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Dragon Thief
All Frank Blackthorne wants is a little vacation from being the princess. The involuntary swap in gender has been bad enough, but being a figurehead for the Royal Court of Lendowyn is becoming downright oppressive. In a fit of drunken self-pity, Frank turns to using a cursed artifact, hoping to become a man again, if only temporarily.
The good news is he becomes a man again, a kingdom away from Lendowyn court.
The bad news is the man whose body he now occupies belongs to a notorious thief wanted by every kingdom in the known world. A man of ruthless ambition who has left unimaginable destruction in his wake. A man who Frank has inadvertently deposited in the middle of the Lendowyn court in the body of the princess.
Now he’s stranded, his only allies a group of outcast teenage girls convinced that he’s the legendary master thief Snake. He must get back to Lendowyn—avoiding the armies of thieves, mercenaries, and assassins after the bounty on his new head.
Dragon Thief is the second novel in the hilarious, light-hearted fantasy series by S. Andrew Swann.
The good news is he becomes a man again, a kingdom away from Lendowyn court.
The bad news is the man whose body he now occupies belongs to a notorious thief wanted by every kingdom in the known world. A man of ruthless ambition who has left unimaginable destruction in his wake. A man who Frank has inadvertently deposited in the middle of the Lendowyn court in the body of the princess.
Now he’s stranded, his only allies a group of outcast teenage girls convinced that he’s the legendary master thief Snake. He must get back to Lendowyn—avoiding the armies of thieves, mercenaries, and assassins after the bounty on his new head.
Dragon Thief is the second novel in the hilarious, light-hearted fantasy series by S. Andrew Swann.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2015
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S. Andrew Swann
39 books118 followersS. Andrew Swann is the primary pseudonym of Steven Swiniarski, who also writes as S.A. Swiniarski, Steven Krane, and S.A. Swann.
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June 16, 2015
Dragon Thief is the sequel to Dragon Princess. It succeeds where many sequels fail, it is as good as the first book. This is definitely a "Fractured Fairy Tale". It is full of fun and adventure from beginning to end. This book, and Dragon Princess, are very different from anything I have read by S. Andrew Swann before but it is very entertaining. S. Andrew Swann is an incredible author. This book like all his other works is a great read. I recommend this book to all Fantasy fans and fans of S. Andrew Swann.
January 29, 2019
Princess Frank is REALLY getting tired of his duties as the royal princess of Lendowyn. Expected to go to ALL the political functions...entertain Kings and Queens, Dukes and Duchesses, and...well, you get the picture. He .. needed .. a .. break. And, with the wedding gift given him by the late - extremely late - Dark Lord Natlac, Frank was determined to find a way to get away. Of course, he didn't realize getting away meant getting away in the extreme. Waking up in a new kingdom, in ANOTHER new body, and having everyone...EVERYONE...looking to take his head, Frank needs to find his way back home. Facing threats from all sides... a wandering troop of lethal girls... and a new brother that wants nothing more than to become a single child, Frank starts his journey back home.
S. Andrew Swann continues his fun and entertaining romp through medieval cultures, body swapping, undead dark lords, amorous goddesses, and a wife..uh, husband... umm, Dragon!!! that thinks he's dead. Swann wields a deft hand balancing comedy and adventure...well... mostly comedy, to make an enjoyable read and story that has you wanting more...well, at least the next book in the series.
While you could read this as a stand alone book, all the existing issues and problems were introduced and developed in the first book the DRAGON PRINCESS.
Have Fun...
S. Andrew Swann continues his fun and entertaining romp through medieval cultures, body swapping, undead dark lords, amorous goddesses, and a wife..uh, husband... umm, Dragon!!! that thinks he's dead. Swann wields a deft hand balancing comedy and adventure...well... mostly comedy, to make an enjoyable read and story that has you wanting more...well, at least the next book in the series.
While you could read this as a stand alone book, all the existing issues and problems were introduced and developed in the first book the DRAGON PRINCESS.
Have Fun...
January 30, 2019
The sequel to Dragon Princess seems to disregard what character development previously took place, but it does make up for that in terms of character development in its own right, as all of the main protagonists go through at least some well developed changes. The humour of this second installment isn't executed quite as well as that of its predecessor, but in terms of plot complexity and the evoking of emotion, it far surpasses it. The politics of Swann's world, along with the body-switching concept that he manages to keep fresh, makes the plot much more intriguing, although not without its faults. The plot increasingly gets more convoluted as more and more characters reveal ulterior motives, and while this does increase the sophistication, to a point, it also makes the novel slightly harder to stay with. That being said, it is still engaging, as new character introductions increase the emotion of the piece and add a whole lot more depth. Swann executes this depth with a fair amount of ability, but he almost adds too many layers to the whole story, each of them probably being good and sensible in their own right, but mashed together in a rather fast-paced adventure is likely not the best application.
July 24, 2017
"Some think courage is the absence of fear.
Some think courage is acting in spite of fear.
