By Blood and Magic

The Dragon Portal, Book 2

By: Jamie A. Waters

Narrated by: Meg Price

A priceless treasure is hidden within the ocean's depths....

Sabine barely managed to escape from Akros with her life.

But the ocean isn't safe for someone whose power stems from the forests.

When their ship is attacked on the high seas and one of Sabine's companions is taken hostage, only an agreement forged by blood and magic may save her friend's life.

The pearl of the sea is also the key to the gods' revenge....

With the dragon portal failing and the gods' magic threatening to destroy their world, Sabine must choose between following her heart or upholding a sacred oath.

The cost of ending a centuries-old feud may be higher than anyone expected.

All magic demands a sacrifice–even if it's hers.

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Fun, still into this series...

This was fun, it instantly gripped me right back into this world and wastes no time getting to action. It’s pretty much non-stop action and drama and conflict … it seems for every 1 they set out to resolve, 3 more arise along the way.

(Honestly, I’d spend every day in this world, just for Blossom alone—love her!)

✧ Strong female lead.
✧ A bit of romance and steam on the side.
✧ Friendship with strong bonds.
✧ Found family vibes.
✧ Perpetual journey.
✧ Multiple conflicts.
✧ Angry / sus goddess.

Features ALL the fantasy creatures and good writing—4 stars, overall.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️


Audio:
The audio production and performances were absolutely phenomenal. 🦩
5 stars.

By Blood & Magic

okay, this series just keeps getting better, a whole new adventure new problem, but still running from the old. to be honest I can't wait to get started on the next book. they even made new Alliances. good for her, but they do have one teeny tiny problem with her magic. let's see what happens next.

By Blood and Magic

This is the second book in The Dragon Portal series. OMG I love this series. This book picks up where book one left off. This book is jam packed with action and such an amazing world. Blossom by far is one of my favorite characters ever in a series. Meg Price is absolutely phenomenal narrating this book.

I LOVED this one! Exciting and Fun!

I LOVE this one!! It is still action packed and filled with outstanding characters! This grabbed me from the beginning and reminded me of where the last book left off. The world they ended up on in here was very well done! I could easily visualize it in my head as the narrator read it to me. I enjoyed getting back into Sabine, Bane and all the others while watching them navigate this new area. We do get a few new characters to add to the growing list which I adore. A shout out to Blossom! She is an amazing side character who really shines and brings humor to the story.

I listened to this on audio. I can not give enough praise to Meg Price for her acting job while reading this one. She is very talented (vocally) and I look forward to the next in the series.

EXCELLENT SERIES

This series is one winding turn after another, keeping one entertained and engrossed. You never know what's about to happen next! If you love stories about the fae, this one is for you!

Great continuation

This one picks up where the previous one left off and the action starts pretty early on. Sabine is still navigating the delicate balance of her fae heritage and trying to keep herself safe along with her feelings for a dragon. Malek is always there and very steady he’s not going anywhere and not letting Sabine face all these dangers on her own. And then we have Blossom who I adore! She adds a lot of lightness and yet cuts to the core of things at times. I’m curious to see where this series is going and how everything will play out. Along with Sabine and Malek’s relationship. I enjoy learning more about the different types of magic in this world.

The cool romantic fantasy adventure continues!

I think this second book in the series is better than the first because the story is faster and more interesting. Sabine’s and Malick’s slow-burn romance nicely progresses, and I am happy to report that the romance is not a reverse harem. It is a M/F romance without cheating, although it is more of an epic fantasy adventure than a romance. It could be called a romantasy. I enjoyed the abundant action scenes, magic-working, and fascinating places. It was great getting to know the minor character Blossom as well.

The series must be read in order. The story is told in chapters alternating the perspectives of Sabine and Malick. The romance is mostly low-steam but with one short minimally described bedroom scene. The magic usually involves minor bleeding from a hand, so readers who are very squeamish about blood-letting might not like the series. I am completely invested in the story and characters now, so I am really looking forward to seeing what happens in the rest of the series.

One minor complaint: often when a catastrophe is going on in the book, Sabine and Malick spend long moments thinking about their lust for each other instead of hurrying up and saving people, or Sabine takes overly long discussing her strategy when she should be doing something. I found that if I just stuck with it, the action picked up again in a few minutes.

The narrator Meg Price did a great job again, but I think most listeners will enjoy it better if they speed it up to 1.3x or something like that. She enunciates very well but speaks a bit slowly, so I think it sounds perfect at 1.3x speed. Meg Price is excellent at accents and men’s and women’s voices. She brings an appropriately regal voice to Sabine and brings the book to life.

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Fantastic Series!

This is the second book in The Dragon Portal series. The story continues where the first book left off. The characters are amazing. The world building is fascinating, and enthralling, filled with danger, action, and twists and turns. Meg Price did an excellent job bringing this story to life. Looking forward to listening to Facets of Power, the next book in the series, to know what happens next. #PFPAudio

Mind Blowing Series! Never stop writing these!

This was yet another fantastic installment of Jamie A Waters's series, The Dragon Portal. Book 2 served as more proof that it's probably the best series I've read all year and maybe even last year. I've always been a fan of fantasy, and this true epic fantasy has me on the edge of my seat the entire time! Sabine, Blossom, and Malek are all characters I adore. My heart breaks for Sabine & Malek, knowing that their future together doesn't look promising, but I'm eager to see how it unfolds. I crank up the audio speed because I'm desperate to find out what happens next. Thank The Goddess I already have book 3 ready to go! But I already know I'll be incredibly sad waiting for the subsequent books. I hope Jamie keeps up this series for a while.

One thing I truly appreciate about this series is that it's not like many other fantasy books out there. Seriously, some fantasy authors write one good novel and split it up into 3 or 4 books, calling it a series. But these novels have real substance to them. Each book is over 400 pages—I believe—though I didn't check them all. On audio, at the normal speed, it's a good 14-15 hours. The author's world-building skills are frickin' amazing! Moreover, the narrator chosen for this series is doing a fantastic job! She embodies all the characters with unique voices, and her performance with all parts-male, female, pixie, and demon roles, were all superb. If I could give this book another 50 stars, I absolutely would. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy with an incredible world and lovable yet distinct characters. I can't wait to see what unfolds in book 3! And it's safe to say I'll be heartbroken when the series concludes. Jamie Waters, in case you happen to read this, please never stop writing Sabine's story! Thanks!

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Love this series!

I really love this series. Can’t wait for more. Meg Price did an amazing job at narrating