House of Dragons is propelled at a breath-stopping pace by a cast of misfits who will steal your heart, break it, mend it, and hand it back again. BookPage A strong sense of social justice and the inevitable inequities in wealth and power drive the story as well, and the triumphant communal efforts of the candidates to subdue the evil priestess running the selection process will have readers cheering for the power of unity. School Library Journal Readers will be lured in by the dragons and Game of Thrones-style subterfuge, but Cluesss world building and high-stakes conflict will ensure they stick around for the sequel. Kirkus Reviews A wonderful adventure book for teens that challenges ideas of right and wrong, chaos and purity, as well as good and evil. Review Quotes An Indie Next Pick Witty and funny, with well-rounded characters who face complex moral issues. THE MURDERER: Hyperia was born to rule and will stop at nothing to take her throne. 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. Book Synopsis Five royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne. About the Book Map art by Sveta Dorosheva-Title page verso.
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