The hardest stone protects the most precious gems… blood of the ancients can fracture even the strongest stone…
The seals of the Dragon Portal are growing weaker, and Sabine’s running out of time to acquire the remaining artifacts before their world is engulfed in flames.
It’s a race against the clock to find out who’s responsible for the murders and save her friend’s life. But deep within the heart of the mountain, there are some who will do anything to keep Sabine from learning the truth.
Even if it means sacrificing her in the process.
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Sabine, Bane, Blossom, Rika, and Malek travel to Razadon to see if Sabine can find allies. When they arrive at the Razadon docks, the three of them travel down the path towards the city. Along the way, Bane takes off into the forest and after a while, Sabrina follows Bane and comes across a fight scene. It is Bane against a group of armed dwarfs and he is losing his magic and strength. This story is full of intrigue, fighting, drinking, friendship, and romance plus it ends in a cliffhanger. Highly recommended.
I received an advance review copy and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I love this #fantasyseries ! It is so good!
These books that transport you into a completely different world, let you forget reality for a little while and simply make you believe all you’re reading is real. Those are the best books. And in my opinion the #TheDragonPortals series is one of those. Thinking about how we’re only halfway through this story and thinking about all the adventures that are yet to come makes me giddy with anticipation.
Considering how book 1 started I thought there would be some more spice in this series, however, it is surprisingly clean and I am not even mad about it, because the adventurous side makes up for it!
There are so many amazing characters, we get to know new characters in every book and even though the world is #highfantasy it is surprisingly easy to navigate. I don’t have any issues with names, even if there are a couple months for me between reading books, the author #JamieAWaters does a fantastic job of reminding us of the things that happened in earlier books, without making it seem like too much info dump. The series is well balanced as well!
And our main characters…. I love each and every one of them, but especially Blossom took over my heart in this book, because this little Pixie is so cute and funny.
I am very much looking forward to book 4 in this series #ShadowsAndTwilight , to more adventures in the Underworld and to meeting Dax again!
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The series just keeps improving and getting more complicated. Hidden secrets threaten the group friends/alliance between races. Will duty rule? Will love win? Or is there another option?
So the plot thickens. I love this series. I never know what’s going to happen. It’s full of surprises and I can’t wait for the next one. All the books have been excellent so far and this one is no exception. I’m excited to see what happens in the Underworld.
I received an ARC and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Well, after reading the 3rd book in this series, I’m salivating for more! But boohoo, I’ll have to be patient until book 4 comes out. Each of the world’s the author describes gets more and more interesting. I was looking forward to the Dwarven kingdom and was not disappointed, if anything, it surpassed my expectations. It was again masterfully crafted and completely immersive. Having read many different books about Dwarves, I found this one exceptionally different in both the description of the Dwarves themselves as well as their kingdom. It’s a refreshing take on Dwarves. In fact, the entire series is a departure from the norm and that’s what makes it such an awesome read. The more indepth is given in each book of the various characters, the more I love them! New characters are introduced that are pivotal to the storyline and add something special with each addition. The scope of Sabine’s power keeps getting wider and wider with each challenge but she remains an extremely likable and credible character. Blossom is still my favourite, loving her. There’s much to be said about Bane, Malek and even the Huntsman but that would be giving away too much info! Really really looking forward to the next episode in this saga, can’t come quickly enough
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on book 3 after reading book 2.
After merfolk, the crew is off to the land of the dwarves.
Just like the last story, this story takes off from the 1st page and didn’t let go until even after the last word was read. My head is still swimming with questions. I cannot believe how each step further into the story reveals so much more complexity to the world that Sabine must navigate.
What seemed as simple as claiming her birth right is shown to be more than wearing a crown.
I am looking forward to book 4 where we are to head to the land of the demons. I hope we get to learn more about Bane and the Huntsman. Sabine needs all the help she can get.
I received a free copy of this story and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This is book three of The Dragon Portal series and sees Sabine and her group of allies travelling to the dwarf kingdom and the city of Razadon. But their journey into the lands of the dwarves is made more difficult by some twisted magic affecting the weather and making it lethal to Malek’s crew and anyone not warded and protected by Sabine’s powers. She is also travelling with her demon protector Bane, the seer witch Rika and Blossom the pixie. Malek has to keep his dragon self under cover from the dwarves, once they hit land. Sabine needs to use her Fae and Merfolk magic, gained when she helped some merfolk and gained their trust. She now has two relics ingrained upon her arm and is now in search for a relic from the dwarf realm, in their quest to ensure the Dragon Portal stays closed. The seals of the Dragon Portal are growing weaker and if she can’t succeed, then flames and fire will reign over the world. Destroying everything in its path, as dragons once again descend from the Sky Cities and take control.
