Last Dragon Standing: Dragon Kin Series, Book 4
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I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail's length. A technique that's worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands. Unlike those who've come before him, he does not simply submit to my astounding charm and devastating smile. Instead, he dismisses me as vapid, useless and, to my great annoyance, rather stupid! Yet I'll allow no male to dismiss me. Soon he'll learn my worth, my many skills, and the strength of my will. For this one challenges me enough to make me want to ruthlessly taunt him, tease him and, finally, when the trap is set, bring him to his knees.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have not written reviews for the earlier books, but they too would get at least 4* from me (mainly as they all make me laugh out loud).
G A Aiken has created a magical kingdom of a crazy family, with all the temper & tantrums that this entails. The main difference to this family is that they are Dragons. Prince & Princess dragons to be precise! The family has more issues than a newspaper, but they fight, laugh, love and get into the most amazing scrapes! The four eldest are all in love with Humans ( books 1 to 3). The Last Dragon Standing is about Princess Dragon Keita- the rebel without 'pause' of the family. It's her tale and her flight from commitment that really filled me with delight. She's not a "stay- at- home" demure princess- in fact her reputation is something of a slut! But does she care- now way!
It's Keita fate to become fascinated with the one Dragon who does not drop everything he's doing to pursue her- Ragnor: A lightning dragon from the North. He is also the deadly adversary of the Flame Dragons of the South. But there is more going on than just a Keita & Ragnor's 'romance. There is treachery, invasions, war, double crossing...bigger things are happening.
Yes, the story is more that a little complex. There are sub-plots everywhere; yes there were parts I had to read again- but I loved it. The world of the Dragons of the Dark plains is both fun and complex. I love the fact that the women are strong, crafty, clever, lusty and more than a little eccentric. I love that the dragons/ lovers of these woman are strong, funny, irritating, stuborn and devoted to their mates.
More please! More outrageous fun, rude language and family in-fighting. This is Adult fantasy fun at it's best. Read, and laugh out loud.
G A Aiken has created a magical kingdom of a crazy family, with all the temper & tantrums that this entails. The main difference to this family is that they are Dragons. Prince & Princess dragons to be precise! The family has more issues than a newspaper, but they fight, laugh, love and get into the most amazing scrapes! The four eldest are all in love with Humans ( books 1 to 3). The Last Dragon Standing is about Princess Dragon Keita- the rebel without 'pause' of the family. It's her tale and her flight from commitment that really filled me with delight. She's not a "stay- at- home" demure princess- in fact her reputation is something of a slut! But does she care- now way!
It's Keita fate to become fascinated with the one Dragon who does not drop everything he's doing to pursue her- Ragnor: A lightning dragon from the North. He is also the deadly adversary of the Flame Dragons of the South. But there is more going on than just a Keita & Ragnor's 'romance. There is treachery, invasions, war, double crossing...bigger things are happening.
Yes, the story is more that a little complex. There are sub-plots everywhere; yes there were parts I had to read again- but I loved it. The world of the Dragons of the Dark plains is both fun and complex. I love the fact that the women are strong, crafty, clever, lusty and more than a little eccentric. I love that the dragons/ lovers of these woman are strong, funny, irritating, stuborn and devoted to their mates.
More please! More outrageous fun, rude language and family in-fighting. This is Adult fantasy fun at it's best. Read, and laugh out loud.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is book four in the excellent Dragon series following up from What a Dragon Should Know. Its set one year later .I thought nothing could beat the last book, I absolutely love the character Dagmar the Beast, & we continue to see her machinisations & quiet power in action, in this volume. On a personal note I would never have mated her with Gwenvael.Though we do see a different side of him when he tries to protect his siblings from what he sees as unsuitable mates & jealous streak that has hilarious consequences.
You get to meet up with all past characters & from previous books & some new ones, & the adversarial, dysfunctional relationships of the dragons & their mates, political posturing, power game play and the dark plains being attacked by all sides, be it for political gain or physical.
The manipulative bitchy dragon queen Rhainnon orders Northalnd dragon Ragnar to bring Eibhear the Blue home her youngest son to Alwyn the Bloody's twins two year celebration , & bring back her treacherous sister too. But on the way he bumps into princess Keita & her east dragon friend Ren, sparks & insults fly. Wagers are made, tempers are frayed & accusations made.
This series just gets better & better, theres a few threads of romance weaving through, but that is not the main meat of the novel. G.A weaves layers & layers & concentrates on the complex characters & relationships they have with each other, which is very funny, intriguing, with lots of action that flies too soon too the last page. Izzy comes back home too with news of a possible threat, & hoping Eibhear will take notice of her - he does but not the way you think.
Anyway I've blabbed enough, only to say recommended if you like this type of genre, a satisfying read, with lots of loose threads that builds up nicely to the next book.
I suggest though you start with About a Dragon first & read them in series order.
Enjoy...
You get to meet up with all past characters & from previous books & some new ones, & the adversarial, dysfunctional relationships of the dragons & their mates, political posturing, power game play and the dark plains being attacked by all sides, be it for political gain or physical.
