Morgan Rice’s fifth book in the Age of the Sorcerers series does not disappoint. I give Crown of Dragons 5 stars as the continuation of the story of the royals of the Northern kingdom navigate the perils of the occupation of the Southern kingdom’s forces.
I’m amazed at how Rice masterfully weaves a multitude of plot threads and still holds the reader’s attention with so many things going on. I never felt lost or confused. Instead, I hungered to know what happens next for every character.
In Crown of Dragons, I was happy to see the dragons playing a larger role, as well as more of the reluctant hero, Devin, who was introduced in the first book and only marginally involved until now. He’s an underdog of sorts, gifted in ways he doesn't fully understand and is certainly on a hero’s journey.
Rice provides a spark of magic with several complex characters. The story is unique, interesting, and masterfully merges their paths to add depth to the plot with twists and turns that have me running alongside the character trying to catch my breath.
As mentioned in the reviews of the previous four books in this series, the only thing I find disappointing is that the story isn’t brought to closure but is more episodic. But with that said, I must add that I find the story captivating enough to continue on to the next book.
If you are a fantasy reader who enjoys medieval-type settings filled with wizards, dragons, royals, nobles, and peasant folk then this book is for you. And of course, there is the smattering of love in the works on more than one front. I’m ready for Shield of Dragons, book six.
Reviews of Age of Sorcerers books 1-4
Ring of Dragons (Book 4)
Born of Dragons (Book 3)
Throne of Dragons (Book 2)
Realms of Dragons (Book 1)
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