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Knighthood of the Dragon

Chris Bunch (2003)

SubgenreHeroic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragonmaster #2
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.8
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

CaptivityWarViolenceMagic

Positive tags

AdventureSurvivalRedemption ArcHigh Angst

Hero archetypes

Dragon Rider / DragonboundCaptive / PrisonerSoldier / Marine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Dragon CompanionWarCaptivityDark MagicEscapeSword and SorceryFellowshipHeroic Fantasy

Themes

Freedom vs CaptivityWar and ConflictLoyaltySurvivalCourageMagic and Power

Synopsis

Dragonmaster Hal Kailas is captured by the Roche during an aerial assault against his people's enemies. Now, bound to a prison castle by dark sorcery, Hal plans a daring escape to secure not only his freedom, but also the freedom of his people.

Is Knighthood of the Dragon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Adult heroic fantasy with strong war violence, aerial combat sequences, and dark sorcery elements. Expect battlefield action and imprisonment scenarios typical of military fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, war, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love dragon riders and military fantasy will enjoy this action-packed tale of aerial warfare and daring escape.

Tags

Military FantasyDragon RidersAerial Combat