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Moorigad: Dragon Collection

(Age of the Hybrid #1-3)

Debra Kristi (Goodreads Author)

4.15 · Rating details · 55 ratings · 27 reviews

When Kyra, the Moorigad dragon-shifter, unwittingly finds herself at Mystic’s Carnival, a supernatural world between realms, she believes her runaway days are finished. Amidst the carnies and never-ending magic, she finds a home of the heart – friends and belonging among a gathering of paranormal beings. However, living an uncomplicated life was never one of Kyra’s strengt ...more

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Apr 18, 2016 Melissa Thate rated it it was amazing

Review of book 1 The Moorigad Dragon:
I have just finished the 1st book of the 3 book Moorigad series. I am a paranormal book fan and am familiar with the regular paranormal species: Vampires, werewolves, shifters, walkers, zombies, elves, angels, demons, nephilm, witches, wizards...well you should get the picture. This is the first time I've dealt with a dragon shifter, let alone a place to live that is "alive". I found that the fast moving pace of the book with it's different characters (with t Review of book 1 The Moorigad Dragon:
I have just finished the 1st book of the 3 book Moorigad series. I am a paranormal book fan and am familiar with the regular paranormal species: Vampires, werewolves, shifters, walkers, zombies, elves, angels, demons, nephilm, witches, wizards...well you should get the picture. This is the first time I've dealt with a dragon shifter, let alone a place to live that is "alive". I found that the fast moving pace of the book with it's different characters (with their relationships and what they are), along with the shifts onto different planes of existance made it so I kept going back to read things over again to make absolutely sure I understood it. Please do not let that last sentence discourage you from reading the books. It is refreshing to read about something new. And Ms. Kristi's imagination and writing style is fast (almost whirly), colorful, and ever shifting. It'll be interesting to see how book 2 & 3 of the series brings.
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Book 2 of the Moorigad Collection- "Reap Not the Dragon".
Book 2 was voiced by Sebastian, which I found easier to read. It seemed that his thinking was at a steady even pace and therefore easier to read. Sebastian is an anomoly. His mother and father, being both dark entities (from what I understand...at least with mom's side which is grey for me), should not have gave birth to a male child. But instead of embracing either his father or mother's supernatural line, he runs away to the circus to be who he wants to be. Kind and "normal". He just wanted to live a life that didn't have anything to do with his mother or father, denying his abilities. His mother doesn't have any interest in him AT ALL, yet his dad has interest in him, and pursues him, trying to get him to embrace the family business. In rescuing Kyra from certain death, Sebastian's was forced to make the decision to be like his father and his father's training. So Kyra is still alive, but doesn't know anything about herself. Her captor is pure evil. Controlling and sucking her true self out of her...literally...to benefit his own end. Reading this section, you can't help rooting for both Kyra and Sebastian. Loving the lengths that Sebastian will go to to save Kyra. Becoming aware that Kyra knows or feels that what life she is leading at the time is not who she is. The end of book 2 had a positive ending but opened up the door to another chapter in their life. Kyra's back physically, but Sebastian now has to do what he's been avoiding his entire life.He is going to turn to his dad for help, since he accidentally received the portion of of Kyra's being that she is missing...and he doesn't know how to correct that. I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1. Book 1 was necessary as it laid the ground work of the story. If the books continue to get better, I look forward to the next in the 3 book series, "Plight of the Dragon".
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Book 3 "Plight of the Dragon"
Being the 3rd book I got an eveb better grasp of the dragon, mara, reaper, and the shifting carnival thing. This book is fast paced and will keep your attention. I think of a large portion of this book being like an action scene of a movie...very detailed and action packed. The characters are now developed in full, and that makes things so much better I would say more, but feel that I would be revealing too much for the readers of the 1st 2 books. I'm just happy with how everything worked out for Sebastian and Kyra...and all the other characters. So many twists and turns and a bunch of "what the hells".

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May 25, 2016 Kaylin Beach rated it it was amazing

Debra Kristi takes you into her beautifully magical world. This world is very complex and is full of secrets. If you aren't careful at Mystics, you may get lost. It is always changing.

