Daughter of Dragons

The Legacy of Dragons, Book 1

De: Jack Campbell

Narrado por: MacLeod Andrews

The legacy of Mari and Alain blazes ahead in this brand-new sequel to the hit Audible original series The Pillars of Reality.

The world of Dematr had been locked unchanging for centuries by the Great Guilds, most people living in a world of oil lamps, crossbows, and horse cavalry, the Mechanics reserving to themselves the technology for steam locomotives, rifles, and far-talkers while the Mages treated all others as if they were nothing - until Master Mechanic Mari, dragon slayer and pirate queen, and Master of Mages Alain raised the army of the new day to free their world.

Kira of Pacta Servanda, the daughter of the two greatest heroes of her world, was six years old the day she stood on a battlement in Dorcastle, staring up at a statue of her mother while surrounded by bodyguards who fenced Kira off from the nearby crowds. As the morning sun cast the shadow of Mari's statue over Kira, she realized that she would spend the rest of her life in that shade. Then the world of Dematr learned that a new kind of ship had left the far-distant world of Urth. The ship would take only 10 years to cover the immense distances between stars. Of all the colony worlds, the ship was coming to Dematr. But for what purpose? Kira was 16 when the ship from Urth arrived, and she discovered that her world still needed heroes.

©2017 John G. Hemry (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Enjoyable...but...

What did you love best about Daughter of Dragons?

While I understand the need to put filler in a book to increase the volume, I was frustrated with amount of teenage angst, whining, and constant misunderstanding of Jason!

Amazed

I am so excited the story continues in this trilogy. I felt that the end of Pillars of Reality left some questions unanswered. I loved the follow up and new story line. I cannot wait for the next book. I will be pre-ordering it as soon as I see it.

Lots of Fun!

Unique mix of Fantasy and Sci-Fi. While you can listen to this book without first listening to the previous Pillars of Reality series, I highly recommend you do so. Set 20 years after the last book of the Pillars Series but in some ways picks up where it left off. It's just a lot of fun!!

Daughter of Dragons

An exciting and novel launch of this latest series The Legacy of Dragons. It’s hard to put into words the delightful trip Jack Campbell has launched us on. The story is full of exciting twists, new characters, and a logical progression from Pillars of Reality Series to The Legacy of Dragons. If you liked the Pillars of Reality, you will love The Legacy of Dragons!

More of the Same, still enjoyable

Mostly more of the same story line, Smart Girl, out of place boy, enemies everywhere, and dragon slaying. Enjoyable diversion but it's not ground breaking. Mr. Andrews is awesome as always. Good enough for me.

This is a YA Book? I'm in my 60's and loved it

These two series are being referred to to as Young Adult books. I'm in my 60's and most of my reading and listening is Non-Fiction or Science Fiction. Never Fantasy. Yet I'm thoroughly entertained by this interesting blend of fantasy and science fiction. The characters are engaging and the story is exciting and satisfying. Campbell/Hemry's formula of good, brave people selflessly doing their duty, who eventually win out over the people who are only out for themselves, is very well-executed. While that formula is consistent, the stories, complex situations, and creative solutions are very well-thought out and interesting. And he creates "heroes" (who never think of themselves that way) that are just very very likable. MacLeod Andrews is masterful. No matter how old you are, give Pillars of Reality and Legacy of Dragons a try.

Great way to start a new series

curious what could happen next tho? This is a good story but also a good way to end the Pillars of Reality series.

similar yet different

Very similar to the prior series and that's the good news. And there is no bad news. Yay!!!

Better and better

I'm a huge fan of the original books. MacLeod Andrews gives another great performance. Story held me the entire time. Enjoyed how the wove in elements of the original books with new material. Great book for older and teen listeners.

Nice transition

Like Mother,like Daughter. Traditional carryover to the next generation. Love the altruism missing in today's society.