Their journey into the dwarf mountain city of Razadon is difficult, as Sabine must figure out how to stop the strange and odd magic that is corrupting the area and make it into the mountain and safety, before the Wild Hunt can track her new location. The use of her strongest magic was needed to combat whatever was wrong in the harbour and this left a huge signal to those who want her dead from the Fae Court and brokered a deal for the Wild Hunt, to be able to track her down once again! They want her dead and the Wild Hunt doesn’t give up until it succeeds in killing its prey. Razadon is deserted and Sabine has to follow the scent of the bad magic and corruption nearer to the mountain and Bane goes off track, ending up being accused of killing dwarves and in particular, one of their elders. He is taken prisoner and must face Dwarf laws, and Sabine must follow her Unseelie upbringing and prove her worth as the Queen of her people, to ensure the dwarves allow her to stay within their stone mountain safety, and that her companions are also kept safe. Unfortunately, she wasn’t old enough to have learnt the secret rituals to allow her access to the Fae Embassy within the mountain and she must figure it out on her own.
If she fails, then they will all be thrown out of the mountain and Bane will no doubt be put to death. She needs to prove her worth as the true leader of the Unseelie and ignore the fact that factions of her family have set the Wild Hunt on her and are trying to rule in her stead! But there are many within the mountain that are not pleased to see her and blame her and her companions for the death of their esteemed Elder. Malek’s true identity as a dragon has to be deeply guarded and her little pixie causes problems for Rika, as she uses some of the tainted magic on her. Lots for Sabine to cope with, never mind thinking of her bonds to both Bane and Malek. Malek and his friend are keeping secrets from Sabine and he is warned not to leave it too late before he reveals his true purpose in wanting to work with Sabine and what he really wants. Their union would never be accepted and his grandfather’s union with a Fae caused a number of problems for his family over the years, something he would be wise to not repeat, but his pull for Sabine is strong. Trying to figure out the overpowering control the goddess Lachlina seems to have through her, for her Fae control and the safety of all the people she is now connected to and meant to serve, is an almost insurmountable battle. Add in all the political skulduggery of the dwarves and she has a mountain to climb and nothing is going to get any easier. A great addition to the series and one more relic found and dangers overcome. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
As our heroine’s quest continues, she encounters the ancient dwarves and must help them to help herself.
This is the third book in the series. The story works pretty well as a standalone, but you will be missing some of the earlier events.
This is a fantasy story with a rich and diverse setting that gets a bit more depth with each book, with this one introducing the dwarves. The story is well written and easy to read with lots of elements to explore. The characters also have hidden depths and I am always excited when we learn a bit more about them. The plot is full of action, intrigue and mystery which grabbed my attention at the start and never let go. I am really enjoying the continuing evolution of the world and the characters. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
In the third book in this series, with the Wild Hunt underway, Sabine flees to Razadon, the city of dwarves. Corrupted magic and rituals have been killing dwarves, and causes Sabine’s demon protector, Bane, to unhinge. Wanting to blame the demon and locking him up, Sabine must find out the truth to save him from being killed.
Sabine will need to embrace her position as Unseelie Queen and this book keeps this series running smoothly and ramping up. Not only do I like the main character, there are several of the supporting cast that really make this mix-matched group of friends enjoyable and the intricate storyline is taken to new levels. This is a great choice if you are looking for a new urban fantasy series to sink into.
Even better than the last.
I love how this series is progressing. The characters continue to develop and evolve, they are multi dimensional and each new book fleshes them out a little more. I love how they interact with each other and everyone has their own unique relationship. Sabine and Malek have their partnership and romance while their other companions are grudgingly accepting Malek more while still questioning his motives. There’s that delicate balance to maintain in their group, throw in dwarves they meet this time around and things are a little chaotic. Nothing is ever easy, but that’s all part of a great story.
I received an free copy of this story through BookSirens and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
Sabine and her friends have managed to make landfall near the dwarven city of Razadon, but it doesn’t take them long to realize that there is something seriously wrong. A murdered clan leader cast suspicion on her entire group, yet Sabine is determined to save her people from corruption, and acquire the artifact that the dwarves possess.
