "Fledgling". In the first book, Jae was a young, innocent boy but now he is on the cusp of manhood and many changed have occurred, some I liked, others I didn't. However, I did like his personal growth as Jae struggled with his new gifts and finding out who he really is. Thankfully, he still had Mavrik, whom I adore, especially the way he purrs and chirps like a house cat when he is content or excited. I just wish he had a bigger role.

All the other main characters appear throughout this book and I liked the budding romance between Jae and Beckah. They are perfect for each other. I liked Beckah in the first book but I adored her in the second, and I think she will be an important character in the next book.

Some of the action was quite gruesome but it certainly added to the excitement and made for a fast-paced read. "Avian" certainly finished on a cliff-hanger so I am looking forward to reuniting with Jae and his friends now that he has graduated as a dragonrider.½

I've always been a sucker for novels with dragons in them and have read some great ones over the years. "Seraphina", "Eragon" and "Dragon Keeper "are just a few that immediately come to mind. In fact "Fledgling" reminded me quite a lot of "Dragon Keeper"..

Jaevid (Jae) was a relatable character being half elf, half human but despised by both, and I was rooting for him from the start. His dragon, Mavrik, was a delight and the descriptions of him enabled me to form a clear picture of what he looked like in my mind. The bond between him and Jae was strong from the start and I can see it growing even stronger in the future.

I also liked Felix and Beckah. They were both strong, kind characters who always supported Jae and the three of them had a great friendship. I hope Beckah returns in the next book.

Overall, "Fledgling" was an entertaining, fast-paced start to a new fantasy series for younger readers. I am looking for to now reading Avian and continuing Jae's journey to becoming a dragon rider.

Legend by Nicole Conway concludes the Dragonrider Legacy trilogy. It's time for the final showdown between Maldobar and the invading Tibrans forces leaps by Argonox. As the dragonriders mass at Halfax to protect the capital and the god treasure contained within its walls, they begin to learn the horrific extent to which Argonox is abusing Reigh's power. In the end, Jaevid strikes an unlikely and dangerous bargain, gaining unlikely and powerful allies. Only time will tell if this bargain be good or bad.

This story is broken between Jenna and Reigh, using different povs for each that drives home the disparity of their experiences. Jenna's is third person, occasionally allowing insight into Jaevid, following him instead. Reigh's is first person. A prisoner being tortured, and having retreated within himself, Reigh's perspective is muffled, shrunken down to the immediate horrors he's facing. I liked that we got some interaction with Noh without Reigh. He's a fascinating figure, and it was interesting to learn the full truth of his past.

I admit, I was a bit confused at the beginning. Reigh got caught by Argonox while trying to save Aubren, then Aubren was gone and had attacked Jenna, but I can't recall that happening. The ending and final resolution were not what I expected either. It was interesting, and I look forward to seeing it play out further in later books/series. It's definitely going to shake things up! Recommended for dragon-lovers, and fantasy-lovers!

***Many thanks to the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Reviewed via Chapter by Chapter Tours

This book is the 3rd in the Dragonrider Legacy and a continuation of the Dragonrider Chronicles. This a fantastic book and has a great story. The characters are very likable and interesting. I loved reading the full series and I know many others will agree.

This book can be read as a standalone, but there are some characters that you won't figure out who they are until close to the end. There are also a couple of characters that you don't find out what happens to them - maybe in the next book. The book is an OK read, nothing special and it needs a little more proofreading there are some sentences with missing words or the words have been swapped.

Harbinger continues Conway's Dragonrider Legacy series, splitting time between Jenna, and Reigh, as things really begin to heat up in the war against the Tibrans. Some time is spent with Reigh and Jaevid, setting up Reigh's next parts, but the bulk follows Jenna. She and Phillip are captured, and Argonox has a proposal for Jenna. Rule as his queen, and he will make her divine. In a bid to draw brother and sister apart, Argonox shares a secret with Jenna, guaranteed to shatter the dragonrider's world. Jaevid and Reigh turn up to rescue the royal siblings, and Reigh goes off alone to rescue Aubren, when Jenna insists Phillip be rescued as well. A noble goal, but Phillip has been tortured and tormented, and there may not be enough left of his mind that is Phillip. Rescue him they do, and head to the safety of Cernheist, to await Reigh and Aubren, hopefully heal Phillip, and begin to regroup and make plans to evacuate Cernheist before it is too late. Can they get the civilians to safety, and begin to take ground back, or is Argonox too much for even Jaevid Broadfeather to handle?

I really enjoyed this book. At first, I was a little disappointed that we didn't see as much of Reigh this go 'round, but I loved reading about Jaevid, and about Phillip. There also was not as much dragon action either, but what was there was awesome. You get to see more dragons, including Jaevid's Mavrik. And Jaevid's confusion and uncertainty make him relatable, not just to the reader, but to the other characters as well. It reaffirms that, while he channels a god's power, and may have become a hero to Maldobar and Luntharda alike, he is, after all, quite human. Overall, an awesome read, perfect for those who love dragon stories, and fantasy. Can't wait for the next one to come out!!

***Many thanks to Chapter by Chapter Tours and the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Fledgling
The Dragonrider Chronicles, Book 1
By: Nicole Conway
Narrated by: Jesse Einstein
This is a charming story of the underdog saving the day! I love those kind of stories and especially those with dragons. It is more for middle grade and teens but I certainly enjoyed the story too.
If you love action, adventure, dragons, and suspense then this is for you! I loved the closeness of the dragon and rider bond. Great characters and plot. Well done.
The narrator was perfect for this story! Great with the voices and keeping the story flowing just right! (or flying just right!)

***This book was reviewed via Chapter by Chapter Book Tours

Savage, by Nicole Conway, is the first in a follow-up series to her awesome Dragonrider Chronicles. Reigh lives in two worlds, feeling out of place in both. He's a human adopted by grey elves. As such, he ages different, and to make matters worse he is host to an enigmatic spirit called Noh. When he runs away, hoping to protect others from Noh, he stumbles across a group of humans lost in the dangerous forest Reigh and his adopted kin call home. Aubren has come to the grey elf Queen for aid in a war against his home of Maldobar. Reigh decides to go with Aubren, hoping to put his dark spirit to a noble use. Noh may just be the biggest asset in the fight to come.

I have the Dragonrider Chronicles and was excited to start this series. Overall, I enjoyed this story. This is a YA read, and is full of the standard fantasy tropes. Nevertheless, it holds its own as unique. These elves are not the typical elves you find in fantasy, where they often come across as haughty and better than humans. These grey elves are a different species, with unique culture, and vibrant presence, seeming far more real.

Reigh is young, a tempestuous teenager. Events beyond his control force him to grow up quick, and he displays increasingly more maturity as he goes along. Noh is fascinating as well. Why does Reigh have this amoral companion. And why is Noh becoming visible to people other than Reigh?

My favourite characters were Kiran, the grey elf who adopted Reigh, and Aubren, who turns out to be a Prince of Maldobar. Kiran is a healer, and a great one despite his gruffness. Aubren was likeable from get-go. He's loyal to his people, willing to do whatever it takes to protect them.

The world Conway paints is rich and vivid. It was a pleasure to visit. The grey elves and their forest home are beautiful, if deadly, and Maldobar with its dragons is exciting. I would have liked to see more of the dagons. Haha, I'm a sucker for them. I'm sure I'll get my fill as the story progress. I can't wait to read the next in the series!

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