This book had me chuckling from the very beginning. I'm generally not into dragon stories, but this one is a gem. The trope of dragon-and-captured-princess is stood on end with two characters who do not fit the stereotypes. With the tropes being treated like society norms, and the dragon trying to figure out humans, there is plenty of material for the characters' snarky wit.
That said, this story is not a spoof. It's an adventure that is balanced with humor. The story is told from the dragon's point-of-view, but the princess's character comes through with equal strength. The danger is dragon-sized, the personal dilemmas are relatable to us humans, and the depth of the unlikely friendship is endearing. It also kept me up to 3:00 a.m. with an ending I couldn't put down.
This book is the first in a series, but it has a satisfying conclusion of its own, with space for another complete story. (Which I plan to read.)
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Prepare ...Blitz is meant to be a Devastator Dragon. Unfortunately, his nickname is "the Fritz". Artistic, fireless and despised by his Clan, he one day succeeds in actually capturing a valuable Princess. Ransom, riches and glory await! Or so a Dragon might think ... |
... to ROAR ...Princess Azania, a black princess of T'nagru, is by definition the most beautiful woman in all the lands. White knights, gallant swains and men-at-arms swoon at her toes in hapless adoration. She is also - perish the thought - a woman with ideas. Actual ideas! Gnarr! What's a Dragon to do? |
... with laughter!Like ... kidnapping herself a Dragon. Just to pick a random example. Wait for a savior? Forget it! She'd far rather reform the Dragon. With a stomp of her tiny slipper to match the ground-shaking thump of his paw, and a dose of inimitable humor, the mismatched pair fly forth to save her kingdom and change their world forever. |
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Best book I've read in ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2021