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Supernatural Consultant #5
Dragon Soldier
The aftermath of the last battle has left Nickel weak in bed and grounded for the next decade. Despite being in trouble, Nickel wants to return to the battle against the enemy as soon as he can, but thoughts of Platinum, the dragon helping to nurse him back to health, keep distracting him.
Platinum can’t believe how much his life has changed. He went from being a lonely fugitive on the run to part of a family in only hours. The last few days have been his happiest, especially now that he’s met Nickel. He knows it’s only temporary, though. The enemy that kept him captive for most of his life isn’t finished with him yet, but even Platinum and Nickel’s combined powers might not be enough to save them all.
Platinum can’t believe how much his life has changed. He went from being a lonely fugitive on the run to part of a family in only hours. The last few days have been his happiest, especially now that he’s met Nickel. He knows it’s only temporary, though. The enemy that kept him captive for most of his life isn’t finished with him yet, but even Platinum and Nickel’s combined powers might not be enough to save them all.
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Mell Eight
69 books280 followersWhen Mell Eight was in high school, she discovered dragons. Beautiful, wondrous creatures that took her on epic adventures both to faraway lands and on journeys of the heart. Mell wanted to create dragons of her own, so she put pen to paper. Mell Eight is now known for her own soaring dragons, as well as for other wonderful characters dancing across the pages of her books. While she mostly writes paranormal or fantasy stories, she has been seen exploring the real world once or twice.
For more information on Mell’s stories and future writing plans, visit her website.
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March 16, 2017
Do you have a certain series that you anticipate each new release and not because it's a knock 'em dead powerhouse, but because its comfortable, fun, and you love hanging out in that world just for a time? That's exactly how Supernatural Consultant series is for me. I feel it welcoming me back with open arms each time a new novella comes out so I can hang out with Dane, Mercury, and the dragon kits on a new family adventure.
Dragon Soldier is book five in a series that must be read in order.
The last installment, Dragon Detective, left off with Nickel severely injured and a long lost dragon found and returned to freedom with their big family. This story picks up and continues on with the second half of this particular stories arc with Nickel and Platinum now in the forefront with Dane and Mercury and the other kits and their friends and co-workers now taking the backseat.
I enjoy how the author advanced the stories forward over the years so that now the older kits are the new generation of adults and getting involved in the supernatural crime solving with Dane and Mercury.
They still have their immature moments, but Nickel and Platinum's story of coming of age and figuring out how to adapt to adult responsibility, injuries, duty, and first love was engaging and fun. The story's narration was shared by both dragons. Nickel is the tough soldier workaholic who is recovering from wounds and makes an impatient patient while Platinum is free from the labs and lived his whole life in captivity so now is figuring out how it all works and how to be part of a loud, boisterous family.
The action part of the plot was there, but was more of the side story in the background that showcased the culmination of the character side of the plot with an example of Nickel and Platinum's first big case together.
I would have liked to have had more of my favorite Lumie dragon, but the antics of 'Ron, Chrome, and the rest was still a source of fun and delight. Love this family of dragons, their home life, and when they work together to solve paranormal crime.
So, if you want a bit of cozy, heartwarming, and humor to your M/M Urban Fantasy, these are great. They are light stuff all around and I can't wait to curl up with the next one or maybe I'll snag an older one from the series and re-read when I need a perk me up.
My thanks to Less Than Three Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Dragon Soldier is book five in a series that must be read in order.
The last installment, Dragon Detective, left off with Nickel severely injured and a long lost dragon found and returned to freedom with their big family. This story picks up and continues on with the second half of this particular stories arc with Nickel and Platinum now in the forefront with Dane and Mercury and the other kits and their friends and co-workers now taking the backseat.
I enjoy how the author advanced the stories forward over the years so that now the older kits are the new generation of adults and getting involved in the supernatural crime solving with Dane and Mercury.
They still have their immature moments, but Nickel and Platinum's story of coming of age and figuring out how to adapt to adult responsibility, injuries, duty, and first love was engaging and fun. The story's narration was shared by both dragons. Nickel is the tough soldier workaholic who is recovering from wounds and makes an impatient patient while Platinum is free from the labs and lived his whole life in captivity so now is figuring out how it all works and how to be part of a loud, boisterous family.
The action part of the plot was there, but was more of the side story in the background that showcased the culmination of the character side of the plot with an example of Nickel and Platinum's first big case together.
I would have liked to have had more of my favorite Lumie dragon, but the antics of 'Ron, Chrome, and the rest was still a source of fun and delight. Love this family of dragons, their home life, and when they work together to solve paranormal crime.
