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Girl warrior, demon slayer, Tiger spirit of the Yellow Eyes—Kira is ready for her final quest. In this thrilling finale to the Prophecy trilogy, fans will get even more of the fierce Kira and her quest to save her kingdom!
All eyes are on her. Kira, once an outcast in her home village of Hansong, is now the only one with the power to save her kingdom. She must save her cousin, the boy fated to be the future king, uncover the third lost treasure, and face innumerable enemies in order to fulfill the famed prophecy.
Kira braves a sea of tigers and battles armies of demons as she musters her inner strength and learns to trust herself, the romantic feelings for Jaewon that are growing within her, and the destiny that must be hers.
All eyes are on her. Kira, once an outcast in her home village of Hansong, is now the only one with the power to save her kingdom. She must save her cousin, the boy fated to be the future king, uncover the third lost treasure, and face innumerable enemies in order to fulfill the famed prophecy.
Kira braves a sea of tigers and battles armies of demons as she musters her inner strength and learns to trust herself, the romantic feelings for Jaewon that are growing within her, and the destiny that must be hers.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published March 30, 2015
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Ellen Oh is a former adjunct college instructor and lawyer with an insatiable curiosity for ancient Asian history. She loves K-pop, K-dramas, and eating good food that someone else cooks for her. She is fueled by Diet Coke. Ellen is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in children’s literature. Originally from New York City, Ellen lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband, three children, two dogs, and has yet to satisfy her quest for a decent bagel.
Ellen Oh is a former adjunct college instructor and lawyer with an insatiable curiosity for ancient Asian history. She loves K-pop, K-dramas, and eating good food that someone else cooks for her. She is fueled by Diet Coke. Ellen is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in children’s literature. Originally from New York City, Ellen lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband, three children, two dogs, and has yet to satisfy her quest for a decent bagel.
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May 30, 2015
OH man, the combination of my book amnesia and this series not being particularly memorable really didn't do me any favours in terms of understanding the position the characters are in. Thankfully the author does a pretty good job of weaving recaps into the first few chapters (as she did in the second book), which definitely helped with giving my memory that little kick it needed.
You know what I really like about this book? There's a character with my name! And she's actually a pretty cool character! That never happens! The only other book where I've seen my name is The Lies of Locke Lamora. And there, it's used for the "Goddess of Ubiquitous Maladies". So perhaps not the most favourable of characters. But I digress.
Unfortunately, as with the other books in the series, the writing is the main downfall of King. It just has a flavour of being quite clumsy overall. I found the dialogue was especially stilted, perhaps because the author was trying to write in a medieval/high fantasy sort of style, but couldn't quite manage it. The un-Koreanness of the book was quite jarring for me as well, as a Korean. Like the name "Kira". I really still don't understand that as a "Korean" name...
The romance was a bit frustrating, with Kira resisting Jaewon's advances for some reason that was never really quite apparent to me despite it being ridiculously obvious that she liked him. Something that was done quite well was the building of the tension in the main climactic action scenes towards the end of the novel- with the romance playing a role here too.
I feel like things overall weren't explored to as great a degree as I would have liked, but that probably just reflects the fact that this book is low young adult/middle grade.
Ratings
Overall: 5/10
Plot: 3/5
Romance: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
World Building: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 3/5
You know what I really like about this book? There's a character with my name! And she's actually a pretty cool character! That never happens! The only other book where I've seen my name is The Lies of Locke Lamora. And there, it's used for the "Goddess of Ubiquitous Maladies". So perhaps not the most favourable of characters. But I digress.
Unfortunately, as with the other books in the series, the writing is the main downfall of King. It just has a flavour of being quite clumsy overall. I found the dialogue was especially stilted, perhaps because the author was trying to write in a medieval/high fantasy sort of style, but couldn't quite manage it. The un-Koreanness of the book was quite jarring for me as well, as a Korean. Like the name "Kira". I really still don't understand that as a "Korean" name...
The romance was a bit frustrating, with Kira resisting Jaewon's advances for some reason that was never really quite apparent to me despite it being ridiculously obvious that she liked him. Something that was done quite well was the building of the tension in the main climactic action scenes towards the end of the novel- with the romance playing a role here too.
I feel like things overall weren't explored to as great a degree as I would have liked, but that probably just reflects the fact that this book is low young adult/middle grade.
