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Call of the Dragonbonded Book of Fire The Dragonbonded Return 1 eBook JD Hart

While I am sure there are any number of things that folks won't like about this, I did find it an enjoyable and lively read.

The reviewer who mentioned that the first 40% was the evil folk making plans was exaggerating, as the first 10+% just deals with introducing characters, and that next 30% covers history, some bad guy dealings, and more about the good guys. I really do hope some of these early characters we will meet again, as I think both Pauli and Bandit would be fun to travel with.


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Call of the Dragonbonded Book of Fire The Dragonbonded Return 1 eBook JD Hart Reviews

When my teenage stepdaughter and I finished reading the ERAGON series together, we were devastated it had ended. We kept searching for a similar fantasy series that would keep us equally captivated with well-drawn characters, emotional depth, an interesting coming-of-age storyline, and (of course!) dragons. Well, CALL OF THE DRAGONBONDED surpassed our expectations. We literally couldn't put the book down. I would describe J.D. Hart's writing as part J.R.R. Tolkien (expansive world building and detailed, layered history), part Christopher Paolini (complex human-dragon relationship), part Buddhist philosophy (themes exploring the interconnectedness of man, the environment, and animals), and part J.K. Rowling (cool magic combined with an "unwilling hero" protagonist who has to accept his destiny). We are eagerly awaiting J.D. Hart's next book in the series!
This was such an unexpected surprise! It's very plot-driven and tends to jump heads to play out like a movie so you don't miss out on any of the action. It is incredibly well-written and it kept me turning the page well into the night. J.D. Hart has a very strong voice, so strong you'd never guess he was a first-time author. The worldbuilding is fantastic. I love the idea of animal bonds! (But really, you had me at dragons.) I love the dark elements and the magic and can't wait to see more of it. I am very interested to see where this story goes and look forward to the next book!
A critical review complained, and so forewarned me, there were too many characters. Here's an unedited list I made from book one. Hope it helps you, too. Oh, and the first two books are highly recommended for you and your kids.

Call of the Dragonbonded

CHARACTERS
Hemera - the sun
Erebus - the moon
Gaia - their planet
Pontos, Aether, Ourea, Gaia - four elemental Beings. Also, planets.
Griffinrock - one of 3 Harmonic Realms
Elvenstein - one of 3 Harmonic Realms
Grenetia - one of 3 Harmonic Realms
Cronoans - the name of the peoples
Anarchists - name of their enemies
Modei - the land of the Cronoans
Linkenton Point - 15 mi E Creeg's Point
Cravenrock - city, 70 mi S Borderlands
Conner Stonefield
Anton Stonefield - father
Oshan Stonefield - mother
Miyra, 14, & Sayra, 12 - Connor's sisters
Pauli Cloverdale - Connor's friend
Tobi Cloverdake - Pauli's young brother
Tatem Creeg - paragon of the Paladins Orderby
King Jonath of Griffinrock
Veressa - princess of Griffinrock
Izadora- queen of the three Harmonic Realms
Duchess Mariette of Kallzwall, Izadora's sister
Lord Terrerus Calaman - grandmaster of the Warriors Order (before?)
General Mikel Grimwaldt - grandmaster of the Warriors Order
Colonel Dreston Palastar - Commander of the Cravenrock Keep forces
Marcantos Evinfaire - Grandmaster warrior
Blake Friarwood - Grandmaster (Actually Larcerus)
Annabelle Loris - Master Ranger, protector of Princess Veressa
Lady Kyles - Rangers Order’s Sovereign
Colonel Mooregain - master warrior
Master Apothecary - Merich Cleaverbrook
Karlana Landcraft - Bonding instructor
Pattria Morelace - betrothed to Conner
Moni Treelore -
Gareth Nantree - Royal Chamberlain
Minch Elflander - Estora's husband of Estora's Tavern
Niora - Elflander's daughter
Colonel Striker - historic battle leader
Judston - dean of the pre-bonders
Bandit - or Kriston Heldcrest, a young thief in Cravenrock
Hook - another Thieves Guild member
Hench - another Thieves Guild member
Stick - another Thieves Guild member
Vault - Connor's Thieves Guild name
Lacerus - Anarchic Assassin of Necromancers Order
Pirate - Thieves Guild leader in Cravenrock
Ballett - a royal guardsman for Varessa
Morgas Terranus - an Alpslander, sent after Connor by Lacerus
Johann and Carlon Narkain, and Pallia Aldmar - trackers with Terranus
Dane Norterry - a grandmaster of College of Mystics, Keeper of the Order
Lady Mille de Noray - College of Mystics
Sir Giles - College of Mystics
Lord Tenarian Andermann - College of Mystics, Anarchist, Necomancer
Breanen Sagamore - Academy of Thanatos, Necomancer
Supreme Lord Shazarack
Galan Martesian - Sovereign Prince of the Necromancers
The 4 ancients of the Cloudbender family
Skye-Anyar-Bello - Connor's bonded wyvern
Grimmley Rollingsworth - Griffinrock Shaman
Caralynn - secret name for Veressa in Pennington Point
Dorry - owner Dorry’s Alehouse in Pennington Point
Barge Steerman - ex-Queen’s Defender, criminal in Pennington Point
Lest Targameer - criminal sorcerer in Pennington Point
Barclay Anclar - Apothecary adept in Pennington Point
Jess Tandoor - Apothecary student of Master Cleaverbrook from Linkenton Point
Grimmley Rollingsworth - Shaman grandmaster
The 9 Kindred - Larcerus, Breanen, Jarvus of the Warlocks Order, Groegan, Tenarian, ??
This book is a good read for not just the intended YA but also those still young at heart. The plot is interesting and plausible, although the animal-human bond selection presents some logical or logistic challenges unless one pays attention to details in the book and explanations provided in the book’s website. Mystic and magic are perfectly fine when they are coherent.

Character development is excellent for the main characters but maybe uneven for some minor ones, e.g., some who got killed off early or easily showed plenty of blood but lack much flesh. A few minor characters may need further development, without affecting the main story line of course, to fully come alive, before or after they become dead, the state we all end up with eventually.

Scene switching between chapters has obvious pros and cons, but keeping up with frequent shifts in time (e.g., 1278th year to 211th to 1278th to 314th to 1279th), space (where on the map?), and characters could be challenging for the Cosmos newbies. A summary of chronicles may help age-challenged readers understand how major events are related through the Cronoan ages.

One highlight is author’s intrigue quotes from the Modei Books and other sources throughout the book. Translated wisdom from ancient cultures and philosophies could serve the intended YA audience well. Be warned, however, attempts to tie these gems to the story itself may be trying. Action speaks louder than words, and we shall see how successful the author demonstrates the validity of ancient wisdom through the action of his characters.

The Griffinrock map is a good reference, so are the drawings related to the Cosmic Star. More illustrations, details of history/chronicles, roles of main characters, and definition of dragonbonded terms would be welcome additions to the book itself (possibly as appendices) to enhance readers’ appreciation of the story, and health, in their mental plane.
While I am sure there are any number of things that folks won't like about this, I did find it an enjoyable and lively read.

The reviewer who mentioned that the first 40% was the evil folk making plans was exaggerating, as the first 10+% just deals with introducing characters, and that next 30% covers history, some bad guy dealings, and more about the good guys. I really do hope some of these early characters we will meet again, as I think both Pauli and Bandit would be fun to travel with.