So, if you want a bit of cozy, heartwarming, and humor to your M/M Urban Fantasy, these are great. They are light stuff all around and I can't wait to curl up with the next one or maybe I'll snag an older one from the series and re-read when I need a perk me up.
My thanks to Less Than Three Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 22, 2020
A direct continuation of the previous book, this second story about Nickel and Platinum is even more action-packed and full of revelations than the first part. They start out as “brothers in arms” fighting the evil scientists, but there is also a slowly blooming romance between them which is very sweet. Not that they have much time to follow their instincts at first – making sure those who want to use dragons to experiment on are stopped comes first.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
September 22, 2020
A direct continuation of the previous book, this second story about Nickel and Platinum is even more action-packed and full of revelations than the first part. They start out as “brothers in arms” fighting the evil scientists, but there is also a slowly blooming romance between them which is very sweet. Not that they have much time to follow their instincts at first – making sure those who want to use dragons to experiment on are stopped comes first.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
September 18, 2020
This is the fifth story in a series, and best enjoyed when read in series.
Dane, a demigod, and his husband Mercury, a precious dragon shifter, have been diligently assisting dragons in need for the past ten years, while also raising their clutch of mis-matched and genetically-modified (by evil human scientists!!) kits.
Nickel is an 18 year old Dragon, being raised by Dane and Mercury. As a kit, Nickel escaped a laboratory where he was being cruelly tortured by human scientists trying to steal his water magic. When rescued by Mercury, and later Dane, Nickel wanted revenge, and they allowed him to wield his magic to take down his tormentors. Since that time, Nickel's grown up, done his schooling and is training to be a private investigator. HE has helped Dane in his supernatural consulting business for years, while also tracking down the rogue pods of humans still experimenting on dragons. He recently helped save Platinum, the male air dragon who had been in captivity and testing for most of his 18 year old life.
Platinum is the egg twin of Chrome, Nickel's adopted sister, but Platinum's air magic has been mutated by the scientists and his emotional state can induce changes in the local weather. Having been raised in captivity, Platinum is shy of being in the company of people, and some of Nickel's adopted siblings are a little too much for him. Platinum struggles with nightmares, but he's trying to build his skills in both magic and his education--learning to read and write for the first time. It is through the love of Dane and Mercury that Platinum finally has a home.
In the rescue of Platinum, Nickel's magic was dangerously drained. He's having a hard time regaining his strength and this is really frustrating. He's taken years to build his magic up, and now he's barely able to walk to the bathroom. But, he and Platinum are sharing a room, and that makes it easy to lean on one another. Not that it takes Nickel long to realize that Platinum is his mate.
The casual way they connect is sweet and tender. I loved how Dane helped both Platinum and Nickel with (sometimes) secret plans to take care of one another. Platinum's skills in magic are growing by the day, and Platinum delights in helping outfit their new office to accommodate Nickel better. Meanwhile, Nickel has big plans to make a life for him and Platinum--in a much quieter little cottage they can call home. Ultimately, they won't feel safe if they can't track down the last of the scientists who'd gotten away from Nickel. But they are both necessary to the investigation, giving Platinum the agency he's needed to help him cope with his trauma. And, there's a wholesome family vibe to this story where each of the dragons is essential to the security of dragons, at home and abroad.
I've loved this series and would recommend it for people who are fans of light romances and heavy paranormal.
Dane, a demigod, and his husband Mercury, a precious dragon shifter, have been diligently assisting dragons in need for the past ten years, while also raising their clutch of mis-matched and genetically-modified (by evil human scientists!!) kits.
Nickel is an 18 year old Dragon, being raised by Dane and Mercury. As a kit, Nickel escaped a laboratory where he was being cruelly tortured by human scientists trying to steal his water magic. When rescued by Mercury, and later Dane, Nickel wanted revenge, and they allowed him to wield his magic to take down his tormentors. Since that time, Nickel's grown up, done his schooling and is training to be a private investigator. HE has helped Dane in his supernatural consulting business for years, while also tracking down the rogue pods of humans still experimenting on dragons. He recently helped save Platinum, the male air dragon who had been in captivity and testing for most of his 18 year old life.
Platinum is the egg twin of Chrome, Nickel's adopted sister, but Platinum's air magic has been mutated by the scientists and his emotional state can induce changes in the local weather. Having been raised in captivity, Platinum is shy of being in the company of people, and some of Nickel's adopted siblings are a little too much for him. Platinum struggles with nightmares, but he's trying to build his skills in both magic and his education--learning to read and write for the first time. It is through the love of Dane and Mercury that Platinum finally has a home.
