Book Review: Of Blood and Fire by Keri Arthur

Of Blood and Fire by Keri Arthur
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've been loving this trilogy. This is the third book and it doesn't let me down. Keri Arthur keeps the story moving forward with lots of happenings. We return to the world with Bryn and everyone with a lot of chaos that we left it in after the last book. I was worried about how the book would end as there was so much happening. I did get an ending that completes the story and has the world left to go on as it does.

I love the plot. I was waiting to get resolve to the people and gold birds. We also have the things around Damon. That's all interesting. It was not what I was expecting, yet it totally fit. Which then leads to a whole thing with his father.

The world building is great. We have magic and different regions to the world and land. This is fleshed out and feels like a real world with how things are divided and working together.

I love the connection that's created with the dragons. To read Raia and her view and reactions with Bryn is great. She's a strong queen dragon. We see Bryn and Kaia in action with flames.

The ending was just as packed as the lead up to it. Lots happens and we get an overview of how the world is left. I know there's another trilogy set in the same world in the future. I'm looking forward to reading it. I love what's been created in this world.

The romance in the story is low. We get romantic scenes and there's a connection between Bryn and Damon when they are together. But they aren't always together, which I love how independent Bryn is.

The battles are unstoppable. I couldn't put the book down and wanted to see how it ends. There's danger and it gets really hairy for a number of characters. I do love Raia and wanting to flame everyone.

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Book Review: Of Scale and Blood by Keri Arthur

Of Scale and Blood by Keri Arthur
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bryn and all are fighting the new enemy that fly the birds with deadly feathers and dung. What if there could be other dragon riders and if they could give the dragons flames. That could really come in handy with the battle to save their land and lives.

Bryn is a strong lead woman. She knows what to do in battle and has ideas that could really help. She also has great people around her to help and make suggestions. She appreciates these amazing people.

We venture to see how things are and find Bryn in battle. BattleS. Yes, with an S. These pages don't stop flipping as I keep reading to see what will happen.

In this middle book of the trilogy we learn more about the enemy and the enemy of long time. There's more about the dragons and something new with magic. I do enjoy fast pace as Bryn keeps moving forward with learning and finding her way to get wounded.

I have the third book ordered and look forward to reading the finally of this trilogy. I have questions and thoughts on Damon, Bryn's husband. There's more to that man than meets the eye. And how will Bryn pick up the pieces of where this book ends? I'm hooked on this series!

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Book Review: Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur

Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*phew* Let me take a breather here.

This book is none stop. I didn't want to put it down as every page turn was full of story progression. I should probably go back and read it again as I was just drawn into the events and getting through all the struggles with Bryn.

We start with Bryn out to see the drakkons as she always does, but she knows this could be her last time to see this drakkon Queen. She's to be married tomorrow and will leave for the land of her betrothed. However, she sees smoke from one of the port towns. That's now destroyed and not one survivor. Who would do this? Their long time foe don't do these things, but could they have a new weapon?

As Captain to her father's army, she sends word and the king comes with help. Which her betrothed also arrives. She does find he's attractive, but there's a long way to go in getting to know each other. Then there's an attack on the ship Bryn is on when returning to home to prepare for tomorrow. And the events keep happening!

Bryn is absolutely my kind of princess. She's a captain and knows what to do and how to do it. She doesn't sit still and knit, nope she's out in the action. And watching drakkons, which come to her for help. A similar foe has attacked them. The Queen drakkon is in need of healing for her hatchlings along with wanting to fight.

Another thing I was drawn to was the magic here. Bryn is one with two magics, she can mentally speak with animals along with having fire she can wield. The speaking with animals feels like there could be more to it too. I'm curious about this little hint dropped and want to see what comes of it. Also, Damon, Bryn's husband, has a magic power. Blood magic. It's interesting because blood magic is a protective magic, not a death magic as other books make it be. I love this twist.

Bryn and Damon... this is an interesting couple. I do enjoy their interactions, their flirting and fun quips. But I also like that Bryn lays down the law quickly and Damon accepts it. They have just met and they need to get to know each other. There's a relationship starting and there's more bonding to happen with them, but it feels like a great start.

I got to the end of this roller coaster ride with Bryn and the drakkons and realized I need to know what we're going to do now! Bryn can rest and get a good night's sleep along with eating, and ready to fight the next day.

The next book is releasing soon, and you bet I'll be picking it up ASAP.

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