The Phoenix
Born (A Dance of Dragons #3)
Author: Kaitlyn
Davis
Description:
From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes the final book in the
thrilling A Dance of Dragons series—perfect for fans of Throne of Glass,
Graceling, and Game of Thrones!
For the first time in a thousand years, the fire dragon has been awakened and Rhen is its rider. But after destroying the armies that threatened the city of Rayfort, Rhen is shown a vision in flames that changes everything. The shadow's phantom armies are coming and the dragons are the only things that might stop them.
High in the castle at the top of the Gates, Jinji has learned something of her own. Janu, her long lost twin, is alive. And just as the spirit shares her body, the shadow shares his. In the blink of an eye, her quest for vengeance against the evil that killed her family has changed to one of protection. Because she knows that if Rhen learns the truth he will do what she cannot—end the shadow and end her brother in the process.
As the shadow grows more aggressive, Jinji and Rhen fight to find the rest of the dragon riders. But with time running out, they are forced to face the impossible decision between honor and love. Alliances are formed, promises are broken, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance…
For the first time in a thousand years, the fire dragon has been awakened and Rhen is its rider. But after destroying the armies that threatened the city of Rayfort, Rhen is shown a vision in flames that changes everything. The shadow's phantom armies are coming and the dragons are the only things that might stop them.
High in the castle at the top of the Gates, Jinji has learned something of her own. Janu, her long lost twin, is alive. And just as the spirit shares her body, the shadow shares his. In the blink of an eye, her quest for vengeance against the evil that killed her family has changed to one of protection. Because she knows that if Rhen learns the truth he will do what she cannot—end the shadow and end her brother in the process.
As the shadow grows more aggressive, Jinji and Rhen fight to find the rest of the dragon riders. But with time running out, they are forced to face the impossible decision between honor and love. Alliances are formed, promises are broken, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance…
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MY REVIEW / THOUGHTS:
I said in my last review for THE SPIRIT HEIR that the books kept getting better. This one did not disappoint. It was so intense.
Jinji and Rhen are back. Jinji and her twin Janu have been reunited. Jinji feels like her whole world may make sense again. While her reunion with Janu is everything she thought she wanted there is still danger lingering.
Rhen has seen what may happen to the world if he and Jenji do not stop it. In the process Jinji learns something about her brother that forms and impossible decision for her to make.
Rhen and Jenji go through so much emotional turmoil in this book that I was constantly wishing that they could just catch a break :).
Rhen's love for Jinji is what every girl wants ;), and Jinji's for Rhen. Sometimes I just wanted to crawl into my book and tell them "it's all going to be okay"...but then I read on, and something else would pop up. hehe. There didn't seem like there was ever any time for any of them to catch their breath. It made for a wonderfully, intense story.
Plus, I love dragons. Who doesn't? I mean in my dream world I would totally have a pet dragon. It would sit on my lawn and scare all those people away who put advertisements on my doors. hehehe
I just loved everything about this book. I could probably go on and on, but since it is the last book I want to leave it a question for you to have to answer for yourselves. Plus, if I say too much more I will give it all away. If you take the opportunity to read this series, in my opinion you will not be disappointed. It just fantastic.
Source: I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way for this review. These are my own PERSONAL thoughts on the book.
*** Side Note ***
Thanks to Kaitlyn Davis for allowing me the opportunity to review these wonderful books. Your writing is amazing, and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every minute submersed in this series!
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Jinji
stopped him by grabbing his cheeks and pulling his face against hers, kissing
him urgently. Rhen tried to pull away, to understand why she wasn't thrilled by
the news, but her hands traveled to the back of his neck, grip tight, and he
couldn't break her hold. Her lips moved fast against his, pleading with him
silently. Everything about her was desperately trying to hold on to the moment,
to stop time, as though she were drowning and the air from his lungs was the
only thing that might save her, as though he were her tether to life.
Rhen
wanted to give in. More than anything, he wanted to melt beneath her touch and
forget the world, to kiss her until the sun rose the next morning, and even then
maybe not stop. He could so easily get lost in the fire of her touch, the
silkiness of her skin.
But
he couldn't let himself.
The
woman he loved was in pain.
Her
kiss wasn't full of passion. It was full of dread. Rhen sensed the dark taste
on his tongue.
"Jin,"
he mumbled against her lips.
But
she didn't stop.
Rhen
reached back, unlatching her fingers, pulling her forcibly away from him,
finding her eyes. "Jin?"
And
with that word, she couldn't avoid what was in her heart any longer. A tear
rolled down her cheek, and she gave in, collapsing against him as her body
racked with sobs. The moans came from a dark place within her, ripping their
way up her throat, making him wince at the sound.
Rhen
wanted to demand answers.
He
wanted to force her to explain, to let him in, to tell him what had her so
distraught.
But
he didn't.
He
just held her, kissing her forehead and rubbing her back. Not questioning. Not
demanding. There would be time for answers later. Right now, Jinji needed a
shoulder to cry on and nothing more. He gave that to her, embracing her until
sleep claimed them both.
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Bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie.
Always blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found indulging in some puppy videos, watching a little too much television, or spending time with her family. If you have any questions for her--about her books, about scheduling an event, or just in general--you may contact her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.com
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Paij!! I am so grateful that you gave my series a chance and that you've enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing my work with your fans and for raving about it :) Means the world to me!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely my pleasure! I LOVE this series!!!
DeleteIntense is good. Glad this is still going strong!
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