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Dragon Rider: Discover the new Sunday Times bestselling fantasy full of dragons and magic (The Soulbound Saga, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Taran Matharu (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 719 ratings
Editors' pick Best Science Fiction & Fantasy

FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE…

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion’ Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

'Dragons with depth… Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle

FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE…

Jai has spent his life forced to serve the cruel empire that killed his family and now rules his people.

To grow ever more powerful, the emperor’s young son is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk Kingdom. An unconquerable realm, where ancient beasts roam. The princess brings with her a priceless gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can bond with these magical beasts to draw on their power and strength. Until now.

When the betrothal goes wrong, a bloody coup leads to chaos at court. Finally, Jai has a chance to escape. He flees with a fierce Dansk warrior, Frida, but not before stealing a dragon egg.

To vanquish the empire, he must do the impossible: bond with a dragon. Only then he can seize his destiny, and seek his revenge …

An epic new fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu, where dragons fly and empires fall.

'Eragon and Sapphira, Laurence and Temeraire, and now Jai and Winter. A brilliant beginning!' Michael R. Miller, bestselling author of the Songs of Chaos series

‘Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal’ Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker

‘Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles’ Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate

‘A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now’ Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

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‘After falling in love with the dragons in Fourth Wing and Iron Flame … Dragon Rider did not disappoint in any way. I was hooked’

‘What an absolutely amazing ride this was!’

‘Fans of Iron Flame and Dragonfall will love this book!’

‘Okay, this is a must read! If you like dragons, political intrigue and machinations, and a touch of violence, pick it up!’

Taran Matharu's book 'Dragon Rider' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-22.

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“Bestselling YA author Matharu (The Summoner) kicks off his debut adult fantasy series with a riveting first volume…Matharu masterfully lays the groundwork for what promises to be an epic series, taking his time to develop the tension and establish the worldbuilding. Fantasy readers will look forward to Jai’s next move.” — Publishers Weekly

“Dragon Rider is a classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now.”   — Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

"Dragon Rider is an extremely compelling story, filled with characters and story richly designed and masterfully executed. An excellent addition to the collection of any fantasy reader!"
— Dakota Krout, bestselling author of The Completionist Chronicles

“A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion with an underdog-turned-hero protagonist—Taran Matharu serves high fantasy in style. A fresh and fiery entry to the shelves of dragon-lovers.” — Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

“Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal.” — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker

"Dragons with depth… Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice." — Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle

“Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny in Taran Matharu’s Dragon Rider. The first book in the Soulbound Saga transports readers to an engaging world filled with magical creatures and evil emperors that is sure to please fantasy fans of all ages.” — Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series

“Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles: Dragon Rider is a spectacular entry for Taran Matharu into adult fantasy. This novel hooks you into the plot from the first chapter, and the unfolding chaos with the layered magic system thrusts you into the world and leaves you wanting for more. There's always the allure of something vast lying beyond what is unfolding on the pages, and following Jai as he escapes from the Sabine Court and bands together with unlikely companions, we're treated to this beautiful and well-imagined world sprawling ahead of us.” — Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate

“A fast paced, high stakes adventure – Dragon Rider is a fantastical triumph. Readers will instantly fall in love with Jai and the complex cast of characters at the heart of this world ruled by magic, dragons, and warring passions. Make no mistake – this is a tale worthy of loyalty and attention.”  — Ehigbor Okosun, Sunday Times bestselling author of Forged by Blood

About the Author

Taran Matharu is the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, which has been translated into 15 languages and has sold over a million copies in English. He was born in London in 1990. Taran began to write the Summoner series in November 2013 at the age of 22, taking part in "Nanowrimo 2013" and sharing his work on Wattpad.com. The shared sample of the story went viral, reaching over 3 million reads in less than six months. In addition to Dragon Rider, he is also the author of the Contender series, out now. His books have been published in the UK, Australia, the Commonwealth, the US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan, Brazil, Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Denmark, Iran, and the Netherlands.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJT893KS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperVoyager (April 25, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 568 pages
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Taran Matharu is the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, which has been translated into 15 languages and has sold over a million copies in English. He was born in London in 1990.

