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Dragonvein #3
Dragonvein Book Three
The time has come when the people of Lumnia must unite, or be doomed to fall. Ancient foes must become trusted friends if they are to endure. But The Eternal Emperor Shinzan has weapons that have yet to be unleashed. And he will not allow the challenge to his power to go unanswered.
Ethan must now seek out the meaning to the prophecy which has guided his fate. With Kat at his side, they walk fearlessly into the unknown. But ghosts from the past return to haunt them. And their love and devotion will be tested to the very limits of endurance.
Ethan must now seek out the meaning to the prophecy which has guided his fate. With Kat at his side, they walk fearlessly into the unknown. But ghosts from the past return to haunt them. And their love and devotion will be tested to the very limits of endurance.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 23, 2015
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About the author
Brian D. Anderson
55 books694 followersKnown as one of the O.G. independent authors of the 2010-2012 indie explosion, Brian D. Anderson gained massive popularity right out of the gate with his debut series, The Godling Chronicles. His follow-up series, Dragonvein, was just as popular, Book One becoming a Top Five Finalist on Audible.com for Fantasy Book of the Year in 2015 – becoming the very first independent to reach the finals. But Anderson was far from finished.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.
After co-authoring Akiri with Steven Savile (Warhammer, Pathfinder, Dr. Who, and Sherlock Holmes) Anderson became the first independent author in history to secure a six-figure audio only deal for his highly anticipated two-book sequel of The Godling Chronicles.
Anderson continued with his indie career with The Vale series. But even after twenty novels, he felt there was more to accomplish. So he secured a three-book deal with Tor Books for The Sorcerer’s Song series.
When not writing, Brian D. Anderson divides his time enjoying his friends and family at home in the sleepy little southern town of Fairhope, Alabama, and riding atop his Harley Davidson, dubbed The Mighty Puck, traveling the country from convention to convention, meeting fans and signing books.
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May 19, 2017
I would have liked this book if I was under 16. I'd have liked it even more if I was a teenage boy. I don't know why I keep going with this series. It is not bad enough for me to satisfy my horrible book cravings either.
A quote to show the vehemence of the situation;
the force is meh in this one. but the stoopid aplenty.
A quote to show the vehemence of the situation;
you have the knowledge within you, but only you can find the strength to use it.
the force is meh in this one. but the stoopid aplenty.
March 14, 2016
Anderson wrote The Godling Chronicles. I liked that series. However, this new and unfinished series is weaker. I've read three books so far and might stop here. The three books could have been compacted into only one or two. The writing style, including the dialogue, is flat and lackluster. Too much is told in passive tense.
In this book, I felt annoyed and frustrated by an absurd high-school focus on sex. This felt like a romance, rather than fantasy, and the love and jealousy and sexy stuff seriously slowed the pace.
Then there are repeated characterization break-downs where Ethan vacillates from perceptive to obtuse, from sharp-witted to suicidally slow (I think I like old Martok better!). Ethan's stupidity allows the author to steer the plot, but at the expense of the main hero's intelligence. And forget Martok — why doesn't Ethan seek help or advice from Heather, or any other ancestor? And why isn't his head still buzzing with hundreds of voices? After all, he was told he'd have to do some deep meditation to calm the clamor, but he never did so.
Secondary characters do not absorb the fall-out. King Halvar is no idiot. So why didn't he suspect the trap, like the others did? Because the author needed the plot to go a certain direction. He threw the king under the bus. Or at least, his characterization.
I don't like Jake one tiny bit. David is only slightly better. Markus is a schizophrenic whose Specter persona gets high on bloody murder. Lylinoa had potential, but she's mainly just become a pretty face, a sexy body — with a little magic on the side.
I liked Renald, but then the author breached his character, too, right at the end. Made no sense, either.
Some typos in the book. At most, a dozen.
Excellent narration!
In this book, I felt annoyed and frustrated by an absurd high-school focus on sex. This felt like a romance, rather than fantasy, and the love and jealousy and sexy stuff seriously slowed the pace.