Ratings
Overall: 5/10
Plot: 3/5
Romance: 3/5
Writing: 3/5
World Building: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 3/5
August 31, 2015
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss.)
This was an okay end to the series, but I did lose interest in places.
Kira continued to be strong in this story, although she did break down at one point. I understood her devastation over what happened though, and she proved that at heart she was both a fighter, and a human.
The storyline in this was okay, and it wrapped things up nicely. I did lose focus at points though, and the romance didn’t really interest me. There was a bit of an unexpected twist in there that Kira didn’t take well.
The ending was good, and Kira finally got what she wanted!
6 out of 10
This was an okay end to the series, but I did lose interest in places.
Kira continued to be strong in this story, although she did break down at one point. I understood her devastation over what happened though, and she proved that at heart she was both a fighter, and a human.
The storyline in this was okay, and it wrapped things up nicely. I did lose focus at points though, and the romance didn’t really interest me. There was a bit of an unexpected twist in there that Kira didn’t take well.
The ending was good, and Kira finally got what she wanted!
6 out of 10
January 29, 2022
I just finished this series by Ellen Oh, and I loved them so much! The Dragon King Chronicles are young adult novels in English, but they take place in mythical ancient Korea. The characters are Korean, the mythical creatures are Korean, and the food spreads are Korean. Kira, the main character, is a girl who has a lot of internal struggles and grief, but she is also an amazing warrior and she finds herself through the stories. Ellen Oh brings together Korean family traditions, filial piety, but also creates a family that really loves this girl and encourages her to be all that she can be. I loved recognizing so many of the Korean elements, and I really wish it had existed when I was growing up! I can’t wait to share it with my kids when they are old enough to read novels.
November 3, 2014
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Damn! It went very fast. I kinda want some more. Grrr!!!
I’ve been a big fan of this book since I read the first book.
I am very thankful for Harper Collins for giving me copy of King and the previous book, Warrior last year. I love this fascinating world and taking this journey with Kira and the gang. GO KANG KIRA!!! ILOVE YOU KIM JAEWON!!! *faint*
*MC’s Corner*
Note: Spoilers.
� What I love about this series is when I imagine Kira and other characters I don’t imagine an actual person I imagine an anime character (particularly the characters of The Legend of Korra.) Do that too and I promise you you’re going to enjoy it more. (It doesn’t hurt if you have a poster of the particular anime you’re going to use.) *grin*
� If this book really happened I think it will took place somewhere in Asia right?
They LOVE rice. And the names are Asian. I think that why I like it more because there is something Asian to it. (I am from Philippines, Southeast Asia.)
� I also how romance, little humor and the seriousness mixed together.
Kira & Jaewon’s scenes are� asdfghjkl GOSH! LOVE LOVE LOVE. And then the battle part I just want to grab me some sword and join the damn war. YAH!!! Assuming I have a sword� which I don’t. I wish I do� I want a sword like the girl in Shakugan no Shana. #IamgonnagoogleitbecauseIthinkIwrotethewrongspelling
� Unfortunately, there are some deaths. (Authors love killing some characters that the readers tend to love e.g. Finnick f***ing Odair, The Hunger f***ing Games )
� The ‘war� & Dragon Fulang’s part really went very fast. I wish it didn’t I want it be gorier.
� Dear Ellen Oh,
Write some more book/series like this and I am going to read ‘em all.
ARC provided by HarperTeen (HarperCollins Publishers) &Edelweiss in exchange of honest review. Thank you!
@gleekidMC
Damn! It went very fast. I kinda want some more. Grrr!!!
I’ve been a big fan of this book since I read the first book.
I am very thankful for Harper Collins for giving me copy of King and the previous book, Warrior last year. I love this fascinating world and taking this journey with Kira and the gang. GO KANG KIRA!!! ILOVE YOU KIM JAEWON!!! *faint*
*MC’s Corner*
Note: Spoilers.
� What I love about this series is when I imagine Kira and other characters I don’t imagine an actual person I imagine an anime character (particularly the characters of The Legend of Korra.) Do that too and I promise you you’re going to enjoy it more. (It doesn’t hurt if you have a poster of the particular anime you’re going to use.) *grin*
� If this book really happened I think it will took place somewhere in Asia right?
