I wanted to read this book solely based off the cover and title. I didn’t really need a description, it looked awesome enough to drag me into it. I consider myself extremely lucky to be apart of the tour for CITY OF THIEVES (Battle Dragons #1) by Alex
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About
The Book:
Author: Alex London
Pub. Date: September
21, 2021
Publisher: Scholastic
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 272
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart.
Once, dragons nearly drove themselves to extinction. But in the city of
Drakopolis, humans domesticated them centuries ago. Now dragons haul the city’s
cargo, taxi its bustling people between skyscrapers, and advertise its wares in
bright, neon displays. Most famously of all, the dragons battle. Different breeds
take to the skies in nighttime bouts between the infamous kins―criminal gangs
who rule through violence and intimidation.
Abel has always loved dragons, but after a disastrous showing in his dragon
rider’s exam, he's destined never to fly one himself. All that changes the
night his sister appears at his window, entrusting him with a secret...and a
stolen dragon.
Turns out, his big sister is a dragon thief! Too bad his older brother is a
rising star in Drakopolis law enforcement...
To protect his friends and his family, Abel must partner with the stolen beast,
riding in kin battles and keeping more secrets than a dragon has scales.
When everyone wants him fighting on their side, can Abel figure out what's
worth fighting for?
Reviews:
"Battle Dragons is the riproaring opener
to a surefire hit series. Alex London has envisioned a world as enthralling as
it is dangerous―a society much like our own if it was built on the backs of
giant fire-breathing dragons. Readers are sure to burn through the pages as
they follow Abel through the shadowy underbelly of Drakopolis, dodging
dragon-rider street gangs and a ruthless secret police to save his family. Abel
is an endearing and relatable hero struggling under expectations as the
youngest of three siblings, and his journey in building self-confidence is sure
to ring true with young readers. Above all, cutting through the action is a
moving tale of friendship and family, which is at the heart of this thrilling
fantasy."- Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil
series
"A rip-roaring loop-de-loop of action and
adventure, Battle Dragons will keep readers at the edge of their seat as they
cheer on Abel and his friends."- Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan
Strong series
My Review:
The characters were one of the things that I really loved about this book. It wasn’t even just the main characters. I want a spinoff book just to delve more into the stories of these side characters. Characters like Shivonne, Ally, Jazinda, and others. I just want more of these characters. Plus, I love the main characters. Abel is a great character who gets thrown into a mess but finds a way to deal with it. I adore Roa. They are just absolutely amazing. I just love them.
I absolutely adore everything surrounding the dragons in this world. The description of the various dragons is amazing, and I want one for myself. The concept of the dragons being tamed and used for menial jobs was brilliant and I absolutely love the idea of my school bus being a dragon.
The best thing regarding the dragons: the battles. The way London described the training and actual battles was amazing. There was a good amount of detail that allowed the reader to picture what tricks the dragon was being put through. It was honestly amazing and easily my favorite part of the book altogether. The dragon battles didn’t feel unrealistic in the given environment, nor did they feel like something that I would see in any old dragon movie. There were weapons and tricks, and it was clear that people had to actually work through what they were doing. Dragon battles are a race, a heist, and a duel.
This book, in my personal opinion, makes me think of a video game in the best way possible. A younger chosen one who has to train a dragon and keeps being pulled into more and more dangerous situations. It’s gold and I really wish there was a companion video game that I could play while reading it.
The only thing I would even classify as slightly a problem is how quickly Abel seemed to get his training. He wasn’t a genius and didn’t get everything quickly, but I wish there had been more time devoted to him trying and making mistakes.
I really enjoyed this book. It seems like it’s going to be a series and I for one absolutely cannot wait for more in this world.
About Alex London:
ALEX LONDON is the
author of over 25 books for children, teens, and adults with over 2 million
copies sold. He’s the author of the middle grade Dog Tags, Tides of
War, Wild Ones, and Accidental Adventures series, as well as two
titles in The 39 Clues. For young adults, he’s the author of the
acclaimed cyberpunk duology Proxy, and the epic fantasy trilogy, The
Skybound Saga. A former journalist covering refugee camps and conflict
zones, he can now be found somewhere in Philadelphia, where he lives with his
husband and daughter or online at
www.calexanderlondon.com.
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Giveaway
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