Fascinating and compelling characters that are well written and convincing. Action packed and engaging story with lots of magic, some suspense, and a bit of mystery that kept me engrossed within the pages of this book. Fantastic!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Wowowowow ok I’m loving this series! The characters are well developed and they story!! So well written! I devoured this book!!
5 Stars
This series is FIRE!
Action, adventure, romance, magic, politics, and nonhuman peoples all in here!
So, we have reached the dwarves in this world-spanning quest. A lot of insults and crystals get thrown around because the dwarves are loud and fighty. Mystery builds, and, again, NOBODY LIKES DEMONS?!
Anyway, fantastic world-building, history-telling, and culture-clashing!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Where do I begin… I have been awaiting this book got what seems like a millennia and finally I got my greedy little hands on it! It definitely did not disappoint. I had trouble putting it down but I also had parts where I had to put it down because I was so frustrated I wanted to get to action and confirm if my suspicions were true, not take the long way around LOL
Cannot way until this motley crew of mystical misfits reappear in book four so I can see if my suspicions are indeed correct!
Facets of Power (The Dragon Portal, #3) by Jamie A. Waters is an amazing story to read. This is book number three out of four in this amazing series that I am hooked on. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about magic, fantasy and paranormal romance.
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“All hail Queen Sabin’theoria of the Unseelie, daughter and heir of Queen Mali’theoria, and blood descendant of Lachlina, the One True Goddess, and Vestior, Harbinger of Nightmares.”
After their adventure with the Merfolk. Sabine, Malek and their other companions are back on the ship on their way to Dwarven, city of the Dwarves.
The closer they get, the greater becomes the feeling that something is wrong. When they are attacked by a strange storm, part of the crew die or lose control of their actions, including Bane and Malek. Thanks to their connection with Sabine and her new power granted by the pearl of the Merfolk, they manage to reach safely the city of the dwarves, Razadon.
This new display of Sabine’s magic, without being covered by her protectors, results in indicating to the Wild Hunt her exact location, so they have no choice but to hide in Razadon.
Between the corruption permeating the air, the goddess threatening to control her bond with Malek and Bane, and the knowledge assassins were hunting her, this entire situation had the potential to go wrong very quickly.
The problem is that the storm was created by corrupt magic, which enrages the goddess Lachlina, who forces Sabine to search for the origin and end it. Furthermore, this magic seems to affect Bane more than the others, driving him into a demonic frenzy in which he slays the dwarves that attack him. This makes him a prisoner, and he is sentenced to death.
The crew is sent away from the city because of the dangers that exist in it. So Sabine, Malek, and Blossom must take it upon themselves to save Bane. Now with the help of Rika, a human “seer” whom Sabine agreed to rescue in Karga and who is now half butterfly (you will understand by reading it ).
Now Sabine, who has become the new Unseelie queen, needs to prove her power against the dwarves to maintain the alliance, as she tries to overcome their political entanglements to rescue Bane. All while searching for the cause of the corruption before the goddess Lachlina loses her patience and does it on her own.
Sabine is not ready to become queen. However, there is nothing she can do about it. She is forced to do everything in her power to prove to others that she will be a trustworthy queen and thus not lose her allies. Even if her confidence is just a performance.
“We’ve secured at least four votes, possibly five. The others can bend, or they can break. If they want to play games, I intend to win.”
Fortunately, she has Malek by her side, a dragon who has been several times in the city of the dwarves thanks to his facade as a merchant and ship captain. Sabine finds in him the strength to keep up appearances, as well as important advice on how to negotiate with them. Unfortunately Malek is hiding something. He hasn’t told the whole truth about the portal to Sabine and knows he could lose her when she finds out.
“The one woman I end up falling for is the one person who holds the power to either save our people or damn them for eternity. If I have to lose her in the process of saving them, I’ll do it. I’ll hate every second of it, but I’ll do it.”
In addition, Sabine is clear that her relationship with Malek cannot last, as her people will never accept a dragon with their queen. However, she cannot find the strength to get away from him.
She reached for him, and he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. There was no use denying it. She’d fallen in love with a dragon. They’d known each other for such a short amount of time, but it didn’t matter. The obstacles they’d faced had shown her who he truly was, and that was the man she’d come to adore.
Another very interesting thing is that it is becoming increasingly clear that the Huntsman, leader of the Wild Hunt, has some interest in Sabine and in helping her instead of killing her. Although we do not know why.
