The Bastard King (The Bastard #1) by Donna Grant




With just one fiery embrace I could destroy her…or love her until the end of time.

I am fire and death. My very presence brings terror and panic. For most, I am the last thing they will ever see. For there is only one thing I live for — freeing my kin.

Every action, every battle brings me a step closer. Nothing distracts me from my purpose.

Until she crosses my path.

Brave and fearless, she holds me utterly enthralled. I have to know her. Her past and her future. But especially the secrets she keeps closely guarded.

One taste of her lips, and I’m caught. Trapped. Seized. The more I’m with her, the harder it is to leave. But I have sworn allegiance to another who promises to free the dragons.

Her or my kin. It was once an easy choice.

Before my heart got involved.

A dragon without a family. An outcast running from her past. They might be able to stop the impending doom—if they learn to trust each other. A Dragon King duology from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant.
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First line:
Crisp, cool autumn air brushed against Kora's cheeks like a soft caress as she walked among the trees, admiring the orange, yellow, and red of the season.
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Source:
eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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Rating:
 DNF at 26%
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I was excited about this one but it disappointed. The writing felt very simplistic. The characters were flat and one dimensional. I said this recently in another fantast review, but I feel like a fourth of the way through a book you should have at least a decent grasp on how the world works and what kind of fantastical creatures there are. I still don't understand how this world works or what the characters are working for. Unfortunately, this one did not keep my attention.



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