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Legend of the Inero Dragon (The Dragons Saga #2)

by J.F. Jenkins (Goodreads Author)

3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 · rating details · 71 ratings · 24 reviews

Twin brothers Jason and Matthias Inero are the favorite sons of the great dragon lord of fire. More often than not they get whatever they want. Matt wants to do great things for his people while Jason wants to go off and explore the world. Both can have what they desire, but not until they take a bride and enter into adulthood.

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Published January 16th 2012 by Astraea Press

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Jun 28, 2012 Tracey Jago rated it 5 of 5 stars

Such a stunning and an amazing read!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Legend of the Inero Dragon.
Jenkins had me captured with the title. Dragons are my favourite mythical creature and my love for them have grown even more. Reading them in a new light was amazing.

I was so fascinated with the world and the Dragons Jenkins has created. It was awe inspiring. The world that has been created is filled with dragons of four different nations. Some fly and others don’t. They all have different strengths an...more

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May 06, 2013 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Matt always understands her and she only feels safe and comfortable when around him. He tells her she’ll be chosen as one of the Elite and then they will be able to be together. What he doesn’t tell her is that he’s a dragon who can look human…

This author creates a magical world where male dragons rule the world. They take a human shape (a pretty hot one, by the way) and live in the big castle. The two main characters are twins: Matt and Jason. While they are twins, they are not alike. Ms. Jenki...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

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In this sequel, the Dragons Saga continues with the focus shifting from the Oceina dragons to one of the other four dragon kin, the Inero. The story overlaps in time line and portions of the story even cover the same scenes from a different perspective with Legend of the Oceina Dragon, but this one should probably be read after the first one where much of the dragon world is explained. This is a good series that can be enjoyed by teens and adults alike.

Each dragon kin have their own traditions a...more In this sequel, the Dragons Saga continues with the focus shifting from the Oceina dragons to one of the other four dragon kin, the Inero. The story overlaps in time line and portions of the story even cover the same scenes from a different perspective with Legend of the Oceina Dragon, but this one should probably be read after the first one where much of the dragon world is explained. This is a good series that can be enjoyed by teens and adults alike.

Each dragon kin have their own traditions and ways in governing their individual territories and this includes the way of taking a bride. The Inero custom is to gather human girls of age and bring them before the dragon lords who then pick one to be their bride. Love is not a consideration, but producing little dragons is. However, on rare occasions a dragon lord will come along and choose his bride for love.

Favored son of the Inero Great Lord, Matthias, has been in love with a girl for years and it is his great joy that his father has her rounded up with the other Elite- women marked to be a dragon's wife. His twin brother, Jason, on the other hand, knows that he must take a bride, but has no real desire to do so. He has a gentle spirit though and he recognizes the fear and confusion in one girl's face so he chooses her and, against the norm, chooses to give her space and time to get used to her fate.

Even while these two young couples adjust to each other and their new lives, plotting and intrigue are going on within their kingdom. Their father, Lynx, is planning to conquer their dragon kin the Oceina and take over their lands. Matt is on board with the idea, but Jason is kept in the dark. Jason suspects things and starts to realize that he will ultimately have to make a choice- family or the right thing.

The driving force behind the planned invasion is an old prophesy. A mysterious individual referred to as the Prophet has come along to steer the Inero Dragon lord and needs his twin sons known as The Touched because of their greater powers to further his end game.

Tension and danger ramp up toward the end and there is a decided cliffhanger feel to the ending. Fortunately, the next few books in the series are already out so the story need not remain suspended indefinitely.

The dragon world that this story is part of conforms with the first book, but the plot of this one has a different tone to it. It emphasizes the difference between the Oceina dragon kin of the first book with the Inero dragon kin of this one. The Oceina are a more open, generous group governing almost in a democracy and making decisions for the best of everyone who lives in their territory both dragon and human. This is not the case with the Inero. The Inero lord is a law to himself and hung up on his power. He bleeds his people of their resources to meet his own needs. He doesn't really care about the humans in his lands other than to use them to serve him.

I found this one much more plot driven than the first though there is still a great emphasis placed on character. The dynamics between all those connected is intriguing. There are lots of little subtleties going on some are obvious and some are just barely in the scene, but all are important because this is a transition story leading to bigger things like many middle books in a series tend to be.

