What do you think?
Rate this book
Dragon Fires Rising #2
I am Dragon
I am Dragon. Fear the talon that carves your doom!
The second hilarious, epic volume that follows the adventures of a Dragon, oddly enough, called Dragon, and his heroine sidekick, the black Princess Azania. (In case you wondered, her idea of a sidekick is to kick his sides. Obviously.)
Dragon Rider and Dragon. Beauty and her beast. As unlikely a pair as ever set out to turn a world upon its head.
The second hilarious, epic volume that follows the adventures of a Dragon, oddly enough, called Dragon, and his heroine sidekick, the black Princess Azania. (In case you wondered, her idea of a sidekick is to kick his sides. Obviously.)
Dragon Rider and Dragon. Beauty and her beast. As unlikely a pair as ever set out to turn a world upon its head.
509 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2021
129 people are currently reading
126 people want to read
About the author
Marc Secchia
63 books576 followersMarc is a South African-born dragon masquerading as an author, who loves writing about dragons and Africa, preferably both at the same time. He's the author of over 40 fantasy books in 5 languages including 10 rip-roaring dragon fantasy bestsellers.
His latest releases are Khyrial and the King, an absorbing Fantasy Romance and the hilarious epic fantasy Call me Dragon which won gold in the 2021 IPPY Book Awards for best Fantasy novel.
When he's not writing about Africa or dragons Marc can be found travelling to remote locations. He thinks there's nothing better than standing on a mountaintop wondering what lies over the next horizon.
His latest releases are Khyrial and the King, an absorbing Fantasy Romance and the hilarious epic fantasy Call me Dragon which won gold in the 2021 IPPY Book Awards for best Fantasy novel.
When he's not writing about Africa or dragons Marc can be found travelling to remote locations. He thinks there's nothing better than standing on a mountaintop wondering what lies over the next horizon.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 34 reviews
February 13, 2022
The characters just keep on being amazing in this series. Their personalities, their banter, the humor, it is just so well done. Story becomes more focused with this book, instead of being kinda all over the place like it felt to me in the first book. Even more grand adventure, puns and questionable dragon humor in this one!
I'll admit that the plot isn't the most captivating or interesting to me, but Dragon, Azania - and later on, Aria - are just so incredibly lovable and charming as characters that I feel like I could just read about them bantering for hundreds of pages without getting bored.
Fantastic characters, the likes of which you very rarely find in books these days. I'm really looking forward to reading the 3rd book and seeing how the series concludes!
I'll admit that the plot isn't the most captivating or interesting to me, but Dragon, Azania - and later on, Aria - are just so incredibly lovable and charming as characters that I feel like I could just read about them bantering for hundreds of pages without getting bored.
Fantastic characters, the likes of which you very rarely find in books these days. I'm really looking forward to reading the 3rd book and seeing how the series concludes!
September 12, 2022
Enjoyed. I like the series and the characters both humanoid and draconic. Well worth the read and listen.
March 15, 2021
He does it again!
Read it. That’s is. That’s the review. In fact, read all of Marc’s books. That’s all. I guarantee you won’t regret.
Read it. That’s is. That’s the review. In fact, read all of Marc’s books. That’s all. I guarantee you won’t regret.
December 15, 2022
it’s a wondrous book seriously the problem is I’m a petty, childish and jealous person.
I loved the first book and hope I’ll love this one too, damn guys the first one didn’t even ended in a cliffhanger but I felt like I suddenly needed immediately to start the next one. Dragon and Azania relationship is another level I’m seriously they’re the best duo I read in years!!! Their banter and snarky comments? Hahaha it’s almost like they can read each other thoughts, you know that complicity that we have with our best friend? With just one look you already understand the joke? Yeah they’re like this.
