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Dragons vs. Drones #2
Enemy of the Realm
In book two of the series that's "Eragon" meets "Transformers," Marcus and Dree prepare to set out on a quest to find the storied, magical Egg. But first they'll have to rally Dracone's rebels and dragons if they're going to have any chance of winning the war against Francis's army of drones.
Having barely escaped the wrath of Prime Minister Francis Xidorne and his army of drones, Marcus Brimley finds himself back on Earth, this time with Dree and George in tow. The group's mission is clear: Find the Flames' ancient Egg and bring it back to Dracone, so that its powerful dragon magic can be harnessed in the fight against the drones. But when the U.S. government complicates their plans, Marcus, Dree, and George must figure out another way to get their hands on the Egg even if it means making an enormous sacrifice.
Meanwhile, the situation waiting for Marcus and Dree back in Dracone is worse than ever. Francis's factories continue to churn out new drones by the day, and with attacks becoming more powerful and more frequent, the displaced citizens of Dracone begin to form a rebel army of their own one that isn't quite on board with the dragon/human alliance. And as the war escalates and Francis's army grows stronger, Marcus and Dree can't help but wonder: Who's on their side?
Praise for "Dragons vs. Drones"
"This mash-up of fantasy and sci-fi is excellently done. Middle-grade readers will devour this and rejoice that the ending leaves room for a sequel." "Booklist"
"["Dragons vs. Drones"] will hold strong appeal for kids who are into coding and all things tech." "School Library Journal""
Having barely escaped the wrath of Prime Minister Francis Xidorne and his army of drones, Marcus Brimley finds himself back on Earth, this time with Dree and George in tow. The group's mission is clear: Find the Flames' ancient Egg and bring it back to Dracone, so that its powerful dragon magic can be harnessed in the fight against the drones. But when the U.S. government complicates their plans, Marcus, Dree, and George must figure out another way to get their hands on the Egg even if it means making an enormous sacrifice.
Meanwhile, the situation waiting for Marcus and Dree back in Dracone is worse than ever. Francis's factories continue to churn out new drones by the day, and with attacks becoming more powerful and more frequent, the displaced citizens of Dracone begin to form a rebel army of their own one that isn't quite on board with the dragon/human alliance. And as the war escalates and Francis's army grows stronger, Marcus and Dree can't help but wonder: Who's on their side?
Praise for "Dragons vs. Drones"
"This mash-up of fantasy and sci-fi is excellently done. Middle-grade readers will devour this and rejoice that the ending leaves room for a sequel." "Booklist"
"["Dragons vs. Drones"] will hold strong appeal for kids who are into coding and all things tech." "School Library Journal""
256 pages, Paperback
Published March 14, 2017
About the author
Wesley King
38 books438 followersThe author of fourteen novels so far, Canadian author Wesley King has received over twenty literary awards and seen his books published worldwide, optioned for film and television, and translated into numerous languages. King is best known for his collaboration with Kobe Bryant on the #1 New York Times Bestselling Wizenard Series, as well as the Edgar Award-winning OCDaniel, which was also a Bank Street Best Book of the Year and Silver Birch winner. His adult debut, Wolf Season, will be released in 2026.
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July 19, 2017
Even though I have logistical question about the seemingly unending supply of misses, and machine gun bullets, the action and storyline were a satisfying wrap up of the story. This series will grab the attention of gamers, science geeks, dragon fans, and action lovers. There are some surprising twists, but overall, the good and honorable choices win.
August 23, 2026
The sequel to the prior Dragons vs Drones book. I agree with the reviewer who said to read these in order.
This rated somewhere between 3 (on par for the genre) and 4 stars (thoroughly enjoyable) for me.
Like a lot of teen fiction, it seemed to think it had to end with a big battle. There is devastation in war, although I do know it can be necessary to protect one's nation.
This sequel had less pseudocode and science than the prior book, and more magic.
Power is not the same as hydraulics, however. That statement made me wonder how someone could get them confused.
One reviewer commented on the endless supply of bullet for this.
I don't usually go with outcome-based ethics. Taken to an extreme, it becomes "The ends justify the means." The means - how ethically we do something - can be just as important as the goals and end results.
