~ Until that day, know that I will always love you. Even while I hate you, I will still love you. ~
Overview:
When two warring kingdoms unified against a deadly menace laying waste to both their lands, they had to make a choice: vow to marry their heirs to one another, or forfeit their lives to the dragon.
Centuries later, everyone expects the sheltered princess Sorrowlynn to choose the barbarian prince over the fire-breathing beast—everyone, that is, except Sorrow, who is determined to control her own destiny or die trying.
As she is lowered into the dragon’s chamber, she assumes her life is over until Golmarr, the young prince she just spurned, follows her with the hopes of being her hero and slaying the dragon. But the dragon has a different plan. . . .
If the dragon wins, it will be freed from the spell that has bound it to the cave for centuries. If Sorrow or Golmarr vanquish the dragon, the victor will gain its treasure and escape the cave beneath the mountain. But what exactly is the dragon hiding?
There are no safe havens for Sorrow or Golmarr — not even with each other—and the stakes couldn’t be higher as they risk everything to protect their kingdom.
Series: The Transference Trilogy (Book 1)
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (February 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399549811
ISBN-13: 978-0399549816
Review:
The cover is simply amazing. It suits the story perfectly and when I saw it, I knew that I need to read the story behind it.
The author's writing style is definitely thrilling and the plot is surprising. Bethany Wiggins has created a stunning story with wonderful characters and amazing locations. I couldn't find any dull or boring scenes at all and have inhaled this book in just a couple of hours. The author also caught me more than once off guard - every time I thought I know exactly what happens, something entirely different happened and I was left speechless.
Faodara is the polite and noble kingdom. The Faodarian princesses are known to be weak, as they never need to learn how to fight to defend themselves or their people.
Anthar is the barbarian kingdom. The Antharians are known to be brutal, mean slaughters, as they fought and won many battles with their deadly fighting skills. But are they the real barbarians or is everything different to how it seems in the first place?
You will come across many amazing characters and most of them will surprise you more than once.
Sorrowlynn - the protagonist - is the youngest Faodarian princess. She left her own chambers just a handful of times as it was forbidden for her to do so without the kings permission. But she is not the typical princess. Sorrow has courage, is kind and loving and learns quick how to fight. I loved her from the beginning. Not because I pittied her. No. I love her because she is strong - by heart and head. She has an absolutely pure and loving soul.
You will also meet Golmarr, who is the youngest of the nine Antharian princes. He is teasing, funny, handsome, kind and protects the people he cares about. Long story short he is everything you wouldn't expect an Antharian prince to be. He earned his place in my heart quickly.
And then there is Ornald. Long ago he has been the captain of Faodara's army but now he is just a simple soldier. But there is way more to him than one would think, you will be surprised.
Finally you will meet the dragons. And they are neither kind nor loving. They are exactly how dragons are supposed to be: majestic but deadly.
As soon as I saw the word 'dragon' I wanted to read this book and it didn't disappoint at all. 'The Dragon's Price' is most definitely one of my reading highlights. I absolutely love this book and can recommend it to every Fantasy-lover out there! I for my part can't wait to get my hands on book #2 in this great series.
A big thank you goes to Random House for providing me with an ARC for my honest opinion.
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