Taran began to write the SUMMONER series in November 2013 at the age of 22, taking part in ‘Nanowrimo 2013’ and sharing his work on Wattpad.com. The shared sample of the story went viral, reaching over 3 million reads in less than six months. THE CHOSEN is his first book in his new CONTENDER series, out now.

His books are published by Hodder Children’s (Hachette) in the UK, Australia and Commonwealth, Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan) in the US and Canada, Hachette Jeunesse in France, Heyne in Germany, Planeta in Spain, Crown in Taiwan, Record in Brazil, EKSMO in Russia, Jaguar in Poland, Ecliptic in Bulgaria, Alpress in the Czech Republic, Ithaki in Turkey, Forlaget Forar in Denmark and Unieboek in the Netherlands.

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Customers enjoy the storytelling in this book, describing it as an incredible start to a new saga.

"I bought this book the second it came out. I love the storytelling and the new world building occurring here...." Read more

"A great read and the start of a nice new. Taran is a great writer and this book really showcases that." Read more

"...than the Summoner Series as it tackles class structure, political intrigue, and warfare with a direct and clear lens...." Read more

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"...happy with this read. Excellent summer break book and a great escape from the mundane world." Read more

"A great read and the start of a nice new. Taran is a great writer and this book really showcases that." Read more

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"Ok read not as good as the summoner series feels like something missing in the writing and story like he’s trying to hard to make it more adult did..." Read more

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If Eragon and A Game of Thrones had a baby this would be the book
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If Eragon and A Game of Thrones had a baby this would be the book
If Eragon and A Game of Thrones had a baby this would be the book. It was unputdownable! Taran is an exceptional storyteller and a master of poetic writing. I devoured every word and could not get enough of this magical world, and of course, baby Winter! “𝘼 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙖𝙞’𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙. 𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬, 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬. 𝘼 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨, 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚. 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝘼 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛-𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣, 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙.” The story follows Jai, a political prisoner, and his misadventures leading him to become a dragon rider. The unique magic system behind soulbonding to creatures was so interesting to learn about and I ate up every detail of how it all functioned. And now I need to be soulbonded to my very own baby dragon, Winter! I’ve never personally read anything similar to this innovative magic system and it immediately made me think of Brandon Sanderson. I went into reading this blindly because I didn’t want there to be any surprises. I anticipated something big happening and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The first EPIC scene was bloody glorious. Pun intended. And it was a scene straight out of Game of Thrones. And I loved every minute of it. Mostly. I’m not a complete monster. Read this if you like: ✨𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙨 *𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙀𝙉𝘿* Just kidding…also if you like: ✨𝙀𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣 ✨𝘼 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 ✨𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙘 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨 ✨𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 ✨𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨 ✨𝙉𝙊𝙉 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙮 ✨𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙮 ✨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✨𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 I’ve seen a lot of comparisons to Fourth Wing and this is nothing like it. The only thing they have in common is dragons and magic and that’s is pretty much it. I loved Fourth Wing and really enjoyed this. But if you didn’t like Fourth Wing I guarantee that you will LOVE this! I’m so excited for the next book and I can’t wait to see what journey awaits Jai. WINTER IS COMING! And I hope we get even more of her in the next book. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙨 & 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾! 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙨𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡.
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  • College student
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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    I bought this book the second it came out. I love the storytelling and the new world building occurring here. The characters are thought out and the dialogue is natural and well paced. The only thing that I might stipulate as an issue is that the title is mildly misleading, and really only refers to a potential future for the main character, and it refers to the history of the world we are reading about. Besides this I am pumped to explore more of this world and characters as the plot unfolds in the next book. I believe that we will be able to watch more growth of magic and power of the dragons in the future, however I am still very. happy with this read. Excellent summer break book and a great escape from the mundane world.
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  • James West
    4.0 out of 5 stars A solid story that puts the characters through the wringer!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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    Solid opening to a new series.

