Season of the Dragon (Dragos Primeri Book 1)

SEASON OF THE DRAGON is a masterclass in world-building and a triumph for dragon lovers and feminists everywhere.Strong female characters dominate this world, from the heroes to the villains, and I found myself drawn in by all of them and their dimensionality. Woman power weaves this story, intertwining threads of love and those of destruction, with the most satisfying moments focusing on the struggle for freedom, equality, and autonomy.Each new place Wright introduces us to within the world of Indrasi is rich and lush, and something readers have yet to taste. From creatures like the Yindril, a combination of what we know of as a plant and animal that boosts the powers of human mages; to the landscapes of endless sand, turbulent rivers, and decadent palaces; to the garb worn by members of the Kovan Dynasty consisting of shark teeth, live butterflies, and barely there tunics.This is a story about dragons. Not one in which dragons occasionally appear for our oohs and awes but which is, at its core, focused on these mythical beasts. This is the story dragon lovers have been waiting for, and it does not disappoint.The map has been drawn, the characters placed, and the conflicts and motivations laid bare for what is shaping up to be an epic over the struggle for power, the fight for autonomy and equality, the notion of what it means to be family, and the battle that any one person or creature can endure for love. SEASON OF THE DRAGON is the first book in the Dragos Primeri series, so fear not, readers, there will be more!If Natalie Wright, like her character Quen Tomo Santu di Sulmére, carries a phantom soul, I would reckon her Nixon is some combination of Rebecca Roanhorse and Robert Jordan. If you enjoy their storytelling, you won't want to miss this book.

I just read Season of Dragons by Natalie Wright. It was my first book by the author and I have to say... I'm impressed. This book took me into a world I was unfamiliar with and took me on an epic journey. Any time I put this book down I just kept thinking about it until I picked it up again. I definitely read this book late into the night and I'm so excited for what the rest of the series brings.This book follows our main character, Quen, who is not like the people around her. She lives in a world of animals and herders except animals what nothing to do with her. She can't even get near them because she's **different**. Without going into too many spoilers, Quen has something inside her that not many other people do. In this book, we follow her journey of accepting that part of herself and learning to live and love it.I do have some complaints about this book, however, and that's the reason it wasn't able to hit 5 stars for me. The first issue I had was the beginning of the book. It was really hard to get into. It just seemed like every possible new thing got thrown at us trying to understand a world very much different from our own. And I stand by this, I think the writing in this section could have used some work. The author provides a glossary which is great and all but I wish they would have introduced these new things in a better way than they did. I felt like I was doing research about a book instead of being told the story. It was just a bit much for me. My second issue is the POV&tenses. There seemed to be places the POV was omniscient 3rd and others were it seemed like limited. One time there was a total jarring switch to first. These two things almost caused me to dnf , but after I got past it and really into the story being told I really enjoyed the read.I think something this author does really well is making this a character-led story. In the beginning, Quen is faced with a tough decision after her an incident in her village. From there the choices only get worse and more questionable. It's a wild ride and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys high fantasy and is willing to get past the learning curve.

So I just read this awesome book called Season of the Dragon by Natalie Wright. It's the first book in the Dragos Primeri series, and let me tell you, it's a total page-turner! The story follows this girl named Quen who finds out that she's the chosen one who has to save her world from this super powerful evil called the Dragon. And let me just say, the world-building in this book is seriously amazing. It's got magic, dragons, and all sorts of other cool stuff that'll transport you to a totally different world.The characters are also really well-written. Quen is a total boss and her friends, Sheil and Era are all awesome in their own ways. The plot is action-packed and full of surprises, so you'll never get bored reading it. And the stakes are super high, so you'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. Overall, if you're into epic fantasy, you should definitely give Season of the Dragon a read. It's got everything you could want in a fantasy adventure, and I promise you won't be disappointed!

I bought this book from the author (and got it signed 😊) at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 23, 2023, at USC (University of Southern California). This is the first book by Natalie that I have read but it will not be the last. I also bought the Kindle Version too just so I have it in my Kindle library and so that I could write a review on Amazon and Good Reads. The book was very beautifully written. The characters and world building were amazing. I cannot wait to see what happens next. The author herself was so nice and fun to talk to as well. I look forward to picking up the next book in this series and to checking out the other books that Natalie has written. Wonderful job Natalie! I cannot wait to read more.

Com certeza um do melhores livros de fantasia q eu já li obrigado pela história foi uma viagem incrível , parabéns.

Great read! This book kept me engaged and wondering what was going to happen next. Look forward to next novella

Story and premise are promising and could have been excellent, but I personally wasn't in love with the writing style or the general flow of the story.It felt like the main character was trying to be a strong-willed character and yet somehow went along with things a little too easily to actually portray a strong-willed individual. The love connection felt weak and forced, and I wasn't feeling it at all. It felt like it held very little substance, just a love connection for the sake of it, and by the end, I really didn't believe the 'love' that was proclaimed.A lot of the plot felt pointless. The character would travel a great distance and be brought somewhere intentionally and then leave and head somewhere else, having learned or gained absolutely nothing.I don't think I expected the ending, and I would call that a positive because it's nice when a book can surprise, but I still unfortunately didn't enjoy the journey there so it illicited no real emotional response like it could or should have.All in all, I'm not sure I can recommend.