Dragon Mist

by David Burnett

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Dragon Mist by David Burnett is a paranormal story with a twist. I will not go into the details as to what makes this different from all the other paranormal stories I have read. However, this much I will say; it was an interesting, suspenseful and adventurous story.

The hero and the heroine are as different as night and day. Yes, Christine is a dragon shifter and James is human, but their differences goes beyond their physical appearances. Their personalities are so far apart, one wonders what could attract these two each other. They gave credence to the term opposites attract. James was painfully shy and lived a sheltered life while Christine was free spirited and adventurous.

The story began in San Francisco, where we see Christine living a communal lifestyle for the summer. However, after finding herself in a dangerous position she journeyed back home. During her journey, she met James who rescued her from arrested by the police. The moment his hands came in contact with her body, she recognized he may just be a potential mate. To confirm if this so he would need to be willing to touch her intimately.

When I first started reading, I was thinking this book is not for me. However, the more I read the more involved I became in the events as they unfolded. There were moments throughout the story where I found myself chuckling.

I found the author’s take on the dragon species interesting. Their view of humans is unflattering, but it does not stop them from mating with one if they have to. Christine is the third daughter of a third daughter; therefore, she is required to mate with a specific human. If a human should see them shift, the poor soul faced certain death.

I found the romance lacking. The author spoke of connection between James and Christina, but I did not feel this chemistry. He rescued her; they hung out a few times, and she gave him a partial glimpse into her world but it was not enough to convince me they were in love. The suspense and the fantasy more than made up for the lack of romance.

Although I had a great time with the story, I found the buildup the end disappointing. It felt rushed and it could have done with further development.

Conclusion/Recommendation
Despite the issues I had with romance or lack thereof and the build up to the ending, I still found this to be an enjoyable read. Fans of fantasy and the young adult genre will enjoy this unique tale.