    DR continues displaying Matharu's worldbuilding abilities. The magic system especially is great. You can definitely see the DNA it shares with the Summoner Trilogy, but it trades much of the RPG-esque mechanics for something that really illustrates how tough being a mage on the run is.

    It's definitely a darker and grittier world that makes everything a struggle. There were definitely times I was just thinking "How bad is Jai's luck?", but it made the moments when things actually went right feel like such a relief.

    Characters are a bit of a mixed bag for me. The earlier parts between Jai and his brothers were great and I loved seeing how close they are with each other and Jai, Frida, and Rufus in general were good.

    The antagonists, though, were not my fav. I sincerely hope this series doesn't take a route where the good guys try to reform the empire or something because, good grief, does that kingdom feel like it's beyond redemption. The number of Sabines shown who WEREN'T vicious racists can be counted on one hand. Normally, I can respect it when bad guys just don't seem to care that they're utter monsters and instead own it, but when just about every antagonist is a shameless sadist, it get's old quick.

    The only other thing that bugged me was the amount of 'adult' jokes... and I frankly loath to call them that. By the time I finished, I was rolling my eyes from how cringe-inducing they were. I really hope Matharu reels that in for book 2. Granted, I've rarely liked jokes like that anyway, so maybe I just have a low tolerance for them.

    All in all, the book gets far more right than it gets wrong for me and I want to see where Jai and his adventures go.
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  • Tejas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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    A great read and the start of a nice new. Taran is a great writer and this book really showcases that.
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  • Alan McCormack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Start to a New Saga
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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    This book contains the same style of writing that made the Summoner Series so fantastic, but you can clearly see progression. The target audience for Dragon Rider is a touch older than the Summoner Series as it tackles class structure, political intrigue, and warfare with a direct and clear lens. That said, there still maintains a fantasy element that is naturally woven into the narrative that only adds to the story - rather than take away from it due to over-the-top supernatural additions.

    At times the story is quite gritty, but this makes the characters feel real in their struggle. Everything they accomplish feels earned.

    It's a fantastic read - I'm looking forward to the remainder of the saga.
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  • Knight24
    3.0 out of 5 stars ok
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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    Ok read not as good as the summoner series feels like something missing in the writing and story like he’s trying to hard to make it more adult did not care for the vulgar references it felt out of place and forced in his writing
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  • Harlan Rubottom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not riding the dragon yet!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    An excellent beginning for an epic tale. I look forward to the next installment with an appreciation for this author’s mastery of a whole world and societies of its different cultures.
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  • Dan Pickett
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Dragon-Fueled Quest for Freedom
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
    ➤ 𝚂𝚈𝙽𝙾𝙿𝚂𝙸𝚂

    Taran Matharu’s debut adult fantasy kicks off with an action-packed tale of magic, warriors, and dragons. Jai, a royal hostage whose father died leading a failed rebellion, seizes his chance to escape when chaos erupts in the Sabine Court. Fleeing with Frida, a Dansk handmaiden, and a stolen dragon hatchling, he must unlock the secrets of soulbonding and cultivation magic to survive. As an empire seeks to control the power of dragons, Jai’s journey becomes one of survival, revenge, and reclaiming his destiny.