The Moorigad Dragon Collection consists of three different books: The Moorigad Dragon, Reap Not the Dragon, and Plight Of the Dragon. I absolutely loved having all the books in front of me. I didn't have to wait to find out what happened next.

This story is about a young girl who decides to run away, because she no Debra Kristi takes you into her beautifully magical world. This world is very complex and is full of secrets. If you aren't careful at Mystics, you may get lost. It is always changing.

The Moorigad Dragon Collection consists of three different books: The Moorigad Dragon, Reap Not the Dragon, and Plight Of the Dragon. I absolutely loved having all the books in front of me. I didn't have to wait to find out what happened next.

This story is about a young girl who decides to run away, because she no longer fits in with her own famiy. To her surprise, Mystic's carnival finds her.

"Mystic's brought you here through the mural's portal. She's been watching you for a while now and decided you needed a place to call home."

Here is where she meets Sebastian, who is also a runaway. Sebastian means the world to Kyra and makes the carnival feel like home to her.

"No longer did she burn, nor did he freeze. Their touch was a perfect body warmth."

Kyra and Sebastian see a man who needs help. Kyra risks exposing her true form to save this man. Little do they know, this man will ruin Kyra and try to wedge his way between Kyra and Sebastian. This man, Marcus, ends up being a horrible man who wants to steal Kyra's dragon. He ends up succeeding and both Kyra's and Sebastian's parents end up getting involved. The battle take place at Mystics, and is full of dragons, reapers, maras and more. I won't spoil anything for you, so you will have to read the book to see what happens to Kyra's dragon and where she and Sebastian stand at the end.

Debra Kristi had to of selected each character and detail before being placed into this story. Kristi puts so much into her characters. Her characters are so vivid and real that they easily come alive in your head as you read.

These books were so beautifully written. The characters and story line completely surprised me. I am very sad that the story has come to an end. I feel so close to the characters and so emotionally connected to their problems.

I highly recommend these books and anything else that Debra Kristi writes! Her mind is a powerful place.

"They were still standing, side by side. Kyra wrapped her hand in Sebastian's, interlacing their fingers in a snug, never- breaking love knot." ...more

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Dec 30, 2017 Ashley Martinez (ilovebooksandstuffblog) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Moorigad

A splendid fantasy full of romance, adventure and heart-stopping danger. The more I read from the series the more I fell in love with the characters.
There were so many twists and turns I had a hard time putting this series down.
I enjoyed the unique fantasy creatures and storyline that this book presented.
I definitely recommend this series to fantasy lovers out there.

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May 26, 2016 Danielle rated it really liked it

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This was a great read and I am glad that I was given the chance to read the entire series in one go. I always hate when I read the first book of a series and fall in love with things and can't just move right into the next books in the series. I appreciate when authors combine them down for is so that we can read the whole series at one time. This means that I can binge read, and then be sad when I am done and don't have any more to read.

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Apr 28, 2016 Kimberly Kinney rated it liked it

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
When I was looking at books to read this collective of 3 books caught my eye. I have always been a fan of paranormal shifter books. I was enthralled at the idea of a dragon hybrid shifter. No other author had ever written about this new possibility before. There is a lot to like about this collective as it tries to stay true to the main plot throughout the 3 books. However for me it raised more questions than it answere ...more

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Jul 11, 2016 Morrigan Snowden rated it it was amazing

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. These books ( the 3 in the series) are fantastic. As soon as I had read the first page, I could not put the books down. I read them all the way through and then went to Debra's sites looking for more of her work. The characters are well developed. The story is fresh and new, magical and also real. The place where the story happens is a place we have all wanted to visit. I wanted to go visit, set up camp and stay. Pleas ...more

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May 16, 2016 Heather Stanley rated it it was amazing

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I have read the first four books of this series, it caught my attention from the very beginning! I was back in forth on why did that happen and who is the bad guy! Seriously you have hybrids (mixed species) you have a carnival that moves n changes, dragons and ect. These books brought out a world of family feuds betrayal love and lies. I think anyone and everyone should read this fantasy series it is unlike any I have read.

