THE PAGAN & THE PEN BOOK REVIEWS
Title: Dragon's Angel (print)
Author: Donica Covey
Publisher: Champagne Books
Genre: Fantasy
Length:169 pgs.
Reviewed by: yadkny
RATINGS FOR:
Cover: 2
Presentation: 3
Editing: 4
Story: 3
Writing Ability: 3
Overall Card Rating:
About The Book: A disembodied voice has Keely Morgan feeling like her sanity is slipping away. Xavier Blake is assaulted with images of black dragons and painful destruction; flashes that seem almost like memories. Then when Keely walks into the bar and heads straight for his table, he suddenly feels complete, even though he's never seen her before. When a madman attacks Keely, Xavier somehow senses her fear and saves her. Strange forces push them closer together and take them from the world they know to a place where magic exists, unicorns dance and dragons fly. Destiny foretells they will unite and after a hard battle, will reign as King and Queen of Grogan. But can they overcome the evil that plots to destroy them first?
The Review: Keely is of the Alicorno bloodline known for their unicorn shifting and healing abilities. As she travels her destined journey she discovers more magical abilities she possesses as well a new found confidence and strength to right the wrongs of this strange but wonderful new world.
Xavier is of the Draco bloodline known for their dragon shifting and fire breathing abilities. As he travels his destined journey he discovers his deepest, darkest craving for power and with a little push from an unsuspecting foe he begins the descent into a power crazed oblivion.
They both feel as if they've lost their minds yet they can't fight the feeling of being drawn to one another or to the place of their birth. Keely knows she's the only one who can stop the King, the Seer, and save Xavier, but is she strong enough to do it?
Creatures of all myths and legends come out of the woodwork in this tale of finding love and fighting for what is right. The world building was fantastically imagined with new tribes, languages, customs, and magical abilities to explore. The people of Grogan were both endearing and engaging. I liked the fact that both Keely and Xavier didn't know of their heritage and were able to venture into the unknown together.
Just a couple of things I found amiss... the cover was a little off to me after reading the story. I assumed the woman on the cover is Keely, but it doesn't match with what Keely wore while in the land of Grogan. Beautiful artwork nonetheless. There was also some minor confusion of details missing where the story seemed to jump a little from one point to the next without natural flow.
This is a sweet story and I cried a little as the climax came to a close, but was happy with how the ending turned out. Not every aspect of the story turned out having a happily-ever-after ending, but that just made the story more realistic. The lesson I took away from this story is that home is where the heart is and as long as you follow your heart then you'll always be at home.
Recommended reading for fans of a fairytale fantasy come to life.
Pagan Elements: Spells and chanting are the major pagan elements in this story, which are mostly used by the witch better known as the Seer.
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