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Tori De asked this question about The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, #1):
At first glance this book turns me off (mostly the dragons--the covers do not give them justice, making them look cheap and marketed instead of the true majesty they are supposed to be). Is the plot much more than what meets the eye? Or do we have rude, rebellious characters and prophecy plot devices akin to what is common in fantasy books these days? Are the characters dragon-like (unique enough)?
BittersweetDreams That's funny. I think the covers look wonderful and vibrant. They may not be realistic enough but they give enough insight as to what's inside the boo…moreThat's funny. I think the covers look wonderful and vibrant. They may not be realistic enough but they give enough insight as to what's inside the book. But that's just my opinion, anyway.

Besides that, the characters are quite diverse and likable. The Dragonets of Destiny, the protagonists of the first series, act rude and rebellious to their "caretakers", the Talons of Peace, who, contrary to their name, quite dislike the dragonets of destiny and at one point end up chaining Tsunami the SeaWing and make plans to kill Glory the RainWing as the original prophecy didn't call for a RainWing.

But it's only Glory and Tsunami who act rude and rebellious to the Talons. Sunny the SandWing, Clay the MudWing (the protagonist of The Dragonet Prophecy), and Starflight the NightWing don't really appreciate the fact that they were raised under a mountain by the Talons for the first six years of their life (an equivalent to about seventeen years in human years since dragons age faster), but they don't openly complain about the Talons. Sunny and Clay are the optimists of the group and are trying to keep the peace, so they don't complain and try to see the bright side of things, while Starflight is the stereotypical "nerdy coward" who is too afraid to put any input to anything.

The prophecy isn't a "plot device" per say. The first series does revolve around it, but it's not the only thing used to drive the plot forward. I'd add more to my argument but then I'd be spoiling the books.

I personally think the Wings of Fire series is very well worth reading, and is even better than the Warriors series. The plot is diverse and really makes it feel as if you are right with the characters, watching everything happen. But if you don't like it that's okay, as everyone has opinions. Read the prologue first. If you don't like it so far, then you probably won't like the rest of the book, but if you find some interest, then continue reading. :)(less)
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