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Jun 30, 2016 Joy Whiteside rated it it was amazing

I loved this collection of stories. Once I started reading, there was no putting them down no matter what else needed to be done. They move along at the perfect speed, have characters that you will fall in love with and want to see happy no matter what and a story that is both interesting and entertaining which will keep you reading from beginning to end. This collection needs to be read, you will not be sorry that you did so.

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May 17, 2016 Susi rated it it was amazing

Loved the set all the way through. And seriously hope there is more to come!

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Sep 08, 2018 Sophie Koufes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Moorigad: Complete Age of the Hybrid Series is a paranormal romance/fantasy about two coming-of-age would be lovers, Kyra and Sebastian's union and strength of character will be put to the ultimate test. The stakes? Everything and everyone that ever mattered to them.

The synopsis of this series about a Mystic Carnival is intriguing. This is a fast paced novel with multifaceted characters. At times, I needed to go back and reread to make sure I understood it. This author creates a very vivid artis ...more

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Jan 20, 2017 Pat Raab rated it it was amazing

Absolutely loved it! I had read the first book previously, but enjoyed the refresher to get back into the story.
A mystical haven for a hodge-podge collection of supernaturals is the setting for a confusion of old hatred, rivalry, a struggle for supreme power, as well as caring souls, empathy and love. All wrapped in a thick cloak of magic. Sebastian and Kyra fight against the perceived negative aspects of their heritage and finally find their true selves.

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Jan 27, 2020 NanaShauna Joesten rated it it was amazing

Wow This is a fanastic series. I totally recommend this read. The Author has brought a fantastic world to fruition With great world building and Characters. I love the paranormal romance, there is epic scenes written so well that you can picture the scenes in your minds eye. This is definitely more than a 5 star read. I would definitely feel this would make a great Netflix addition.
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Nov 16, 2019 Jackie rated it it was amazing

Kyra isn’t into living a quiet life and looks for a bit of action. Wonderful fantasy story that kept me reading. Loved Kyra’s character, so strong.

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Sep 19, 2016 Shayay rated it it was amazing

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Moorigad: Dragon Collection is the 3 main books of the Age of the Hybrid series. I reviewed each of the books individually. I really enjoyed each of the books, and I loved the covers of them all!

MY REVIEW FOR BOOK 1 IN THE AGE OF THE HYBRID SERIES - THE MOORIGAD DRAGON

I enjoyed the majority of this book, and I loved that the story is unique. In this book, Kyra is a dragon of sorts, but she is a hybrid, so she has trouble fitting in, so she has left home, and ends up being part of a magical carni Moorigad: Dragon Collection is the 3 main books of the Age of the Hybrid series. I reviewed each of the books individually. I really enjoyed each of the books, and I loved the covers of them all!

MY REVIEW FOR BOOK 1 IN THE AGE OF THE HYBRID SERIES - THE MOORIGAD DRAGON

I enjoyed the majority of this book, and I loved that the story is unique. In this book, Kyra is a dragon of sorts, but she is a hybrid, so she has trouble fitting in, so she has left home, and ends up being part of a magical carnival. I loved the whole magical carnival premise! It's lots of fun! And I love that Kyra is a dragonshifter! So cool! I do like Kyra, but she did get on my nerves when she wouldn't follow her heart or trust her misgivings about people or things. Everyone in this book is too secretive, which of course leads to problems! Sebastian is great! And I really like the mystery around him, and what his story actually ends up being. In this book, the characters have to deal with the issues that arise when you butt into things you should've left alone, so be prepared for stupid decisions abound! I was thinking this was a YA story, and for the most part it reads like it is, but then BOOM! things make a turn for the dark side. This is sort of a spoiler, so you have been warned!!!!!!! SPOILER!!!!!!!

There is mind rape and actual rape, although the character being raped doesn't really get that she is being raped because of the whole mind rape thing, and it really came out of nowhere for me! I actually felt devastated when it happened because it was so shocking and it didn't fit the tone for the rest of the book.

I'm looking forward to continuing the next story, this book definitely kept me interested till the very end, so I expect the next book will as well.

