House of Dragons takes many of the elements that made Cluess’ first series so compelling and turns them all up to eleven, crafting five distinctive families, a half dozen different dragon breeds and a complex, layered system of power, religion and class that keeps so many of the people in the kingdom of Etrusia oppressed. It’s the sort of high fantasy YA readers everywhere will scoop up this summer, and barely notice its nearly 500-page length.Ĭluess’ first fantasy trilogy, the Kingdom on Fire series, is memorable (and well worth reading) for its fantastic heroine, complex world-building, and the Eldritch monsters involved. Missing a regular dose of dragons in your life ever since Game of Thrones went off the air? Enter the first book in author Jessica Cluess’ new fantasy trilogy, House of Dragons, a saga that’s got it all: Religion, politics, murder, betrayal, adventure, and, as the title suggests, lots of different kinds of dragons. THE MURDERER: Hyperia was born to rule and will stop at nothing to take her throne.By Lacy Baugher 2 years ago House of Dragons is the first installment in a new fantasy series from author Jessica Cluess, that’s sure to fill the Game of Thrones-shaped hole in your heart. THE THIEF: Ajax knows that nothing is free-he must take what he wants. THE SERVANT: Vespir is a dragon trainer whose skills alone will keep her in the game. THE SOLDIER: Lucian is a warrior who has sworn to never lift a sword again. THE LIAR: Emilia must hide her dark magic or be put to death. This year these five outcasts will answer the call. It is always the oldest child, the one who has been preparing for years to compete in the Trial. When the Emperor dies, the five royal houses of Etrusia attend the Call, where one of their own will be selected to compete for the throne. Who will win? Three Dark Crowns meets The Breakfast Club with DRAGONS. A liar, a soldier, a servant, a thief, and a murderer will answer it. Who will win? Think THREE DARK CROWNS meets THE BREAKFAST CLUB with DRAGONS.įive royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne. Five royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne.

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