In the rescue of Platinum, Nickel's magic was dangerously drained. He's having a hard time regaining his strength and this is really frustrating. He's taken years to build his magic up, and now he's barely able to walk to the bathroom. But, he and Platinum are sharing a room, and that makes it easy to lean on one another. Not that it takes Nickel long to realize that Platinum is his mate.
The casual way they connect is sweet and tender. I loved how Dane helped both Platinum and Nickel with (sometimes) secret plans to take care of one another. Platinum's skills in magic are growing by the day, and Platinum delights in helping outfit their new office to accommodate Nickel better. Meanwhile, Nickel has big plans to make a life for him and Platinum--in a much quieter little cottage they can call home. Ultimately, they won't feel safe if they can't track down the last of the scientists who'd gotten away from Nickel. But they are both necessary to the investigation, giving Platinum the agency he's needed to help him cope with his trauma. And, there's a wholesome family vibe to this story where each of the dragons is essential to the security of dragons, at home and abroad.
I've loved this series and would recommend it for people who are fans of light romances and heavy paranormal.
March 12, 2017
3.5 heart review for Love Bytes Reviews.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Check out www.lovebyesreviews.com for this and many more reviews, interviews, and giveaways!
Mell Eight is a new author to me, and I just read this whole series back to back. I’ll give a brief description of the series before I talk about this book.
In the first book, Dragon Consultant, we meet Dane, the owner of Supernatural Consultants, and leader of a supernatural/paranormal region. He’s been asked to look in to a report of dragons harassing airplanes. He finds a sick adult dragon shifter, and a pack of assorted younger dragons hiding in the woods. He packs them up, and takes them home. Only to fall in love with Mercury, the adult dragon shifter, and help him raise the pack of orphan dragon kits. The story continues on through the series, Dane and Mercury and their kits, trying to discover who has been capturing dragons, in the egg, and as youngsters, and performing experiments on them. A couple of bad guys come and go, but they are always looking for the boss. They are also always looking for Platinum, a dragon they missed rescuing.
Now this fifth book in the series features Nickel, one of the older of the dragon kits, now a young man working for Dane’s firm, as he recovers from the ass whooping he received in the last book. Nickel made a bad decision, got roughed up pretty good, and has been confined to bed. The good thing that came out of the mess in the last book, was the discovery of Platinum, who has been reunited with his sister, and brought in to the fold. This is the story of Nickel and Platinum discovering love…. and the ultimate fight against the enemy they have spent ten years searching for.
I have enjoyed my week reading these books, I’m always up for a new shifter series, and I haven’t read many about dragon shifters. I’m fascinated with the creation of the world an author of paranormal books sets their characters in. They set the rules, and each seems to have their own system. Magic, shifting, lives, etc, are all unique to the author. This series had some great world building, and I loved the urban fantasy feel of it. This is our world, but with dragons and magic! How cool!
I liked Mercury and Dane as characters as I read the series, and I loved that they took in this group of orphaned young to raise as their own. We are shown lots of scenes of them caring for the kits, lots of dinners, lots of play time, and when bad shit goes down, one protects while the other fights. I loved all of that. But. Even having said that, I wish a little less time had been spent on the interaction with all of the kits. It got to be a bit much for me after a while. The other issue I have is that there IS NO SEX IN ANY OF THESE BOOKS! Dane and Mercury do get it on now and then, but it is all off page, or very brief. I didn’t think I’d miss it, but apparently I did!
This book has the same issues as I’ve had with the others. Too much time spent on the kits, and no sex. Nickel was a hard character for me to get to like, he’s an odd mix of child and adult for the first three books, starts to come alive in the fourth, then spends most of the fifth book injured and out of commission. This does give him time to get to know Platinum, and I did appreciate that. But these are young men, falling in love. I wanted a physical manifestation of that love. Even if it was the off page sex we saw earlier in the series with Dane and Mercury. I’m not even sure they have shared a kiss by the end of the fifth book. I was actually surprised how much I missed the sex…
As I said, Mell Eight is a new to me author. I did like her writing style, and for the most part I liked the characters. I loved Platinum particularly, and liked Nickel. I had issues with parts of the series which continued in to this book, but overall I enjoyed all of the books. They are fairly light, lots of humor since there are so many youngsters involved, and the overall plot was well done. I liked this book a bit more than the others plot-wise, a little more happens in it that got my attention. The ending was great as well.