Dragon finally found his fire in the end of the first book and damn what a EPIC moment that was!! He’s such a giant, fearsome dragon and then… pah he puts his spectacles hahaha OMG I Love him. Damn these Skartun people are… terrible, what they do to dragon… turning them in mindless slaves…
I’m serious I’m not crazy or weird, but Dragon and Azania have the best chemistry ever!!! Their inner jokes and banter is almost like they share one mind!!! And that Aria? Pff can’t light a candle beside Azania, ok I know he and Azania are different species but c’mon!! It’s a fantasy book can’t she turn into a dragoness? Pretty please??? This Azerim boy? They have so much expectations in him that I strongly believe he’ll be a disappointment.Yarimda is… damn how I love old people!! Hahaha she’s snaky, grouchy and extremely wise, she also knows her time is coming she and Whavewhisper… damn I’m crying…
See? Fucking hell!! Even Dragon is starting to see too!! Their chemistry IS REAL. Ugh I… bleh why he likes Aria? Seriously? She’s fierce and all but… they don’t even know each other well… so he and Aria, sare courting each other, the thing will not work I’m sure after one day, he doesn’t even notice the first thing he searches when he wakes is Azania, they have a routine thinking together to work things out and all, sharing their opinions and then coming to a conclusion, and Aria? She wants to be the leader and to everyone just follow her orders… see? Things will not work between them.
Tell me? Isn’t this relationship doomed from the beginning? The thing is… he could have liked Aria when they meet and Aria liked him too since he was like the males of her isle, he was just a clumsy dragon with low self-esteem, but now? He turned in a completely different dragon, fought and won a war, is half sea dragon and has a connection with his rider stronger than anything he’ll ever have with her.
I hate Aria, HOW DARE SHE!!! After his carefully rebuilt self-esteem, accepting who he is and all, this stupid female dares to ask him to be NORMAL!?!? Damn now I’m pissed with Azania !!! Fucking hell why did she fight with Dragon because of that weakling excuse of a king ? AAAAARGHHHHH. Ok I have to damn accept they WIL NOT BE TOGETHER THAT WAY… uhm friendship forever .. cool could be better but the problem is absolutely me.
I finished the book , I’m … without words this is an incredible book, I was woke all the fucking night reading, I love the characters Azania and Dragon? Damn the best ever I’m seriously!!! But I have a problem that is absolutely my problem… I wanted them together, I don’t know she could turn into a dragon by some bonding magic or whatever… but Aria and Azarim ? Urgh I can’t.. it’s not because they’re bad people it’s just… really a shame because I’ll definitely miss Dragon and Azania … maybe when I’m more mature and can read a book, even when things don’t happen the way I want I can finish this wondrous series, because it’s really damn good.
I loved the first book and hope I’ll love this one too, damn guys the first one didn’t even ended in a cliffhanger but I felt like I suddenly needed immediately to start the next one. Dragon and Azania relationship is another level I’m seriously they’re the best duo I read in years!!! Their banter and snarky comments? Hahaha it’s almost like they can read each other thoughts, you know that complicity that we have with our best friend? With just one look you already understand the joke? Yeah they’re like this.
Dragon finally found his fire in the end of the first book and damn what a EPIC moment that was!! He’s such a giant, fearsome dragon and then… pah he puts his spectacles hahaha OMG I Love him. Damn these Skartun people are… terrible, what they do to dragon… turning them in mindless slaves…
How could he ever give this girl to another? That King Azerim had better be the best, noblest, brightest, worthiest, most honourable – he laughed at himself, and reeled off a list as long as his tail. He had better be all of those things, and stupidly handsome and completely besotted with his Azania besides, or he would gut him like a fish!
