Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons

Pantheon of Dragons, Book 1

By: Tessa Dawn

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Zanaikeyros Saphyrius, better known as Zane, is an original dragyri, a badass male, and a Genesis Son - one of the original embryos made by the dragon lords. Like all the Dragyr he has 10 days from the time he meets his fated - a human female - to take her to the Temple of Seven and present her to the ancient dragon lords to be consecrated...remade...and reborn.

Jordan Anderson is as talented as she is independent. Despite losing her parents when she was only seven years old, she has managed to create a successful career, establish a comfortable life, and lay the groundwork for a safe, predictable future. The last thing she wants - or needs - is to enter a savage world teeming with demons, shadow-walkers, and fearsome dragon lords.

When Zane and Jordan's lives cross paths in a dimly lit parking garage, an immortal flame is ignited...and the 10-day clock starts running.

Zane sees all the signs.

Jordan sees only a predator.

And a dark, perilous journey begins.

©2016 Tessa Dawn (P)2016 Tessa Dawn

Female lead was a bit disappointing

Story had a good pace and I loved Zane but I couldhaveusea lot less history lessons it got a bit repetitive

Good Start, but...

This is a good start to a new series, but I have to say it is very similar to the Blood Curse series, just with Dragons and Demons instead of Light and Dark Vampires.

I liked it because I really like the Blood Curse series. I do look forward to the next book in this series. "Yet and still", I just hope maybe Tessa Dawn steers away from a repeat of the Blood Curse series.

As for the narration, AMAZING! Eric Dove is the in the top 2 male narrators ever! He does such a fantastic job on the female voices and gives everyone their own distinct voice, he reads with emotion and has very nice reading voice! Love him!

Wonderfully crafted take on the dragon legend

What made the experience of listening to Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons the most enjoyable?

Eric Dove does an excellent job of narrating an intricate and exciting adventure. The characters are fun, complex, and easy to relate to on a very basic human level.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons?

I found the scene of the dragon sons meeting with their fathers to be most memorable. It was thick with reverence and fear.

Which scene was your favorite?

Zane and the dragon warriors rescuing Jordan was by far my favorite. The strength, cunning, and primal ferocity with which they fought was intense. The juxtaposition of that with dissonance Zane experienced added an interesting layer of complexity.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It would be very easy to. The story flows well and the narration is excellent.

Any additional comments?

This book was an intense introduction to an amazing new journey by Tessa Dawn. Tessa has a true gift for creating characters that readers can empathize with, and characters that come to life in such a way that you verbally root for them, or in other cases...curse them. The story of Zane and Jordan is not your typical "star crossed love". As with her other novels, Tessa shows an intense character arc for them both as they discover who they truly are, individually, and eventually, together. If you're looking for a thrilling novel with love, action, and suspense...you've come to the right place. Welcome to the Pantheon of Dragons!

Magnificent

Where does Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's a 10

What other book might you compare Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons to and why?

I haven't read anything like it

Have you listened to any of Eric G. Dove’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I really don't know his work but I do know this was done wonderfully

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes it will have you laughing and crying while on the edge of your seat

Dragons and pagans and shades oh my!

Where does Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved how a bunch of little stories went along smoothly with Zane's story. It was fun to watch them all come together to make a well rounded story.

I also loved hearing about the dragon's home. I look forward to hearing more unfold in future books.

Which scene was your favorite?

Without giving anything away, during a fight scene where Ghost came in and was utterly amazing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It definitely was. I found myself driving a little slower so I would have more time to listen!

as good as Blood Curse

loves it and can't wait for second book. but more can't wait til Ghost will meet his Dragiera

great beginning to a new series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! Anybody that is a fan of paranormal / dark fantasy needs this book! I have not read/listened to many dragon books and this one has me hooked!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I tend to like the more badass/ Alpha characters in any story line, so I can't wait to hear about Ghost. But of course Zane and Jordan's story is very moving and exhilarating. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time.

What does Eric G. Dove bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Eric is amazing! His accent and story telling, flawless!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Trying not to give a spoiler out - The scene where Ghost senses a demon presence in their realm and comes to help Zane. Awesome scene!!

Any additional comments?

Tessa, you're amazing! What a way to start off another spine tingling, attention grabbing, can't put it down, want to live in this world, series! This book has everything you would expect from the paranormal world and then some. And Zane and Jordan's story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait for the next one. I know it will be great!!

Kissing, Tasting, Nipping, Claiming

I want to love you, please you, consume you, and taste your soul.

I was excited to see this first book in the new series was available. I have all of the 'Blood Curse' books, there is one more to be published. I also have Dragon's Realm which is a stand alone book you will want to keep.

Yes there are a few similarities between Son of Dragons and Blood Curse but just a few. The world building, of course, takes place in this book but there will be less and less of it as the other books are published.

Zanaikeyros (Zane) is a Dragye/son of a dragon. He is a powerful, intelligent, bad a*s alpha. Jordan is a defense attorney. She's intelligent, loyal to her friends, stubborn, tenacious, and compassionate.

Zane goes thru a portal to the human world so he can take care of a request from one of the Lord Dragons. This is when his path crosses with Jordan's. Zane now has 7 days, actually less, since he has to marry on the 7th day, to convince Jordan she is his Dragyra/life mate and to go with him to his world. A few bad events happen and Zane helps Jordan, so she reluctantly go's with Zane, but the whole time she thinks he's crazy and she is planning an escape.

Jordan has a best friend who is having surgery and she needs to go thru jury selection for a case. So when Zane, as he promised, takes Jordan back to the human world Jordan puts her escape plan into action. This is their story...

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is fast paced, multi-layered, intense, mystery, action packed, and full of suspense. There is a slow burn romance. If you're looking for detailed sex you won't find it in this book.

Eric G. Dove is AMAZING as always!

Worth a caredit/$$ Not just yes but H*ll Yes. Looking forward to Axe's story next.

OK book. Fabulous narration..

SPOILERS...SPOILERS...SPOILERS...


This book was so disappointing for me. I’ve read all Tessa Dawn’s Blood Curse series and I’ve loved every one of them, except the first one. Anyway, this was nowhere near a romance. By 60% there was not a single thought or touch or feeling from either of them that was the least bit romantic. Zane did all he could to try to make her understand their connection and Jordan did all she could to escape him. She didn’t even try to understand him, or what was going on. He should have just let her die in her sleep at the end of ten days, (which brings back memories of the thirty days the hero and heroine had in the Blood Curse series.)

I never managed to like Jordan and Zane’s relationship. No passion, no lust, no sexual feelings, not a single freaking thing. And then, at 85% they had vanilla sex. The 2 or 3 pages weren’t even worth reading.

She knew what was supposed to happen at her “rebirth” but she was still trying to pull away from Zane as they entered the temple, knowing if she didn’t go through with it they would both die. And the crap she pulled with Dan? I really tried but I just couldn’t stand her.

However, I loved Zane, Axe, Ghost, Levi, Nakai and Jace, but if every female is going to act as bad as Jordan did I won’t be reading the next books.

Lousy sex and the F-bomb was used 1 time.

As to the narration: I absolutely love Eric G. Dove. He does everything perfect! I love when a book calls for a laugh and the narrator actually laughs. Emotions and feelings. That's what a narrator is supposed to bring to a book.

Couldn't finish...

I tired. I really did. To me the heroine is quite annoying. The story line wasn't different from her Blood series. Just differ from vampires to dragons. (Sigh) Ahhh, I wanted to like it because I like TD. Alas, after five hours, I got tired of listening to him constantly calling her "angel", of her, being like a ninny.

Narrator was, as always, really good.