The Dragon Lover The Chronicles of Arianthem I edition by Samantha Sabian Literature Fiction eBooks
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Dragons are a lusty lot known for grinding their lovers into dust. Talan’alaith’illaria is no exception and has found no man or woman her match or equal in a thousand years. That changes when Raine, the sole survivor of two mythic races, stumbles across the ancient dragon queen in her lair. Raine possesses her father’s strength and her mother’s passion, and the combination ignites the dragon’s desire to an inferno. Talan, greatest of the twelve ancients, at last finds her perfect lover.
Their domestic bliss does not last long, however, as events conspire against their peace. The Hyr’rok’kin, monstrous demons of the underworld, are spewing forth from the Empty Land. Raine is called to join a band of humans, elves, and dwarves in a quest to stop the invasion. She fears no enemy, no injury, not even death itself. But something is waiting at the Gates of Hel, something that seeks to separate Raine from the dragon she is bound to for all of time.
The Dragon Lover The Chronicles of Arianthem I edition by Samantha Sabian Literature Fiction eBooks
First off, a couple of starting notes of ephemera on The Dragon's Lover:This book is much better than its cover might indicate, let's get that clear right from the get-go. While there's a place for computer rendered fantasy art, it's a place best left to masters of the craft and this cover is not up to snuff. This book is a good read that I nearly skipped over because the cover was so god-awful.
Unlike a lot of e-books I have read recently, this one gets an A+ in terms of formatting, spelling, and basic grammar. Notable because there's a lot of semi-pro stuff out there that could seriously stand some editing before release.
Now to the meat of the story: The book revolves around the lesbian love affair between a dragon named Weynild and a human-ish woman named Raine, who is the result of a most unusual lineage. The pair meet, fall in love, and then must part as Raine follows Weynild's daughter Idonea on a quest of great importance.
Overall, I'm going to recommend this book. As a work of semi-pro fantasy, it's a quick, light read that holds the reader's interest enough to merit recommendation. But it's not without it's flaws.
The reader quickly learns two things. One is that Raine is the best ever at absolutely everything but magic. Two is that she's immune to magic.
Her fellow adventurers are a veritable B-squad of fantasy cliches. Aside from Idonea, Raine's traveling companions are a forgettable lot of standard player characters from a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and have absolutely no depth or development. Idonea, who has some potential for a solid arc with her interest in dark magic, quickly peters out as we discover that the principal effect of the dark arts is to make one grumpy and sarcastic, but otherwise a standard fireball throwing mage.
The entire novel is basically one long celebration of how bad-ass Raine is. She pretty much waltzes through everything and everyone that comes at her, with little to no problem. There are a few moments where Raine actually worries about something, but heartbeats later she's demolished whatever it was that gave her pause. And so it goes through the entirety of the novel.
The love scenes, of which there are many, are, at best, dry summations lacking much in eroticism. We're frequently told how awesome and amazing their sex is, but they read far more like a series of pronouncements than erotica. Personally, I would have preferred either a more hardcore approach, or more left to the imagination.
As a work of pulp fantasy with some mild lesbian titillation, this is a good effort. It's an easy read, and something one can move through in a few hours, without feeling the time's been completely wasted. If you're looking for either high fantasy and lush writing, or powerfully erotic scenes of dragon/human sex, look elsewhere.
I still recommend the book, though. It reads like what it is, a novice first effort. But the author shows promise, and I'm curious enough to see where the story will lead in the coming sequels. Samantha Sabian has future potential. Buy the book and read it to encourage her to keep writing, and I think we'll see better things in her future.
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The Dragon Lover The Chronicles of Arianthem I edition by Samantha Sabian Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Like other people mentioned... do not let the cheap cover art deter you. This was a quick and fun read; it was an entertaining way to kill an hour.
**potential spoiler**
The main character in infallible and there isn't ever the threat of suspense or danger because you knew she would defy all odds and escape/overcome/defeat her challenge without so much as a scratch. Also, I'm not shy when it comes to reading smutty scenes, but damn if there wasn't an unnecessary amount of sex in this book.
Hellllloooo guilty addiction series! It hit the right amount of everything I find wonderful with Mystery Science Theater 3000 type setups. And yes...the writer now has all my money for all 5 books so far. The best way I can explain this
You know that feeling when you find that one thing that hits all sorts of tropes you don't want to admit you like? This book is that for me. The cover is umm...special but so far this is a blender baby of Dragon Age, Song in the Silence, Fantasy Tropes "Oh myyy!", and Wolves. Mustn't forget wolves. Its not Shakespeare but its entertaining. Its the equivalent of Oreos in book form. To me that's not a bad thing.