The characters themselves are written with some depth and I thought the twins were especially well-written. Jason is the obvious good guy in the story and he's easy to like and root for, but Mattias is a complicated character. I wasn't fond of what he was changing into, but he has reason since he is being manipulated by almost everyone around him with the exception of his twin. I include his wife in the aforementioned group because not all manipulation is evil sometimes its just out of selfishness. I wasn't fond of Matt's wife Kat though theirs was the relationship that started out of love. Jason was right about his twin's wife in his assessment that she is not mature enough. Gwen, Jason's wife, was a character that I enjoyed because she was a gal who could take the lemons and make lemonade. She might be homesick and angry about how she ended up where she did, but she never took it out on Jason and she was willing to trust him which led them through the back door into love. But all that being said, my favorite character was Navi. She was a spunky thing. She really had a hard row to hoe because she was plucked out of her happy little existence to become Lynx, the dragon lord's flavor of the month until he tired of her. Navi made the most of her situation using it to nose out that there was a plot in the making that was not a good thing. I hope she reappears along with the more prominent characters in the next book.

The book is a sweet fantasy romance with no bad language, no sexual details and very little violence.

I recommend this book- well the series- to those who love dragon shifters or those who enjoy fantasy romance with a dash of intrigue and danger to make things interesting. (less)

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Mar 22, 2012 Kathryn Cooper rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book! It was about twin dragon brothers, Jason and Matt. These dragons looked like humans most of the time though. Tradition dictates dragons of a certain age must be married to become men. On a certain date they would choose from a lineup of human girls to marry. Since they would choose from a lineup it was pretty much an arranged marriage. Choosing their bride would be the marriage ceremony, and immediately following could do married things. Most of Jason's 100+ brothers to...more I really liked this book! It was about twin dragon brothers, Jason and Matt. These dragons looked like humans most of the time though. Tradition dictates dragons of a certain age must be married to become men. On a certain date they would choose from a lineup of human girls to marry. Since they would choose from a lineup it was pretty much an arranged marriage. Choosing their bride would be the marriage ceremony, and immediately following could do married things. Most of Jason's 100+ brothers took advantage of that fact, but Jason was different. He wanted to love his wife before they were intimate. I loved that about him. At the start of the book it was time for Jason and Matt to become men and get married.

This book had amazing chemistry between the couples! It was fun to watch two couples in completely different relationship situations. I wish I could discuss more, but I don't want to spoil the read for anyone. Maybe I'll choose this book for my book club when it's my turn to host.

The story was told from the four main characters: Jason, Matt, Kat, and Gwen. It was fun to hear everyone's perspective throughout the story. In other books switching POV sometimes annoys me because I don't want to move from the action of a certain character, but in this book I enjoyed it. I loved all the characters and really wanted to know what they were thinking and feeling. The author did a great job!

I'll admit I did have favorites. I really liked Jason and Gwen; they were awesome. I wasn't happy with the ending though. Hopefully there will be more closure in future books. Overall a great read! If you love romance this book is definitely for you!

Note about content:
Let me explain my thoughts since my blog is called Clean Teen Fiction and everyone has a different definition of "clean" content. I don't mind the mention of intimacy when the couple is married as long as it's not detailed. I'm happy to report that I didn't find anything inappropriate with this book, but a younger teen might not be interested in reading about arranged marriages and how that effects the relationship.

See content ratings on my blog. Clean Teen Fiction (less)

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Mar 04, 2012 Jody rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dragons, special-abilities, romance

I have really enjoyed this series of Dragon books by J.F. Jenkins. The world created by Jenkins is beautiful fantasy world. Having read the Legend of the Oceina Dragon first, I was eager to dive into the Legend of the Inero Dragon. This story introduces the Fire Dragons and their culture. After reading the Oceina book, I expected the Inero Dragons to be selfish, power hungry, and bloodthirsty. However, Jenkins introduces us to Jason and Matthius, a pair of identical twins, who are favored sons o...more I have really enjoyed this series of Dragon books by J.F. Jenkins. The world created by Jenkins is beautiful fantasy world. Having read the Legend of the Oceina Dragon first, I was eager to dive into the Legend of the Inero Dragon. This story introduces the Fire Dragons and their culture. After reading the Oceina book, I expected the Inero Dragons to be selfish, power hungry, and bloodthirsty. However, Jenkins introduces us to Jason and Matthius, a pair of identical twins, who are favored sons of the Dragon Lord Lynx. The story begins by introducing the reading to a couple of girls, Kat and Gwen, being chosen for the Elite. The Elite are taken from their families and lined up in an impersonal ceremony to be chosen as a wife of a dragon. Kat and Matt were previously best friends and eager to become mated. Matt is the favorite son and highly involved in the dragon politics. Kat is insecure and becomes pregnant quickly. Matt is asked to do take an leading role in the beginning of a war among the dragon tribes.

