I don't usually read fantasy, but I started reading a sample of this book and loved the story so much I got the whole book. It starts with a horrific battle scene, between a awful King who loves bloodshed and wants to dominate every kingdom around him. There is one kingdom that is protected by a wizard, and that King is a kind ruler. I loved his family: Alexa his daughter and a awesome warrior, and his young son Marcus who is so inquisitive that he befriends a dragon. The dragons are wonderful, funny, cute and fierce. The knights are brave and each personality stands out. Storytelling at its best. My only critique is that it needed a bit more editing, and the slang that the characters used was jarring because it abruptly dropped me out of the time period. Still I enjoyed it and laughed at some of their antics. With a little polishing I would have given this book 5 stars. ” ( )