MY REVIEW FOR BOOK 2 IN THE AGE OF THE HYBRID SERIES - REAP NOT THE DRAGON

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*This review will have spoilers for the first book in this series* *Slight spoiler for this book, but the spoiler is something that happens early in the book, so not too much of a spoiler*

I was so pissed off for most of this book, but I didn't let that effect my rating. I was so pissed off because it takes Sebastian waaaaaayyy too long to help Kyra! Especially in the beginning, a month! Really!?! In the last book, Kyra has been tricked by Marcus, and he has stolen her dragon. Kyra has lost her memory, and doesn't know this, so she is a shell of herself, and does whatever Marcus says. She also has sexual relations with Marcus, so even though she consents, I still consider it rape because her mind is screwed. There were a few POV's in this book, but it is mostly from Sebastian's POV, with Marcus getting the second most POV time. Sebastian found Kyra towards the end of the last book, and he knows some crud is going down, but for some reason he doesn't tell Kyra, so he just leaves her there! She is under the control of Marcus the douchebag, who is raping her, and he just leaves! I was so pissed! Now, Sebastian is trying to figure out how to save Kyra, but he ends up doing tons of other stuff before getting to it, and a month goes by, and still he hasn't saved Kyra! So Crazy! This all in the beginning of the book, so it isn't too much of a spoiler. I get that he has a lot going on, so that's why I don't hate Sebastian, but I feel if he cares about Kyra, he should've made her more of a priority. So, this book is about Sebastian having to deal with saving Kyra, finding out how to deal with what he is, and having to deal with new enemies. I loved that we get to see more of the Reaper lifestyle, and I enjoyed the introduction of the Maras! I've only read 1 other series that had Maras, so I found that a unique subject to read about. We also learn more about Marcus' plans. This is a very interesting read, and very entertaining. I love all the different entities! Dragons, Maras, Reapers, and all the other interesting characters! I'm looking forward to the next book!
MY REVIEW FOR BOOK 3 IN THE AGE OF THE HYBRID SERIES - PLIGHT OF THE DRAGON

This was a great conclusion to a unique and exciting series! I was entertained through the whole book! I really enjoyed the writing and the world this series takes place in. In this book, Kyra still doesn't have her memories, but she has escaped from Marcus, so that's a plus, and she is with Sebastian, and both of them are trying to find a way to return her memories. Also, Kyra's parents are on the scene, and each of them has their own agenda for Kyra, and also the duo needs to deal with Marcus' plans. Kyra really grows in this story, and she begins to believe in herself and her strength, and that was definitely nice to see, especially after she was a shell of herself in the last book. Also, there was some really sweet moments with her and Sebastian, but there was also some difficult moments as outside forces cause problems in their relationship. It was great to see more of the dragons, and also more of the Reaper and Mara worlds. Great book and great series!

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Mar 19, 2017 Shannon rated it it was amazing

While a little difficult to follow at times, I loved the concept and characters in this series!

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May 17, 2016 Katherine Paschal rated it liked it

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Kyra has been on the run from her family when she stumbles into a portal that leads her to the carnival, which seemed to be expecting her arrival. She takes to the life of the carnival for supernatural, and even uses her talent as a dragon to breathe fire as an act. At the carnival she finally feels accepted and not like a half bred freak, also known as the Moorigad. Just when she feels like her life is what she wants, trouble shows up.

Let me just mention that this book was not at all like I exp Kyra has been on the run from her family when she stumbles into a portal that leads her to the carnival, which seemed to be expecting her arrival. She takes to the life of the carnival for supernatural, and even uses her talent as a dragon to breathe fire as an act. At the carnival she finally feels accepted and not like a half bred freak, also known as the Moorigad. Just when she feels like her life is what she wants, trouble shows up.

Let me just mention that this book was not at all like I expected the books to be. It's not a bad thing per se, but the story I received was not like the synopsis led me to believe. The trilogy needs to be read in order since each book bleeds into the next, with the ending of one the start of the next. I would classify this series as a fantasy romance. The romance was slow to build and so subtle that I did not see it at first. But as the book progressed, I realized that the basis for the entire series is romance. Sure there are other things going on, with mystery and intrigue, as well as a sentient carnival that changes and evolves as well as invites people to discover it, and then all types of supernatural elements thrown in the mix. The book is listed as a young adult story, but I would not agree with that at all. The main character has a youthful appearance as if she is in her teens, but she mentions she is in her 80s and there is sex and other adult content thrown around, as an FYI.

