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Seadrake

(Dragon Mage Chronicles #2)

J.A. Jaken (Goodreads Author)

3.95 · Rating details · 19 ratings · 3 reviews

After much deliberation, Andrei chooses to bring his inexperienced and highly unusual apprentice to the far-off island of Sutan-lei, where the eminent mage-scholar Master Luth is rumored to abide. It is Andrei's hope that Master Luth will have answers to the growing mystery he and Jander began to uncover in the city of Tempest as well as help his apprentice gain some degre ...more

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Published May 8th 2020 by White Owl Publishing

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May 09, 2020 Carra rated it it was amazing

Continuing on with the Dragon Mage Chronicles, this time we get a deeper look at the intricacies of the magic itself as Andrei and Jander seek out information to help them in their quest. Here you’ll find a closer examination of the “why” of magic, as we see Jander finding a greater understanding of it, and of his place and role.

Granted, this means this book is much lighter on the action—at least until the more adventure-centered last quarter of the story—but it also lets readers form a better Continuing on with the Dragon Mage Chronicles, this time we get a deeper look at the intricacies of the magic itself as Andrei and Jander seek out information to help them in their quest. Here you’ll find a closer examination of the “why” of magic, as we see Jander finding a greater understanding of it, and of his place and role.

Granted, this means this book is much lighter on the action—at least until the more adventure-centered last quarter of the story—but it also lets readers form a better grasp of the possible meaning behind Kirin’s actions, as well as the moral responsibilities that being a dragon mage present to Jander. This gives Seadrake a more somber tone, which is balanced not only by the deep bond he’s formed with Andrei, but also by the resolve Boaen and Tanith display as their little group strengthens.

For those looking for the action, you’ll find it in the last quarter of the story as the danger from the latest dragon reaches its peak. I did find the resolution this time around just a tiny touch anti-climactic given the story and that final skirmish up to that point, but plenty happened along the way to keep me solidly on board with the overall adventure.

Along with the seriousness of this story came a point for Boaen that truly wrenched my heart, and while his situation might not be the primary focus of the series, the author has made his character so endearing that I am just as fully invested in his happiness as I am in Jander and Andrei’s…I really need to see him get his own happy ending when all this is said and done.

Note that this book is really not meant to stand alone—you really should have read Stormdrake first, and I also strongly recommend you read the prequel, The Magician’s Apprentice before starting the series to understand the full backstory of Jander and Andrei’s relationship. Once you’ve done so, you’ll have a better appreciation of what the characters have gone through up to this point, and see the progress they’ve made personally and with each other. 4.5 stars for Seadrake…now bring on the fire! Keep in mind when starting this series it is meant for readers 18+ due to adult language and sexual content. ...more

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Jan 15, 2021 PaperMoon rated it liked it · review of another edition

Readers should read The Magician's Apprentice before embarking on the Dragon Mage Chronicles series.

This was a good second book in this series, providing significant backstory detail to MC Andrei and his past history/dealings with main antagonist / baddie Kirin. The author also expands more on Jander's special magical power / link to dragons and their magic. A very very brief introduction to a new character at the very start leads me to assume this character will be featured more in upcoming boo ...more

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Jun 10, 2020 Tina Sharp rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Love this series

I love this series, action, drama, suspense, loyalty and betrayal. Oh and magic and dragons! Each book has been great with story and world building. I have never been disappointed. Love Jander and Andrei and all their friends. Kirin is a great, scary, powerful enemy. I love that though Jander is a powerful Dragon mage, he is not all powerful. He is in fact vulnerable as he still learns how to wield his magic and struggles with his own insecurities. I also love how loving and supp ...more

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J.A. Jaken has been writing homoerotic fiction for more than ten years. She got her start in the profession writing slash fanfiction, where she has published numerous stories under the pen-name Rushlight. Over the years she has written erotic short stories and novels in genres ranging from science fiction/fantasy to gothic horror to modern detective mysteries.

She realized at a young age that she w ...more