Because Eon is actually Eona, a girl, forbidden to be a Dragoneye warrior and facing certain death if her secret is uncovered. He knows his chances of success are slim after being crippled, but it's much more than that. In this exciting new world, Eon is one of the candidates to become the next Dragoneye apprentice. It was the perfect blend of political upheaval and magic. This combined with the fantasy aspect of the dragons - which I didn't really expect to love that much - was superb. The aristocracy here is full of liars and backstabbers and people out for what they could get. The politics of this book also drew me in in a way that many other fantasy books completely failed to do.

I cannot tell you how often while reading this I said a silent thanks to Ms Goodman for being so original. How refreshing it is to be completely surprised by a story, to not be able to predict where the plot will take me next, to not be bombarded with insta-love and cringy romance. But you might want to make sure you have the even more amazing sequel lined up for when you're done. If you like the sound of really good fantasy that is steeped in a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese mythology, the world Alison Goodman has created should be next on your list.

“Even a cornered rabbit will fight with teeth and claws.” Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic.and her life. When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune.īut Eon has a dangerous secret. His intensive study of Dragon Magic, based on East Asian astrology, involves two kinds of skills: sword-work and magical aptitude. Twelve-year-old Eon has been in training for years. Swordplay, dragon magic-and a hero with a desperate secret Also Known As: Two Pearls of Wisdom, Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye, and Eon (All the same book just published with different publishers)

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