I’m serious I’m not crazy or weird, but Dragon and Azania have the best chemistry ever!!! Their inner jokes and banter is almost like they share one mind!!! And that Aria? Pff can’t light a candle beside Azania, ok I know he and Azania are different species but c’mon!! It’s a fantasy book can’t she turn into a dragoness? Pretty please??? This Azerim boy? They have so much expectations in him that I strongly believe he’ll be a disappointment.Yarimda is… damn how I love old people!! Hahaha she’s snaky, grouchy and extremely wise, she also knows her time is coming she and Whavewhisper… damn I’m crying…
Perhaps Aria was similar to her; perhaps that was the cause of the spark between them? To be honest, he had no real idea. Why was the wind? Why was … love? Too many doubts swirled in his mind to allow that word sway. How could he allow himself to think of her that way, when he hardly knew her at all? At most it must be attraction, a lethal infatuation. Then, he and Azania found one another. What was this between them? They shared strength, the miles now flowing joyously beneath their wings, the stroke strong and smooth and indefatigable, the drifting clouds their company only for so long as it took them to overtake and leave them far behind. His hearts sang. His powerful body rejoiced in its labour.
See? Fucking hell!! Even Dragon is starting to see too!! Their chemistry IS REAL. Ugh I… bleh why he likes Aria? Seriously? She’s fierce and all but… they don’t even know each other well… so he and Aria, sare courting each other, the thing will not work I’m sure after one day, he doesn’t even notice the first thing he searches when he wakes is Azania, they have a routine thinking together to work things out and all, sharing their opinions and then coming to a conclusion, and Aria? She wants to be the leader and to everyone just follow her orders… see? Things will not work between them.
Aria called, “Council. Princess. Sankir. Dragon – stop fooling around over there.” She clicked her talons at him, as one would summon a naughty hatchling! “Come. Let’s talk assault strategy.” With a low growl, he stalked toward her, hot words burning unsaid upon his tongue. The cobalt warrior frowned. “Something I said?” “The talon click!” “Oh. Oh! That’s just how we talk to males on the Archipelago. Is it –” “Insulting? Gnarr! Highly, where I come from.” “A cultural difference, then. You’re a big Dragon. Swallow your pride. We’ve more important things to talk about.” Azania laid a hand upon her neck. Easy, Dragon. Later. Help me focus on the mission. Please?
Tell me? Isn’t this relationship doomed from the beginning? The thing is… he could have liked Aria when they meet and Aria liked him too since he was like the males of her isle, he was just a clumsy dragon with low self-esteem, but now? He turned in a completely different dragon, fought and won a war, is half sea dragon and has a connection with his rider stronger than anything he’ll ever have with her.
Gathazim jumped again. “Stop tormenting him, Dragon,” Aria growled. “I wasn’t –” “Relax! Stop trying to steal the limelight. Just be a normal male for once.” Normal? Something inside of him shrivelled. Was that what she wanted? No, don’t you ever try to be normal, Azania’s thought interrupted. Nausea spread through his stomach.
I hate Aria, HOW DARE SHE!!! After his carefully rebuilt self-esteem, accepting who he is and all, this stupid female dares to ask him to be NORMAL!?!? Damn now I’m pissed with Azania !!! Fucking hell why did she fight with Dragon because of that weakling excuse of a king ? AAAAARGHHHHH. Ok I have to damn accept they WIL NOT BE TOGETHER THAT WAY… uhm friendship forever .. cool could be better but the problem is absolutely me.
I finished the book , I’m … without words this is an incredible book, I was woke all the fucking night reading, I love the characters Azania and Dragon? Damn the best ever I’m seriously!!! But I have a problem that is absolutely my problem… I wanted them together, I don’t know she could turn into a dragon by some bonding magic or whatever… but Aria and Azarim ? Urgh I can’t.. it’s not because they’re bad people it’s just… really a shame because I’ll definitely miss Dragon and Azania … maybe when I’m more mature and can read a book, even when things don’t happen the way I want I can finish this wondrous series, because it’s really damn good.