I found the writing style to be really lyrical, as if this was poetry in book form. There were no easy words or straightforward descriptions used, everything was complicated and involved, with the most interesting of mental images created by the author. It made the story have an old word vibe to it, even as the book alternated between different realms. I thought the writing was pretty and different, but it did not help me to connect with the book. I thought the book was interesting, but I did not find myself really engaged with what was happening or with the characters. For the most part, the story alternates narration between Kyra and Sebastian, and a few others thrown in here and there. I felt fairly ambivalent towards Kyra, she lacked real feelings at times and was overly analytical of what was going on around her and her own thoughts. Sebastian on the other hand had more emotions and depth I felt, but was just so full of secrets that I did not really understand what he was doing or wanted. As a side note, I was confused a good majority of the first book about what was going on. The supernatural elements existed but were not described, things happened but I did not know why or how, and strange "dragon phrases" were used as a form of expression for Kyra and I did not get them.

Overall I felt like this was an interesting world that the author created with a very unique writing style, but I just did not engage fully into the plot the way I usually desire while reading. I am sure others would love this book and the romance provided, but it just was not my favorite. I can appreciate the intricacies the author created and I would like to read more from her in the future.

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May 18, 2016 Michelle rated it liked it

**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**
The Age of the Hybrid series by Debra Kristi is a three book trilogy called The Moorigad. Now you can get the complete story with all three books-in-one, including additional chapters. I had never heard of the series before I saw the complete all in one collection, and honestly this is the way I would have preferred it. I am not sure I would have kept up with the series one book at a time, but being able to read them **You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**
The Age of the Hybrid series by Debra Kristi is a three book trilogy called The Moorigad. Now you can get the complete story with all three books-in-one, including additional chapters. I had never heard of the series before I saw the complete all in one collection, and honestly this is the way I would have preferred it. I am not sure I would have kept up with the series one book at a time, but being able to read them all in one, with the extra chapters was great. I really enjoyed this story. It was a cool fantasy with lots of interesting magical elements and creatures. The carnival setting was perfect for the story as well, and it led to some vivid scenes.

The Moorigad series is classified as adult, but I think it is more new adult age group. Either way, I think fans of both age groups will enjoy this series. One of my favorite aspects of this series was the setting. All three of the books are set at the Mystic Carnival, and I completely loved the idea of having magical creatures and dragon shifters at a carnival environment. I don't think I have ever read a book quite like that before. (The closest I can think of is The Weight of Feathers and Circus Summer by Kailin Gow, but this book is really nothing like those two.)

I think this series is the perfect length to read all the books back to back because the whole thing clocks in at just under 500 pages, which to me is like one really long book. I think I would prefer that to three books that are on the shorter end if read individually. Kyra and Sebastian took a little bit of time to gorw on me, but I think that could have been because I was taking in everything about the story for most of the first book. But over time, I really grew to like both of these characters and really like a few of the secondary characters as well.

And can we talk a little bit about the dragon shifter herself. The Moorigad Dragon is half water dragon and half fire dragon. I loved this concept. It reminded me of another dragon hybrid series that is one of my favorites by Chris Cannon- The Going Down in Flames series. If you liked this series, you really need to read that one, because you will love those dragons too!

Bottom line: This series will appeal to fans of the paranormal and fantasy genres. If you like books with lots of paranormal creatures, love dragon shifters this will be a great series for you to try. It has a fun carnival setting, lots of action, secrets and romance. This was a fun read. One I am not sure I would have continued had I just had book one, so I am really happy that I had the complete series and could read it all at once. It gets better as it goes along.

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May 21, 2016 Rivalie added it

(I received a copy from YA Bound Book Tours for review. All thoughts are 100% my own.)

