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421st out of 1,026 books
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Blue Dragon (Dark Heavens #3)
by
Kylie Chan (Goodreads Author)
Martial arts, magic, demons and science
The forces of Hell are poised to strike . . .
When Emmas relatives come to visit her, they are totally freaked out by what they learn . . . Emmas beloved, John Chen, is a 3,000-year-old Chinese god. Not only that, John is becoming weaker by the day. Demons pursue him relentlessly, hoping to use Emma and his child, Simone, as barga
...morePaperback, 567 pages
Published
August 1st 2007
by HarperCollins Publishers
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Feb 17, 2012
Jeffrey
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy,
read-in-2012
Kylie Chan's final-ish volume in her Dark Heavens trilogy is great fun and, unlike Red Phoenix, draws to a real conclusion, even if not everything is resolved.
Picking up almost immediately after the previous volume, Emma's family must be protected from a foe who has no honor and John's time on Earth is running out. What will Emma sacrifice to ensure Simone's safety?
This book features plenty of surprising and entertaining twists and turns but, after reading the full series one after the other, I...more
Picking up almost immediately after the previous volume, Emma's family must be protected from a foe who has no honor and John's time on Earth is running out. What will Emma sacrifice to ensure Simone's safety?
This book features plenty of surprising and entertaining twists and turns but, after reading the full series one after the other, I...more
Blue Dragon: Dark Heavens Book Three (Angry Robot) Chan, Kylie
Let me just say this-—I have gone from really disliking this series, to admiring some of it and at least being curious to see more. I eagerly finished “Blue Dragon” pondered all of the unanswered questions and immediately went to search for the author’s web site to see when the next book comes out. After all we do need the Turtles book since we’ve had books about the other winds haven’t we?
Well I searched the author’s web site high a...more
Let me just say this-—I have gone from really disliking this series, to admiring some of it and at least being curious to see more. I eagerly finished “Blue Dragon” pondered all of the unanswered questions and immediately went to search for the author’s web site to see when the next book comes out. After all we do need the Turtles book since we’ve had books about the other winds haven’t we?
Well I searched the author’s web site high a...more
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The third book in Ms Chan’s rip-roaring yarn of gods and demons, magic and science and martial arts, lives up to the promise of its predecessors and more. Our heroine Emma battles to discover her true nature and protect the daughter of the man she loves from the demons who would get at him through her death, while he, a 3,000-year-old God, struggles to retain enough energy to remain on the mortal plane and protect them both. Chan has a wonderful way about her writing where it just pulls you in a...more
So far, this has been a very fun series that is as eclectic as the author's background. She is an Australian born Caucasian whose husband is Chinese. She incorporates Chinese myth to make a very strong, fun story with fairly likable characters.
As with many new authors, there are a few structural problems, and the books could use a bit of editorial help, but for me, the story carried me along and I didn't really notice the flaws.
As a side note, this series is made up of a trio of trilogies, and...more
As with many new authors, there are a few structural problems, and the books could use a bit of editorial help, but for me, the story carried me along and I didn't really notice the flaws.
As a side note, this series is made up of a trio of trilogies, and...more
Another great one in this series, more of the same, but more surprises too as the heroine increases her powers and new demons are unleashed. Fascinating stuff. I was a little disappointed with the end though, not quite enough of a conclusion for me. I didn't expect happily ever after, but I would have liked to have left our heroine in a healthier state.
It looks like I'll have to read 3 more books to get a satisfactory conclusion and I'm not sure I want more very nasty demons and martial arts en...more
It looks like I'll have to read 3 more books to get a satisfactory conclusion and I'm not sure I want more very nasty demons and martial arts en...more
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Kylie Chan's writing style takes a little time to get used to, but the books are worth the effort. I read the first trilogy when it came out last year and have been waiting for the second trilogy to see how Emma and John get out of this mess. I reread Blue Dragon before starting Earth to Hell, and I am glad I did. BD has so many twists, turns, deaths and transformations that I have decided to wait until Heaven to Wudang comes out the end of November, so I will be able to read the complete trilog...more
This was my favourite to the series, I can read it over and over actually...I enjoy stories I can not predict and finally there are answers to some questions from the previous books. My fave parts would be the ending when you get to see Simone's potential and when they are at Qing Longs Resort. I wouldn't know how to rate the writing or the author but hey I could read it and understand it so it was all good. Could not wait for Earth to hell and bought it as soon as possible.
Sep 16, 2012
Erin
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After thoroughly enjoying the second book in this series I was quite disappointed in this the third book. Very repetitive and didn't really go anywhere. Waded to the end of it but even the ending was really an anti-climax.
However, I'm pretty sure this whole series would appeal to boys in their early teens as it does seemed to have peaked my sons interest who normally has very little interest in reading. Not sure he will get through the whole lot though.
However, I'm pretty sure this whole series would appeal to boys in their early teens as it does seemed to have peaked my sons interest who normally has very little interest in reading. Not sure he will get through the whole lot though.