Jason seems more calm and laid back than his twin Matt. He picks Gwen by looking into her eyes for her soul. He is so attentive and insists on taking the time to build a relationship between himself and Gwen. Gwen feels very out of place as a wife of an important dragon who is expected to lay about a pool and gossip. I loved Gwen and identified with her immediately and rooted for her and Jason to fall in love. Kat and Matt were an adorable couple before they mated but as they changed I wasn't as sure about them. I really felt Kat's uncertainty. I wanted there to be a villian after reading the Ociena book--I really wanted to dislike Matt or Lynx. While, I disliked the turn the story took near the end(I don't want to spoil), it was only because I wanted to root for Jason and Gwen. In the end, I was left uncertain of who was good and who was evil and out for selfish gain. The only reason I rated 4 stars is this wasn't as much of romantic story for me and I throroughly enjoyed Oceina more than this one. This book was the other side of the story and takes place simultaneously as the Oceina book. I highly recommend these books for anyone who enjoys paranormal shifter stories especially dragon lovers. (less)

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Feb 23, 2012 Nikki McCarver rated it 4 of 5 stars

This story begins with the selection of a group known as the Elite. Young girls are stripped from their parents when they come of age. This story takes us through the process by focusing on the twin boys and their chosen mates. Matt was lucky. He had met and fallen in love with Kat 5 years before the selection process even began. He could never tell Kat how he felt, what he was, or that he hoped she would be chosen as an elite so they could be together. All he could do was be there for her when...more This story begins with the selection of a group known as the Elite. Young girls are stripped from their parents when they come of age. This story takes us through the process by focusing on the twin boys and their chosen mates. Matt was lucky. He had met and fallen in love with Kat 5 years before the selection process even began. He could never tell Kat how he felt, what he was, or that he hoped she would be chosen as an elite so they could be together. All he could do was be there for her when she needed him and hope that through his friendship, he could gain her love. He was ready to give up everything and run away with her if she wasn't selected. His heart beat solely for her, and there was no other for him. Matt was determined to tell his father of his wishes, only to be smiled upon because his feelings for the girl were so apparent. Of course she was chosen as an elite, his father assured him. His twin Jason, however, wasn't as fortunate. He had no interest in marriage, or mating and hated having to go through this. But this was a rite of passage, and a necessity. When he entered the room and looked over the females that had been chosen, his eyes were immediately drawn to Gwen. She wasn't the most beautiful or the curviest, but she seemed to be the only one there that really didn't want to be there. It was that honest expression that drew him to her and his choice was made.

This really was quite an enjoyable book! You start off thinking the characters are all given to you at face value, good twin and not so good twin, which ends up throwing you completely off balance towards the middle of the story. The political churnings inside the book are surprising and there is a lot going on behind the scenes that is only hinted at during the book. This book leaves you wanting to dive into the next because of all the unanswered questions. It truly keeps you on your toes as far as guessing want is really in store for our characters. Its hard to say which character is being totally honest, not only with themselves, but with the others involved. I did enjoy Navi. This was the twins stepmother, and was in her own rite, a story inside of another one. I would have liked to have known more of her story. But I suspect those answers are going to be waiting for us in the next book(less)

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Jun 15, 2012 Jenny Delandro rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-books, dragon-romance

my first ebook borrowed from library!!!

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Mar 13, 2012 Alexis Villery rated it 4 of 5 stars

Legend of the Inero Dragon, book 2 of the Dragon Saga series takes place on the other side of the dragon world on the island of the Inero. There is some overlap between books 1 and 2 so if you read the first book, there will be an important event that you will see coming. I really enjoyed this book just as much as the last. The first book took place on the island of the Oceina and after reading that book, I started to think of them as the "good guys." However, book 2 is from the point of view of...more

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Feb 10, 2013 Simone rated it 4 of 5 stars

I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This is Book 2 of The Dragon Saga. This novel’s focus is on The Legend of the Inero Dragon. The timeframe is about the same time as in The Legend of the Oceina Dragon. This is where we get the Inero perspective and find out what causes the Ineros’ dislike of the peacekeeping Oceinas. I enjoyed the God/Devil portion, considering what happens after; it makes you wonder which inhabits which twin. Once again, really awesome chara...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Rogier rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2-review, young-adult, 2012

3.8 rating

My thoughts

Cover: I think it's Gwen and Jason.Love the fire pictured on the cover.The fire of Inero

Book:The sequel was way better than the first.It's a companion novel you could say but still book two in a series.From the point of view of the enemy!?. The Inero

Two borthers, twin brothers.
Gwen is taken from her loving family
Kat is happy to been taken away from here's
There lives intermingle.Some are strangers to each others.Some not. Are the Inero really the enemy or something darker ,cr

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Feb 07, 2013 Amanda rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-books-i-read, love-is-all-around

A synposis is like a good car salesman, it spins you a story that you want to read. It gives you just enough details to make you want it. Well I was sold a lemon, this book is 1.5 star worthy. It was set n modern time, I think, but i kept getting an old timey feel from the ideals and some of the dialogue. The book feels or rather reads like its chunks of other book all stuck together, mostly because t switches point of view for every chapter. Terrible ending too. I know there are more books but...more

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Apr 18, 2013 Midu Hadi rated it 3 of 5 stars

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May 29, 2012 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Legend of the Oceina Dragon was one of my favorite books of 2011, so I was anxious to get my hands on this one.

