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Playing with Fire (A Novel of the Silver Dragons): 1 (Paperback)

by Katie MacAlister (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: SIGNET (24 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0451223780
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451223784
  • Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 150,521 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gabriel Tauhou, wyvern of the silver dragons, has found the one woman who can withstand his fire. Too bad May Northcott is already bound by a demon lord. When the demon orders May to steal one of Gabriel's treasures - an immensley important relic of all dragonkin - Gabriel has to decide which to protect: his love or his dragons.

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4.0 out of 5 stars New series with familiar characters, 26 Jul 2008
By Helen Hancox "Auntie Helen" (Essex, England) - See all my reviews
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Katie MacAlister is known for her Aisling Grey, Guardian, series which is an enjoyable, if at times rather over-the-top, group of books. 'Playing With Fire' is the start of a new series, the Silver Dragons, although most of the characters are familiar from the other series. This means that readers who are new to this author might find themselves rather lost because of the large cast of characters, many of whom are barely introduced, and the continual references to events that have happened in the Aisling Grey books.

Initially this book started out with our heroine, May Northcott, in the middle of an attempt to steal an artefact. She is a thief who has to work at the bidding of her master, the demon Magoth. May has some rather unusual characteristics as she's a doppelganger, created from her sister Cyrene but with the ability to almost disappear, to 'shadow walk'. Doppelgangers are very rare so few know much about them and their abilities, thus May's success as a thief. However at the beginning of this book when May steals the requested artefact she also takes something else, something very valuable, which starts a whole host of problems. May very quickly has a price on her head and decides to return the extra item. In doing so she runs into a whole bunch of strange people including the dragon Drake, Aisling Grey, the demon dog Jim and another dragon, Gabriel Tauhou, leader of the Silver Dragons.

When Gabriel discovers that May is his mate he doesn't realise what her being bound to the demon Magoth means. As they try to work out who has stolen an artifact, as they have to rescue various members of their group who are kidnapped and as old Dragon politics seem to be coming back to haunt them, Gabriel and May have to see what they can build together, despite May's fears about Magoth. Gabriel might also have to choose what is more important to him - May or his band of dragons.

This was one of those stories where it's never clear where the plot is going but the ride is enjoyable. The variety of characters adds to this book, although as previously mentioned they could also be a problem for new readers. May is an interesting heroine with some un-heroic moments, a ridiculous sister and a sinister and yet also slightly laughable demon master. However a big disappointment to this reader was that the book didn't end with any great resolution - many of the plot threads weren't wrapped up and there was a major element of the main story that was not completed. It's clearly a precursor to the next book but this reader would have appreciated more of a close to this particular novel.

Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book © Helen Hancox 2008
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly good, 14 Mar 2009
When I read the other reviews about this book I was hesitant to buy it. However, I loved the series about Aisling and Drake so I thought I would give this a go. And I'm glad I did - although isn't that always the way? I find that if I don't listen to reviewers and think I'll like it I will end up liking it. But anyway...moving on.

Gabriel is a great character. Sexy, like Drake, but in a definitely different way. The gentleman in him is so funny at times - trust me you'll know which parts I mean if you read the book! His is such a sad story at the beginning but May is brilliant for him. She is such a strong, independent character that a reader cannot help but like her. I also love how Gabriel is not as controlling as Drake - although there was something sexy about that, lol. May and her twin sister's relationship is equally funny and at times incredibly frustrating. Characters from the previous series occur in this one too, so it is nice to see them again, like old friends.

Once again, this is a series so ends on a cliffhanger. I didn't realise that so when I ended the book I was left with my mouth hanging open and desperate to get the next book.

All in all, if you liked the previous series then I would guess you'd like this one. There are some great reviews on Amazon.com if you wanted more information to help you decide. It is a great book but heed my advice and buy both the first and second books together!
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2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Blah blah blah....., 20 Aug 2008
By C. Y. Davidson "Voraciousforbooks" (Lee, South London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This was my first read of a Katie MacAlister book and I was hoping it would be a good read. Unfortunately I was doomed to disappointment. The book started well but quickly got bogged down. This book had way too much dialogue and not enough action. The characters seemed to sit around talking for the majority of the book. Also we never really got to know the main love interest, apart from the physical description his character was not particularly developed. Blah blah blah...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Silver is great !!
Having read Katie MacAlister's vampire books (they are blooming excellent) then the aisling guardian books (not as good but good) I had an open mind about the silver dragons. Read more
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