Dragon on Top

by G.A. Aiken

Bram the Merciful has been in love with Ghleanna the Decimator since he first saw her (in A Tale of Two Dragons). But Ghleanna barely notices him. When Queen Rhiannon sends Bram to the sand dragons to broker a truce, Ghleanna goes along for protection. But when they fall prey to the sea dragons, Bram and Ghleanna have to work together to ensure they both come out alive. And it's the perfect chance for Bram to show Ghleanna what she's been missing.

I enjoyed this a lot. Ghleanna is fierce and bloodthirsty, much like Annwyl the Bloody (#1: Dragon Actually) and I rated it. Although Bram is pretty fierce himself - just not all that bloodthirsty. He prefers negotiation to combat. Together they were on fire. The romance and resolution happens pretty quickly, probably a little too quickly but it was enjoyable all the same. And it is a novella so the fast pace is to be expected. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Family Tree: Ailean and Shalin are the parents of fifteen children including including Hew, Adain, Cai, Rhys, Baudwin (named after Shalin's father), Ghleanna (#0.4: Dragon on Top), Maelona, Caerwyn, Addolgar (#0.2: A Tale of Two Dragons) and Bercelak (Chains and Flames found at the back of #1: Dragon Actually).

Bercelak falls in love with Rhiannon - a white dragon who is the daughter of Addiena. Rhiannon and Bercelek have Fearghus (#1: Dragon Actually), Morfyd, Keita (#4: Last Dragon Standing), Eibhear (#6: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy), Briec (#2: About a Dragon) and Gwenvael (#3: What a Dragon Should Know).