Quite action packed. I was expecting something big, since they spent all of last book leading up to it (so suspenseful), but this was quite amusing. I can't wait for the second trilogy to be released this year. I will definitely be buying it. So many questions, so many things I want to find out.
I have to say, some of the things that are alluded but not explained (Very Danny/Rusty by the way) I'm not quite understanding. Oh well. Must read the books again to understand.
I have to say, some of the things that are alluded but not explained (Very Danny/Rusty by the way) I'm not quite understanding. Oh well. Must read the books again to understand.
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Feb 09, 2013
Hershel Shipman
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy,
urban-fantasy
Well the ending irritated me a little but there are 2 more trilogies so I'll find out the loose ends eventually. Absolutely love the Chinese mythos used in the story, also the martial arts. Kind of makes me want to take some tai chi(yes tai chi, you'd have to read it to understand) and read the Tao te Chang. I can already borrow the entire sequel trilogy but I'm going to take a break first.
Oh boy! What a great read. I did it in a day, i just could NOT put it down. Kylie Chan has kept Emma's story thrusting forward with more twists and turns and passion and adventure than anyone could ask for. And I just loved Simone's growth as a character... fabulous. I can't quite say i liked the ending, but at the very least, it's kept me hungry for more!
Y'know, much as I try to come up with some other way to describe it, really this series continues to read like Mortal Kombat fanfic. With a little romance thrown in.
And yet I keep reading. Something in me evidently enjoys something about the books, but I honestly can't tell you what. I just *DO*, 'k? Call them guilty pleasures, and then let's just move on!
And yet I keep reading. Something in me evidently enjoys something about the books, but I honestly can't tell you what. I just *DO*, 'k? Call them guilty pleasures, and then let's just move on!
OMG damn damn damn damn damn! Take my advice, do not read this book before you have access to Journey to Wudang! Because you'll want to know what happens next…
Absofreakinglutely a crackalicious read, in the best sense of the word. As in, all the addictive deliciousness without any of the WTFery. Exciting, satisfying and OMG so addictive. Love.
Is it September 25th yet?
Absofreakinglutely a crackalicious read, in the best sense of the word. As in, all the addictive deliciousness without any of the WTFery. Exciting, satisfying and OMG so addictive. Love.
Is it September 25th yet?
Book three of this series, which brings the first of three trilogies to an end, the story becomes somewhat more mature in this volume. Life is getting darker for the protagonist, but the story continues to grip your attention. I recommend for readers who lover the fabulous... and maybe just a dash of camp mixed in!
Dec 08, 2011
Anna
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Those who want an easy, fun read that doesn't require a lot of thought.
Shelves:
fantasy
The plot line evolves like this...watch each character gain the ability to do crazier and crazier shit. This especially applies to Emma, the main character, who is told over and over again that she is remarkable. Despite this, there is Kung Fu, and that's kinda fun.
I really enjoyed this trilogy. It was fast paced, the characters were interesting and easy to like, and the Chinese mythology throughout it was fascinating. The only real problem I've got is that it really didn't end with the last book, which is frustrating.
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This FINE series ended both the way I expected and not the way I expected. And when I got near the end I went to Amazon and ordered the 3 books in the sequel series, which, as of this writing, I am freshly on the 2nd book of. K. Chan writes very, very well. The words flow and I almost feel like I am IN the world experiencing the story as I read them.
so good! Awesome, Chinese, magic, romance, martial arts amazingness! This is the third book in the series and I really enjoyed it. Great plot movement, not too predictable and interesting characters!
Another great read. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed to realize that this was not a completed trilogy but rather the stepping 'stone' to a second trilogy. Still, I am interested to see where this story is going. Poor John and poor black snake Emma!
Amazing! Incredibly well researched and an excellent blend of mythologies. I fell in love with the characters, and I can't wait until the next three books are released in the US
There was so much happening in this book - so many demon attacks, so many revelations about Emma's powers, that sometimes I felt quite lost. Chan's writing is sometimes a little stiff, and this is very much a grand romance novel with a good dollop of fantasy. I quite like the romance, and the Chinese mythology she uses as a basis for the fantasy element is unfamiliar and interesting enough to keep me reading. I'll be keeping an eye out for book 4 in 2009, but thankfully this book ended on a rela...more
I love all three of these books, they are so well written and easy to read, I literally read this book in about a day.
Kylie Chan is awesome, and I look forward to reading more of her books!
Kylie Chan is awesome, and I look forward to reading more of her books!
great book to continue the series the author develops the story enough to keep the reader interested while possibly justifying a fifth book to the series
It was great! I loved it. I started to cry abit towards the end when John Loses his head, but everything else was beautifully written.
This book is just as exciting as the first two and will leave you on the edge of your till the very last page and then wanting more.
Wow definitely more intense. Stayed up late to finish this one. What you expected to happen does happen but not in the way you think.
An unpredictable and fun ending. I really liked the progression of the story but it would make no sense as a stand alone book.
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Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the custom...more
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Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in Eastern China, lived in Australia for ten years, then moved to Hong Kong for ten years and during that time learnt a great deal about Chinese culture and came to appreciate the custom...more
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