I wanted to read 🎧︎📚House of Dragons for a while. So when the opportunity came for me to listen to it on audio, I took the plunge. Narrated by Amy McFadden 🎧︎📚House of Dragons introduced the reader to a world of faes, dragons and elemental magic.
USA Today best-selling author K. A. Linde introduces the Royal Houses series with House of Dragons: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off onto the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changes completely as she's swept into the care of the House of Dragons-an elite training program for gifted Fae. On the year of her 17th name day, each student will be chosen by one of the 12 tribes of Alandria to enter society. Everyone is chosen, except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: Convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince, who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.
Title: House of Dragons
Author(s): K.A. Linde
Series: Royal Houses Series #1
Also in this series: House of Shadows
Narrator(s): Amy McFadden
Published by Tantor Audio on October 13, 2020
Length: 12hrs 53mins
Genre(s): Fantasy, Young Adult
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Format: Audiobook, eArc 
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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I had a great time with 🎧︎📚House of Dragons, which came as no surprise. I trust the author to deliver an engaging tale, whether its contemporary romance, paranormal romance or fantasy. She did not disappoint. The Royal House series is off to an exciting start.
🎧︎📚House of Dragons introduces Kerrigan, a half-Fae, half human. Ostracized by her father, because of her human side, he left her at Draco Mountain. Soon the House of Dragon took her under their wings. As she grew older, she learns of the prejudices and the hatred against her because of her human side. In this world, humans are inferior and its worse for half breeds. Kerrigan hopes to be selected by one of the twelve tribes. However, when she wasn’t chosen, she had to find a tribe to select her or face being stuck at The Society forever.
I found the world Linde created fascinating. We have elemental magic, dragons bonding with their riders and so much more. Although based on fantasy, the world created mirrored reality with its prejudices and racism. Linde explored hard hitting issues in this incredible story.
I enjoyed getting to know Kerrigan. Such an awesome and kick ass character. She is not afraid to stand up for her beliefs and refuses to allow her fears to hinder her. The story brought Kerrigan’s loyalty, strength, courage, and determination to life.
The introduction of Prince Fordham Olivier, a dark fae from the House of Shadows, made for some interesting moments. Fordham and Kerrigan made a great team. Their relationship began on rocky ground, but throughout the story an alliance and ultimately friendship developed between them. Sparks burned between them and I kept hoping for their romance to develop. Alas, it did not materialize, because of complications on both their parts.
Besides this, Kerrigan finds herself embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a friend. I enjoyed the mystery, which kept me guessing as it unfolded. Throughout it all, Kerrigan discovers secrets about herself and her heritage. The story featured several surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant.
The story ended on an interesting note. Although not a cliff hangar, it left me with several questions, leaving me eager for the next book.
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Amy Mcfadden’s narration was pure perfection. This was my first time listening to her narration I would definitely listen to her again. She brought each of the characters to life and she made it easy to distinguish between each of their voices. The narration made my journey into this world of dragons and faes doubly exciting.
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About K.A. Linde
K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time. She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.
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The world of the story and the way it tackles troubling issues does hook me in. I like the sound of the heroine, too. Amy McFadden is already a familiar and liked narrator for me.
I loved the world. I found it quire fascinating.
Glad you enjoyed this one – I am so envious of your ability to enjoy audio books.
It took me awhile to get into audiobooks. Unlike person who can do several things while listening, I am not able to do so for as extended period of time. I easily lose focus so I take breaks in between.
I just love fantasy books and I have enjoyed this author in the past. It definitely has an interesting premise here.
I love her work. The premise is interesting and I thought it was well executed.
Ooo.. you have tempted me and I’ve not yet had the pleasure of trying this author.
Kim, you should definitely give this series a try. You will love the audio.
Not my kind of book but glad you enjoyed it. Good to see you are intrigued of the next one in the series. Great review.
Thanks. I understand not everyone enjoys fantasy.
both author and book are new to me but your review intrigues and that cover as well!
I hope you give it a try. I don’t think you will regret it.
I am convinced that this would be a series that I would enjoy. I am glad that you enjoyed the narrator.
Carole, I do believe you would enjoy it.
Sounds like a fantastic book! I’m already half-hooked by the title alone (who doesn’t love dragons), so I’m glad to hear it’s well-written as well.