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The Dragon Guard #4
Plague of Darkness
The Dragon Guard has prepared her to defend the city she loves but nothing can prepare her for what she will have to face in the darkness beyond.
Ten is nearing the end of her training and is already defending the citizens of Epoch Sol. Even if they aren’t the same people the rest of the Dragon Guard protects. With her final test on the horizon, she must split her time between training and defending her new friend from the tyranny of those more powerful. Even if she is successful on both fronts, something far more dangerous awaits her in the land of dark outside the city. Can she survive the plague of darkness threatening to smother them all?
Ten is nearing the end of her training and is already defending the citizens of Epoch Sol. Even if they aren’t the same people the rest of the Dragon Guard protects. With her final test on the horizon, she must split her time between training and defending her new friend from the tyranny of those more powerful. Even if she is successful on both fronts, something far more dangerous awaits her in the land of dark outside the city. Can she survive the plague of darkness threatening to smother them all?
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2022
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Jada Fisher
98 books163 followersJada Fisher is the pen name used by Dave and Shannon VanBergen for co-authored fantasy projects. By working with multiple other talented authors, it allows them to share a wide variety of stories.
Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..
Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.
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November 20, 2022
My Thoughts:
Fabulous read! But to get here, you need to trudge through the previous books in the series first because this book is another middle chapter. So, again, not advisable to be read on it's own. At all.
The ending is another whooping cliffhanger which I am sure will have a continuation in the next book.
The central theme of the drama in this book echoes that of the covid-19. A lot of people dead and dying. Spreads quickly. Quarantines. Lockdowns. The scramble for a cure and vaccine. Hits a bit too close to home.
Ten is not being a drama queen nor too stupid to live (tstl) this time. Just the will to do what is right. Which is in line with the character that Ten is supposed to be. For that I give this book a 4.5 even though if you add up the quantitative evaluation, the score is not 4.5. The highest I could give for a book with a cliffhanger ending.
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 5
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = 4.5
Plot = 3
Character development = 5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 5
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = 4.5
Plot = 3
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
October 12, 2025
Finally the logjam that was the leaders blocking her test is breaking. Ten will get to take her test to be a member of The Dragon Guard. But it won't be a test like any other.
In parallel she fight for justice to servants, one in particular but pushing for systemic change for all. As she stated: “I stand with the vulnerable. I stand with those who have no one else to stand up for them. I have, and always will, stand for what is right.”
Then the plague hits. That forces Ten and the Maiden to perform all out searches through the history crystals to find a cure. Then the plague of darkness really sets in. Ten discovers just how wrong the world she always accepted is. The author ends the story for us: “What a terrible way to end a story.”
In parallel she fight for justice to servants, one in particular but pushing for systemic change for all. As she stated: “I stand with the vulnerable. I stand with those who have no one else to stand up for them. I have, and always will, stand for what is right.”
Then the plague hits. That forces Ten and the Maiden to perform all out searches through the history crystals to find a cure. Then the plague of darkness really sets in. Ten discovers just how wrong the world she always accepted is. The author ends the story for us: “What a terrible way to end a story.”
April 9, 2024
Surprising ending, but not yet the end
I've enjoyed the series, but this book really put it over the top. Before this, I was lulled into thinking it was about a poor girl fighting to join the dragon riders to become a hero for the people. And it is. Just maybe not the way you expected; and the enemy is likewise a surprise...and yet, if I'd been paying attention, I might have known better. But I'm glad it is revealed in the end. Now, on to Book 5 for either more Revelations, and Redemption or Revenge. Hopefully, our heroine gets the ending she deserves.
I've enjoyed the series, but this book really put it over the top. Before this, I was lulled into thinking it was about a poor girl fighting to join the dragon riders to become a hero for the people. And it is. Just maybe not the way you expected; and the enemy is likewise a surprise...and yet, if I'd been paying attention, I might have known better. But I'm glad it is revealed in the end. Now, on to Book 5 for either more Revelations, and Redemption or Revenge. Hopefully, our heroine gets the ending she deserves.
