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The Remembered War #3
A Dragon's Quest
The Skyking is dead.
Ni-Yota flounders leaderless as the hollowing horde continues to spread, its origins and final intent unknown. As Bayloo and his companions struggle to save the land, they are joined by new allies offering hope, but also concealing hidden motives. Only by understanding the origins of the peril that faces the world can Bayloo hope to save himself and his race.
Behold A Dragon’s Quest.
Ni-Yota flounders leaderless as the hollowing horde continues to spread, its origins and final intent unknown. As Bayloo and his companions struggle to save the land, they are joined by new allies offering hope, but also concealing hidden motives. Only by understanding the origins of the peril that faces the world can Bayloo hope to save himself and his race.
Behold A Dragon’s Quest.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 14, 2021
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June 28, 2022
The epic continues, packed with action and challenges, while Bayloo struggles to understand his legacy.
More of the world and its lore and past are revealed, with leads and room for more.
While the whole is still carried by this narration a well balanced mix of humor and seriousness.
It is one of those series you literally gobble (or impatiently wait for the next when you start them while they're not yet entirely out).
More of the world and its lore and past are revealed, with leads and room for more.
While the whole is still carried by this narration a well balanced mix of humor and seriousness.
It is one of those series you literally gobble (or impatiently wait for the next when you start them while they're not yet entirely out).
January 2, 2024
I did like this story, but there was one frustrating aspect near the beginning that made this story a little less enjoyable for me.
It's that thing where a character doesn't say something he should.
Bayloo isn't one to just hold his tongue. He's always been outspoken and said exactly what's on his mind except at the beginning of the story where he had to lie to keep his life. So I cannot for the life of me figure out why he never told Gia he didn't want to be the king/protector. It would have been easy, and, IDK. It might have put Gia's mind a little bit more at ease? I feel like a lot of what happened in this story was because Bayloo didn't just say "I don't want to be king."
It seems to be the one thing that made Gia deviate from his Way, and it's also the crux on which this whole story tips. I would have rather seen more of... IDK. Something ELSE that made Gia so confrontational. I don't know why he didn't trust Rinxia or Kiata. According to Rinxia, he was never really like this before, and the only thing that changed was Bayloo's arrival.
I don't know. This whole premise didn't sit well with me. I even re-read the book just to make sure Bayloo never hinted at WANTING to be the skyking, but he never did. And he swears over and over that he doesn't, which kind of made me think at the end he'd be like "Okay, yes, I understand my Way now and this is something I need to do in order for the world to function," but that didn't happen, either.
Otherwise, this book is OK. It has a very Game-of-Thronesy plot, but that was OK. I like the idea of a creeping plague with creepy half-living elements. The hollowings are interesting, and it's different enough from GoT that I'm interested to see what happens. I also like the relationship between Rinxia and Bayloo.
I also enjoyed the method the author uses for Bayloo to learn magic. It's enjoying and refreshing, and might have even saved this book for me. It neither completely eludes him, nor is he able to manipulate this "latticework" of magic all at once without training. He struggles, he learns, and he finally succeeds. It's a cool magic system; one unlike any I've ever really seen. I THINK I know where this might be leading, but I'm still unsure and don't want to guess before it happens (or doesn't.) Either way, I enjoy the way dragons and humans are able to perform magic.
I won't go into too many spoilers for the end, but I did enjoy the last third of the book without much complaint. I loved the Archive of Oracles and the Oracle in particular. That whole thing was really well-done and so-so tragic. It reminds me of the library of Alexandria in a way. But it was cool to learn some things about the world and how it came to be in its current state, and also hints of something much different... before.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I still enjoyed it, and I immediately started reading book 4.
It's that thing where a character doesn't say something he should.
Bayloo isn't one to just hold his tongue. He's always been outspoken and said exactly what's on his mind except at the beginning of the story where he had to lie to keep his life. So I cannot for the life of me figure out why he never told Gia he didn't want to be the king/protector. It would have been easy, and, IDK. It might have put Gia's mind a little bit more at ease? I feel like a lot of what happened in this story was because Bayloo didn't just say "I don't want to be king."
It seems to be the one thing that made Gia deviate from his Way, and it's also the crux on which this whole story tips. I would have rather seen more of... IDK. Something ELSE that made Gia so confrontational. I don't know why he didn't trust Rinxia or Kiata. According to Rinxia, he was never really like this before, and the only thing that changed was Bayloo's arrival.
