History That Never Was

Dragon Whisperer by Vanessa Ricci-Thode (2nd edition, 2023) is the first book in the author’s Fireborn series. This first book introduces the reader to a fantastical world of magic, dragons, and the people who communicate with them.

Dionelle is immune to fire, which makes her uniquely suited to communicate with dragons. Though her new husband, Reiser, fears for her safety, Dionelle is certain the dragons won’t hurt her, which is an accurate assessment of her talent. However, there is more afoot than meets the eye, and soon Reiser has to learn about what his wife’s job entails quickly in order to keep their farm and fortunes secure.

I really enjoyed the dragons portrayed in this book as somewhat inscrutable but also temperamental. It was a nice mix of ancient wisdom and occasional pettiness. The point of view shifts between Dionelle and Reiser neatly, showing each of these two characters hopes and fears. It’s a little bit of a spoiler, but I definitely had a preferred POV, and when that character was off screen for a chunk of the book, I found it a little disappointing at first. But the other character eventually started to grow on me.

If you enjoy female-centered fantasy novels that are epic in scope, check out Dragon Whisperer and its sequels–the second book is out now, and the third will release in late August 2023.

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