The King's Dragon

Fire and Valor, Book 1

De: W. M. Fawkes, Sam Burns

Narrado por: Lessa Lamb, Greg Boudreaux

Lord Tristram Radcliffe has a secret - he is the only dragon at the king’s court in Llangard. It’s a secret he’s kept from the knights he’s fought beside, from the ladies who bat their lashes at him, and from his closest companion, Prince Reynold. If it were to get out, he’d be banished to the Mawrcraig Mountains along with the rest of his kind, but the kingdom of men is the only one he’s ever known, and his heart lives in the stone halls of those who’d count him an enemy.

When the old king dies and Prince Reynold takes the throne, two visitors from the north throw Tristram into the middle of the ancient conflict between dragons and men. They put him on a collision course with the king’s shadow, Bet Kyston, a dangerous assassin who may want him dead or may want more of Tristram that he’d ever thought to give.

With the eyes of dragons upon him and a threat from the north creeping toward the home he loves, Tristram must weigh his allegiances before his dual legacies tear him apart.

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Intriguing story

I loved the various perspectives on events as they unfolded. Each character captured my interest in different ways and got me invested in their outcomes, romantic and otherwise. Great story, complex characters, interesting plot, had something of a George RR Martin vibe, but with LGBT+ leads, though I'm hoping fewer of my favorites will be dying as the story continues to unfold. Ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, can't wait to find out what happens next and where the story takes the cast next.

Dragons, elves and halflings

Okay .. so where do I begin ... First of all, I don’t really think this is MM romance. This is a fantasy book which has LGBTQIA characters. And this is definitely bordering on epic fantasy. Secondly, I enjoyed this but this book isn’t without faults. There are just too many POVs in this book like tons and for like half of it, I found that I can’t really remember who’s who and when I finally get the hang of it, I found that many characters exhausting in a book. 😅 And another thing is that this ended very abruptly in my opinion. I know that this is the first book in the series and there are going to be more books. But still, we need at least some semblance of closure when a book ends and I didn’t really get that here.

I think this book is definitely more for people who love fantasy rather than MM romance junkies because you are not going to get it here. 🙂 Expansive world building with intriguing characters but I think this needs better editing to make the story a bit more clear and understandable. I enjoyed it. However what stood out for me in this story is the amazing performance of Lessa Lamb and Greg Boudreaux. It was simply spectacular! The complexity of this book was both enhanced and simplified by their performances. Enjoyed it a lot and looking forward to the sequel!



4.5 Dragons, elves and halflings stars
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Audio rating

Story - 3.75 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟
Narration - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Performance - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall - 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Good Story Great Narration

I enjoyed this audiobook very much. It took me an hour to get into the story, but as soon as I understood the setting and the relationship between the characters and got a glimpse of the secrets driving their actions I was captivated and unable to put this book down. Narrators were amazing and made this good story into the perfect listening experience. I am looking forward to the next book in Fire and Valor series.

Great storyline & narration

I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives in this story. It gave it an added layer of depth. Looking forward to the next instalment.

An interesting story

I didn’t know how I would feel about this story but the plot captivated me and kept me hooked from start to finish. The narrator made it easy to follow and did a good job on giving the characters their own life. Looking forward to what comes next.

Ding Ding Ding! We Have a Winner!

MMy Thoughts and Review:
Holy Red Wedding, Batman!

Okay, perhaps it wasn't THAT red, but it was intense, toe fidgeting, nail-biting, and I may have squawked, "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!" And oh sweet Mother of Dragons after one major event, I will NOT spoil for you, to say I was shocked and thrown off is as much an understatement as hearing it suggested bleach IVs should be "checked into" made me want to move to the woods and live among the squirrels... Squeaker McSqueakin'! 😵 And NOPE, that's not sarcasm. 😂😂😂

This fantasy world is rife with many secrets, a few agendas, and is told from various characters' perspectives (POV). The audio version brings the world even more alive thanks to the very talented narrations of Greg Boudreaux (one of my favorite) and Lessa Lamb (new to me).

The Story is stylized in much the way Martin (GoT), Tolkien, Lawhead, and other fantasy authors love to build their worlds. It's very much like a game of Jenga where you can have a large cast where each character story builds on the back of another. The key, as we all know, is to be the last one standing when the story (game) ends. Causing the tower of blocks to fall in the game is like the end of a character, in one way or another. That's how I view fantasy world-building when it engages a large cast anyway. Regarding character perspectives, there is one wonderful difference to the fantasy I grew up with, the LGBTQ+ inclusion. Well, to be fair, only LGB has been represented so far, but this is just book one, and there ARE DRAGONS, so I am content. 😁

So, if fantasy is your thing, and you love the idea of discovering something a bit different, a bit dark, a bit lovely, and a lot wonderful dive into The King's Dragon. Your psyche will be thanking your ears for a very long time to come.

The Story: 4.00🌟
The Narration: 4.00🌟
Sharonica Stars: 4.00✨

I received a complimentary audio copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for an honest review.💐

A great start to a immersive series I hope.

This is the first I’ve listened to these two authors together and by the narrator. I am very happy with where it is headed.

The story felt slow to get started. I nearly abandoned it a couple times, but the story moved into a deeply intriguing narrative. The character development started really deepening which in turn allowed the story to move forward. I love the strength shown from the female characters and their navigating the societal norms expected of them despite their true potential. The shadow/light played out between Bet and Tris is perhaps a bit contrived but holds promise of evolving and deepening past the stereotypical trope. I am looking forward to continuing the series.

Amazing!!

I’ve never reviewed a book before but it was just amazing. Every character was given so much definition, even the side characters.

Excellent story

What an extraordinary cast of characters and an interesting and intriguing story. What a journey. I’m anxiously awaiting finding out what happens next. A great listen!

An Excellent start

When I first read this book it seemed not my thing. By act 3 I was hooked. An excellent read and even better performances. This book is oddly comforting now on the second read.