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So, I don’t always go for high fantasy, but do enjoy it at times, especially when it sounds political. This one sounds pretty intriguing, plus, I have to admit to being impressed that the author is also the illustrator. If he can write as well as he can draw, then we should be in for an amazing story.
The Summer Dragon (The Evertide, #1) by Todd Lockwood
Also by this author: The Summer Dragon
Published by DAW on May 3rd 2016
Pages: 512
The debut novel from the acclaimed illustrator—a high fantasy adventure featuring dragons and deadly politics.
Maia and her family raise dragons for the political war machine. As she comes of age, she anticipates a dragon of her own to add to the stable of breeding parents. Her peaceful life is shattered when the Summer Dragon—one of the rare and mythical High Dragons—makes an appearance in her quiet valley. Political factions vie for control of the implied message, threatening her aspirations, her aerie, her entire way of life.
The bond between dragons and their riders is deep and life-long, and Maia’s desire for a dragon of her own to train, ride, fly, and love drives her to take a risk that puts her life at stake. She is swept into an adventure that pits her against the deathless Horrors, thralls of the enemy, and a faceless creature drawn from her fear. In her fight to preserve everything she knows and loves, she exposes a conspiracy, unearths an ancient civilization, and challenges her understanding of her world—and of herself.
Very cool that an artist has written fiction. I hope it’s as good as it sounds!
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I’m curious about this – the man clearly knows dragons – but I’m hesitant about the YA label. May need to see a few reviews first.
Apparently there are illustration on the inside of the book too! Even if I’m not going to read this one right away, I may pick it up when it releases just for all of the art. Lockwood and Anderson are my favorites 😀
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I’ve never heard of this author/illustrator, but the book sounds really interesting! I don’t read a ton of high fantasy but I tend to enjoy the books I do pick up, so maybe I’ll give this a try! I hope you love it! 😀
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This sounds good and I love dragons so I may have to give it a try. The cover is gorgeous as well. Thanks for sharing it!
I am not into dragons but I do hope you enjoy it!
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Can’t wait to read this one!
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This is very intriguing. Kind of puts me in mind of a few things all at once! Love the cover as well and not a long wait for this one.
Lynn 😀
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