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Synopsis
The Tarman expedition has at last found Kelsingra, a city filled with ancient treasures. Here, the dragons and their Elderling keepers may discover their full potential, but only if the magic of Kelsingra can be unlocked. Already rumours of the city have floated down the Rain Wild River. Adventurers, pirates and fortune hunters will soon be coming to pillage what they can. Among them, Hest Finbok, determined to claim back his errant wife, Alise. Meanwhile, Selden Vestrit finds himself a prisoner of the ailing Duke of Chalced, who believes him to be some sort of dragon-man whose flesh and blood may work miracle cures. Soon Tintaglia's singer will be sacrificed to keep this vile old tyrant alive. Where is Tintaglia, the greatest of all dragons, when there is such need of her? Attacked, dying of a poisoned wound, can she survive? She holds the memories that will unlock the mysteries of Kelsingra, and the power to defend it, and her own. Without her, all may be lost.
Is Blood of Dragons appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This fantasy novel features dragon-human bonds, political intrigue, and captivity with moderate violence including a dying dragon and a character held prisoner to be sacrificed. The story includes complex adult relationships and themes of exploitation.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dragon stories and multi-character fantasy adventures will enjoy following the expedition's discovery of an ancient dragon city.