Dragon's Envoy by James Haddock and Gus James
Book 1 in the Dragon's Envoy series
Narrated by Daniel Wisniewski and Elizabeth Plant
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 1 in the Dragon's Envoy series
Narrated by Daniel Wisniewski and Elizabeth Plant
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
About Dragon's Envoy:
It would make a great bard’s song: The orphan son of a mage, a battlefield scavenger saves a knight’s life, is elevated to be his squire, and becomes a dragon’s envoy. But this is no bard’s song.
All of this was because of the dragon stone necklace I scavenged from that dead mage. I knew it was magic when I saw it. Well, it was and it wasn’t. Dragon stone, they call it, but what it actually is, is a dragon’s egg. When I touched it, I felt the need to put it around my neck for safekeeping. When I did, the necklace embedded itself inside my skin, making me the new dragon’s envoy. It has since been my duty to protect the egg until she’s ready to hatch. How do I know the egg is a she? Easy, she talks to me and is helping me to bring out my natural magic talents.
Sometimes I’d rather it was a bard’s song, as it can be tiring. Although I must admit, having a dragon inside you comes in handy when people are trying to kill you.
Source: Info in the "About Dragon's Envoy" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60194073-dragon-s-envoy on 05/04/2024.
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My Thoughts:
This book reads so much like Heartwood Mage, except it got a dragon in it.
David Slinger has exact the same personality as with Dale Homburg. But James Haddock doesn't call David, psychotic...
Emerald is supposed to be a green dragon, but, the dragon in the cover art is not a green dragon??...
The ending is a cliffhanger. I am not fond of cliffhangers...
Daniel Wisniewski and Elizabeth Plant narrate well together! Kudos to the narrators!!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (7 hrs and 50 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 5
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 5
Ending = 3.5
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (7 hrs and 50 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 5
Books In The Dragon's Envoy Series:
The Authors
About James Haddock:
My first career was as a Warrant Officer in the US Army, I am now retired with 22 years of service under my belt. Moving into the next phase of my life, I am a full-time author and RV'er. After seeing everyone else's Country during my first career, we decided to see our own. My wife and I enjoy traveling to see the wonders of America.
I love reading and watching Sci-Fi books, television shows, and movies. To think, "what if" and "why not." I am a pantser writer, I'll get an idea, or see a photo and think, "that would make a great story!". Writing as a pantser, to me, is like reading a new story. I have no idea where the story is going to end up. Writing the way gets me excited to pick up a pen; I look forward to writing each time, and can't wait to write many more.
Gus James:
The Narrators
About Daniel Wisniewski:
Audio book Narrator, Character Voices, Baritone, Bass, Tenor, Heroes, Villains, Dark, Bright, Young, Old, Comedy, Tragedy, Accents, Dialects.
I am a New York based actor who has performed across a variety of platforms both domestically and internationally. I am also a graduate of Ithaca College with a BFA in Musical Theatre, have studied and worked as a dialect coach, have access to a professional grade studio, and am an experienced editor. When not performing, I can usually be found either leading my friends on a DnD campaign or playing in one myself (usually as a dashing Half-Elf bard or brazen Half-Orc fighter).
About Elizabeth Plant:
I first began acting for stage at age 14, specialising in Contemporary Shakespeare throughout my years at university. By 17, I'd begun finding my feet even more strongly through voice acting, creating many performance installations to marry my love of both stage and sound.
Previously best known as CelestielleVA, my voice acting ventures have carried me through over 150 various video-game, podcast, radio and film worlds to date. Notable works include the BAFTA-nominated The Forgotten City, sci-fi horror podcast The Waystation & the upcoming Fallout: London.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.
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