Dragon’s Oath
(A House of Night Novella)Author: P.C. and Kristin CastPublisher: Atom, 2011
In early 19th century England, long before he’s a professor at the Tulsa House of Night, Bryan Lankford is a troublesome yet talented human teen who thinks he can get away with anything… until his father, a wealthy nobleman, has finally had enough, and banishes him to America. When Bryan is Marked on the docks and given the choice between the London House of Night and the dragon-prowed ship to America, he chooses the Dragon – and a brand new fate.
Becoming a Fledgling may be exciting, but it opens a door to a dangerous world.... In 1830’s St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, Dragon Lankford becomes a Sword Master, and soon realizes there are both frightening challenges and beautiful perks. Like Anastasia, the captivating young Professor of Spells and Rituals at the Tower Grove House of Night, who really should have nothing to do with a fledgling…
But when a dark power threatens, Dragon is caught in its focus. Though his uncanny fighting skills make him a powerful fledgling, is he strong enough to ward off evil, while protecting Anastasia as well? Will his choices save her—or destroy them all?
My Review:
I have three words to describe it.
Short
Sweet
and Tragic.
There’s not really much I can say. It’s a House of Night Novella so it’s excellent for all of us fans who want to get to know more about the other characters and to soothe our withdrawal symptoms until Destined comes out. But unless Dragon Lankford plays a bigger role in the following books, I don’t think I would have missed much if I hadn’t read it. Still, it’s an easy and fun read. I think I read it in 2-3 hours :)
Oh, I don't know if its only the UK edition that has this, but it has a warning in the back... It says "Not suitable for Younger Readers." What? Isn't this supposed to be a YA novel?