If you have read the other books, you have GOT to read this one. If not, it is not a stand alone book, you’ll need to read the series to know what’s going on. I’m glad I read all of them back to back, and glad I was able to review this one. I’ll be checking out more books by this author.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Check out www.lovebyesreviews.com for this and many more reviews, interviews, and giveaways!
Mell Eight is a new author to me, and I just read this whole series back to back. I’ll give a brief description of the series before I talk about this book.
In the first book, Dragon Consultant, we meet Dane, the owner of Supernatural Consultants, and leader of a supernatural/paranormal region. He’s been asked to look in to a report of dragons harassing airplanes. He finds a sick adult dragon shifter, and a pack of assorted younger dragons hiding in the woods. He packs them up, and takes them home. Only to fall in love with Mercury, the adult dragon shifter, and help him raise the pack of orphan dragon kits. The story continues on through the series, Dane and Mercury and their kits, trying to discover who has been capturing dragons, in the egg, and as youngsters, and performing experiments on them. A couple of bad guys come and go, but they are always looking for the boss. They are also always looking for Platinum, a dragon they missed rescuing.
Now this fifth book in the series features Nickel, one of the older of the dragon kits, now a young man working for Dane’s firm, as he recovers from the ass whooping he received in the last book. Nickel made a bad decision, got roughed up pretty good, and has been confined to bed. The good thing that came out of the mess in the last book, was the discovery of Platinum, who has been reunited with his sister, and brought in to the fold. This is the story of Nickel and Platinum discovering love…. and the ultimate fight against the enemy they have spent ten years searching for.
I have enjoyed my week reading these books, I’m always up for a new shifter series, and I haven’t read many about dragon shifters. I’m fascinated with the creation of the world an author of paranormal books sets their characters in. They set the rules, and each seems to have their own system. Magic, shifting, lives, etc, are all unique to the author. This series had some great world building, and I loved the urban fantasy feel of it. This is our world, but with dragons and magic! How cool!
I liked Mercury and Dane as characters as I read the series, and I loved that they took in this group of orphaned young to raise as their own. We are shown lots of scenes of them caring for the kits, lots of dinners, lots of play time, and when bad shit goes down, one protects while the other fights. I loved all of that. But. Even having said that, I wish a little less time had been spent on the interaction with all of the kits. It got to be a bit much for me after a while. The other issue I have is that there IS NO SEX IN ANY OF THESE BOOKS! Dane and Mercury do get it on now and then, but it is all off page, or very brief. I didn’t think I’d miss it, but apparently I did!
This book has the same issues as I’ve had with the others. Too much time spent on the kits, and no sex. Nickel was a hard character for me to get to like, he’s an odd mix of child and adult for the first three books, starts to come alive in the fourth, then spends most of the fifth book injured and out of commission. This does give him time to get to know Platinum, and I did appreciate that. But these are young men, falling in love. I wanted a physical manifestation of that love. Even if it was the off page sex we saw earlier in the series with Dane and Mercury. I’m not even sure they have shared a kiss by the end of the fifth book. I was actually surprised how much I missed the sex…
As I said, Mell Eight is a new to me author. I did like her writing style, and for the most part I liked the characters. I loved Platinum particularly, and liked Nickel. I had issues with parts of the series which continued in to this book, but overall I enjoyed all of the books. They are fairly light, lots of humor since there are so many youngsters involved, and the overall plot was well done. I liked this book a bit more than the others plot-wise, a little more happens in it that got my attention. The ending was great as well.
If you have read the other books, you have GOT to read this one. If not, it is not a stand alone book, you’ll need to read the series to know what’s going on. I’m glad I read all of them back to back, and glad I was able to review this one. I’ll be checking out more books by this author.
March 9, 2017
3.5 stars.
This tale picks up right where Dragon Detective left off, with Platinum watching over the sleeping Nickel, and Nickel just waking up. Unlike the other books, the relationship between these two is firmly front and centre. Which is good because there’s a hefty dose of insta-love here, so it was nice to see both of them feeling a little unnerved and unsure of their feelings and slowly getting to know each other.
It’s actually pretty sweet. Nickel has always been the strong dragon, determined to find the scientists experimenting on dragons and take them down. But he’s in recovery here, struggling to even get out of bed, let alone get back in the office and back to work. Not that he doesn’t try. I liked that it wasn’t easy for him, even if I also felt for him as he struggles with depression.