Then there are repeated characterization break-downs where Ethan vacillates from perceptive to obtuse, from sharp-witted to suicidally slow (I think I like old Martok better!). Ethan's stupidity allows the author to steer the plot, but at the expense of the main hero's intelligence. And forget Martok — why doesn't Ethan seek help or advice from Heather, or any other ancestor? And why isn't his head still buzzing with hundreds of voices? After all, he was told he'd have to do some deep meditation to calm the clamor, but he never did so.
Secondary characters do not absorb the fall-out. King Halvar is no idiot. So why didn't he suspect the trap, like the others did? Because the author needed the plot to go a certain direction. He threw the king under the bus. Or at least, his characterization.
I don't like Jake one tiny bit. David is only slightly better. Markus is a schizophrenic whose Specter persona gets high on bloody murder. Lylinoa had potential, but she's mainly just become a pretty face, a sexy body — with a little magic on the side.
I liked Renald, but then the author breached his character, too, right at the end. Made no sense, either.
Some typos in the book. At most, a dozen.
Excellent narration!
December 5, 2017
This is a 3rd book in this series and it’s a good series so far. Like it way this story build but have some disappointment bcz less involvement of dragon. Hoping in next book has it.
March 1, 2016
This one seemed shorter and to have both more and less depth in terms of character.
There is no doubt that Brian Anderson is a really, really good writer, I just keep waiting for that part in the story where really good transitions into great.
I think in part the world of Lumnia is lacking in some depth. The characters are racing from one spot to the next trying to achieve something, but three books in the what something that might possibly be is still in question. While its clear the writer has a plan and knows where he is going with it, or at least seems to, the characters in his book seem far less certain.
This is actually kind of good and bad, in the sense that there is a certain level of believably and credibility to young clueless heroes who just get lucky. But how many times can they get lucky before they either learn to think things through and have a basic plan or just get killed.
So if we are talking 5 books, to tell a 3 act story, I feel as if I'm only still in the beginning of the second act, and instead I want to be in the thick of it.
Still very much am waiting for news of the 4th and 5th book.
There is no doubt that Brian Anderson is a really, really good writer, I just keep waiting for that part in the story where really good transitions into great.
I think in part the world of Lumnia is lacking in some depth. The characters are racing from one spot to the next trying to achieve something, but three books in the what something that might possibly be is still in question. While its clear the writer has a plan and knows where he is going with it, or at least seems to, the characters in his book seem far less certain.
This is actually kind of good and bad, in the sense that there is a certain level of believably and credibility to young clueless heroes who just get lucky. But how many times can they get lucky before they either learn to think things through and have a basic plan or just get killed.
So if we are talking 5 books, to tell a 3 act story, I feel as if I'm only still in the beginning of the second act, and instead I want to be in the thick of it.
Still very much am waiting for news of the 4th and 5th book.
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June 2, 2016I was looking for a good book to read and the reviews convinced me this could be a good 3 book series to read over the holidays. I wasn't disappointed, I enjoyed the first book and couldn't wait to finish the series. I was upset when book 3, of the 3 book series, ended with a cliffhanger.
Why do the author and/or publishers do this to their readers? Yes, I could have read the reviews for book 3, to confirm there wouldn't be a book 4 BUT if the author and/or publishers are honest with the readers it wouldn't be necessary. I just finished a great 3 book series that isn't; and, when the audio book ended I wanted the throw the IPhone against the wall. I want to read or listen to a book from the beginning, the middle and to the end, whether the end is book 3 or book 8. I hate waiting months or years to know how a book ends. Some are worth the wait but most aren't.
For this reason I gave the book 3 stars. I will not buy book 4; although, I enjoyed books 1-3 (the beginning and middle), it won't bother me not to know how it ends.
Why do the author and/or publishers do this to their readers? Yes, I could have read the reviews for book 3, to confirm there wouldn't be a book 4 BUT if the author and/or publishers are honest with the readers it wouldn't be necessary. I just finished a great 3 book series that isn't; and, when the audio book ended I wanted the throw the IPhone against the wall. I want to read or listen to a book from the beginning, the middle and to the end, whether the end is book 3 or book 8. I hate waiting months or years to know how a book ends. Some are worth the wait but most aren't.
