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great fantasy. super enjoyable and would have liked if it had been the start to a series instead of standalone. unique ideas about dragons and riders and the power of myth. also nice throuple!

I love books about dragons and dragon riders. This book felt a little different in that most of the dragons were mean jerks and their riders not much better. In this world, dragon riders are revered but to be one means a painful death will happen probably sooner than later. These dragons can have many riders over their lifetimes.

I liked the story of Anahrod. I think my favorite parts were when she was in the jungle. That was fascinating.

There were events and characters that added little to nothing to the story. At times I did not like the ways in which LGBTQIA+ individuals were described or referred to, such as using the term “late-blooming” to refer to individuals who identify as trans. The audiobook was absolutely phenomenal. I loved the unique voices that were used for the characters and the ways in which they were brought to life, as well as the tone and inflection changes.

Lyons‘ newest book opens up 17 years after the apparent execution of Anahrod for breaking into a dragon‘s hoard. Thrown from the heights of the cloud cities, only her special magic saved her & thrust her into a different world at sea level, known as the Deep. But when the dragons realize she is alive after all, multiple plots & secrets turn this adventure-heist into a fun & action-filled listen! It hooked me in so deeply, it made me miss my exit!