Platinum is sweet, but a little light on personality, poor thing. He’s been locked up for most of his life and he’s struggling to adjust to living with this loud bunch of boisterous dragons. I liked how Nickel became his sanctuary. I would have liked it if we’d seen more stuff between him and his egg twin, though. I think it would be nice if Platinum could bond with others beyond Nickel, because as sweet as they are together, he doesn’t have to be so alone anymore.
Away from these two, there’s still a search for the bad guys going on, while the rest of the kits are up to mischief as usual. The earth kits in particular were clearly having a lot of fun in the background. I wish there’d been more Lumie – but I always wish that, because he’s my mixed up magical favourite.
On the whole, this is a quieter, more romantic addition to the series, giving Nickel a glimpse of life beyond his quest to destroy his enemies. It’s cute like the other books, but not quite as funny, though it still contains the warm charm I’m used to. However, if you’re new to this series, don’t start here because you’ll miss out on a lot. Which would be a shame, because in terms of fun dragon families, there are few I enjoy as much as this adorable bunch. I look forward to seeing what Mell Eight comes up with next.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
This tale picks up right where Dragon Detective left off, with Platinum watching over the sleeping Nickel, and Nickel just waking up. Unlike the other books, the relationship between these two is firmly front and centre. Which is good because there’s a hefty dose of insta-love here, so it was nice to see both of them feeling a little unnerved and unsure of their feelings and slowly getting to know each other.
It’s actually pretty sweet. Nickel has always been the strong dragon, determined to find the scientists experimenting on dragons and take them down. But he’s in recovery here, struggling to even get out of bed, let alone get back in the office and back to work. Not that he doesn’t try. I liked that it wasn’t easy for him, even if I also felt for him as he struggles with depression.
Platinum is sweet, but a little light on personality, poor thing. He’s been locked up for most of his life and he’s struggling to adjust to living with this loud bunch of boisterous dragons. I liked how Nickel became his sanctuary. I would have liked it if we’d seen more stuff between him and his egg twin, though. I think it would be nice if Platinum could bond with others beyond Nickel, because as sweet as they are together, he doesn’t have to be so alone anymore.
Away from these two, there’s still a search for the bad guys going on, while the rest of the kits are up to mischief as usual. The earth kits in particular were clearly having a lot of fun in the background. I wish there’d been more Lumie – but I always wish that, because he’s my mixed up magical favourite.
On the whole, this is a quieter, more romantic addition to the series, giving Nickel a glimpse of life beyond his quest to destroy his enemies. It’s cute like the other books, but not quite as funny, though it still contains the warm charm I’m used to. However, if you’re new to this series, don’t start here because you’ll miss out on a lot. Which would be a shame, because in terms of fun dragon families, there are few I enjoy as much as this adorable bunch. I look forward to seeing what Mell Eight comes up with next.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
September 21, 2020
I received a copy of Dragon Soldier by Mell Eight via IndiGo Marketing & Design in for an honest review. I’ve enjoyed the dragon series, being able to follow the various dragon siblings as they’ve matured, even the incorrigible Chrome. Nickel was always the most focused and serious of the brood, so it is fun to see him overwhelmed by Aluminum, the last of the dragons to be found. Even though the story starts with Nickel laid low, he still gets to participate in a major case. This book feels like the end of the series, which is too bad, as it is entertaining, but all good things must come to an end.
April 12, 2017
4.5 stars!
Finally the interaction between Platinum and Nickel. Most of the book covered Nickel's slow recovery but it was nice to see how the two bonded. As the kits are all growing up, it was also nice to see development in terms of what they wanted to do in the future. The plot picked up towards the end with the baddie appearing again but it was all resolved nicely. The only sad thing was that there wasn't much Lumie. I wonder what the next book would be about.
Overall, still loving the series so far.
Finally the interaction between Platinum and Nickel. Most of the book covered Nickel's slow recovery but it was nice to see how the two bonded. As the kits are all growing up, it was also nice to see development in terms of what they wanted to do in the future. The plot picked up towards the end with the baddie appearing again but it was all resolved nicely. The only sad thing was that there wasn't much Lumie. I wonder what the next book would be about.
Overall, still loving the series so far.
October 5, 2020
A great continuation of Nickel and Platinum’s story which began in Dragon Detective. I love seeing Dane and Mercury's kits growing up, I really enjoy these characters and I hope that there will be many more visits to the fascinating world of the Supernatural Consultant series.
*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley*
*I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley*
March 20, 2017
Book 5 what can I say except I love this series so much the dragons in it are wonderful so caring.
This book moves us past Mercury and Dane to Nickel and Platinum the rescued dragon.
