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The Dragonswarm (Dragonprince Trilogy #2)
by
Aaron Pogue (Goodreads Author)
The Kingdom of the Sarianne teeters on the brink. While its tyrant king plays out his petty vendettas, rebellion foments on the edges of his domain. Politics and power struggles gamble civilization on the tides of war.
Yet war is not the greatest threat to civilization. A far older enemy rises. The dragons are waking and these fiends of Chaos will swarm across the world of...more
Yet war is not the greatest threat to civilization. A far older enemy rises. The dragons are waking and these fiends of Chaos will swarm across the world of...more
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Published
December 20th 2011
by Consortium Books
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Dragonswarm was great book with a good plot and characters that only get deeper with each page turned. The second book in the Dragonprince Trilogy is a book with a much bigger scope and a much darker experience for our hero.
Daven, coming off an amazing victory, saving Teelevon, is soaking in the good life when something that should have been wonderful news turns unwanted eyes in his direction forcing him to make a decision that will inevitably change his life. This experience/change brings on a...more
Daven, coming off an amazing victory, saving Teelevon, is soaking in the good life when something that should have been wonderful news turns unwanted eyes in his direction forcing him to make a decision that will inevitably change his life. This experience/change brings on a...more
Now full of power and wanted for treason, Davan must hide to prevent Isabella's family and lands from being hurt. Except when trying to escape the king's men he ends up kidnapped by a dragonswarm.
This book was really good and a bit longer than the first. Davan becomes so powerful I thought would hurt the plot of the story but his opponents are vast and the limitations on his power actually work quite well to prevent the DBZ effect. I really like Pogue's characterization of Davan. Davan is a lot...more
This book was really good and a bit longer than the first. Davan becomes so powerful I thought would hurt the plot of the story but his opponents are vast and the limitations on his power actually work quite well to prevent the DBZ effect. I really like Pogue's characterization of Davan. Davan is a lot...more
I try to read books that are part of a series consecutively, if I can, but in and of itself, that’s a problem, especially if only part of the series has been published. That is not the case with this particular novel, being the second book in a trilogy, so there’s no excuse. Dragonswarm by Aaron Pogue had the misfortune of being read directly following the Kingkiller series by Patrick Rothfuss. Having said that, Pogue did an excellent job in having Daven pull me out of the magic cloud of Kvothe...more
With the sequel to his first book, Taming Fire (The Dragonprince Trilogy, #1), Aaron Pogue brings Daven back to continue his quest to save the world he knows despite how it has treated him. Hunted and hated, Daven persists in learning to grow into the unique creature he is now shown to be; able to look beneath the illusion that is his reality, yet still reacting with instincts learned during his outcast years, he must meld these contrasting parts of himself together if he is to even begin to fig...more
Wow! Other friends and family who had read this book said it was breathtaking and they were not kidding! What a rush! Although Taming Fire took me a few chapters to get excited about, this one has you racing from the beginning and doesn't let go!
In Taming Fire we meet Daven and join him in his painful journey across the country, but in The Dragonswarm we are thrown further into the midst of his true destiny as he is held captive by dragons, finds new power in an incredible escape, joins a brood...more
In Taming Fire we meet Daven and join him in his painful journey across the country, but in The Dragonswarm we are thrown further into the midst of his true destiny as he is held captive by dragons, finds new power in an incredible escape, joins a brood...more
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This was the second book of a trilogy that began with Taming Fire. The book had a fast pace with plenty of action that just kept coming. The author really does a great job dealing with Daven, his new powers, and his inner conflicts about who he wants to be. Definitely a worthwhile read. One criticism I had was that some of the secondary characters were somewhat one-dimensional. Fore example, the king was characterized as a petty tyrant and that was it. Otherwise, this was an excellent novel that...more
I think this book was even better than the first, and the averages seem to agree with me. There was more action in this installment, and a lot of great character development and growth. I was stealing every thirty seconds I got to read a page on whatever Kindle device I had handy (and I always have at least one close). Events flow so well, yet looking back, I'm amazed at the plot turns this story has taken. Very gratifying read, and I can't wait for the finale!