July 13, 2022
Last line says it all
This was another good book but it ended on a cliffhanger and I had those and with no release date for the next book. I had to wait long enough for this one. I love to read but am getting tired of series that I have to wait on. I think I will just read stand alone's. Don't see how this can end well anyway. Ended so bad I was in a bad mood for days. I want to feel good when I read
This was another good book but it ended on a cliffhanger and I had those and with no release date for the next book. I had to wait long enough for this one. I love to read but am getting tired of series that I have to wait on. I think I will just read stand alone's. Don't see how this can end well anyway. Ended so bad I was in a bad mood for days. I want to feel good when I read
January 2, 2023
Holy Schnikies!
Wow! Talk about plot twists! Jada turned this entire story on it's ear (whatever that means). Seriously! I am downright pissed at the moment! But that is an awesome thing because it means I am so invested in Tens story that I can't stand the direction this story took! But I have to trust in the fact that Jada has more plot twists and turns up her sleeve to bring the story around again! Great job!
Wow! Talk about plot twists! Jada turned this entire story on it's ear (whatever that means). Seriously! I am downright pissed at the moment! But that is an awesome thing because it means I am so invested in Tens story that I can't stand the direction this story took! But I have to trust in the fact that Jada has more plot twists and turns up her sleeve to bring the story around again! Great job!
October 2, 2024
it is really a 3.5 but it doesn’t deserve the upgrade to a 4.
I love this series and yes I’m going to read the rest.
Ten is so young and naive that she doesn’t understand that she has many fans even though she’s constantly being informed of her value. Her disbelief in herself is a little bit over the top even for a teenager. Especially when it’s two high dragon rider leaders who’re telling her of the value of her insights.
On to whatever happens next!
I love this series and yes I’m going to read the rest.
Ten is so young and naive that she doesn’t understand that she has many fans even though she’s constantly being informed of her value. Her disbelief in herself is a little bit over the top even for a teenager. Especially when it’s two high dragon rider leaders who’re telling her of the value of her insights.
On to whatever happens next!
March 27, 2023
Book 4
Same as the other books on errors and overall plot and characters. She helps in finding a cure for a plague in the city and must venture out to find an antidote. She is betrayed and left for dead. The overall story is a bit better for this book, but again digresses as it moves forward and is predictable throughout.
Same as the other books on errors and overall plot and characters. She helps in finding a cure for a plague in the city and must venture out to find an antidote. She is betrayed and left for dead. The overall story is a bit better for this book, but again digresses as it moves forward and is predictable throughout.
August 5, 2024
A fast-paced lower to Mid YA Dragonrider adventure fantasy with training, coming-of-age themes, action, and dystopian class and humanitarian struggles. It's got language barriers, betrayal, satisfying injury tropes, friendships and found family and unique cultures. This really picked up the pacing of the series for me.
July 3, 2022
really dark - no hope at all
This getting really dark and going down a hopeless path. I will try one more book before giving up. As this story is looks like a tragedy.
Spoiler:
The heroine is betrayed by everyone again…including people she loves.
This getting really dark and going down a hopeless path. I will try one more book before giving up. As this story is looks like a tragedy.
Spoiler:
The heroine is betrayed by everyone again…including people she loves.
July 11, 2022
Kiddos to Me Fisher
As always, Jada Fisher has delivered a top notch Dragon tale. Can't wait for the next book in this series. Keep up the good work, your readers are counting on you.
As always, Jada Fisher has delivered a top notch Dragon tale. Can't wait for the next book in this series. Keep up the good work, your readers are counting on you.
October 10, 2022
Exceptional
When I started this series, thought it might be interesting. What a surprise it has been, not to mention super enjoyable. Had to purchase the next book at once. Now this ending has me floored. Looking forward to the next like you don't know. Thank you for a super ride.
When I started this series, thought it might be interesting. What a surprise it has been, not to mention super enjoyable. Had to purchase the next book at once. Now this ending has me floored. Looking forward to the next like you don't know. Thank you for a super ride.
November 14, 2022
The Dragon Guard Series
This book is so good I have no words. The twist was so unexpected and it broke my heart. I have to hurry and read the next one to see where Jada goes from here.
This book is so good I have no words. The twist was so unexpected and it broke my heart. I have to hurry and read the next one to see where Jada goes from here.
