Every time I read one of Cavanaugh’s books, I kick myself for waiting so long to read it. This isn’t just another space opera; this is an amazing space opera by an author who’s known for adding layers you wouldn’t expect in such a story.
While I will always love the Cassa Series, Dragon of the Stars blew me away. I almost want to write fan fiction about this story. I’m actually sad that this is a stand-alone, but I get why it might be difficult to continue the story.
When I first started reading about Aden and his desire to be captain of his own ship, I didn’t really much care for him. I did like his parents though. The whole disagreement between Hyrath, Aden’s home planet, and the rest of the Alliance initially seemed as trivial as most political conflicts, but it soon began to develop in a way that let you know more was happening, even if you didn’t know what.
I see most plot twists coming a mile away, and even though I kinda saw this one coming, I wasn’t expecting the finality of it. I guess I kept thinking there was a “back door” or “ace in the hole” to be played after the ultimate sacrifice was made, but nope. It really was the ultimate sacrifice. I mean, like, FOR-E-VER!
Like all of Cavanaugh’s books, this story has layers. Most people never get the opportunity to take on a true leadership role and might take for granted what all it actually takes to be, not just an effective leader, but a great one whose followers would gladly go to their death under such leadership. This story shows what a sacrifice leadership and heroism really is, and so much more.
I finished this book feeling as though I was connected to the characters and the world’s in which they lived. I want to bring all the Kargrandes home and let them eat my backyard. And don’t get me started on Pavott; I so want to be besties with her.
I seriously need the following installments to be added to this amazing stand-alone: Pavotts back story prequel, A history of Hyrathian dragons side story, the life cycle of a Kargrandes told in a creative narrative, one awesome diplomatic mission in the life and times of the new Captain Pendar. But, since these may never happen, I’ll just have to be happy re-reading this each year.
Recommended to anyone who loves space opera and anyone interested in reading a story they won’t see coming. Suitable for all readers, but meant for adults.
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jan
It's a really good read. The characters are interesting and the plot ...
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2015
SoulFireMage
Not as strong as the CassaStar series.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2015