I think courage is just not having the time or inclination to fully contemplate how stupid or dangerous what you're doing actually is."
Dragon Thief is an amazing sequel. It's funny, serious, soul-searching and heartwarming.
Frank Blackthorne is a good-hearted, relatable character who is constantly growing, making mistakes, and changing for the better at every chance he gets. The supporting cast of characters are loveable, complex, and enchanting.
The author manages to continue to write body-swapping in a somehow realistic, and very captivating manner.
I love the writing style of this book, I love the humor, and I'm excited to see what happens next.
Highly recommended.
Some think courage is acting in spite of fear.
I think courage is just not having the time or inclination to fully contemplate how stupid or dangerous what you're doing actually is."
Dragon Thief is an amazing sequel. It's funny, serious, soul-searching and heartwarming.
Frank Blackthorne is a good-hearted, relatable character who is constantly growing, making mistakes, and changing for the better at every chance he gets. The supporting cast of characters are loveable, complex, and enchanting.
The author manages to continue to write body-swapping in a somehow realistic, and very captivating manner.
I love the writing style of this book, I love the humor, and I'm excited to see what happens next.
Highly recommended.
July 23, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The first installment was very good also but where that was more funny this was a lot more serious. It still had its comedic moments but really had some darker parts. I enjoyed all of the new characters and it was nice to watch them grow as the story went on. I can not wait to see how it all ends up in the last novel. I am rooting for you Frank but I guess we will have to see how it all pans out. I just hope all the new and old characters make it into the next one.
August 22, 2019
Still a great read although not quite to the very high standard set by #1, the reason being that the two really great characters, namely Dragon Lucille and Princess Frank are missing most of the story. The slack is somewhat taken up by the teen Amazons but the rest of the cast is not really inspiring.
Expecting more and better in the final installment.
Expecting more and better in the final installment.
December 8, 2019
While there are humorous moments in this book, this series is not really a comedy, but more a light-hearted drama.
Swann is a really good writer, so even though I'm not a big fan of Sword and Sorcery Fantasy, I really enjoyed this book. I thought is was better than the first one. The characters are likeable, the story moves at a good and consistent pace, and the plot is not full of cliches.
Swann is a really good writer, so even though I'm not a big fan of Sword and Sorcery Fantasy, I really enjoyed this book. I thought is was better than the first one. The characters are likeable, the story moves at a good and consistent pace, and the plot is not full of cliches.
July 5, 2018
S. Andrew Swann can take a cliché and turn it into something new. Dragon Thief builds on all of the high notes of the first book. Returning characters grow and develop and the new cast of characters are just as fully fleshed as the last. A wonderful read.
July 22, 2017
Continuing to love this series.
March 25, 2018
This was a fun and amusing read. Laughed out loud quite a few time. Also twisty and clever.
April 8, 2018
There's a lot of growth from the first book to this book. I liked the character development especially in Frank and Lucille. The badass gang of girls was a fun add.
June 16, 2018
This was pretty good for a sequel! Frank was in fine form, and his teenage sidekicks were awesome!
July 25, 2018
Exceptional satire, and a page-turner. For a second installment of a series, it lost none of the umpf of the first, and honestly, I liked it even more! Can't wait to start the third one!
February 18, 2021
Another madcap adventure for Frank and friends!
I liked the new friends he made along the way this time.
I a!so appreciate the lack of swear words and sex in these books.
I liked the new friends he made along the way this time.
I a!so appreciate the lack of swear words and sex in these books.
July 20, 2015
I loved the first book in this new series and immediately moved on to the second. I'm happy to say, it's just as much fun as the first. In fact, I'm a little miffed that I'll have to wait almost a year before the third book comes out. (Although I'm not miffed because there's a giant cliffhanger or anything, nothing of the sort.)
Premise: Frank Blackthorne is a thief who somehow finds himself trapped in a princess' body, basically taking on the princess' role . . . which leaves something to be desired. He'd desperately like to be back in his own body, but that's just not possible. So for second-best, he'd like to at least be back in a MAN'S body. So, one night, drunk and not thinking, he uses the cursed artifact given to him as a wedding gift . . . and finds himself not only in a man's body, but a thief's as well. One of the most dangerous thieves in the world, wanted by nearly every country. A man who is now inhabiting the princess' body, with all the power it entales, in the defenseless Lendowyn court.
Again, a great rollicking story that starts off with a terrible and stupid mistake that escalates into a disaster of monstrous proportions, with that little twist of switching bodies. Frank's escapades as he tries to get back to the Lendowyn court and change everything back to the way it was are hilarious and fun, especially with all of the characters he meets along the way. If you like humorous fantasy that plays with the tropes we're all used to, then you should definitely be reading this series.
But the best part of this series--and what makes a truly good humorous story rise above all others--is that there IS some seriousness behind all of the tongue-in-cheek fun. In this case, most of the seriousness comes into play with the outcast group of teenage girls, all with their own little stories. These little serious elements are what takes the book out of simple fun and give it that extra kick, making the story work on multiple levels.