September 3, 2021
The battle at T’nagru granted Dragon the ability of fire!; a white fire, which is very telling. They managed to rescue twenty-six of the thrall dragons being used by the Cartomb to assault the city. Azania and Dragon left the thralls in the care of Azania’s brother, the new King of T’nagru. Azania’s father perished in the battle. They prepared to leave, taking Inzashu, Azania’s half-sister, and Urinda the old woman/dragoness healer. Their next task is a diplomatic mission to the Tamborine Mountains to ask the other dragon clans for assistance in the war. The war appears to go by the wayside as many more adventures for Dragon and Azania take place. Urinda and WaveWhisperer, SeaSerpents, the revelation of Siren Song, crossing the Luminess Ocean, and the Dragons of the Archipelago. Their meeting with Aril Emreal Seaspray has Dragon smitten and forked-tongue-tied. Where will this infatuation go? This is a beautiful story. Love and understanding of all people run deep. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
March 19, 2021
One of the best I've read in awhile... thoroughly enjoyable!
The other series I've read by Marc Secchia are very good, but this one is fantastic! Received book 2 on the 14th, but wanted to re-read the book 1 first. So it's the 18th now, both are done and I'm chomping at the bit for book 3 to arrive! As you can tell, I was not able to put the books down.
The narrative flows smoothly; you can see and appreciate the growth of the characters not only within themselves, but with each other as well. Their snark and their "puns" make this a delight to read and will make you chuckle and roll your eyes.
Even so, this is not all fluff and fun. You will see our heroes struggle to rise above years of being made to feel inferior... we see the pain of growth and to believe in oneself. There are poignant moments where you can't help but empathize, moments which can bring a tear to your eye.
This has been a masterful tale by Mr. Secchia.
The other series I've read by Marc Secchia are very good, but this one is fantastic! Received book 2 on the 14th, but wanted to re-read the book 1 first. So it's the 18th now, both are done and I'm chomping at the bit for book 3 to arrive! As you can tell, I was not able to put the books down.
The narrative flows smoothly; you can see and appreciate the growth of the characters not only within themselves, but with each other as well. Their snark and their "puns" make this a delight to read and will make you chuckle and roll your eyes.
Even so, this is not all fluff and fun. You will see our heroes struggle to rise above years of being made to feel inferior... we see the pain of growth and to believe in oneself. There are poignant moments where you can't help but empathize, moments which can bring a tear to your eye.
This has been a masterful tale by Mr. Secchia.
March 18, 2021
Not much fighting in this book, just meeting and helping family and friends. Just remember not to drink anything while you are reading this as the humor in this story is so funny starting from page one right thru the whole book. You wouldn't want to get your e-reader or book wet.
Azania is made an Ambassador by her brother the king and she and Dragon start the travels to different kingdoms trying to get an army to fight in the upcoming war. They decide to cross the ocean to meet their "Loves" and to get the fierce female dragons to help fight in the war.
This book is a large book so it might take two or three days to read it. But.. you will laugh and enjoy your day while you are reading it.
Azania is made an Ambassador by her brother the king and she and Dragon start the travels to different kingdoms trying to get an army to fight in the upcoming war. They decide to cross the ocean to meet their "Loves" and to get the fierce female dragons to help fight in the war.
This book is a large book so it might take two or three days to read it. But.. you will laugh and enjoy your day while you are reading it.
May 16, 2022
I am currently in the middle of the book, but I just can't hold back my opinion about what I read so far.
I really enjoyed how dragon found his fire, how he changed both physically and in personality, I just found really funny that how he spent the night of his wedding sleeping with the princess instead of his wife, and in the morning his first startled thoughts were about the absence of said princess, again, instead of his beloves one.
Similarly funny was that when he found Wavewhisperer at last, we didn't not know much about the Sea Dragons, it is like Dragon didn't want to ask anything about it...Odd.
Like what is their yearly migration about, what is with his stolen egg, his father relationship with his mother.
I really enjoyed how dragon found his fire, how he changed both physically and in personality, I just found really funny that how he spent the night of his wedding sleeping with the princess instead of his wife, and in the morning his first startled thoughts were about the absence of said princess, again, instead of his beloves one.
