I hope the finished copy as a section about each house as well since they all play prominent roles in this story. The world building was decent, but sometimes I still felt lost. Nothing extraordinary, nothing to make me yearn for more. I found some aspects of each character’s chapter a bit repetitive and I suppose that can’t be helped due to the nature of the competition. But… I found myself not excited to return to this book or eager to find out what happens.
Don’t get me wrong, I liked 3 (Emilia, Lucian, and Vespir) out of the 5 POVs (Hyperia and Ajax). I struggled to really connect with these characters. This book is set in an Ancient Rome like world, and these characters from various walks of life are competing to be the next emperor or empress. I’ve read Fireborne and loved it so much so I was hoping for something a bit like that. All in all I thought it was just…okay.ĭragons seem to be re-emerging in YA fantasy (or maybe I’m the only one who thinks that?), so I was eager to read it. And it’s YA fantasy which I love! But did I love this book? No. But when I saw this book’s cover I was immediately drawn in.
In fact I rated the book quite low and pushed it out of my mind. I didn’t care for Cluess’s previous series, beginning with A Shadow Bright and Burning. I’ll admit that I was excited about this book. 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. A liar, a soldier, a servant, a thief, and a murderer will answer it. Synopsis: (via Goodreads) “ Five royal houses will hear the call to compete in the Trial for the dragon throne. Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Title: House of Dragons (House of Dragons #1) I picked up an ARC from the publisher’s booth at the North Texas Teen Book Festival in March 2020.
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