As usual, lots of little twists as Frank works his way back to the castle, with a ton of twists at the end, especially with exactly who this master thief really is and how he's used his newfound powers to mess with the Lendowyn court. But that would be spoilery, so . . .
A great, fun, enjoyable read that works on many levels--some more serious than others. Definitely go find Dragon * Princess, the first book in the series, or this one and read them. Both of them. (You don't NEED to have read the first one to read this one, but you'd be missing out on another fun read if you didn't.)
Premise: Frank Blackthorne is a thief who somehow finds himself trapped in a princess' body, basically taking on the princess' role . . . which leaves something to be desired. He'd desperately like to be back in his own body, but that's just not possible. So for second-best, he'd like to at least be back in a MAN'S body. So, one night, drunk and not thinking, he uses the cursed artifact given to him as a wedding gift . . . and finds himself not only in a man's body, but a thief's as well. One of the most dangerous thieves in the world, wanted by nearly every country. A man who is now inhabiting the princess' body, with all the power it entales, in the defenseless Lendowyn court.
Again, a great rollicking story that starts off with a terrible and stupid mistake that escalates into a disaster of monstrous proportions, with that little twist of switching bodies. Frank's escapades as he tries to get back to the Lendowyn court and change everything back to the way it was are hilarious and fun, especially with all of the characters he meets along the way. If you like humorous fantasy that plays with the tropes we're all used to, then you should definitely be reading this series.
But the best part of this series--and what makes a truly good humorous story rise above all others--is that there IS some seriousness behind all of the tongue-in-cheek fun. In this case, most of the seriousness comes into play with the outcast group of teenage girls, all with their own little stories. These little serious elements are what takes the book out of simple fun and give it that extra kick, making the story work on multiple levels.
As usual, lots of little twists as Frank works his way back to the castle, with a ton of twists at the end, especially with exactly who this master thief really is and how he's used his newfound powers to mess with the Lendowyn court. But that would be spoilery, so . . .
A great, fun, enjoyable read that works on many levels--some more serious than others. Definitely go find Dragon * Princess, the first book in the series, or this one and read them. Both of them. (You don't NEED to have read the first one to read this one, but you'd be missing out on another fun read if you didn't.)
November 1, 2021
Just as good as the first! Absolutely loved it and I can't wait to read the next one!
July 30, 2015
I loved the first book in this new series and immediately moved on to the second. I'm happy to say, it's just as much fun as the first. In fact, I'm a little miffed that I'll have to wait almost a year before the third book comes out. (Although I'm not miffed because there's a giant cliffhanger or anything, nothing of the sort.)
Premise: Frank Blackthorne is a thief who somehow finds himself trapped in a princess' body, basically taking on the princess' role . . . which leaves something to be desired. He'd desperately like to be back in his own body, but that's just not possible. So for second-best, he'd like to at least be back in a MAN'S body. So, one night, drunk and not thinking, he uses the cursed artifact given to him as a wedding gift . . . and finds himself not only in a man's body, but a thief's as well. One of the most dangerous thieves in the world, wanted by nearly every country. A man who is now inhabiting the princess' body, with all the power it entales, in the defenseless Lendowyn court.
Read more at SFReader.com Dragon Thief, by S. Andrew Swann
Premise: Frank Blackthorne is a thief who somehow finds himself trapped in a princess' body, basically taking on the princess' role . . . which leaves something to be desired. He'd desperately like to be back in his own body, but that's just not possible. So for second-best, he'd like to at least be back in a MAN'S body. So, one night, drunk and not thinking, he uses the cursed artifact given to him as a wedding gift . . . and finds himself not only in a man's body, but a thief's as well. One of the most dangerous thieves in the world, wanted by nearly every country. A man who is now inhabiting the princess' body, with all the power it entales, in the defenseless Lendowyn court.
Read more at SFReader.com Dragon Thief, by S. Andrew Swann
October 20, 2015
I read this immediately after finishing Dragon Princess. While I'd describe Dragon Princess as straddling the line between parody and conventional fantasy, this one isn't really a parody at all. That's not to say that the humor is gone, but Frank is a bit less snarky this time. He still makes witty asides, but he's a bit more sober for this tale. The situations he finds himself in are less laugh out loud, and some are a bit dark. Still, it is all highly enjoyable, and I'll read any Frank Blackthorne book that comes out. I also want to check out other books by Swann, who seems to be an excellent storyteller. The goddess Lysea would be proud
February 16, 2016
I didn't like this as much as the first one, and it had some subtext about being trans that is either offensive or insightful. If the story had somehow wrapped up that subtext in any way other than be satisfied with the body you have I'd say insightful, but I think it veered over into the territory of problematic if not totally offensive.
February 1, 2017
fast read and funny
March 29, 2017
This one is just one laugh riot after another, can't wait to start the next one but I got a couple of others to read before I start.
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