But in this case, I would not have agreed with Dree. Too many lives, vast numbers of them, were at stake to quibble over where the power came from. Returns could have been made after saving them.
"Redemption ... It doesn't change the past but maybe it can change us. Do you really believe we can't erase our past sins?"
"... Maybe some sins are too big to erase."
Sins are too big to erase. We can't always undo the harm we've caused other people or the negative natural consequences for ourselves.
And we can't erase our guilt either. We can't atone. It's beyond us.
But thank God that He can erase our guilt and forgive.
This rated somewhere between 3 (on par for the genre) and 4 stars (thoroughly enjoyable) for me.
Like a lot of teen fiction, it seemed to think it had to end with a big battle. There is devastation in war, although I do know it can be necessary to protect one's nation.
This sequel had less pseudocode and science than the prior book, and more magic.
Power is not the same as hydraulics, however. That statement made me wonder how someone could get them confused.
One reviewer commented on the endless supply of bullet for this.
I don't usually go with outcome-based ethics. Taken to an extreme, it becomes "The ends justify the means." The means - how ethically we do something - can be just as important as the goals and end results.
But in this case, I would not have agreed with Dree. Too many lives, vast numbers of them, were at stake to quibble over where the power came from. Returns could have been made after saving them.
"Redemption ... It doesn't change the past but maybe it can change us. Do you really believe we can't erase our past sins?"
"... Maybe some sins are too big to erase."
Sins are too big to erase. We can't always undo the harm we've caused other people or the negative natural consequences for ourselves.
And we can't erase our guilt either. We can't atone. It's beyond us.
But thank God that He can erase our guilt and forgive.
April 29, 2018
Wonderful! Loved how the characters unique traits were strengthened. Loved how it nicely wrapped everything up in the ending. Only thing I didn't like, was I wanted more. I fell in love with the characters and the adventure and I was sad that this story was completed.
September 24, 2017
I thought this book was a great sequel to the first. It had a lot of suspense and I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was the final battle. It had the perfect ending.
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April 16, 2017
My name is Dree, and Marcus and I are Furies, the rarest of dragon riders. Hopefully, our immunity to fire and our ability to create it will help us stop the evil prime minister Francis Xidorne. He is sending attack drones to obliterate cities, murder citizens, and slay dragons. He's even using Marcus's Baby Hybrid, a combination drone and dragon, against us, so Marcus hopes to work with his Uncle Jack to create a new Teen Hybrid. We were successful in bringing the Egg back through the portal, and we planned to use its power is key to strengthening Teen Hybrid. We must destroy the factory to stop the production of more drones, and we must somehow get Francis out of the palace. However, I'm wondering if humans have the right to harness the power of dragon magic found within the Egg. My choices may doom the Resistance to defeat.
This book is the sequel to Dragons vs. Drones, and you need to read it first. This one does not have as much action as book one, and the events dramatically lead to a climactic battle. An intriguing part of this series is dragons and humans fighting the deadly drones, but there are few actual confrontations between them until the end. Marcus and Dree learn more about the history of Furies and are alarmed to hear the last Fury became evil. This causes them to question themselves and what they might become. On the positive side, there have never been two Furies together, so the possibilities of these two characters are unknown. In book one, the creation of Baby Hybrid was fun to follow, as it became a new character. However, it takes on a cameo role this time, and Teen Hybrid isn't completed until much later in the plot. I would have liked to have seen Teen Hybrid become more of a character instead of another weapon. Overall, it's a fun book, and I think you'll enjoy it!
This book is the sequel to Dragons vs. Drones, and you need to read it first. This one does not have as much action as book one, and the events dramatically lead to a climactic battle. An intriguing part of this series is dragons and humans fighting the deadly drones, but there are few actual confrontations between them until the end. Marcus and Dree learn more about the history of Furies and are alarmed to hear the last Fury became evil. This causes them to question themselves and what they might become. On the positive side, there have never been two Furies together, so the possibilities of these two characters are unknown. In book one, the creation of Baby Hybrid was fun to follow, as it became a new character. However, it takes on a cameo role this time, and Teen Hybrid isn't completed until much later in the plot. I would have liked to have seen Teen Hybrid become more of a character instead of another weapon. Overall, it's a fun book, and I think you'll enjoy it!
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