Summary: Twelve-year-old Eon has been in training for years. His intensive study of Dragon Magic, based on East Asian astrology, involves two kinds of skills: sword-work and magical aptitude. 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.
But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. 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.
Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.
fortune.
But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. 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.
Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.
The Good: The attention to the world building made this story so much more enjoyable. The conflicts are very thought stimulating as many of it is based around assumptions and views upon a person's view on not just others, but also on himself or herself. When there is action, the action is quite the page turner, especially at the end of the book when things really get into gear.
The Bad: There were many instances where the story could be condensed. Descriptions were so detailed that many of it dragged down the scenes. Also, Eon's, or rather, Eona's struggles were frustrating at times because of how obvious one of her problems could be solved.
The "Ugly" Truth: This is classified as a fantasy story, but the fantasy aspect is a bit bogged down with all the political struggles. However, it’s the very mix of politics with the dragon powers used that makes it all so realistic. If you can handle being patient by reading through the detailed descriptions that slow down the story's pace and use them for the better in your imagination, then enjoy the nice read to pass the time. This is a two book series. The sequel to this one is called Eona: The Last Dragoneye. The ending of Eon clearly was made with this sequel in mind so don't expect every single question to be solved in this one. I do recommend reading this book because the realism of the world is truly a wonderful thing to get wrapped in. Jump into Eon: The Dragoneye Reborn and let the world consume you the way a book always should.
The Bad: There were many instances where the story could be condensed. Descriptions were so detailed that many of it dragged down the scenes. Also, Eon's, or rather, Eona's struggles were frustrating at times because of how obvious one of her problems could be solved.
The "Ugly" Truth: This is classified as a fantasy story, but the fantasy aspect is a bit bogged down with all the political struggles. However, it’s the very mix of politics with the dragon powers used that makes it all so realistic. If you can handle being patient by reading through the detailed descriptions that slow down the story's pace and use them for the better in your imagination, then enjoy the nice read to pass the time. This is a two book series. The sequel to this one is called Eona: The Last Dragoneye. The ending of Eon clearly was made with this sequel in mind so don't expect every single question to be solved in this one. I do recommend reading this book because the realism of the world is truly a wonderful thing to get wrapped in. Jump into Eon: The Dragoneye Reborn and let the world consume you the way a book always should.
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