I can’t say much about Bane and Rika without spoilers. But I love both characters. Bane is the demon that has an oath with Sabine, although she mentions on many occasions that demons are not the same as other races in terms of emotions, it is very clear that he really cares about Sabine. He also seems to have a special relationship with Rika.
This young seer is only 15 years old, and she was forced to leave her home and her grandmother to survive. Sabine feels completely identified with her, so she does her best to support her. Rika’s abilities have not been fully developed, but she already proves to be a valuable ally, who immediately grew fond of everyone, but especially Bane and Blossom.
Blossom is once again in charge of delivering abundant amounts of humor. But it is increasingly showing how important she is as an ally and friend.
One thing I really like about this series is that they don’t end in cliff-hangers. The end of this book is a little more terrible than the previous ones, but it still doesn’t leave you totally hanging. It makes me think of Percy Jackson. I haven’t read the books () but in the movies, each one focuses on a particular mission / story, with a base story that ties them together. In the style of Harry Potter the first 4 years.
In this case we are touring the kingdoms hand in hand with Sabine. Each book mainly focuses on one kingdom (at least it seems so ). In the first they were in the realm of humans, in the second in that of the Merfolk and now in that of the dwarves. It is no longer a spoiler that the main story corresponds to the search for the artifacts used by the gods to close the portal of the dragons and prevent a new war in the world. But this book focuses on the object guarded in the kingdom of the dwarves, and therefore in this race and its relationship with Sabine.
I still recommend 100% this series. Especially for those who love pure fantasy and fairies, and dragons, and dwarfs, and a thousand other creatures. It is one of the most magical sagas that I have read.
PS: A very interesting discovery is that, of the original races, only dwarfs can grow facial hair. Officially I want to be a Fae .
Phenomenal and thrilling story!
WOW! I know I keep saying this but damn this story just keeps getting better and better as the series moves on. The plot is thickening like crazy and the suspense kept me utterly captivated and riveted to my seat. I devoured this book in one sitting, never wanting to take my eyes off the page. I didn’t want to miss anything! There are so many surprises and twists happening that I am not sure what is going to be thrown at us next. This is one thrilling rollercoaster ride of epic proportions.
Sabine is taking us readers on an adventurous journey through unknown lands with characters and troubles in every corner.
Sabine is becoming a force to be reckoned with. She’s fierce, strong and utterly loyal to her makeshift family. Sabine’s intense emotions were felt with every written word. There is so much emotion in this book that it made me laugh, cry and yell with rage. Her connection with each character, new and old, forms a bond that she will carry with her throughout each part of the story. They all seem to have a role in what will happen in the end.
The Huntsman was eerily written and gave me the chills whenever he showed up on the page. I am very curious on what his end game is. Who is he really? So many questions left to be answered.
I absolutely love this series. It is brilliantly written and the vivid imagery that each word created in my mind just blew me away. I was there in every chapter as a spectator watching this story unfold.
I can’t wait to read what happens next.
Action and suspense continues in this exciting series as Sabrina seeks the truth despite danger. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
Wow! The action just keeps on coming! This group grows each time they go somewhere new and Sabine proves she is a good a just Queen. I am still wondering about that Huntsman, what is the deal with him? I was so enraptured with the story I did not want to sleep at all! They did find another artifact of power to help with the portal. I am wondering and awaiting the next book with bells on. They are heading into the underworld, another more dangerous adventure. I would recommend this series to those who like high adventure and twists and turns that keep you guessing.
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Ok I actually look forward to reading this series and it’s not just because I like the central couple and their romance but because the author seems to have the knack of bringing worlds and customs to life. The last book featured the Merfolk and how Faerie and indeed others has somehow let them horrifically down but this time it’s the Dwarves and the mountain they protect that just might hide the magical artefact they hunt. I will say that obviously things don’t quite go to plan (do they ever ?) but Sabine handles everything with aplomb and best of all it looks like the Wild Hunt has been keeping secrets !
I love that there’s no rush here and the characters don’t hurtle from one chaotic scene to another. There’s time to breathe and get to know and understand the characters and their motives. Sabine and Makek are obviously awesome sauce together but never underestimate a Pixie ! I very much enjoyed seeing Sabine step up to her birthright and she’s clearly going to shake things up and as she’s going to tackle the Demon world next it will be interesting discovering just those family dynamics will work.
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair