Soulbound

by Robin Cowan-Daniel

When Alain Adair dies, it is a brutal death for a brutal man. The townsfolk know who killed him, but they don't know how. They suspect magic, though no one has the courage to speak the words aloud. Alain's young wife, Kora, murdered her husband, although she has no idea how she did so. Suspected of using magic, she flees and seeks refuge in an ancient forest. Unconscious, feverish, and at the threshold of death, her life takes a strange turn; when she wakes she is tethered to Draeon, a rebellious dragon prince. Kora struggles to understand who and what she is while surrounded by creatures known as Fae in a world filled with magic. She and Draeon become intertwined with the nefarious goals of an over-ambitious dragon, Fedelmid, who seeks to gain power at the sacrifice of all. With an aging dragon historian, two elves, and two dwarves, Kora and Draeon become the unlikely chosen people to venture to the human world to ensure the scheming, power-hungry Fedelmid faces justice. The fate of the Fae, as well as the human race, depends upon their success in stopping him. Their bond and its physical limitations could prove to be an overwhelming challenge to accomplishing this goal.

276 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2012

About the author

Robin Cowan-Daniel is a very descriptive writer of fantasy fiction. She intricately weaves words into
fantastical worlds, and the powerful imagery of her prose evokes strong emotion. She is a writer of fantasy fiction, poetry, and short stories. Soulbound is her debut novel.
When not world building or lost in the depths of her imagination, Robin Cowan-Daniel lives in Kentucky with her husband. She is the mother of two children, and is grandmother to two grandchildren.

Reviews

[Melinda Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written, well-plotted fantasy with dragons, elves, and various other Fae creatures, existing apart - by choice - from the mortal world, but with access to it.

There's an interesting twist concerning the dragons that I won't reveal here, but it's something I would not have thought of and it's both unexpected, yet logical in this magical realm.

The characters are well drawn and believable, even this fantasy context.

The bond between the two main characters, Draeon (dragon Prince) and Kora (not what she seems to be), is the main plot device of the story and is handled deftly. My favorite character in the book is the elderly black dragon, Torin; I hope he's in any sequels.

There's plenty of action, some unfortuate fatalities, and a really evil, but clever green dragon determined to rule all, even if he has to destroy everything to accomplish his goal.

A good read for fantasy lovers, and dragon fans will find it well worth their while. Recommended.

[Yovette Brooks]

A Very good read. Robin is truly a gifted story teller an writer. Can not wait to read the next book.