    ➤ 𝚃𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙶𝙷𝚃𝚂

    This book starts off slow—so slow I nearly tapped out—but once the plot finds its wings (literally), it’s an exhilarating ride. Jai, a hostage-turned-dragon-thief, stumbles into a soulbond with a hatchling named Winter, kicking off a desperate escape alongside Frida, a dragon handler with her own troubles. The magic system is detailed and fascinating, but Jai seems to level up a little too fast, skipping the usual struggle that makes power growth satisfying. Political intrigue, discrimination, and the Sabine Court’s ambition to dominate through soulbonded creatures add depth, though the sheer number of factions can get overwhelming. Rufus, an unexpected ally, steals some of the spotlight, while Jai and Frida’s slow-burn relationship is both frustrating and rewarding. Short chapters keep the pace snappy, especially in the action-packed second half, but the ending? Brutal. Purely evil. I have questions and anger, but also a desperate need for book two.
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  • E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars full of surprises!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    This story is a fascinating combination of creative magic and good triumphing over evil. A truly great work of creativity.
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  • Sandra Groß
    3.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and yet not exactly what I was looking for
    Reviewed in Germany on July 30, 2024
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    When I finished Forth Wing I went straight into a reading hangover looking for similar books. After I read the blot of Dragonrider I was thrilled and excited and started reading immediately. I had to endure the first 100 pages, for I found them a bit boring. After that it turned out to be an exciting pageturner. It gave me a lot of Game of Thrones vibes and I kinda liked it. But to be honest it is not the best book I've ever read and it was not exactly what I was looking for. For me as a non native speaker the style of writing was difficult which sometimes gave me a leak of imagination of the world.
    I couldn't build up any connection to the characters, for their description was only on the surface. That's why I had a huge leak of emotions though they had to face some very brutal and agonizing situations. I'm also not sure wheter I like Jai or not, for he never made me both laugh or rolling my eyes. I love Winter and I really think Rufus is a very interesting character with a lot of edges and secrets (which I prefer in a character).
    I also hoped there would be a bit more romance, but maybe this will be later on in the series.
    In a nutshell I had a good time reading this book, but I'm not sure if I'll continue with this serie.
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  • Nimalee Ravi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2024
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    I have no idea where to start with Dragon Rider. It is definitely a master piece. Skillfully written with plenty of action, phenomenal world building, and complex political world.

    Jai is a prisoner living in the castle serving the elderly former royal emperor who killed Jai's father. He has two older brothers who are companions to the Price Titus. While the Dansk royal come to marry their princess to Titus, things get very complicated and bloody. Jai barely escapes with his life and goes on the run.

    While on the run, Jai finds a dragon egg and soul bounds with it. The story is definitely fast-paced and gripping and will keep you on the edge. The bond between Jai and his dragon, Winter, is so beautiful to read and loved watching their relationship develop into a strong bond.

    Dragon Rider is definitely a world you will get lost into and enjoy it. It is full of magic, dragons, gruphon, khiroi, and dire wolves. I highly recommend this stunner.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Masterfully written

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2024
    I have no idea where to start with Dragon Rider. It is definitely a master piece. Skillfully written with plenty of action, phenomenal world building, and complex political world.

    Jai is a prisoner living in the castle serving the elderly former royal emperor who killed Jai's father. He has two older brothers who are companions to the Price Titus. While the Dansk royal come to marry their princess to Titus, things get very complicated and bloody. Jai barely escapes with his life and goes on the run.

    While on the run, Jai finds a dragon egg and soul bounds with it. The story is definitely fast-paced and gripping and will keep you on the edge. The bond between Jai and his dragon, Winter, is so beautiful to read and loved watching their relationship develop into a strong bond.

    Dragon Rider is definitely a world you will get lost into and enjoy it. It is full of magic, dragons, gruphon, khiroi, and dire wolves. I highly recommend this stunner.
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  • Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is amazing novel!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2024
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    I really like this book, its unfortunate that canadians never got the UK cover, to me i think its better but so far i really enjoy this book.
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  • Rosemay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing start of a saga!
    Reviewed in Spain on May 8, 2024
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    One of the best reads this year!! Epic!! It’s a story that follows Jai, a prince taken hostage from a young age and his journey to get back to his motherland.
    It is well written, the world building is magical, the intricate magical system is mind boggling and the fantastical beasts are just amazing.
    Jai, Frida and Rufus are characters with such depth, and Jai’s character development throughout is just breathtaking.
    The plot’s twist and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.
    However, the book finishes on a cliffhanger. I can’t wait for the next one to come out!!!
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  • KM
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 8, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Not original but keeps your interest to the end.
    Main characters engaging and plot interesting. I Love reading dragon books.
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