People, not dragons, are at the heart of this tale. Which is as it should be. One person found this helpful. I am a supposed full-fledged adult that has a shameless non-guilty pleasure of reading YA books, especially those that could be the next big thing, and this story is right up that alley. The Story of Owen is a fantastic read. A colorful, humorous story that blends dragons with the modern age, and it gives you history and breadth, all the while never taking itself too seriously. I especially loved the jokes and humor. While this book is for young adults, it is weighty for anybody of any age.
I really, really hope that this book turns into a series. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. As a Scandinavian nerd, I found this book to be a fun take on an old concept. It was recommended to me by a friend, and I went in knowing nothing but the title and the Scandinavian connection. I had no idea it would be contemporary and set in Canada. A little slow at first, but it's worth the wait, and not very long. I just finished "The Story of Owen", a book that captivated me from the first page, and I have rarely been so impressed by an author's first book. What a creative premise, and delightful story!
Teenagers or young adults living in small towns in Canada will no doubt claim this story -- and its wonderful main characters -- as their own, but this middle-aged American living in a large California city enjoyed this clever and thought-provoking tale from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old Canadian or otherwise! Well done to this fine author.
I look forward to reading the upcoming sequel. A fun read that transports you into an alternate universe where people battle dragons who are attracted to CO2 emissions. Soibhan is a budding musician at her rural school in Canada who a family of famous dragon slayers move to town. She is recruited to become the bard for Owen as he trains to join the family business.
A wholly original story, and incredibly fun to read. A map would have been helpful, though! What's not to like?
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A family of dragon slayers and their posse in a Canada where dragons are attracted to carbon emissions like the kind that comes out of your car. The pacing is great, the narrator is great, the characters are great and the plot moves along nicely while exposing you to a carefully crafted world. I love this book and I'll be buying copies for people for Christmas.
Great book to share around. There was very little action for this genre and no real conflict until the last chapter. The ending was also disappointing.
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