THE LAST RIFT DRAGON
The Knights of the Silver Fog #1
by Shami Stovall
GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy
Blurb:
The City of Bridgehaven is under attack.
The nation to the west intends to murder Bridgehaven’s last three remaining dragons, rendering them extinct. They’ll stop at nothing to crush the eggs, flay the dragons, and burn Bridgehaven to the ground.
But Richter Whitlock is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen. He joins the Knights of the Silver Fog—individuals dedicated to protecting Bridgehaven, and the dragons, at all costs—in the hopes of caring for a fragile dragon egg, so that one day he may bond and fight back.
But there are traitors in Bridgehaven, and enemies are circling close.
If Richter hopes to save his home, and his egg, he’ll have to master his magic, learn to craft magitech, and become one of the greatest Knights anyone has ever seen…
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Excerpt:
Zilvio’s voice carried the calm steadiness of someone who had seen too many mornings like this, too many young individuals standing on the threshold of something grand and dangerous.
His silver hair was combed back and held down with pomade. Deep lines framed his eyes and mouth, carved there by time and gentle smiles. His posture was impeccable, and I was a little envious. I had a tendency to slouch when no one was looking, but I had never caught Zilvio slacking, not even in the slightest.
Even the way he knelt before the hearth to arrange the kindling had a certain grace. He was always so deliberate and unhurried. His dark coat was pressed, and the cuffs and his white gloves were spotless despite his work.
Zilvio had once served my father, and his father before him. It was as though he were the steward not just of the house, but of its legacy.
Compared to him, I must have looked like a mess. My reflection in the window confirmed as much.
I was tall, broad-shouldered, and still not accustomed to the height I had gained over the last two years. My hair, a dark brown nearly black in the dim light, refused to stay combed no matter how many times I tried. And my hazel eyes—my mother’s eyes—betrayed more restlessness than I cared to admit.
“Excited for the egg assignment today?” Zilvio coaxed the first sparks into flame.
“Excited,” I said. “Or nervous. I haven’t decided yet.”
Zilvio met my gaze. “The two are often the same thing at your age, Master Richter. It is how one carries them that makes the difference.”
After a deep breath, I nodded. “Thank you, Zilvio. I’ll keep that in mind.”
My Review:
The Last Rift Dragon is a fantastic beginning to The Knights of the Silver Fog series by Shami Stovall. I was drawn into this incredible world from the very first page; once I began reading, I was completely hooked and loved every minute of it.
In this world, dragons are nearly extinct. An enemy army is on its way to destroy the remaining dragons and their last unhatched eggs.
Dragons produce a magical silver fog that grants humans unique abilities, and young protagonist Richter Whitlock and his friend Lex are determined to protect these creatures. To do so, they must compete against others to become Knights of the Silver Fog. As the threat looms, Richter must master his magic and engineer advanced magitech to repel the invaders and ensure the survival of the dragon legacy.
The descriptions were so well written that I had no problem visualizing everything playing out in my head, making me feel like I was truly a part of the story. The Last Rift Dragon is a fast-paced, action-packed tale that kept me engaged from beginning to end.
I highly recommend it to anyone who loves stories about dragons, magic, and high-stakes adventure. Be sure to grab a copy today—I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens next!
About the Author:
Shami Stovall was born in Utah, lived in California, and now resides in the wonderful state of Kansas. After graduating high school, she went on to earn his BA in History from Stanislaus State, and then her Juris Doctorate from the Laurence Drivon School of Law.
Stovall’s favorite novel as a child was Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell. It opened her imagination to possibilities she had never considered, and to this day she can still remember the impact it had on her.
As an adult (albeit still a kid at heart), her favorite novel is Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. Heinlein’s take on a perfect world again opened her mind to possibilities she had never considered, and Jubal Harshaw is the fictional character she most aspires to be.
Stovall loves telling stories, playing video games, John 3, John 4, and writing about herself in the third person.
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Giveaway:
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