My Review
4.5
Started my 2025 early this morning with a fast-paced arc with compelling characters. A sci-fi fantasy. There are dragons, dragon riders, shapeshifters, magic, vampire fae, a Prince who thinks himself a God, the history of different planets, races, and humans who have discovered females who can become their mates.
The author is known for her sci-fi dystopian with elemental magic, and she keeps up the quality by giving us a science fiction space conflict and politics with fantasy elements with technology and weapons giving it a steampunkish in-space vibe. She picked the best characters to start, presenting us with the world, language, moods, vibes, and triggers so we know exactly what to expect and it's hard to put down. The author knows how to keep our interest with great chapter-ending hooks. Crelentian females can be the answer to all, first... because one of their leaders, Tiara is absolutely a kickass not to mess with. She defends the weak ones and fights for a better light. The first scene in which Tiara and Jaxxon communicate is exciting and sets the tone. These are two leaders who will give us a great relationship.
The novel has a hint of primordial behavior as these males (mostly displaying alpha behavior) are drawn obsessively to the females. They wish to protect them and keep them beside them as a family not just to have a good time. Lots of characters to fall in love with and lots of relevant scenes that will help with character development. Good balance of scenes with sass and fun, politics, and action in joining forces against the ruthless prince god.
This is book one of a new series.
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From the publisher:
"Do not shine your light. Do not reveal your magic. Do not draw the Fae’s attention.
And never, ever, run from my dragon."
Warlord Jaxxon Hammer is a dragon rider with shadow magic. Hunted by the vampiric Vralgari Fae, he fights to protect his men and celestial dragons—together, they are the last of their kind. Jaxxon is determined to reclaim Crelentia, a land of shadows and light. When he learns Prince Aeralis of the Vralgari seeks a powerful artifact, he risks everything to find it first. Instead, he finds Tiara, an ambitious twenty-year-old whose magic could change their destiny. Their fiery attraction is undeniable. Will protecting her bring his end or his victory?
Tiara wants to master her hidden elemental magic. She’ll hustle, steal, and fight to escape her harsh life. Fleeing to Crelentia with an agenda, Jaxxon’s strict rules stand in her way. The handsome raider may be as dangerous as the Fae and dragons. Can she survive a world of myths and monsters without losing her life–or heart?
On a quest to unlock ancient magic, will they restore the Crelentians as Protectors of the Celestial Realms, or will the Vralgari send them into darkness?
Destiny’s Hammer is the first book in the Celestial Dragon Riders Series by T. L. Price, an epic romantic fantasy adventure filled with battles, dragons, and heart-wrenching romance. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, When the Moon Hatched, and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Expected publication January 8, 2025"
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