I have to say hands down this book is a must read. I couldn't put it down. It went along the same pace as the first book. It answers a lot questions that you'll have from the first book. Such as to the past with the dragons and how their power works. It answer's why Daven's power is so much different from other wizards. This book is perfect for anyone who love's dragons and magic. I will defiantly be buying the third book when it comes out.
I don't know whether I will seriously recommend this book - some interesting moments where our hero Daven basically becomes a dragon and have to fight the dark urge of death and destruction. The opening paragraphs are really bad - love sick teenager is infatuated with Isabelle, but at last, he has to run away and the story begins. I did finish it and it was enjoyable, but not memorable. I think the first book was better.
I was quite surprised at how much more I liked this book than the first. It seemed to have more character development and the plot was more intriguing. It started off a little corny but given how the plot unfolded, and especially how the book ended, it made up for it IMO. Looking forward to the next book and recommending the series to my kids.
The 2nd book of Dragonprince series. Now it looks like a classic fantasy where the hero VS dragon with a little bit human enemy. The hero become incredibly strong, a strong case of one man show.
Doesn't like how it end, though. catch me off guard with that ending.
Any hope for 3rd book...?
Doesn't like how it end, though. catch me off guard with that ending.
Any hope for 3rd book...?
While "Taming Fire" crawled for most part, this one sprints through the events, no drag at all. The events move apace, the interestingness of the story keeps engaged. It has all the right ingredients for a good story - action, drama, romance, tragedy, thrill. Can't wait for the final part of the trilogy!!
I thought the first one was good, but I give this an extra star, I loved how Daven developed as a character and finally embraced his power and his man Caleb, I liked where their relationship went. The only thing I wished was different was the ending. I look forward to the last book.
At first, I almost stopped reading this book because the main character got beat up and unconscious about every 10 pages. It was quite annoying. But then you could tell the turning point, where he started to take control over his own life. Not a bad story, all in all.
I really enjoyed the second installment of this series a lot.
It seemed like the author grew a lot in between the first and second books. I'm not sure if it's because of the classes the author has taken lately or just him getting comfortable with the characters, but he was able to make me buy in to the story much more.
It was like everything was bigger and better in this book: Daven's leadership, his power, his cunning, and the plot itself grew leaps and bounds.
Bravo, Aaron Pogue. Can't wait 'til...more
It seemed like the author grew a lot in between the first and second books. I'm not sure if it's because of the classes the author has taken lately or just him getting comfortable with the characters, but he was able to make me buy in to the story much more.
It was like everything was bigger and better in this book: Daven's leadership, his power, his cunning, and the plot itself grew leaps and bounds.
Bravo, Aaron Pogue. Can't wait 'til...more
I loved this as much if not more than the first the development of the characters is gripping, read in 2 days again I couldn't put it down, I've plenty of newish authors and this is by far the best!
from terribly slow in book one to immense power and purpose in book two. a very quick read and cant wait for the next book in the series.
This was even better than the first book and I thought the first one was great! Can't wait for the third one to come out.
This is a great read-I loved the fight for humanity. very clean too! Can't wait for book 3 to come out in June!
A fun continuation of a very good fantasy series. Realy cant wait for the final book due in June 2012
A good story-teller, but I can't help but be disappointed, feeling like the story could be MORE.
Definitely a step up from the previous book. I like where this is heading.
A little better than the first, still not great
good read, 2nd in series
good book. entertaining.
Slow as fck in beginning. But in the end aaron pogue pulls through with action action action
A wonderful sequel to Taming Fire. I hated for the book to end & am looking forward to the final book of the trilogy!
Taming Fire piqued my interest with the original way the world of magic was described. The Dragonswarm was totally unexpected. I loved the twists and turns of the story and the intoxication of power the main character has to confront. Paired with unforeseen allies, Daven made this a book that sealed its place on my favorites shelf.
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Aaron Pogue is a husband and a father of two who lives in Oklahoma City, OK. He started writing at the age of ten, and lays claim to eleven finished novels, as well as a handful of short stories, scripts, and videogame storylines. His first novels were high fantasy set in the rich world of the FirstKing, but he's explored mainstream thrillers, urban fantasy, and several kinds of science fiction. G...more
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