Nickel is recovering after his fight with the lead scientist and is trying to get his strength back.
He wakes and meets Platinum properly and just click. Platinum gets to meet and share time with his egg twin Zinc as well.
It's a great story about recovering and gaining strength from those around you.
This book moves us past Mercury and Dane to Nickel and Platinum the rescued dragon.
Nickel is recovering after his fight with the lead scientist and is trying to get his strength back.
He wakes and meets Platinum properly and just click. Platinum gets to meet and share time with his egg twin Zinc as well.
It's a great story about recovering and gaining strength from those around you.
September 14, 2020
This book concentrates on Nickel and Platinum. Nickel healing from their last adventure and Platinum learning about family and doing some healing of his own.
These books are always packed with the young dragon’s antics and Dane and Mercury’s parenting of them while chasing bad guys. This one added the joy of Nickel and Platinum learning they are mates. I liked that tough, almost aloof Nickel, felt so much for his new mate.
The author has created a very unusual family. Taking the kits and deftly giving them the traits of young children with all the antics that youngsters have. The young adults feeling the pangs of first (and maybe forever) love.
Nicely written and as with the other books in the series, just not quite long enough.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
These books are always packed with the young dragon’s antics and Dane and Mercury’s parenting of them while chasing bad guys. This one added the joy of Nickel and Platinum learning they are mates. I liked that tough, almost aloof Nickel, felt so much for his new mate.
The author has created a very unusual family. Taking the kits and deftly giving them the traits of young children with all the antics that youngsters have. The young adults feeling the pangs of first (and maybe forever) love.
Nicely written and as with the other books in the series, just not quite long enough.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
September 6, 2020
Title: Dragon Soldier
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
ISBN: 978-1-64890-094-5
Buy Link: https://ninestarpress.com/product/dra...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Supernatural Consultant 5
The aftermath of the last battle has left Nickel weak in bed and grounded for the next decade. Despite being in trouble, Nickel wants to return to the battle as soon as he can, but thoughts of Platinum, the dragon helping to nurse him back to health, keep distracting him.
Platinum can't believe how much his life has changed. He went from being a lonely fugitive on the run to part of a family in only hours. The last few days have been his happiest, especially now that he's met Nickel. He knows it's only temporary, though. The enemy that kept him captive for most of his life isn't finished with him yet, and even Platinum and Nickel's combined powers might not be enough to save them.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Nickel did what he set out to to, find and save Platinum from their enemies, but the fight left Nickel hurt and unable to return to the fight. Platinum remains injured both physically and mentally, but he is determined to be their for Nickel. Their need to support and help each other grow into something neither expected, but their enemy is determined to regain what they lost, the dragons. Is Platinum up to the task of filling in at the Supernatural Consultant firm? Will Nickel regain the strength he needs to keep everyone safe?
This is a wonderful edition to the series giving Nickel and Platinum their time in the sun. Life with dragon kits is never predictable leaving the reader waiting to see what they will get into next.
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
ISBN: 978-1-64890-094-5
Buy Link: https://ninestarpress.com/product/dra...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Supernatural Consultant 5
The aftermath of the last battle has left Nickel weak in bed and grounded for the next decade. Despite being in trouble, Nickel wants to return to the battle as soon as he can, but thoughts of Platinum, the dragon helping to nurse him back to health, keep distracting him.
Platinum can't believe how much his life has changed. He went from being a lonely fugitive on the run to part of a family in only hours. The last few days have been his happiest, especially now that he's met Nickel. He knows it's only temporary, though. The enemy that kept him captive for most of his life isn't finished with him yet, and even Platinum and Nickel's combined powers might not be enough to save them.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Nickel did what he set out to to, find and save Platinum from their enemies, but the fight left Nickel hurt and unable to return to the fight. Platinum remains injured both physically and mentally, but he is determined to be their for Nickel. Their need to support and help each other grow into something neither expected, but their enemy is determined to regain what they lost, the dragons. Is Platinum up to the task of filling in at the Supernatural Consultant firm? Will Nickel regain the strength he needs to keep everyone safe?
This is a wonderful edition to the series giving Nickel and Platinum their time in the sun. Life with dragon kits is never predictable leaving the reader waiting to see what they will get into next.
March 7, 2017
3.5 out of 5
March 24, 2017
Great series
4 stars
I love this series. It is so entertaining, even when it's not action packed like this one. Yes there was action but it as more about the relationship building between Nickel and Platinum
The Kits are hilarious and actually act like children
Looking forward to the next one
4 stars
I love this series. It is so entertaining, even when it's not action packed like this one. Yes there was action but it as more about the relationship building between Nickel and Platinum
The Kits are hilarious and actually act like children
Looking forward to the next one
April 24, 2017
As expected an enjoyable sweet story.
