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Synopsis
SOON TO BE ADAPTED INTO A VIDEO GAME! Steeped in blood. Ruled by those with dragons. Cimeren is a world divided by a mysterious forest and the vast Lake on Fire. Suspicion brews on both sides, and the south has fallen into chaos as battles and quarrels rage between kingdoms. In the border outpost of Nevergrace, Cyran Orendain is dealing with the loss of his brother and his lord as he strives to face the mounting challenges of a squire of the dragonguard. But when Cyran's guard-master is called to face the most powerful of the southern kings and bear witness to a secret stolen from the north, Cyran is dragged into a war that has been bubbling under the surface for centuries. Dragons are not only weapons-they are engines of war. And even though Cyran is not trained in the ways of the dragonguard, he must adapt and learn to become one of them or his homeland and all of Cimeren will be destroyed. But he was not born a champion. He may break, and he will bleed.
Is Through Blood and Dragons appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains intense war violence, dragons used as weapons of mass destruction, and themes of loss and bloodshed. The protagonist faces physical and emotional challenges as he's thrust into military conflict.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dragons, military training arcs, and epic battles in a complex fantasy world will be hooked by Cyran's transformation from grieving squire to dragonguard warrior.