A young man forced into action. A juvenile dragon alone in a new world. Whispers of a terrible evil returning to power.Nineteen-year-old Anders lived a fairly normal life until the only family he had was taken away from him. When he finds himself forced to embark on an action packed adventure, he discovers there is more to the world than he was told. The magical force that flows within everything … everything around him becomes revealed. Dragons, elves, orcs, and goblins lurk around nearly every turn along the path as he pursues his two kidnapped cousins.
As Anders discovers more about his family’s past, he learns of their involvement in The War of The Magicians and the circumstances leading up to the attack of his hometown. When Anders is told about his potential involvement in a prophecy involving dragons and their powerful magic, he will need to make a difficult decision. Will he continue to follow the path that is laid out for him or can he make his own destiny? Will he ever be reunited with his family again? And if he succeeds, will he ever be able to return to the life he once knew?
Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift is the first book in an adventure fantasy series.
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Zahara’s Gift is overall a really enjoyable book, I found it a bit slow at the start but it begins with a young man living in a small fishing village so I didn’t expect a lot of excitement. As the story progresses I couldn’t put it down, Zahara is a wonderful character and with all the travelling and fighting that the MC, his friends and and the small army he’s with does, trying to rescue the people that were taken from his village, there is plenty of action. I voluntarily reviewed this book and for anyone who enjoys a good epic fantasy with DRAGONS, that has action, magic and a bit of romance, this series is definitely worth reading if your a teen or adult.
I am really excited about this series and Walker has done a great job of writing a story that is a really good YA (Young Adult) Fantasy book that is also appropriate and easily enjoyed by the older reader as well. Walker is very descriptive and has a good grasp on action and adventure. There is just the right amount of intrigue and mystery. The story unfolds slowly. I like that about this book and can definitely relate to this in my own writing. Zahara’s gift is most certainly a set up for a great and exciting series yet to come…and I have already picked up Secrets of the Sapphire Soul, the second book in the Bond of a Dragon series. One thing that I really loved about Zahara’s Gift was that it was a classic fantasy story, complete with all the great elements of fantasy – elves, goblins, orcs, magic, warriors…and, of course, a dragon.
Short Synopsis:
Anders finds himself being cared for and raised by his uncle. One night, he finds his uncle speaking with a mysterious figure and from that moment on, something is different, off…really, things are about to change for the simple farm life Anders lives. He decides to enroll in a biannual athletic competition, one he is pretty certain he can win. As he finishes the final event of the competition, a mysterious force attacks his home of Grandwood, this mysterious figure comes to his rescue, and Anders soon discovers the world is way more complicated than he thought and that there is something very special about him.
As Anders discovers more about his family’s past, he learns of their involvement in The War of The Magicians and the circumstances leading up to the attack of his hometown. When Anders is told about his potential involvement in a prophecy involving dragons and their powerful magic, he will need to make a difficult decision. Will he continue to follow the path that is laid out for him or can he make his own destiny? Will he ever be reunited with his family again? And if he succeeds, will he ever be able to return to the life he once knew?
Zahara’s gift is appropriate for all ages. There is nothing explicit in the text, i.e. no bad language, no sex, and the fighting and violence is clean. It is a good, classic, YA Fantasy story that is fun and intriguing for all ages. It is also available on both kindle and paperback. If you like reading ebooks, you can pick Zahara’s Gift up through your Kindle Unlimited membership in addition to purchasing it outright for only $2.99. In talking to AJ, book 3 will be out in September and he is also working on getting it on audible as well. I give this book two thumbs up for the fantasy, adventure, and/or YA lover.
Fasten your seat belts to go on an epic adventure.
There are dragons in the book what else you want?
Fast paced book that slips through your hands with creatures from dragons to goblins. The world building is immersive in this book that expands with the progress. .
You feel present in the situation happening. The writing style is absorbing. Our main character Andres along with Zahara are well developed.
From “a stranger and a thief” to “battle at the fortress” the book captivates you. And with all the questions lurking to be answered, it keeps you at edge.
If at any point you get lost in the world you can always find yourself in the beautiful map in the book.
I would definitely give this adventurous kick start book to a series (which is going to be even more magical, i know) shinning 5 stars .
Definitely recommended to readers who love engaging fantasy with fun throughout .
Looking for more adventures and to continue the journey.