Dane, a supernatural consultant, is hired by the FAA to look into a series of reported dragon attacks on their planes. What Dane finds in the wooded area where the attacks took place is not quite the problem he expected: a group of dragon kits and their sick father hiding from the authorities. When he learns the real reason the family was in the woods, his case grows more dangerous, and though … dangerous, and though Dane is experienced at both crime solving and watching his own back, taking care of baby dragons and their ill father makes everything else look easy.
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Dragon Consultant (Supernatural Consultant, #1) by Mell Eight
101 Pages
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Content Warning: kidnapping, imprisonment and mention of medical testing of minors
#FoundFamily #PNR #ForcedProximity #SingleParent #MMRomance #MysteryToSolve
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Wow!
Honestly, I’ve been a fan of Mell Eight since I first picked up one of their books back in 2016, and I’ve always loved their writing style, their storytelling. This book has been on my TBR for years! When it was re-published by NSP, I knew I couldn’t wait any longer to read it. It had a beautiful new cover, no doubt new edits, and I could start the series without the rest of the series being completed, meaning slightly less pressure to immerse myself for the commitment of a 4-book-series.
I’m so glad I did. This book was amazing!
Dragon Consultant is everything it says on the tin and more. Not just dragons, not just the supernatural, and not just as sweet and lovely as the cover implies. It had heart, warmth, danger, family, and a journey. It’s a combination of sad stories, happy families, and found families.
When it comes to the characters, I was bowled over by Dane. He was so unique, with a mystery that remained hinted at but unsolved until late into the book. I loved that we learned more about him with every page, with every encounter with the kits, and every interaction with Mercury. Mercury was just as interesting; unconscious when we first meet him, and then such a protective father to his kits. Together, they had great chemistry, and an amazing adventure ahead.
I floved the kits! I absolutely fell in love with snarky Nickel, withdrawn Copper, and my heart melted with every glimpse of little Lumie. I loved how all the dragons were named after elements, just as their nature demanded. It was a great piece of storytelling that, instantly related their name to their power, purpose and nature. So clever!
I can’t wait for Book 2.
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Favourite Quotes
“Dane had to hide a grin; Nickel really was the cutest little potential murderer when he sounded like that.”
I loved this feel good story about found family, and dragons. I’ve read this story before in its first edition, but it was definitely worth another read, and it’s one I’d read again.
The world building is great, and I loved the details, especially about the types of dragons. The dragon kits are cute, even Nickel, who would totally deny that description, and I’m intrigued to see what happens further on in the series, particularly with Lumie and Alloy.
I liked the chemistry between Dane and Mercury, and how, although their mutual attraction and romance is a part of the story, it’s not centre stage because of the kits and the race to find dragons in trouble. This story has a real family vibe about it, which I loved.
Dane’s an interesting character, and I’d love to know more about his background, and suspect we’ve only seen the glimmer of what he’s capable of. Ditto with Mercury as he spends a lot of the story recovering from his illness. I loved the scene where he tries to protect the kits, despite barely being able to stand. The kits, although young, all have very individual personalities and abilities. I liked the way the magic is described, and the threat of stolen magic and those behind the kidnapping of dragons is far from over and feels very real.
The supporting cast round out the story and their world nicely. I particularly liked Becky, Dane’s secretary.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Dane is the local Supernatural Consultant. Whenever a being that is not human may be causing trouble, he is the one everyone calls. Then he gets a request to control some dragons.
Mercury is a precious and rare dragon. He starts a family with his helping other dragons who were trapped and experimented on by human scientists. While he is ill, the kits meet Dane and soon he sees they look like a family.
I was absolutely surprised by this story. I loved reading about the dragons, and different features they each had. Such an imaginative and colorful book. The story is weaved with a mystery that has captivated me and now I want to read the next installment to this series. I was eagerly turning the pages and recommend this lovely read.
***This copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.
Dane Mercury
I felt like this story was about the kits more than anything else. They were adorable, each with their own colorful personalities and quirks. They practically took over Dane’s house, and I laughed so much seeing him loose control over his life, both personal and professional.
For the rest, it all felt kind of rushed. The investigation of who’s kidnapping and experimenting with dragon kits and eggs was inconclusive, but maybe there’ll be more next in the series. As for the relationship between Dane and Mercury, the kits’ dad, it seemed more like something the author remembered to squish into the story. Just one kiss and few pages later they already slept together. In my opinion, seeing this is a series, it would of made more sense if the romance had been given more time and better developed through more books.
Overall, this was an interesting and fun read.
Dragon Consultant reads as a cozy paranormal mystery for teens and YA. Dane is a supernatural consultant who has been hired to find out why dragons have been attacking planes in an area where they shouldn’t be and in a cluster of types that don’t normally hang out together. This is a sweet and sometimes sad story that left me wanting more.