3.5/5 stars

I mentioned that I was in the mood for a good dragon story and completely forgot that I had signed up for this blog tour. I didn't know what I was expecting when I picked up this trilogy but I got completely swept up in the world of the Mystic Carnival with its paranormal creatures and alluring story line. Kyra is Moorigad dragon, the daughter of a powerful Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon. She finds herse (I received a copy from YA Bound Book Tours for review. All thoughts are 100% my own.)

3.5/5 stars

I mentioned that I was in the mood for a good dragon story and completely forgot that I had signed up for this blog tour. I didn't know what I was expecting when I picked up this trilogy but I got completely swept up in the world of the Mystic Carnival with its paranormal creatures and alluring story line. Kyra is Moorigad dragon, the daughter of a powerful Fire Dragon and Ice Dragon. She finds herself at the Mystic Carnival when she runs away from her parents and their demands for her to choose a side. While she's there, she unravels the mysteries surround the Carnival and those who call it home.

It's kind of hard trying to tell you my thoughts on this trilogy as a whole without spoiling specific parts to each individual story. I'm actually really glad I got to read the entire trilogy in one go as if it was one story because there were just some crazy cliffhangers that literally made me want to cry out in frustration before I realized if I just swiped to the next page I could keep on reading. The first story sets up the overall idea of the entire trilogy and honestly I got a bit confused at the end because so many things were happening and I couldn't set things straight. About a quarter through the second book, everything clicked and it was this huge "OMG" moment which, looking back on it, was kind of funny.

Kyra literally went to hell and back over the course of the story and she had to fight to regain her identity. I honestly don't even know why I ever thought a love triangle was possible because you find out very clearly that one potential suitor is a complete nut job and needs to be isolated before he takes over the world. Sebastian and Marcus are the two guys in question and I don't really want to talk about my reactions to them because I don't want to give anything away but like I said, you learn pretty fast which guy is a psycho.

The story line was a bit difficult to follow at times, I'm just not cut out for dragon politics and all this fighting to become the ruling clan and whatnot just made my head spin. I did like the line that Kyra said at the end about the Age of Moorigad and that it was time for those uptight dragons to accept change and those who might be different or in her case, have two types of dragons.

I wanted a dragon story and I definitely got one. This trilogy is action packed and fun which I definitely enjoyed. Other than my head spinning a couple of times, the plot was well developed and I promise you'll be intrigued from start to finish.

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Mar 26, 2016 Emily rated it liked it

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Moorigad: a half-breed of two dragon species, containing a blending of both abilities. Kyra is a moorigad, the daughter of the water dragon queen and the fire dragon king. As such she faces a decision – choose one of the species to live with for the rest of her life. But Kyra loves both sides of her abilities and, instead of choosing, flees to the human realm and finds refuge in a magical carnival. There, she becomes best friends of a similar half-breed of two demonic species. However, their saf Moorigad: a half-breed of two dragon species, containing a blending of both abilities. Kyra is a moorigad, the daughter of the water dragon queen and the fire dragon king. As such she faces a decision – choose one of the species to live with for the rest of her life. But Kyra loves both sides of her abilities and, instead of choosing, flees to the human realm and finds refuge in a magical carnival. There, she becomes best friends of a similar half-breed of two demonic species. However, their safety and indecision can only last for so long.

Moorigad, by Debra Kristi, contains all three books in the trilogy. It is a tale of half-breeds in a world full of magic, for those who know where to look for it. The world-building was fascinating, the characters were insightful, and the plot was riveting. It was a truly complicated story filled with unexpected plot twists.

The plot twists got me nearly every time. There was no way I could have guessed what would happen in some of them. Others could have used a little more foreshadowing, not to give it away but to make it flow into the story better and not seem like a random addition out of nowhere. But I think this book contained some of the most unexpected plot twists I have ever seen. I am usually able to guess, but these completely surprised me.

The characters and their romance was certainly interesting. Just when they were finally able to work out their problems something came up to cause more. It was frustrating at times. Although, some of the problems occurred because their love for one another overrode their desire to be together – it would be better for the other to live than die, even if living means living without the other person. That part was commendable and spoke to the quality of their love.

