Titan's Nest
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Titan's Nest
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Narrateur(s):
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Jared Walters
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Auteur(s):
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T. D. Orel
À propos de cet audio
Every century, six dragon eggs inexplicably fall from the heavens. Once hatched, each dragon bites a young adult, forever merging their souls, granting them an elemental ability, and creating the next generation of Bitten Knights. No one in the north was surprised when Maximus Duskfell found his hand between the fangs of the newest dragon hatchling, as he had proven to be the ideal Bitten Knight-fearless, unyielding, and filled with unlimited potential. But when a twist of fate diverts Maximus' path, his unlikely brother, Darren Duskfell, is forced to secretly inherit his sibling's identity, destiny, and dragon... a dragon that loathes his very existence. If the training doesn't kill him, the Swarmborne, the half-human, half-insect warriors might. He may not have any of his brother's physical talents, but he may just have the wit and the will. Meanwhile, clear on the other side of the world, their friend Ryker has become entangled in a deadly cult that claims to have uncovered the dark truth of the Bitten Knights. They've aligned with the Swarmborne in hopes of accomplishing their goal: butcher the Bitten Knights and resurrect their scaly gods.
©2022 Tanner Orel (P)2025 Tanner OrelGreat Narratioon
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Fantastic dragon rider story.
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The worldbuilding is breathtaking: vivid, imaginative, and seamlessly integrated into the story. The setting, magic, and lore feel alive rather than just a set piece, pasted over an unrelated plot. Most fantasy books I read have limited to no cohesion between the story and the fantasy elements. The world and story of Titan's Nest are inextricably linked.
The magic system, in particular, is outstanding. It's thoughtfully designed, internally consistent, and deeply personal. The bonded animal companions (dragons) and the way their powers are tailored to the characters is especially compelling and beautifully executed. I won't give away too much detail as to avoid spoilers, but any fan of Digimon, Pokemon, or anime where powers are derived from hard work and bonding with creatures will be extremely happy.
Multiple POVs are handled with remarkable skill, even from a first-person perspective, which is no small feat. The midpoint shift to multiple wards' perspectives was a delightful surprise that significantly enriched the worldbuilding. Characters, creatures, locations, fighting styles, dragons, and their abilities are all written with beautiful clarity and imagery.
It’s rare to find a debut this confident, polished, and imaginative. I immediately purchased the sequel and cannot wait to continue the series. A truly exceptional read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/5 stars)
My only minor note is on the performance for book 1. The narrator was good, but with such a wide range of characters, many of the voices ended up sounding similar, especially the female voices. It didn't take away from the story at all in my opinion, but it is worth noting for audio listeners.
Easily one of the best debuts I've ever read!
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