December 8, 2022
Tears
Oh, the end of this one was rough in so many ways. I'm glad there's a ray of hope for the next book, but definitely might want to keep the Kleenex nearby. I was practically bawling.
Oh, the end of this one was rough in so many ways. I'm glad there's a ray of hope for the next book, but definitely might want to keep the Kleenex nearby. I was practically bawling.
December 12, 2022
Plague of Darkness
Ten goes on more adventures! Life and death struggles pop up almost on a weekly basis. Ten and her Dragon Lux bond ever closer as they took air on a world that is far different than what they have been told.
Ten goes on more adventures! Life and death struggles pop up almost on a weekly basis. Ten and her Dragon Lux bond ever closer as they took air on a world that is far different than what they have been told.
March 2, 2024
Dying to Read Next Novel in Series!
What a cliffhanger ending! Putting an amazing end to another section of a straight up wild ride of a story. I need to read the next book.
You need to start this series if you haven’t already done so.
Enjoy - I am!
What a cliffhanger ending! Putting an amazing end to another section of a straight up wild ride of a story. I need to read the next book.
You need to start this series if you haven’t already done so.
Enjoy - I am!
April 2, 2024
A definite page turner
Again I finished it in two days and it was really good. Ten has a lot of heartache, and she is always in her thoughts which sometimes isn't a good thing to be doing especially in the middle of a battle lol
Again I finished it in two days and it was really good. Ten has a lot of heartache, and she is always in her thoughts which sometimes isn't a good thing to be doing especially in the middle of a battle lol
April 28, 2024
ultimate cliffhanger
Well jiminie crickets if that’s not the penultimate way to leave a reader hanging. So very glad the next book is in the cue already. This is such a binge worthy series.
Well jiminie crickets if that’s not the penultimate way to leave a reader hanging. So very glad the next book is in the cue already. This is such a binge worthy series.
July 10, 2022
man!
I’m really mad how this book ended. So mad I’m not sure I’ll read anything else by this author. Great story and I read all 4 of the series in 5 days. I am so mad.
I’m really mad how this book ended. So mad I’m not sure I’ll read anything else by this author. Great story and I read all 4 of the series in 5 days. I am so mad.
July 16, 2022
Awesome story. Great ending. This is more reality to what life is like. Not all good and not all bad. Awesome can not wait for the next book.
September 17, 2022
plague of darkness
A tear jerker in the end. Wasn’t able to put it down from beginning to end. Another awesome read. Thank you
A tear jerker in the end. Wasn’t able to put it down from beginning to end. Another awesome read. Thank you
January 6, 2023
Oh my God what a way to end the book
Again I absolutely love this series it just keeps getting better and better cannot wait to start the next book
Again I absolutely love this series it just keeps getting better and better cannot wait to start the next book
July 24, 2023
Wow. Such a underrated series! Freaking fantastic
August 9, 2023
Plague of Darkness
I’m not sure what I expected but it wasn’t this. I’m gutted. I hope the world can redeem itself in the end.
I’m not sure what I expected but it wasn’t this. I’m gutted. I hope the world can redeem itself in the end.
December 21, 2023
Love
Not sure what else to say except... read this series. So good. Love, love, love ❤️ Enough tension to not be bored but not so much that it is uncomfortable.
Not sure what else to say except... read this series. So good. Love, love, love ❤️ Enough tension to not be bored but not so much that it is uncomfortable.
April 20, 2024
This series has extremely well developed characters. However, because of those well established and well developed characters, the ending to Book 4 was totally unbelievable.
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June 3, 2024
Liked it
July 4, 2024
“What a terrible way to end a story.” I AGREE, TEN!!
October 30, 2024
3.5*
I’m still enjoying this series and this one takes a surprising turn.
I’m still enjoying this series and this one takes a surprising turn.
July 12, 2025
(My 3 stars is probably your 4.) It's not a bad YA series, but I've decided to move on and will not finish.
October 9, 2025
Getting better
Yes the books are only200 pages ....but this one picked up the pace and the story has gotten better ..on to the next one
Yes the books are only200 pages ....but this one picked up the pace and the story has gotten better ..on to the next one
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