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Blood Oath The Darkest Drae Book 1 eBook Raye Wagner Kelly St Clare

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Blood Oath The Darkest Drae Book 1 eBook Raye Wagner Kelly St Clare

This is on the darker side of fantasy novels. It isn't even close to grim dark but if you do have triggers on captivity or violence against women, be aware of it before you start reading.

This book focuses on Ryn who is 17 and still rather innocent for her age despite the war torn, starving kingdom around her. That innocence will be torn away from her during the course of the novel as she learns what is and isn't important to her in a deadly game for survival. I very much enjoyed watching her start to transform while still yelling at her to open her eyes and truly see what is happening. Some might find her lack of perception at times unrealistic, as you'd think it would sharpen, not dull when in such circumstances. But when a body is stressed and her mind has taken more blows then it can handle, I can excuse a certain amount of blindness as Ryn tries to cling to certain "truths" to try to hold on to her sanity.

What truly fascinated me about this novel is Irrik. A very complex character who is also trapped despite, or because of, his race and power. He made this novel for me. Watching him struggle to find any freedom to do as he desired without making things worse or losing what is left of his soul was a treat. The interactions between Ryn and Irrik were my favorite part.

This book was tightly focused on the characters and their roles to play in larger events. This book focuses on one kingdom, but it is clear there is a much bigger empire and this is far from the end. I cannot wait to see where it is going.


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Blood Oath The Darkest Drae Book 1 eBook Raye Wagner Kelly St Clare Reviews

Drak! That was a good book. I already loved both authors' previous novels, so I knew I'd enjoy their writing and it didn't let me down. It did, however, surprise me. Blood Oath was much darker than any of their prior books, but just as enthralling. Ryn was a strong lead character and the entire book was written in her narrative. There was a twist that surprised me and another twist that did not, but I could NOT put the book down until I was finished. If you're looking for a light read, this is not it, but if you're looking for a fascinating twist on dystopian fantasy, dragon lore, and a girl fighting to live through mystery and tragedy, you will not be disappointed. Brava, Raye and Kelly!
Blood Oath is a devastating new release written in tandem by Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Claire. It is a must read for fantasy lovers who are looking for intricate characters, a bit of romance, and plot twists of the most delicious kind.

I was blessed with an ARC of this precious, and not gonna lie, I went in expecting one thing and got something completely different. Not BAD different, just different. I went in expecting your stereotypical hot dragon shifter and peasant girl chosen one romance story. That, my friends, is barely the tip of the iceberg.

Blood Oath follows Ryn a peasant from the outer provinces under a rule of a ruthless king who has led his people to tyrannical starvation. The King's Drae (read dragon), Irrik is known for following the king's orders with ruthlessness and precision, under an oath that bound him to the king's will many years ago. When Ryn gets mixed up with Drae and mistaken as a rebel, her life is over- or it would be if Irrik hadn't noticed something about Ryn that made him pause and defy the cruel system he has helped enforce.

No-no wait, like I said, this isn't a shifter alpha-male romance novel. It is FANTASY! The magical powers/broken lands/rise up type!! You've got your terrible torture, heart-wrenching deceptions, unpredictable deaths, painful betrayals, and yes- some romance for those readers (like me) who just can't do without a bit.

For those of you who are wary of love triangles, don't worry this one works- seriously. It's not really even a love triangle but I can't explain without giving anything away.

If you're looking for the aforementioned plots, you must read Blood Oath! Ryn is a strong character but can, albeit, be a bit lackluster and naïve for someone going through her specific scenario. She sets her emotions first and brain last which was a bit frustrating. The only other comment I'd like to make is that this series desperately needs at least one other POV, I can totally see why the authors weren't able to in this first book, but going forward I'd love to get Irrik's POV!
I loved the concept of the story itself. It was a good idea. But failed tremendously to capture my attention. I could only read this book a few pages at a time because it felt like it was written by an older person who has no idea what 18-year-olds act like.

"Holy pancakes" really?
hot potatoes? Please stop.

The main character is so dense and annoying I had trouble getting through the series and I gave up on the 3rd book. I couldn't deal with one more holy pancakes. the main character doesn't really grow as a person the way I expected her to. she became aware, but that doesn't mean she experienced any growth.

I understand the main character is young but with the hardship and loss she's grown with, I doubt very much the naivety and flippant nature would be called for. I feel like she'd have grown up fast. It's one thing to be flawed, but she's a trainwreck.

It was refreshing and beyond irritating that she had a modern sarcastic tone. it kept me detached from the book as unbelievable but it also let me into her naive, underdeveloped mind.

And I didn't care for the Phaetyn having the Hawaiian language. It would be fitting were they islanders, coastal, sea farers, or at least tropical. They lived in a forest and it just didn't work.

I wish it hadn't been as captivating. then I wouldn't have wasted my time and money on it.
This is on the darker side of fantasy novels. It isn't even close to grim dark but if you do have triggers on captivity or violence against women, be aware of it before you start reading.

This book focuses on Ryn who is 17 and still rather innocent for her age despite the war torn, starving kingdom around her. That innocence will be torn away from her during the course of the novel as she learns what is and isn't important to her in a deadly game for survival. I very much enjoyed watching her start to transform while still yelling at her to open her eyes and truly see what is happening. Some might find her lack of perception at times unrealistic, as you'd think it would sharpen, not dull when in such circumstances. But when a body is stressed and her mind has taken more blows then it can handle, I can excuse a certain amount of blindness as Ryn tries to cling to certain "truths" to try to hold on to her sanity.

What truly fascinated me about this novel is Irrik. A very complex character who is also trapped despite, or because of, his race and power. He made this novel for me. Watching him struggle to find any freedom to do as he desired without making things worse or losing what is left of his soul was a treat. The interactions between Ryn and Irrik were my favorite part.

This book was tightly focused on the characters and their roles to play in larger events. This book focuses on one kingdom, but it is clear there is a much bigger empire and this is far from the end. I cannot wait to see where it is going.