The Dragon's Blade (The Magelands Eternal Siege, #2)

by Christopher Mitchell

A Champion in chains, a Demigod in hiding and a Dragon betrayed.

The new Prince of Tara rules the City of the Eternal Siege and nothing will get in his way – all must kneel before him or die.

But what is power without the woman he desires? For three hundred years, the Prince has longed for Aila, wanting her as his bride.

Now that the City is in his hands, he will do anything to possess her, even if it means plunging the City into a new Civil War.

Beneath the Great Walls, the heart of the black dragon is filled with despair. Back in chains with no hope of freedom, she longs for death. Her only reason to live is her rider – but is Maddie enough?

• ISBN10: 1912879433
• ISBN13: 9781912879434
• Publish Date: 28 October 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Brigdomin Books Ltd
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 446
• Language: English

Reviews

[Berls]

4.5 stars

My lines are blurred on where this book begins and the last one ends, but I do know this is where things went from good to great. Already attached to several of the characters and having a better understanding of the world, I was able to get really lost (in a good way) in the scheming, plotting, fight for survival, and politics.

While I don't remember exactly where the last book ends, I do know it was on a cliff hanger and things are starting to boil over in the city. I grew much more invested in Aila and Corthie by this point (the cliff hanger revolved around them) and also just super excited to see how/if they would survive everything that transpired.

A character that we were briefly introduced to in the previous book - Daniel's bride Emily (Aurelian now) - really shines through in this book. I had a feeling I liked her in the last one, but now she overshadowed everyone else and is my absolute favorite. So much about her is spoiler though, so I'll just say she is strong and smart and brave all in one. Love her!

The action and plot momentum really picked up the pace in this book - maybe because I understand the world better - and the book flew by. The narration continued to be great, Shaun Grindell delivered great voices and accents, also propelling the book along.