For this reason I gave the book 3 stars. I will not buy book 4; although, I enjoyed books 1-3 (the beginning and middle), it won't bother me not to know how it ends.
August 9, 2020
At first glance, Dragonvein appears to be your typical trope-filled fantasy with magic, dragons, dwarves, and elves. But there are enough variations and twists to keep the reader interested. In addition, the characters are quite compelling too. I read the entire series (five books), - it never got dull and the payoff at the end is worth it.
August 3, 2016
V3 of the 3 Volume binge read.
I thought this was probably the strongest story piece out of the whole but 2 major issues that I have with it are:
1. Martok - The guy is sounding like more and more a Deus Ex Machina plot twist, but whatever. It would've been much more enjoyable to have the whole is he/isn't he bad thing last longer than it did, giving us a bit of time to feel something other than dislike for this character within a character.
2. The "undead" silver dragon - Dafuq did this come from? It seemed like it was something the author dreamed up, thought better of and decided to get rid of but was so far along in the telling of this volume that he couldn't delete all the sections and rewrite.
Solid 3 stars though.
I thought this was probably the strongest story piece out of the whole but 2 major issues that I have with it are:
1. Martok - The guy is sounding like more and more a Deus Ex Machina plot twist, but whatever. It would've been much more enjoyable to have the whole is he/isn't he bad thing last longer than it did, giving us a bit of time to feel something other than dislike for this character within a character.
2. The "undead" silver dragon - Dafuq did this come from? It seemed like it was something the author dreamed up, thought better of and decided to get rid of but was so far along in the telling of this volume that he couldn't delete all the sections and rewrite.
Solid 3 stars though.
October 3, 2017
So......once we get past the gratuitous sex scenes...again, but hey, Kat has waited a long time, we see that Ethan has undergone some major character changes and developments himself. He certainly is not beyond making the tough decisions now. He is becoming the true leader, no longer the boy-scout. It is very sad to lose one character we have grown to love, to be replaced by one we'd all like to kill with one foul fire-breathing dragon's breath.
Oh yeah and.... ENTER THE DRAGONS!!! (said in my best but really bad imitation of a deep voice). I've so wanted to say that, especially with all the Game of Throne dragons and all around these days. Where did that saying come from anyway. But I digress.....
But all in all, looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series pans out.
Oh yeah and.... ENTER THE DRAGONS!!! (said in my best but really bad imitation of a deep voice). I've so wanted to say that, especially with all the Game of Throne dragons and all around these days. Where did that saying come from anyway. But I digress.....
But all in all, looking forward to seeing how the rest of the series pans out.
January 2, 2018
I'm reading through these books just to find out how it plays out even though I'm not fond of how the author has taken character names and places and sections of text from very well known science fiction authors as if they're his own. Pity he can't be original but the parts where he is original are really quite boring and I have to take breaks to stop boredom. I'm being harsh but yeah.....he's borrowed Tolkien's words so directly that I'm not feeling too friendly. Its like a bad movie you just want to finish to see who dies.
December 24, 2015
Dragonvein
Well a dissatisfaction with both style and content. Anderson let Martin take over Ethan's life and it has left a sour taste in my mouth.
Well a dissatisfaction with both style and content. Anderson let Martin take over Ethan's life and it has left a sour taste in my mouth.
January 27, 2016
Disappointed
Still no ending...The story is lagging badly. I do not expect to buy the fourth installment even if it is the conclusion.
Still no ending...The story is lagging badly. I do not expect to buy the fourth installment even if it is the conclusion.
June 18, 2019
In the middle of the story, it is a little sad when you find the best character to be the dark spirit that takes control of the hero.
November 4, 2022
I really enjoyed this entire series. I listened to all 5 audiobooks while I worked. I enjoyed the explanation behind the Dwarves, Elves, Humans and Dragons living together and why they felt the way they did about each other. This book made me think about many different topics, thank you Brian D. Anderson.