The manipulative bitchy dragon queen Rhainnon orders Northalnd dragon Ragnar to bring Eibhear the Blue home her youngest son to Alwyn the Bloody's twins two year celebration , & bring back her treacherous sister too. But on the way he bumps into princess Keita & her east dragon friend Ren, sparks & insults fly. Wagers are made, tempers are frayed & accusations made.
This series just gets better & better, theres a few threads of romance weaving through, but that is not the main meat of the novel. G.A weaves layers & layers & concentrates on the complex characters & relationships they have with each other, which is very funny, intriguing, with lots of action that flies too soon too the last page. Izzy comes back home too with news of a possible threat, & hoping Eibhear will take notice of her - he does but not the way you think.
Anyway I've blabbed enough, only to say recommended if you like this type of genre, a satisfying read, with lots of loose threads that builds up nicely to the next book.
I suggest though you start with About a Dragon first & read them in series order.
Enjoy...
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Previous leading ladies in this series have included a human warrior queen, a Nolwenn witch and a warlord's human daughter. In "Last Dragon Standing" it is a dragoness, specifically the youngest daughter of the royal line who takes a lead role. Keita the Viper is at first (and second) glance a vapid, flirtatious and rather stupid princess. Yet beneath this disguise lies a woman with the cunning of Dagmar, the violence of Annwyl and the loyalty of Talaith. It's just a pity the dragon she falls in love with does not initially look beyond the vacuous royal darling she portrays.
Her love interest Ragnar the Cunning certainly lives up to his name. Any signs of wanting a long term commitment with Keita will have his lady running for the hills and not looking back. Their relationship is one big rollercoaster of humorous misunderstandings, screaming arguments and passionate moments; so no change there then when compared to the other books in this series.
Annwyl's twins make more of an appearance (delightful little devils that they are) whilst a new and very special arrival is surprisingly revealed. A few more breeds of dragons are introduced (Eastland dragon Ren is certainly an intriguing character) and a war is brewing yet Annwyl is torn between leading her army and staying to protect her children. Izzy and blue dragon Éibhear are still denying their feelings for each other, yet little Izzy is no longer the young girl we first met in earlier books and has now grown into a formidable warrior. Keita's relationship with her family (specifically her mother and sister) is almost outrageous at times (how they have managed to not kill each other is a miracle) but any signs of a threat, they and the dragon clans will unite together to fight in a heartbeat. Lively and action packed is perhaps a somewhat tame way to describe the plot as some of the battle scenes are particularly dramatic and in fact the final few chapters of "Last Dragon Standing" are absolutely gripping.
Her love interest Ragnar the Cunning certainly lives up to his name. Any signs of wanting a long term commitment with Keita will have his lady running for the hills and not looking back. Their relationship is one big rollercoaster of humorous misunderstandings, screaming arguments and passionate moments; so no change there then when compared to the other books in this series.
Annwyl's twins make more of an appearance (delightful little devils that they are) whilst a new and very special arrival is surprisingly revealed. A few more breeds of dragons are introduced (Eastland dragon Ren is certainly an intriguing character) and a war is brewing yet Annwyl is torn between leading her army and staying to protect her children. Izzy and blue dragon Éibhear are still denying their feelings for each other, yet little Izzy is no longer the young girl we first met in earlier books and has now grown into a formidable warrior. Keita's relationship with her family (specifically her mother and sister) is almost outrageous at times (how they have managed to not kill each other is a miracle) but any signs of a threat, they and the dragon clans will unite together to fight in a heartbeat. Lively and action packed is perhaps a somewhat tame way to describe the plot as some of the battle scenes are particularly dramatic and in fact the final few chapters of "Last Dragon Standing" are absolutely gripping.
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Andddddd she does it again
There been a fair bit of hate for this book.
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Published 4 months ago by sophiafarook
The Dragon Kin story continues...
Last Dragon Standing is set two years later from where the third book finishes and I would definitely say that you have to read the first three books before starting this one,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dobsew
Fantastic
I love this book i'm a huge fan of the whole series and was a bit worried that the author wouldn't be able to keep my interest. Read more
Published 9 months ago by willowflower
enjoyable read
i really enjoyed this book. this series is very good and i am awaiting the next in the series eagerly. it has wit, sex and action all in the right quantities. Read more
Published 11 months ago by catherinewolf
enjoyable
my only complaint about this particular book in the series is that the gathering together of all the main characters dragon and human, does rather emphasise the similarities as... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Margaret Charles
Worth it
This series has been wonderful, I enjoy the world G A Aiken has created, all the characters I loved in past books are still involved, subplots are handled well, its funny, sexy and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nat-Nat
Last Dragon Standing, wisked me off my feet!
This book is a fantastic follow up on the other Dragon books, you not only find out about Keita and Ragnar,but it follows the story of all the other Dragons and their mates which... Read more
Published 16 months ago by miss sing
Disappointing
Sadly I was disappointed with this book. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the others but this one did not have the light hearted fun of the previous stories. Read more
Published 17 months ago
not as good as the rest
I have to admit I love this writer and the other books in this series, I was really looking forward to this as its Ketia turn to find love. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. Woolford
love dragons
I couldn't read this book fast enough. Ragnar and Keita? Is there more to this than meets the eye? Why does Queen Rhiannan hate her youngest daughter so much? Read more
Published 21 months ago by Old Romantic
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