Another series about dragons? Bring it on. While the world these books are set in seems to be the same as in the ‘Dragons and Wolves’ books, the setup here is slightly different. These dragon shifters live underground not on mountains, they interact with humans in villages, who almost seem primitive compared to the ones previously encountered, but the references to the “Dragon Wars” about seventy years ago sound the same. Despite that, the feel I got in this book was much more one of the “medieval” kind of dragons who received sacrifices, and while the dragon shifters’ society here is not that backward, some of the rules in the humans’ village are positively copied straight from the Dark Ages. I think that is an interesting mix, and look forward to exploring this world in the books to come.

Adam lives in what sounds like a feudal society, has had a tough life having been born poor, and when he can’t pay his debts, he is turned over to the dragons to be eaten. What he finds when he wakes up is not at all what he expected, beginning with the fact he didn’t expect to wake up at all. His adjustment to being loved by the dragon whose life he saved ten years earlier takes a while, and there are some things Adam just cannot accept. His courage in standing up for what he thinks is right is considerable, but the outcome is quite different from what he experienced when he did the same thing in the human village, and it helps Adam adapt to his new situation.

Norvik is a dragon warrior, with the physical strength and mental self-confidence to be expected. He also has a particular weakness for Adam, and ever since the human saved him ten years ago, Norvik has known they mean more to each other than is traditionally accepted in dragon society. He fights for Adam to be by his side, to be accepted as much as possible (the dragons don’t hold humans in very high esteem), and wants nothing more than to love and protect him.

If you like stories about dragons and their interactions with humans, if you want to know more about two men who need to redefine their roles if they want to build a long-term relationship, and if you’re looking for a read that is entertaining and hot, then you will probably like this novella.


NOTE: This book was provided by Siren Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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