It was nice to catch up with Nickel and Platinum again and to get a conclusion but I hope I'm wrong in thinking this is the last. I want more Lumie LOL.
October 27, 2023
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Dragon Soldier
Supernatural Consultant Book 5
by Mell Eight
★★★★★
114 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: LGBT, Romance, Magic, Found Family
Triggers: off-page kidnap of child dragons, mentions of experimentation of child dragons
Genre: MM Romance, Urban Fantasy
Dragon Soldier is the fifth book in the Supernatural Consultant series, and continues the Nickel/Platinum storyline that began in the previous book. It takes place one week after the events of the previous book, showing Nickel's recovery from the events of Dragon Detective.
We finally learn a little more about Platinum and that he didn't hatch in captivity, but that he doesn't really remember his previous life with his mother because he was so young when captured. What we do get is a deeper insight into Platinum and Nickel's budding relationship. They're so utterly precious and adorable together.
I was glad that we finally got to see some real progress on the investigation into the kitnappings with someone influential being caught while still leaving room to learn more. I feel like it almost wrapped up the investigation but still left some room to expand and tie up loose ends in later stories.
I'm sad that this is the final “novel” of the series, with the rest novella length. I feel like there's still scope for more, especially with Alloy and Lumie – who actually didn't appear in this story, despite the complexities of their abilities.
Copy received through Netgalley
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Dragon Soldier
Supernatural Consultant Book 5
by Mell Eight
★★★★★
114 Pages
3rd person, dual character POV
Themes: LGBT, Romance, Magic, Found Family
Triggers: off-page kidnap of child dragons, mentions of experimentation of child dragons
Genre: MM Romance, Urban Fantasy
Dragon Soldier is the fifth book in the Supernatural Consultant series, and continues the Nickel/Platinum storyline that began in the previous book. It takes place one week after the events of the previous book, showing Nickel's recovery from the events of Dragon Detective.
We finally learn a little more about Platinum and that he didn't hatch in captivity, but that he doesn't really remember his previous life with his mother because he was so young when captured. What we do get is a deeper insight into Platinum and Nickel's budding relationship. They're so utterly precious and adorable together.
I was glad that we finally got to see some real progress on the investigation into the kitnappings with someone influential being caught while still leaving room to learn more. I feel like it almost wrapped up the investigation but still left some room to expand and tie up loose ends in later stories.
I'm sad that this is the final “novel” of the series, with the rest novella length. I feel like there's still scope for more, especially with Alloy and Lumie – who actually didn't appear in this story, despite the complexities of their abilities.
January 1, 2021
On this blog, I've definitely already established myself as a fan of this series.
Thanks to a series like the Supernatural Consultant, I've found myself trying some books outside of my usual genres. Eight's books just work so well for me. There is magic, there are dragons, but the heart of every one of these stories is the characters and their relationships. Whether it's Mercury and Dane, and now another couple, as romantic mates, or the kits as a group, or Mercury and Dane as the kits' dads, these books are full of love, which makes them full of joy.
I need books like these, that make me feel happy, that are full of humor, and where the good guys (and good dragons) save the day and stay together.
Thanks to a series like the Supernatural Consultant, I've found myself trying some books outside of my usual genres. Eight's books just work so well for me. There is magic, there are dragons, but the heart of every one of these stories is the characters and their relationships. Whether it's Mercury and Dane, and now another couple, as romantic mates, or the kits as a group, or Mercury and Dane as the kits' dads, these books are full of love, which makes them full of joy.
I need books like these, that make me feel happy, that are full of humor, and where the good guys (and good dragons) save the day and stay together.
November 1, 2020
Dragon Soldier picks up three weeks after Dragon Detective ends and Mell Eight continues the magical relationship between Nickel and Platinum.
Once again, Eight concentrates on relationships and in this case the comfort needed for Platinum to move forward in his new life. While Nickel needs to come to terms with the results of the rescue operation and his injuries.
Dragon Soldier does not have a lot of action, but it is a slow burn new adult romance between two injured souls. Eight once again hits all of the right notes when combining family, diversity, and romance in Dragon Soldier.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Once again, Eight concentrates on relationships and in this case the comfort needed for Platinum to move forward in his new life. While Nickel needs to come to terms with the results of the rescue operation and his injuries.
