Half-elf, half-human, Tallian lives with dwarves and knows little about his birth parents. After his adopted brother runs away, hundreds of shadow bats decimate his village, and Meerkesh, Tallian’s adopted father reveals the truth about how he came to live with the dwarves in the Furin Mountains. Betrayed by the only brother he has ever known, Tallian and the dwarves flee from Fearoc, the evil … the evil elf who controls Luminess. Against what seems to be impossible odds, dwarves, elves, dragons, and men unite against Fearoc in hopes of freeing Luminess.
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Dragon Ascendants by Paul Vaughn is such a good gripping read. I have always been a fan of dragons and this genre and this did not disappoint. The book reads really well, there is loads of details around the world that you feel you know it. Not only do you get dwarves and elves you get the almighty dragon! So much happens in this book that I have no idea how the next book will love up to it but I’m honestly sure it will. Warning you will not want to put this book down!
Dragon Ascendants (Luminess Legends Book 1) by Paul E. Vaughn has all the makings of an awesome fantasy book and more. Vaughn has a way with his characters and scenery descriptions are off the charts good. He gives you enough details that you can imagine in your mind’s eye. For me in the fantasy genre needs to have descriptions so that I see everything like the author wants me to see his creation. Vaughn introduces many characters in this story but it is does not bog you done. This story has elves, dwarves, mythical creatures, and of course there are dragons. The pace of this story has action, adventure, and good versus evil. This is a fast read with that being said, I would get comfy in your reading chair and go on an adventure to Luminess. You will not be disappointed.
a great read about family. living among dwarves in the Furin Mountains, Talian has always thought he was different. when his father Meerkesh reveals his true parentage, his whole world is turned upside down. finding himself on the run from the evil lord Fearoc and his army of shadowbats, he and his family must survive dangers and magic. but will they be able to escape their fate at the hands of Lord Fearoc, or will Talian be too late?
a great read. well develop plot with twists and turns that I ust couldn’t put down. well developed characters such as Talian struggling to deal with a new identity but still wanting to learnor Meerkesh being a good father while leading his people or Brisker as a fun friend giving the humour the book needed. an excellent creepy villain that was written just right.
I loved the sense of family in the novel, as one family on this adventure, all sticking together and supporting and caring for each other no matter what. and also the sense of equality between men, elves and dwarves in respect regardless of race which is often not the case in other fantasy works
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel such as in the city of Caskin or the elves kingdom with magic and nature in a sense of wonder. I loved the sense of nature in the forests and mountains. I loved the fantasy elements such as the dwarves, elves, and the dragons vibrant colours and personalities was a brilliant addition. the magic was spellbinding every time. overall, a brilliant read and I would give it five stars.
Dragon Ascendents by Paul E Vaughn is the first book in the sliminess Legends series. A well written fantasy story of elves, dwarves, dragons and men this book will keep you reading until the end.
Tallian doesn’t know who his really parents are. Half elf, half man he has lived his whole life with the dwarves. How he came to be with them be isn’t sure, he just knows that he did.
But when his adopted brother runs away and the truth is revealed it changes everything. Faced with great betrayal Tallian finds himself fleeing for his life and then taking a stand to fight for what he believes in.
I really enjoyed this book. It is the first that I have read by this author and I found it to be a well developed story with great characters. The story was engaging and kept me reading. It has also left me interested in the next book which I like. A great start to what I am hoping will be an equally great series.
4 Stars
Dragon Ascendants is the first book in the Luminess Legends Series by Paul E. Vaughn. This is an epic fantasy, full of dragons, elves, dwarves, mythical creatures, magic, adventure, action, villainous foe, drama, danger…. and much more.
This was a great story- wonderfully written and full of spellbinding details. The world building was superb, realistic and believable. The storyline was unpredictable, with twists and surprising developments that added an extra layer and elements of interest. There were a lot of characters, who were really well developed and fully realised individuals. Tallen, in particular, was fantastic and he was very likeable. He was a character who drew me into the story and made me want to know where this story would lead. I was captivated and read the whole book in one sitting.
…”the terror of what is to come”…… the storyline continues into the next book, leaving us on somewhat of a cliffhanger- so I will definitely be reading the next book to find out what happens.
Thank you, Mr. Vaughn!