There were a few things I did not like about this book. One had to do with the amount of dark magic. I am not a fan of dark magic, the kind using blood, death, sacrifices, and calling on demonic creatures. It has its place, which for me is in the hands of the enemies rather than the main characters, but I do not like it in general. This book was full of it. The second thing was the sensual/sexual scenes. The characters never described sex in gritty detail, but it was still more than I was comfortable with, especially since most of the scenes involved the antagonist raping or taking advantage of anther character. It was unnecessary to include that much detail.

Moorigad was a fascinating tale and I would recommend it fans of dark fantasy.

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Apr 16, 2016 Arnild Aldepolla rated it it was amazing

This book is the complete TIE-IN 3 books of the AGE OF THE HYBRID series. What's special about this book is, it has BONUS chapters that helps you really dig in into the story.

So her's my honest review.. . . .

1) THE MOORIGAD DRAGON:

Debra Kristi welcomed us in a world of supernatural creatures where performing into a carnival. THE MYSTIC'S CARNIVAL. The story centered to Kyra; a Moorigad dragon (half fire and water dragon)
The story runs of love story of Kyra, Torn between 2 handsome men; Sebastian ...more

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May 02, 2016 Rochelle rated it really liked it

I received a beautiful signed paperback from the author for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion in any way.

Read my full review here: http://www.chocomeiske.com/2016/07/11...

I loved this locale of a magical carnival with its mysteries and its ability to protect those it has chosen. There are many layers to the story than what I initially envisioned, and it was fun and challenging to unravel it all. I did find some parts to be somewhat convoluted in the way the story was told especia ...more

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May 20, 2016 Kerliza Foon rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Welcome to Mystic's carnival, where there is more here than meets the eye, where witches and wizards are hiding in plain sight and where the more you look, the more there is to discover. Debra Kristi's Moorigad takes you on a journey into this delightful carnival where the paranormal thrive. Meet Sebastian, a half Grim Reaper, and Mara (something like the sirens in Greek mythology), who works as a tarot card reader. He's your average moody teenager who is running from a family legacy. Then there ...more

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Jun 06, 2016 Misty rated it it was ok

Shelves: gifted-4-an-hr, ebook, couldn-t-finish

I am a paranormal fan and was very excited to dive into this series. The cover is gorgeous and the synopsis sounded right up my alley. I think the story line was great. Very intriguing and unique. Totally loved the carnival idea but...I just couldn't for the life of me connect with this story. It started very abruptly and I felt lost from the get go and I never fully managed to get my feet on steady ground. I felt like a fish out of water for lack of a better reference. I wanted so badly to like ...more

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Oct 28, 2016 Theresa Scarangella rated it really liked it

This is a story of Kyra who is a hybrid dragon and doesn't feel like she fits in with her family. She falls into a mist and is a carnival that seems to have been waiting for her. She meets Sebastian who becomes her friend.
I don't write much about the book because I am afraid of giving too much info. I like the book very much, it was a great story and I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. There were times where I had a hard time sorting out the connections, but that is just me. The stor ...more

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Jan 29, 2017 Allie rated it it was amazing

I love this series! I feel the author had a very vivid world fleshed out in these stories. It was beautifully descriptive and easy to lose yourself in. The dialogue flows well and the characters are truly unforgettable.

The plot was paced well and very hard to put down. I highly recommend this series and author.

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Apr 11, 2016 Jennifer rated it liked it

Shelves: giveaways, 2016

I recieved this book via Goodreads Giveaway.

I haven't read any books about a dragon hybrid or a reaper, so i was very intrigued. At first it was hard to follow the story. But as it went on it got a lot easier and started to make a bit more sense. However, a prequel or shorts about characters and the mystic carnival would be great to give more of an understanding.

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Apr 28, 2016 Brittney Carmichael rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed this book.

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Lorella Piras rated it it was amazing
May 19, 2016

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Debra Kristi is a paranormal and fantasy writer. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two children and several schizophrenic cats. She’s a full-time kid chaser, video game maker's wife, and muse prompted writer. Unlike the characters she often writes, she is not i ...more