Review by Booklist Review
This return to the world of Blazewrath after the intense (and somewhat cliff-hangered) ending of Blazewrath Games (2020) finds Lana, once the Runner for the Puerto Rico team in the dragon-sport game, losing her chance to play with the cancellation of the Blazewrath World Cup. The good news is that she's back in her native Puerto Rico; the bad news is the entire team and their dragon steeds are under lock and key, since they're all prime targets for the dragon Sire and his Dragon Knight minions. Then there are the internet trolls who insist that Lana is a fake--and a murderer. That's enough for any teenager to deal with, but piled on top of that are the people trying to steal dragons and use them in deadly fighting games. This sequel has a little more dramatic flair than its predecessor. That, coupled with the sheer weight of all the things Lana and her friends are living with, makes it a hefty tome indeed.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Lana thought that all she had to worry about were the Dragon Knights--until she learned about the Dragonblood Ring. Lana is finally back home in Puerto Rico, but unfortunately, Dragon Knights are still out there: They need the magic of the Sol de Noche dragons to bring their master, the Sire, back. Lana and her Blazewrath team must stay hidden on the island until things are safe. However, when Victoria overhears one of their bodyguards talking about dragon trappers popping up in nearby Cuba and the Dominican Republic, she knows she must investigate--which means working with Lana, no matter how much they butt heads. Lana grabs Victoria and dives headfirst into a Transport Charm, compliments of an unsuspecting Director Sandhar. They land in Le Parc Du Chasseurs, a dragon arena in France, in the middle of a secret Dragonblood match. As the girls piece together what is happening, they realize that the Dragon Knights are not the only threat their dragons face. Picking up immediately where Blazewrath Games (2020) ended, this entry is exciting from the outset. Chapters switch perspectives between Victoria and Lana, giving a more well-rounded view of the story and its diverse cast of characters. Readers will appreciate the complexity of the human relationships and evolving characterization as well as the psychic bond between riders and dragons. Dragon battles and action sequences, paired with magic elements that expand upon the previous entry, make this a page-turner. Thrilling from start to finish. (Fantasy. 14-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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