Dragon Soldier does not have a lot of action, but it is a slow burn new adult romance between two injured souls. Eight once again hits all of the right notes when combining family, diversity, and romance in Dragon Soldier.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
November 9, 2025
Dragon Soldier
This is a sweet story and it's awesome that the bad guy finally gets his comeuppance. Platinum and Nickel are adorable. Jumping on the bed. 😂
I cried for Platinum when he said he was so used to being poked and prodded for nefarious reasons that having someone work on him to help make him better was a novel experience. Poor sweet baby. 😭 I'm so happy he gets his HEA. Nickel and Platinum deserved to be the ones to take out the evil guy who was stealing magic from the dragons. It makes me so happy!
This is a sweet story and it's awesome that the bad guy finally gets his comeuppance. Platinum and Nickel are adorable. Jumping on the bed. 😂
I cried for Platinum when he said he was so used to being poked and prodded for nefarious reasons that having someone work on him to help make him better was a novel experience. Poor sweet baby. 😭 I'm so happy he gets his HEA. Nickel and Platinum deserved to be the ones to take out the evil guy who was stealing magic from the dragons. It makes me so happy!
May 5, 2017
I need more of this series, so happy we'll get more.
March 3, 2021
These books are great for my level of focus and for my reading challenge :D
February 6, 2022
sweet conclusion
Sweet conclusion to the part of the story. Good to see Nickel and Platinum find their footing. I’d love to see some more emotion from Dane though
Sweet conclusion to the part of the story. Good to see Nickel and Platinum find their footing. I’d love to see some more emotion from Dane though
September 26, 2020
Dane and Mercury’s little family isn’t so little any more. They’ve not only gained a few more members in the years that they’ve been together, their kits are growing up. Even the oldest of the kits need some guidance and boundaries though and as responsible as Nickel is, he still has a few lessons to learn.
Since this is a continuation of Nickel and Platinum’s story, Dragon Soldier picks up where Dragon Detective left off, with Nickel recovering and Platinum keeping watch over him. Nickel’s not the only one who has some recovering to do though. Although Platinum is no free, he is still feeling the effects of his captivity. With the help of Dane, Mercury and a few good family friends, both kits are steadily getting stronger. Nickel’s an impatient patient though and he’s anxious to get back to the battle he had to abandon. He’s also working on gaining the trust he’s feared he’s lost from Dane and Mercury.
This was another great installment in the Supernatural Consultant series and I’m enjoying the new perspectives. The kits are just as fun as always and there was still plenty of action and a touch of sweet new romance. Everything that’s made me fall in love with this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of Dragon Soldier. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Since this is a continuation of Nickel and Platinum’s story, Dragon Soldier picks up where Dragon Detective left off, with Nickel recovering and Platinum keeping watch over him. Nickel’s not the only one who has some recovering to do though. Although Platinum is no free, he is still feeling the effects of his captivity. With the help of Dane, Mercury and a few good family friends, both kits are steadily getting stronger. Nickel’s an impatient patient though and he’s anxious to get back to the battle he had to abandon. He’s also working on gaining the trust he’s feared he’s lost from Dane and Mercury.
This was another great installment in the Supernatural Consultant series and I’m enjoying the new perspectives. The kits are just as fun as always and there was still plenty of action and a touch of sweet new romance. Everything that’s made me fall in love with this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of Dragon Soldier. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 10, 2017
This was a big disappointment to me. It focused mostly on relationships and less on adventure.
May 12, 2017
3.5*+
Definitely to be read as part of the series otherwise I think it would be a mite confusing!
Nice development between Platinum and Nickel - gentle but just what both needed.
The young kits still causing trouble - not as much Lumie as I'd have liked!!!
As much about the comfort and security of home as well as learning to fly te nest - literally and metaphorically!
Finally a baddie is caught - are there more though?
Definitely to be read as part of the series otherwise I think it would be a mite confusing!
Nice development between Platinum and Nickel - gentle but just what both needed.
The young kits still causing trouble - not as much Lumie as I'd have liked!!!
As much about the comfort and security of home as well as learning to fly te nest - literally and metaphorically!
Finally a baddie is caught - are there more though?
February 27, 2018
Overall I really enjoyed the continuation of this series and the parallel/nod to a few things from the first book. I did wish that some characters spent more time with either Nickel or Platinum especially when things got distressing for either of them. But the plot usually just waited for them to interact with each other to somewhat resolve their feelings.
April 2, 2017
2.75 stars
A rather weak addition to the series.
A rather weak addition to the series.
April 16, 2017
3.5 stars
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