Legend of the Inero Dragon takes place at the same time book one does. It was fascinating to see the other end of things. The Inero Dragons are much different from any of the other nations. They do not fly and they are very aggressive and tricky. J.F did a wonderful job of expanding the reader's view of the different nations in this book. The character and world development is nice and...more

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Feb 22, 2012 Patricia (Patricia's Particularity) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, favorite, wishlist

Last year I came across a new YA author, J.F. Jenkins - I was lucky enough to be part of a book tour (via The Teen Book Scene) of her first installment of The Dragons Saga: Legend of the Oceina Dragon. I fell in love right away. Not only with dragons, the romance and the plots but with J.F. Jenkins herself! I honestly cannot tell you in words what her writing does to me. There is something so simple yet complex with her word choice, her tone, and everything about it that continually blows me awa...more Last year I came across a new YA author, J.F. Jenkins - I was lucky enough to be part of a book tour (via The Teen Book Scene) of her first installment of The Dragons Saga: Legend of the Oceina Dragon. I fell in love right away. Not only with dragons, the romance and the plots but with J.F. Jenkins herself! I honestly cannot tell you in words what her writing does to me. There is something so simple yet complex with her word choice, her tone, and everything about it that continually blows me away. But I'm getting a head of myself.... So what did I think of her 2nd installment? You guessed it! LOVED it!

I loved The Legend of the Oceina Dragon so much I was terrified that my expectations would not be met with this installment - I couldn't get over Tai's and Darien's relationship. Boy was I wrong! This time Jenkins gives you the story of the Inero Dragons, in particular that of Jason and Matt. Jason and Matt are what you call 'touched' twins, filled with magical capabilities and their father's, the Inero Dragon Lord, favorite. As part of their 'right of passage' into manhood (for a better lack of terms) they choose from a group of girls their future wife. Jason chooses Gwen while Matt chooses his long time love Kat. Instead of focusing on just one relationship, Jenkins magnificently focuses on each brother and their relationship with each other, their wives, and how they are each affected by such.

While each brother is learning their roles as husband their worlds are starting to change drastically. The Inero Lord (their father) is ready for a war with the Oceina Dragons faction. Again Jenkins has magnificently crafted a plot full of suspense, a bit of adventure (flying dragons and all) and you are left wanting to discover the truth of secrets that fill the Inero Territory. You even get to experience a pivotal scene from The Legend of the Oceina Dragon from the Inero's point of view.

I honestly cannot think of anything to say about this novel that lacks praise of any kind. I love that you are given a view of the other side of the Dragons. As with The Legend of the Oceina Dragon I fell in love with how human Jenkins' dragons are but at the same time I am able to imagine how huge and beautiful they are when they are in their dragon forms. New mysteries are brought up in this series, in particular "The Great Dragon Lord", which leaves you wanting more! Who knew reading about dragons would be this much fun! (less)

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Feb 02, 2012 Janae rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Aug 29, 2012 Liz rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book as much, if not more than the first. I felt like the author did a great job of continuing to build the world she started in the first. The tension in this book built beautifully, and I found the duality of the story being told from the twins perspective heightened the mystique.
I would recommend this book to: Fantasy lovers, fans of Madeline L'Engle books, and paranormal fans.

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Jun 28, 2012 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adults, the-dragons-saga, romance, favorite

Twins Jason and Matt are inseparable since birth. After each took a wife on their birthday, they became separated while each struggling try to deal with their father whose plan was to start the attack on Oceina.

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May 21, 2012 Lburt rated it 3 of 5 stars

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No no no! I love jason. I don't really like Matt. Don't do this to me. I might cry especially for Gwen if things go the way this book is suggesting.

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Feb 02, 2012 Belle Moore rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was really cool in that it was going on at the exact same time as the first one, just from others POV. I wonder what the next one will be like!

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Nov 24, 2012 Samantha rated it 4 of 5 stars

It was a good read. Cant wait for the next one.

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Dec 21, 2012 Juliette Brandt rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the second in the Dragons Saga. This novel focuses on the Inero dragons, who were the enemies in the previous novel. So naturally, I went into this story wanting to hate them. Of course, as the story progressed I started to understand where they were coming from and why they did the things they did. Read the rest of this review here: paperbackandfrosting.com

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