Similarly funny was that when he found Wavewhisperer at last, we didn't not know much about the Sea Dragons, it is like Dragon didn't want to ask anything about it...Odd.
Like what is their yearly migration about, what is with his stolen egg, his father relationship with his mother.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2025
Can tell author is a liberal from the topics the dragon gets passionate over. At one point, its revealed the princess is in chastity, she is black, her father, who is black, put it on her. The dragon makes comments about sexuality and despoiling, and says the chastity device is something 'white old mages' would do. I don't see the connection or why the comment was made. Also, the author keeps reemphasizing that the princess is black. Its just distracting and takes me out of the story. Dragon comes off as a white knight and its just cringe. DNF.
April 7, 2022
OMG! Such a wonderful book!
As I write this brief review, I am still weeping from the end of this story - it was so beautiful!
Again, wonderful characters and character development… it’s astonishing to me the skill it takes to capture the gamut of emotions creatures feel and hold in common and turn it all into something this impactful and touching.
Even better than the 1st book!
As I write this brief review, I am still weeping from the end of this story - it was so beautiful!
Again, wonderful characters and character development… it’s astonishing to me the skill it takes to capture the gamut of emotions creatures feel and hold in common and turn it all into something this impactful and touching.
Even better than the 1st book!
May 29, 2022
Absolutely fantastic fantasy! Marvelous characters that I have grown to love in an interesting and entertaining action adventure. With DRAGONS! I could write many things about this book (2nd in the series) but that would be wasting your valuable time, time which you could be reading this series. Please read them in order written for maximum enjoyment. I’m off to read book 3!
Read via Kindle Unlimited
Read via Kindle Unlimited
June 8, 2025
WOW!
What an awesome read!! I read day and night! Woke sometimes in the middle of the night and read until my iPad fell on my chest as I fell back to sleep again.
What an awesome series you have written here Marc! I can’t wait to read Book 3. This was such a different genre for me - I LOVE Dragon Lore but this was so very different! Thank you, thank you Marc for this enchanting series! On to the next book now…
What an awesome read!! I read day and night! Woke sometimes in the middle of the night and read until my iPad fell on my chest as I fell back to sleep again.
What an awesome series you have written here Marc! I can’t wait to read Book 3. This was such a different genre for me - I LOVE Dragon Lore but this was so very different! Thank you, thank you Marc for this enchanting series! On to the next book now…
August 3, 2021
Very good!
I enjoyed this book very much. I've been reading this series aloud to my kids, and we were all herring at the end. My only complaint is that the Terror Clan is sometimes referred to as the Talon Clan? I was confused, sometimes. Aside from that, highly enjoyed and highly recommend.
I enjoyed this book very much. I've been reading this series aloud to my kids, and we were all herring at the end. My only complaint is that the Terror Clan is sometimes referred to as the Talon Clan? I was confused, sometimes. Aside from that, highly enjoyed and highly recommend.
January 9, 2025
dragon fantasy
An emotionally satisfying story or redemption, love and soul connection. Doesn’t everyone wish for a love like many pairs of characters experience in this story; the romantic love and deep friendship love that few, if any get to experience outside of books or movies.
An emotionally satisfying story or redemption, love and soul connection. Doesn’t everyone wish for a love like many pairs of characters experience in this story; the romantic love and deep friendship love that few, if any get to experience outside of books or movies.
April 6, 2021
Book2. Amazing story ❤
This is the second book in the Wonderfully hilarious series by Marcc Secchia. Set in a beautiful world of Dragon and his " black rose of the desert" princess . It pick up right where the first book ended.
This is the second book in the Wonderfully hilarious series by Marcc Secchia. Set in a beautiful world of Dragon and his " black rose of the desert" princess . It pick up right where the first book ended.