Samantha Sabien is a promising author, one I fully expect to see develop into a very good writer in the future as she gains experience. Unlike many of the erotica novels I've looked at lately, this one actually seems like it was edited by a pro. No more grammatical and/or spelling errors that you would expect from a high-end author/editor/publisher combo. Nobody's perfect right? The few mistakes are easily forgivable and rare enough that they do not distract from the story itself.
I find the art quality of the cover off-putting, but after reading the preview I decided it was worth a closer look. Samantha Sabian has a good Author's Voice and a good sense of pacing, both important to the flow of a story. I would like to see her develop her vocabulary. I would also like to see her work on character development, though we may see more of that in subsequent books. It may be that she left many of the characters underdeveloped on purpose, so that they could shine in later installments. Who knows. Unfortunately, I think the lack of character development in the first book might put off potential series-followers. I bought the next few books in the series after finishing this one, hoping to see Samantha's writing blossom. I enjoy seeing a writer evolve and grow. I haven't received them yet, so I can't attest to any improvement as yet.
The story moves a good pace. The descriptions are vivid enough to entice, yet not so over-done as to bore. Unfortunately, it seems that Samantha shies away from the erotic scenes, taking a half-way approach that isn't quite innuendo, nor quite graphic sexuality, but rather lies in an unsatisfactory in-between place. It's a little disappointing, and I hope she hones her skill here too. The main character is far too perfect, a badass at everything she does with no apparent flaws - and therefor no real room to grow - and I can't help but feel that this is a Mary-Sue.
All that aside, I did enjoy the read, enough that I order sequels. It is short and light, like a snack or piece of candy when you're hungry; not enough to satisfy completely, but it will hold you over for dinner.
First off, a couple of starting notes of ephemera on The Dragon's Lover
This book is much better than its cover might indicate, let's get that clear right from the get-go. While there's a place for computer rendered fantasy art, it's a place best left to masters of the craft and this cover is not up to snuff. This book is a good read that I nearly skipped over because the cover was so god-awful.
Unlike a lot of e-books I have read recently, this one gets an A+ in terms of formatting, spelling, and basic grammar. Notable because there's a lot of semi-pro stuff out there that could seriously stand some editing before release.
Now to the meat of the story The book revolves around the lesbian love affair between a dragon named Weynild and a human-ish woman named Raine, who is the result of a most unusual lineage. The pair meet, fall in love, and then must part as Raine follows Weynild's daughter Idonea on a quest of great importance.
Overall, I'm going to recommend this book. As a work of semi-pro fantasy, it's a quick, light read that holds the reader's interest enough to merit recommendation. But it's not without it's flaws.
The reader quickly learns two things. One is that Raine is the best ever at absolutely everything but magic. Two is that she's immune to magic.
Her fellow adventurers are a veritable B-squad of fantasy cliches. Aside from Idonea, Raine's traveling companions are a forgettable lot of standard player characters from a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and have absolutely no depth or development. Idonea, who has some potential for a solid arc with her interest in dark magic, quickly peters out as we discover that the principal effect of the dark arts is to make one grumpy and sarcastic, but otherwise a standard fireball throwing mage.
The entire novel is basically one long celebration of how bad-ass Raine is. She pretty much waltzes through everything and everyone that comes at her, with little to no problem. There are a few moments where Raine actually worries about something, but heartbeats later she's demolished whatever it was that gave her pause. And so it goes through the entirety of the novel.
The love scenes, of which there are many, are, at best, dry summations lacking much in eroticism. We're frequently told how awesome and amazing their sex is, but they read far more like a series of pronouncements than erotica. Personally, I would have preferred either a more hardcore approach, or more left to the imagination.
As a work of pulp fantasy with some mild lesbian titillation, this is a good effort. It's an easy read, and something one can move through in a few hours, without feeling the time's been completely wasted. If you're looking for either high fantasy and lush writing, or powerfully erotic scenes of dragon/human sex, look elsewhere.
I still recommend the book, though. It reads like what it is, a novice first effort. But the author shows promise, and I'm curious enough to see where the story will lead in the coming sequels. Samantha Sabian has future potential. Buy the book and read it to encourage her to keep writing, and I think we'll see better things in her future.
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