The color of dragons

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Title:

The color of dragons

Author:

Salvatore, R. A., 1959- author.

Lewis, Erika, 1968- author.

Summary:

Magic needs a spark. And Maggie's powers are especially fickle. With no one to help her learn to control her magic, the life debt that she owes stretches eternally over her head, with no way to repay it. Until she meets Griffin, the king's champion, infamous for hunting down the draignochs that plague their kingdom. Neither has any idea of the destiny that they both carry, or that their meeting will set off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of the life they know-and all of history thereafter. This epic, romantic tale will enchant readers and draw them into a thrilling world of star-crossed lovers, magic, destiny, and the paths we choose.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

402 pages : 22 cm.

Genre:

Romance fiction.

Fantasy fiction.

Subject Term:

Fate and fatalism -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction.

Dragons -- Fiction.

Author(s):

Lewis, Erika, 1968-

Publisher:

HarperTeen,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9780062915665

Publication Information:

New York, NY : HarperTeen, [2021]

Call Number:

YA SALVATORE

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003557736	Young Adult	SALVATORE	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Powerhouse adult fantasy author R. A. Salvatore and Erika Lewis deliver a sweeping, action-packed, romantic pre-Arthurian tale of the origins of magic (and Merlin), perfect for fans of Falling Kingdoms and Seraphina.

Magic needs a spark.

And Maggie's powers are especially fickle. With no one to help her learn to control her magic, the life debt that she owes stretches eternally over her head, with no way to repay it.

Until she meets Griffin, the king's champion, infamous for hunting down the draignochs that plague their kingdom.

Neither has any idea of the destiny that they both carry, or that their meeting will set off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of the life they know--and all of history thereafter.

This epic, romantic tale will enchant readers and draw them into a thrilling world of star-crossed lovers, magic, destiny, and the paths we choose.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up--Maggie is nothing more than a magician's assistant until the day she stumbles across a dragon and is drawn into its magic. King Umbert's soldiers have captured the creature and are taking it to the Walled City, where Sir Griffin, the King's champion, will face it in the final battle of this year's tournament. The King is desperate to find and control a source of magic that will fulfill prophecy; Maggie and her adoptive father soon learn that they had better succeed in demonstrating their magical ability, or it will be their last failure. Maggie, haunted by thoughts of the captive dragon, convinces Griffin to take her to its keep; there, more of her innate magical ability is revealed, along with flashes of the backstory that ties her to the creature. Time is running short…will she come into her full power in time to save herself, her romance with Griffin, and the dragon? The story is filled with action, violence, and romance, although the worldbuilding is sketchy; the Walled City would be an interesting construct if more time were spent on it, but as it is, the city and indeed the entire country could be any generic medieval fiefdom. Although the ending is rushed to make this into a stand-alone novel, avid readers of dragon-themed fantasy will enjoy the plot-driven adventure and may not care that the characters are fairly standard-issue types. VERDICT Buy where fantasy stories about dragons are popular. For those short on budget money, however, Cinda Williams Chima's "Shattered Realms" novels are a better purchase.--Elizabeth Friend, Wester M.S., TX

Publisher's Weekly Review

Monsters called draignochs terrorized the four lands until King Umbert nearly eradicated them. Now, the only draignochs most folks see are bred in captivity and killed for sport by men aspiring to be Umbert's champion. Winning the title last year lifted Griffin, 17, out of poverty, and he's determined to keep it, even if that means slaying the rare wild draignoch caught for this year's competition. When Maggie, also 17, encounters soldiers transporting the drugged beast, she touches it, awakening powers that later emerge while she's onstage with her guardian, traveling magician Xavier. Xavier believes the magic is his, as does spectator Prince Jori, who invites the two to perform before the tournament. Though Maggie fears that Xavier will be revealed as a fraud and executed, she signs on in hopes of finding the draignoch and obtaining answers. Salvatore (Starlight Enclave, for adults) and Lewis (Game of Shadows, for adults) make their YA debut with this uneven but enjoyable pre-Arthurian fantasy. Maggie's first-person narration alternates with third-person chapters from Griffin's perspective, romance blossoming despite their conflicting goals. Setup encumbers the start, but the book's second half is breathless, blood-soaked, and brutal. All characters are cued white. Ages 13--up. (Oct.)■