October 31, 2017
Dragonvein book three
A very enjoyable read, very much to my liking. Full of change and action, a great way to spend a few hours of reading. This is exactly the kind of book that I would love to have on a weekend trip. I will have to get the rest of this series!
A very enjoyable read, very much to my liking. Full of change and action, a great way to spend a few hours of reading. This is exactly the kind of book that I would love to have on a weekend trip. I will have to get the rest of this series!
October 8, 2021
Another Good Book
In a series that I have not been disappointed in this is another stand out book, the book is well written and keeps up a good pace it is a lot going on but he writes it well.
In a series that I have not been disappointed in this is another stand out book, the book is well written and keeps up a good pace it is a lot going on but he writes it well.
February 26, 2017
I suppose this book might have been great had I been a 13-year-old boy. This series just took a nose dive off a cliff. And I don't care what happens next.
June 16, 2018
Good continuation
July 27, 2018
Fast moving with good character development
Sometimes you want a bit more information then sometimes less is good as it does not lead for long drawn out chapters
Sometimes you want a bit more information then sometimes less is good as it does not lead for long drawn out chapters
November 25, 2018
Great enjoyed
Great enjoyed greatly. Ok I like very much. Hope the last two are just as good, the first three were
Great enjoyed greatly. Ok I like very much. Hope the last two are just as good, the first three were
October 14, 2019
Good.
Very good. Love reading the book because it was an interesting book. Should read all the others ones first probably.
Very good. Love reading the book because it was an interesting book. Should read all the others ones first probably.
May 18, 2022
Great escapism, and reads extremely well as an audiobook.
January 5, 2023
Continues to get better
This series is really keeping me hooked. I love the character building. Each page brings something awesome to read. Bravo.
This series is really keeping me hooked. I love the character building. Each page brings something awesome to read. Bravo.
October 3, 2023
Really fun read.
I am binging epic fantasy and enjoying them all.
I am binging epic fantasy and enjoying them all.
February 21, 2025
I say 4/5, but I really do hate the mc.
March 11, 2017
Fantastic Read!
I was first introduced to the author, Brian Anderson, when I thought, mistakenly, that he was the author who was chosen to complete the Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan: an author that I adored and avidly waited for the next book from with bated breath. It wasn't "him"! Wrong author! But what a happy accident when I downloaded this author instead! I downloaded the first book in this series "to try". I was lost. I couldn't read each offering fast enough and was constantly worried that I would eventually come to...the "last" book in the series. Eventually, inevitably, I did reach the end, but oh what an adventure.
This Series will definitely deliver for you that oh so elusive reading nirvana.
I was first introduced to the author, Brian Anderson, when I thought, mistakenly, that he was the author who was chosen to complete the Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan: an author that I adored and avidly waited for the next book from with bated breath. It wasn't "him"! Wrong author! But what a happy accident when I downloaded this author instead! I downloaded the first book in this series "to try". I was lost. I couldn't read each offering fast enough and was constantly worried that I would eventually come to...the "last" book in the series. Eventually, inevitably, I did reach the end, but oh what an adventure.
This Series will definitely deliver for you that oh so elusive reading nirvana.
November 11, 2017
Dragonvein book 3 is, unfortunately, more of what I didn't like about book 2, and less of what I was hoping to see moving forward. It's clear that Anderson conforms to a rigid story line, and in all likely hood had the entire series story lined out before writing this book. Otherwise, I can't entirely answer for this book, which feels shorter and simply wedged in.
The introduction of Martok into the series is both a benefit and a liability. We have a protagonist with all of his ancestors living within him, and they can aid him on his quest, help him mature, or they can prove to be speed bumps. I like this idea. Time will tell if this is used to the story's benefit, or it derails it entirely.
I like Kat's elevation. She is an enjoyable character, although some of the supporting cast takes a significant dip in either their I.Q, or their contribution to the story. Characterizations have grown fluid, and some characters seem to flit in and out of character now, acting or speaking against what we have come to expect from them.
This book was still entertaining to listen to, as the narration was top notch, but I am losing patience with the series.