May 14, 2021
Awesome story
What an awesome story. Full of action, suspense and intrigue throughout the story. It also captures a longing to belong by the dragon. He was also on a quest to discover who he really was. He was so different from the others that he was raised among.
What an awesome story. Full of action, suspense and intrigue throughout the story. It also captures a longing to belong by the dragon. He was also on a quest to discover who he really was. He was so different from the others that he was raised among.
May 26, 2021
I am Dragon book2
This was the best yet of Dragon fires Rising can't wait for the 3 book, as I am bed bound I Fly with Dragon and his story I dream about being able to see above and below the surface of wonderful world s.THANK YOU 💖 ♿ WALES UK
This was the best yet of Dragon fires Rising can't wait for the 3 book, as I am bed bound I Fly with Dragon and his story I dream about being able to see above and below the surface of wonderful world s.THANK YOU 💖 ♿ WALES UK
June 3, 2021
Oh, happy song!
This is a wonderful story, full of battles, grief, and incredible reunions. My heart wept several tines, sometimes with sadness and others with gladness. I look forward to Book Three. Enjoy!
This is a wonderful story, full of battles, grief, and incredible reunions. My heart wept several tines, sometimes with sadness and others with gladness. I look forward to Book Three. Enjoy!
August 24, 2021
A dragon and a human?
Dragon and his human do impossible things with great care and persistence. They fight well together sending appropriately sized arrows at the enemy at the same time. They are a well oiled battle machine that amaze all they meet.
Dragon and his human do impossible things with great care and persistence. They fight well together sending appropriately sized arrows at the enemy at the same time. They are a well oiled battle machine that amaze all they meet.
October 13, 2021
A smooth and natural progression from Book 1, a few delightful surprises. Beautifully maintained the poetic prose which made me fall in love with Book 1 and a lovely deepening of character/relationship development. The ending was a real treat, well worth a re-read!
March 23, 2021
Awesome read! Mr. Secchia creates worlds you want to live in and characters you want for best friends!
March 24, 2021
So, SO good!
Absolutely wonderful book. Even better than the previous book. Can’t wait until the third book in this series is available!!!
Absolutely wonderful book. Even better than the previous book. Can’t wait until the third book in this series is available!!!
Read
April 6, 2021Romance and reunions
To the rescues - Lost loves, egg, families, prisoner in tower,and relationships.
Culture clashes and enlightenment, new basis for achievements.
To the rescues - Lost loves, egg, families, prisoner in tower,and relationships.
Culture clashes and enlightenment, new basis for achievements.
April 16, 2021
Character growth, relationship complications, drama, humor and adventure all found here, well-balanced and enjoyable.
May 10, 2021
Fun adventure to read.
This series is a very fun read. I enjoyed both books with all of the twists and turns of the storyline.
This series is a very fun read. I enjoyed both books with all of the twists and turns of the storyline.
July 8, 2021
Delightful reading
This book is even better than the first. The humor can be quite goofy, but I've come to appreciate it more!
This book is even better than the first. The humor can be quite goofy, but I've come to appreciate it more!
October 7, 2021
snark!
I am loving this series. Call me a sentimental fool. Ya! Nine more words required but not really needed. Done
I am loving this series. Call me a sentimental fool. Ya! Nine more words required but not really needed. Done
January 1, 2022
hAVE A BIT OF TROUBLE telling whose talking --on Kindle, anyway--, but GOOD STORY, CHARACTERS, PLOT,
HUMOROUS
HUMOROUS
January 7, 2022
Outstanding prose
The twists and turns of the journey from misfit reject to powerful mighty Dragon is a delight to the soul.
The twists and turns of the journey from misfit reject to powerful mighty Dragon is a delight to the soul.
April 3, 2022
Outstanding
This series speaks on so mine life topics of today. Beautifully done and well written. Keep up the great works looking forward to more books like this series.
This series speaks on so mine life topics of today. Beautifully done and well written. Keep up the great works looking forward to more books like this series.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 34 reviews