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Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1)

Thea Harrison

Start date: September 1, 2011

Finish date: September 30, 2011

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Jul 03, 2011 D.G. rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook, re-read, paranormal-romance

I read this so long ago that I've forgotten almost everything!

Still my favorite book in the series - loved Dragos, Pia and their relationship. One thing that I noticed in this re-read is that everything moved so fast (which is an issue I've had with plot points in this series.) Given that most of the Wyr heroes are hundreds of years old, I think I would have wanted some time to pass in between books and not every mating happening in a few months (after everybody being alone for centuries.) I thi ...more

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Apr 30, 2011 Kaity rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, shapeshifters, faeries, paranormal-romance, dragons

Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 4 stars.

Pia has succeeded in being the first to find and steal something from the dragon's horde. She doesn't like stealing, didn't even want to, in fact she left something of equal value behind and an apologetic note. She knows it won't matter though, the leader of all Wyrkind will hunt her down and tear her limb from limb in revenge. Stealing hadn't been her choice. Pia's scumbag ex-boyfriend was threatening to tell secrets she'd foolishly tol Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 4 stars.

Pia has succeeded in being the first to find and steal something from the dragon's horde. She doesn't like stealing, didn't even want to, in fact she left something of equal value behind and an apologetic note. She knows it won't matter though, the leader of all Wyrkind will hunt her down and tear her limb from limb in revenge. Stealing hadn't been her choice. Pia's scumbag ex-boyfriend was threatening to tell secrets she'd foolishly told him to an unknown enemy just as frightening as Dragos Cuelebre. She couldn't have guessed that despite the Cuelebre's rage, it was the first time in far too long that he wasn't bored and perhaps he'd want to keep her.

I almost skipped over this book entirely after reading the provided summary. The 'claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they've ignited' and slave bit of it left me very wary. I'm so glad I read Dragon Bound anyway! That part of the summary is highly misleading so don't go into this book thinking his price for stealing is making her his sex slave like I did.

I loved Pia and Dragos. They were both funny, in their own ways, and very passionate. The contrast between the two of them was enormous but it made everything more interesting to read. I loved their arguments, battles of wit, sweet moments and smut scenes. We've got the Wyr lord who used to eat people and has never heard no and a skittish half-breed who leaves an apology note for stealing and, while typically a pacifist, hates being told what to do. It was very enjoyable reading the worst of their clashes and seeing how they eventually got to a place where compromise was possible. Yay for character growth! Loved the dual POVs, I'm almost always a fan of that though. I think it was especially cleverly used in Dragon Bound seeing as Pia and Dragos are so vastly different from one another.

I won't lie. Generally when I pick up an adult paranormal (fantasy) romance, I'm reading it for the lovin'. Harrison dished that out quite nicely but she also surprised me with a fantastic and utterly unique plot and cast. I'll admit when I discovered what Pia was I had to put the book down to squeal in excitement for several moments. Fae are becoming more common in PNR/UF but this is the first time I've encountered elves and thunderbirds (!!!). Can't wait for Storm's Heart. I loved the characters that will be featured in the sequel. ...more

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Sep 20, 2017 Carrie rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, dragons, shifters, unicorns, alpha-male, audiobooks, mgr, were

I listened to the audio version of this book, rather then read it. I think if I had read it I would have liked it much better then I did sadly.

I went through phases when it came to this book, the start I enjoyed. Then after about a quarter of the book I wasn't feeling it. I stuck with it until I got about half way or so, I was enjoying the story. The characters were starting to grow on me but then I got turned off yet again. But I stuck with it. And I ended up liking the story.

There was so muc ...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Thenia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed, series, romance, paranormal, shifters, 2013, to-re-read

Delightful!

Witty and colorful characters, explosive chemistry, complex and interesting world and engaging plot, this was a thoroughly satisfying read from beginning to end!

Next comes Tricks and Tiago's story and, judging by their scene in this one, it's going to be fun! Looking forward to it! ...more

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Jun 15, 2025 Marla rated it really liked it

Shelves: with-reservations, shape-shifters, 2025, sexy, romance, made-me-laugh, fantasy, magic, award-winner, challenged

. Why did I take so long to read this?! I love dragon-shifters! And Pia Giovanni is very cool in her own right, except for her taste in men. I wish more books would be about Pia and Dragos! They are snarky and sassy and sizzling together, just like I love PNR. Thinking I'll be reading the next book soon!

I am bummed that Dragos is the only dragon-shifter, but looking forward to the gryphons & harpy.

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* Pia bartends for Quentin at Elfie's Bar
* Snarky comments
(view spoiler) ...more

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Sep 29, 2012 lia rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance

Surprisingly good. Though not really that different from many paranormal romance out there.

So the world is a paranormal one, where human beings and other beings are thrown together and each already know each other's identity. There is an elder race that has been around since the beginning of the earth. (view spoiler) The New York desmen ...more

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Feb 07, 2012 Samantha rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, ebook-own

Not bad for PNR and the first half was really engaging and refreshing in some of the heroine's opinions and reflections. The second half tended to drag and was familiar territory. The hero is an alpha male for reasons that are made plain in the story and the heroine does make some halfhearted protests at some of the more aggressive behavior which is a change in pace from frequent floormats or TSTL leading ladies.
I've decided to read the next one to see if the author can keep up interesting dyna ...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Deyara rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, char-dragons, setting-new-york, char-thieves

I put this book off once I saw that the hero was really possessive and controlling, as they are not my type. I kept reading reviews where people were raving about it though, so when it came up in a challenge I thought I would at least check it out.

I liked it a lot. Pia is great, I enjoyed her character, especially what she left when she stole the item :) Dragos is a lot more fun that I was expecting, and I would like to read more in this world.

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May 09, 2011 Kimberly rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2011

I don't know if I have anything more to add that others have already said before.
This was a great read because it didn't feel like the normal romancy type story. The dialogue was great and felt real. All the characters were interesting enough that I want to read more about them.
I hope this series goes on for a while. ...more

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