I don't know. This whole premise didn't sit well with me. I even re-read the book just to make sure Bayloo never hinted at WANTING to be the skyking, but he never did. And he swears over and over that he doesn't, which kind of made me think at the end he'd be like "Okay, yes, I understand my Way now and this is something I need to do in order for the world to function," but that didn't happen, either.
Otherwise, this book is OK. It has a very Game-of-Thronesy plot, but that was OK. I like the idea of a creeping plague with creepy half-living elements. The hollowings are interesting, and it's different enough from GoT that I'm interested to see what happens. I also like the relationship between Rinxia and Bayloo.
I also enjoyed the method the author uses for Bayloo to learn magic. It's enjoying and refreshing, and might have even saved this book for me. It neither completely eludes him, nor is he able to manipulate this "latticework" of magic all at once without training. He struggles, he learns, and he finally succeeds. It's a cool magic system; one unlike any I've ever really seen. I THINK I know where this might be leading, but I'm still unsure and don't want to guess before it happens (or doesn't.) Either way, I enjoy the way dragons and humans are able to perform magic.
I won't go into too many spoilers for the end, but I did enjoy the last third of the book without much complaint. I loved the Archive of Oracles and the Oracle in particular. That whole thing was really well-done and so-so tragic. It reminds me of the library of Alexandria in a way. But it was cool to learn some things about the world and how it came to be in its current state, and also hints of something much different... before.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I still enjoyed it, and I immediately started reading book 4.
November 14, 2023
This was already as amazing as the rest of the series, but the ending scene in the library, the awe at the imagery of the scale and impressiveness of the fallen library, finally seeing a physical indicator of the rust itself having intelligence with its ominous tendrils seeking knowledge in the books, realizing it was aware of them and multiplying like some horror movie scene, trying to navigate the library while avoiding the rust slowly growing towards them, the concept of the Oracle as a living mouthpiece of the library on that lone island, realizing the truth of the world and dragons, then realizing why Bayloo felt those cold chills, self-sacrificing Bayloo as he tries to save Harlan before he succumbs to the rust ahhh - so many amazing and stressful and terrifying moments one after the other really elevated this book for me. I wanted to yell at them at the end to get in the lake or sea water. I was so relieved when Harlan suggested it at the last second. We better not lose our dragon Bayloo! :(
There's no way you can end this book like that and expect me to not want to immediately snatch up the next one!
There's no way you can end this book like that and expect me to not want to immediately snatch up the next one!
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October 28, 2021
I keep really wanting to give these books 5 stars, but the somewhat meandering plot and the grammatical errors have held it back. Still, a very strong story if you give it the time. Character development is great, both with the main and the side characters, and the history of the world is intriguing and unique (as much as any idea can be).
To be sure, there is an excellent story being told, I think the author was just struggling a bit on the mechanics of how to present that to the reader. I almost think this series could have been longer, with more time given to each particular element, but I can see how Vane wanted to keep things moving as much as possible.
There has been some critique of how the story has moved too far from its place of origin, and I would agree with that somewhat, but there is also still a strong connection with everything that is happening in the current realm and the happenings of those in Rolm.
I think the author will be able to bring it all together and the moments of danger and combat are top notch, so that helps keep it suspenseful.
To be sure, there is an excellent story being told, I think the author was just struggling a bit on the mechanics of how to present that to the reader. I almost think this series could have been longer, with more time given to each particular element, but I can see how Vane wanted to keep things moving as much as possible.
There has been some critique of how the story has moved too far from its place of origin, and I would agree with that somewhat, but there is also still a strong connection with everything that is happening in the current realm and the happenings of those in Rolm.
I think the author will be able to bring it all together and the moments of danger and combat are top notch, so that helps keep it suspenseful.
December 26, 2021
This book continues right where book 2 left off, and it is basically non-stop action throughout the entirety of it. What seems to be the main enemy of the known world makes itself very much apparent in this book, and Bayloo's quest to learn what that enemy exactly is and how to stop it leads to an ending full of very interesting revelations and even more world building.
