It started with an intriguing plot and then didn’t let me go as I was forced to flip pages until the book was done. The heart-pounding, thrilling pace, coupled with Darrow’s cunning, left me wanting nothing more than the next book.
The world was a brilliant mix of relatable trials but with a plausible futuristic setting. The clever tech made me want to fly alongside Darrow and I was surprised at how seamlessly I fell in love with the world. Throughout, I felt each of Darrow’s triumphs and I felt my heart stop with each of the twists and turns the book presented.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, BUZZFEED, GOODREADS AND SHELF AWARENESS
Pierce Brown's heart-pounding debut is the first book in a spectacular series that combines the drama of Game of Thrones with the epic scope of Star Wars.
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'Pierce Brown's empire-crushing debut is a sprawling vision . . . Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow' - Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author of Pandemic
'[A] top-notch debut novel . . . Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field' - USA Today
I loved the storytelling of this book so much. The quiet backwater girl thinking she is nothing special, changing into the best version of herself in a plausible and wonderful way was incredible.
The novel fits beautifully into the Cosmere but is an incredible standalone if you know nothing of it. I loved each character and the trials each person had to face. The foreshadowing and picturesque world was nothing short of a masterpiece.
This is probably one of my favorite books of all time. I love the subplot of a pirate on an unknown world doing pirate things but with a twist. And as always, Sanderson has the most epic of surprises waiting for you.
Dragonflight was a novel that I was hesitant to read at first, and I was shocked when I was drawn right in. I have no idea how I felt for the characters and shared their desires so quickly. One minute, I was trying to remember which character was which, and the next, I had fallen in love with them.
I was not expecting this book to be so enjoyable. The tale that is woven creates a beautiful story and has all of my favorite elements: Dragons, mindreading, time travel, a clever enemy, and strong characters.
Volume I of The Dragonriders of Pern®, the groundbreaking series by master storyteller Anne McCaffrey
On a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack from a myth that is all too real. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge. But when an ancient threat to Pern reemerges, Lessa will rise—upon the back of a great dragon with whom she shares a telepathic bond more intimate than any human connection. Together, dragon and rider will fly . . . and…
Farom is on the brink of collapse as time tries to correct its unnatural flow. Days stretch on for years only to be followed by equally long nights. Toxicity and mushrooms pervade the world as it slowly rots.
Despite the decay, Dromdil and his village live semi-normal lives until he learns about the unusual creation of his people. Following this discovery, time itself choses him as its avatar. After a desperate rescue goes awry, Dromdil encounters a creature that resides in his shadow and a fairy who’s expertise in time is second only to her aloof personality. Together, they try to parse through time’s unclear warnings as they fight against the onslaught of magic, traps, and the planet’s harsh environment.
As time reveals her secrets, Dromdil must attune his own multi-dimensional powers to save all that he cares about. Otherwise he could lose more than just his peaceful homeland.