The introduction of Martok into the series is both a benefit and a liability. We have a protagonist with all of his ancestors living within him, and they can aid him on his quest, help him mature, or they can prove to be speed bumps. I like this idea. Time will tell if this is used to the story's benefit, or it derails it entirely.
I like Kat's elevation. She is an enjoyable character, although some of the supporting cast takes a significant dip in either their I.Q, or their contribution to the story. Characterizations have grown fluid, and some characters seem to flit in and out of character now, acting or speaking against what we have come to expect from them.
This book was still entertaining to listen to, as the narration was top notch, but I am losing patience with the series.
December 30, 2015
Doggone it! I hate waiting for the next book!
Another triumph for Author, Brian D. Anderson. This book has so much to offer that anyone that loves Fantasy epic will swoon. I love the characters and really hate the bad ones...although Martok is either really bad or really loves Lumnia. I think he is evil but with all that is happening, I may be wrong.
The main plot of good against evil is delicately balanced and has many subplots that will keep you wanting more. I hate that this book ended and wish it had continued on. I just want to know so much more.
I am happy to recommend this book to young and old alike. I think it would make a great television series. Don't miss this novel. If you are new to this series, please start reading with book one as you will need each novel before moving on to the next book. I wouldn't think this would be a good stand alone.
If you enjoy this book even half as much as I did, you will enjoy many hours of reading pleasure. KUDOS Mr. Anderson on a tale really well told.
Another triumph for Author, Brian D. Anderson. This book has so much to offer that anyone that loves Fantasy epic will swoon. I love the characters and really hate the bad ones...although Martok is either really bad or really loves Lumnia. I think he is evil but with all that is happening, I may be wrong.
The main plot of good against evil is delicately balanced and has many subplots that will keep you wanting more. I hate that this book ended and wish it had continued on. I just want to know so much more.
I am happy to recommend this book to young and old alike. I think it would make a great television series. Don't miss this novel. If you are new to this series, please start reading with book one as you will need each novel before moving on to the next book. I wouldn't think this would be a good stand alone.
If you enjoy this book even half as much as I did, you will enjoy many hours of reading pleasure. KUDOS Mr. Anderson on a tale really well told.
June 12, 2016
More of this series' complex nature is coming forth in this book. A few threads are tying themselves together, and characters are becoming more developed. We lose a character, and we learn a bit of some newer characters, and meet some new. Everything is tying together quite nicely and near the end we have a surprise that caught me off guard, and I wonder, will Ethan be able to control it? Will Ethan be able to overcome it? Will Ethan be stronger than his ancestor? That is the real question, and am excited to begin on book 4 to see where things begin to go. I wish a little more time had been spent on Earth, but it's okay, the story is very focused on the land where Dragonvein fights. Looking forward to more, and I hope some more dragons come forth.
December 7, 2015
Another great series
I have to honestly say I didn't think Brian Anderson could do any better then the Godling chronicles.
I was wrong. I flew through this series so far and await for more. His writing style flows like water. Descriptions of armour and such one could clearly see in one's mind. The speech from characters, feels you are there hearing every word . Emotions that are needed in scenes easily come to surface. My only regret I have to AGAIN for book 4 to come out. If Brian Anderson is making this series long ( Godling chronicles 6 books) then I see I will be waiting a while for each book to be released.
I have to honestly say I didn't think Brian Anderson could do any better then the Godling chronicles.
I was wrong. I flew through this series so far and await for more. His writing style flows like water. Descriptions of armour and such one could clearly see in one's mind. The speech from characters, feels you are there hearing every word . Emotions that are needed in scenes easily come to surface. My only regret I have to AGAIN for book 4 to come out. If Brian Anderson is making this series long ( Godling chronicles 6 books) then I see I will be waiting a while for each book to be released.
April 21, 2016
I've really enjoyed the series so far it's imaginative and interesting but... can we talk about the more shall we say intimate scenes? I enjoy a good steamy scene as much as the next girl but something about the way they are written in this series just leaves me feeling icky. I think the world building and character development are impressive but the scenes I mentioned detract from them. Mr. Anderson you are a very gifted author but the steamy scenes need some work.
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