Thrilling from start to finish, and always fleshing out the world without pause, this book somehow manages to just keep growing and expanding its world and plot. It is honestly impressive how much this series develops with every book, and I can't even begin to imagine how it'll all conclude in the end.
If you've read this series thus far, don't stop - keep reading it, because I know for sure that I will. It is just too good to not continue reading.
Thrilling from start to finish, and always fleshing out the world without pause, this book somehow manages to just keep growing and expanding its world and plot. It is honestly impressive how much this series develops with every book, and I can't even begin to imagine how it'll all conclude in the end.
If you've read this series thus far, don't stop - keep reading it, because I know for sure that I will. It is just too good to not continue reading.
January 22, 2025
Each book gets better! I like that Harlan has stuck around for so long. He and Bayloo have a good friendship going. In this installment, we are introduced to a malignant substance they call 'rust', for its color. This rust seems aware, spreads everywhere, and can basically take over any living creature and turn them into zombies in a hive mind. Bayloo and the other free dragons fight this rust along with their human allies. Towards the end, he and Harlan travel to the 'ends of the earth' to learn more about this rust. Ended on a bit of a teaser but the solution to their issue was pretty predictable. These books have me wanting more!
I'd definitely classify these as YA books but they're still very good.
I'd definitely classify these as YA books but they're still very good.
February 9, 2025
A good story; too impersonal for me
I can see dimly where the story is headed, and it has the feeling of being an epic tale in the world it describes. That’s sort of my issue with the book … it feels like someone telling a tale of characters with whom they have no intimate connection.
We get Bayloo’s look upon things, but there is so very much he doesn’t know, and beyond his dislike of chickens and a newfound fondness for being ‘close’ with a certain female dragon, which give grins occasionally … I’m finding it difficult to grab onto anything that makes me want to continue reading. It’s just impersonal. It’s the fine line between reading history and making it come alive through an experienced teacher.
I can see dimly where the story is headed, and it has the feeling of being an epic tale in the world it describes. That’s sort of my issue with the book … it feels like someone telling a tale of characters with whom they have no intimate connection.
We get Bayloo’s look upon things, but there is so very much he doesn’t know, and beyond his dislike of chickens and a newfound fondness for being ‘close’ with a certain female dragon, which give grins occasionally … I’m finding it difficult to grab onto anything that makes me want to continue reading. It’s just impersonal. It’s the fine line between reading history and making it come alive through an experienced teacher.
June 26, 2025
The Skyking is dead.
A power vacuum has been created and Ni-Yota flounders as the hollowing horde continues to spread and threaten all the living. As Bayloo, the remaining dragons, and the humans struggle to save Ni-Yota, Bayloo must make some very difficult decisions.
Does he have any hope of saving himself and his allies? And can he continue to protect his sister?
This book was more interesting than the previous 2 but it’s hard not to be when a lot of the book involved preparing and enduring massive battles. Bayloo is definitely coming into his own and I’m now really looking forward to the next one to see what happens next after such a cliffhanger!
January 5, 2023
connection to the old world!
I kind of suspected that there was a connection between this whole thing and technology. I like the connection and the way it was described was kind of cool. The rust is like the borg. Resistance is futile! Unless your a dragon haha.
I kind of suspected that there was a connection between this whole thing and technology. I like the connection and the way it was described was kind of cool. The rust is like the borg. Resistance is futile! Unless your a dragon haha.
July 26, 2021
Great Story
As much as the grammatical errors in all three books bothers me, the story & characters draw me in. Which, to me, makes it a Great Story. I can't wait for the next book!
As much as the grammatical errors in all three books bothers me, the story & characters draw me in. Which, to me, makes it a Great Story. I can't wait for the next book!
September 26, 2021
A Dragons Quest
Wow! Just Wow. I am so glad I started reading this series.
Powerful, Exciting, Excellent book!
Can't wait to start reading book four.
Wow! Just Wow. I am so glad I started reading this series.
Powerful, Exciting, Excellent book!
Can't wait to start reading book four.
March 1, 2023
A Dragon's Love
My heart aches for this dragon in this book. So much turmoil and sadness to overcome! He has to live for everyone.
My heart aches for this dragon in this book. So much turmoil and sadness to overcome! He has to live for everyone.
June 2, 2023
This whole series is just a fun read!
December 26, 2023
DNF 81%
November 29, 2025
Harlan!!! My favorite.
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