They LOVE rice. And the names are Asian. I think that why I like it more because there is something Asian to it. (I am from Philippines, Southeast Asia.)
� I also how romance, little humor and the seriousness mixed together.
Kira & Jaewon’s scenes are� asdfghjkl GOSH! LOVE LOVE LOVE. And then the battle part I just want to grab me some sword and join the damn war. YAH!!! Assuming I have a sword� which I don’t. I wish I do� I want a sword like the girl in Shakugan no Shana. #IamgonnagoogleitbecauseIthinkIwrotethewrongspelling
� Unfortunately, there are some deaths. (Authors love killing some characters that the readers tend to love e.g. Finnick f***ing Odair, The Hunger f***ing Games )
� The ‘war� & Dragon Fulang’s part really went very fast. I wish it didn’t I want it be gorier.
� Dear Ellen Oh,
Write some more book/series like this and I am going to read ‘em all.
ARC provided by HarperTeen (HarperCollins Publishers) &Edelweiss in exchange of honest review. Thank you!
@gleekidMC
August 5, 2016
What the hell just happened???
So the book started of fine ..the story continue right after the 2nd book ending..and as it progressed it got worse and worser..
So many times I checked the cover and author name to make sure I.WAS.READING the same series written by the same writer because it didn't had that "thing" like previous 2 books
Big fat disappointmentz!!!!why?
1: what the fuvk is that idiot jaewon guy doing with kira going on big mission he is good for nothing ...he can't fight..he knows no survival skills and he has no magic..I mean he is such an annoying ass.he is a burden..NOT ROMANTIC!!!I HATE HIM!! Kira hunts for food, collects water, fights demons and she is totally fine with river sea ocean traveling. .so why the fu*k is this idiot good for nothing going with her???
2: I hate the fact that shin Bo hyun had to die so fu*king easily and cruily..that was shit. .I really pray n hope that these authors will start finding some other nice ending for the 2nd lovers instead of killing them like goat scarefice in the book (like nightshade&hex hall etc)
3: tiger spirit & yellow eyes!! The point cuz of which I start reading this book. .died!.!wtf wtf wtf??? R u serious? No it's the biggest mistake made in this book which made me write this whole review...I think without the yellow eyes & actual tiger spirit this book lost it's charm ...sorry but not sorry it's flob.
The 3 stars r just be cuz of the few excited events in the book.rest it wasn't as adventures as last 2 books. Could have been allloooooooootttttt better but they screwed it up.I am deadly upset about it.
So the book started of fine ..the story continue right after the 2nd book ending..and as it progressed it got worse and worser..
So many times I checked the cover and author name to make sure I.WAS.READING the same series written by the same writer because it didn't had that "thing" like previous 2 books
Big fat disappointmentz!!!!why?
1: what the fuvk is that idiot jaewon guy doing with kira going on big mission he is good for nothing ...he can't fight..he knows no survival skills and he has no magic..I mean he is such an annoying ass.he is a burden..NOT ROMANTIC!!!I HATE HIM!! Kira hunts for food, collects water, fights demons and she is totally fine with river sea ocean traveling. .so why the fu*k is this idiot good for nothing going with her???
2: I hate the fact that shin Bo hyun had to die so fu*king easily and cruily..that was shit. .I really pray n hope that these authors will start finding some other nice ending for the 2nd lovers instead of killing them like goat scarefice in the book (like nightshade&hex hall etc)
3: tiger spirit & yellow eyes!! The point cuz of which I start reading this book. .died!.!wtf wtf wtf??? R u serious? No it's the biggest mistake made in this book which made me write this whole review...I think without the yellow eyes & actual tiger spirit this book lost it's charm ...sorry but not sorry it's flob.
The 3 stars r just be cuz of the few excited events in the book.rest it wasn't as adventures as last 2 books. Could have been allloooooooootttttt better but they screwed it up.I am deadly upset about it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 12, 2017
As with the previous two books in this trilogy, I absolutely flew through King. The action, the plot and the pacing really kept my attention and I needed to know how everything was going to end.
However, my issues with this book were the same issues I had with the other books as well. The writing really could be improved. Also it was incredibly frustrating that a certain character dodged death yet again and kept popping up in this book.
Another thing that dragged this book down for me was the forced love triangle. It just wasn't necessary at all, even more so when
There were also a few moments at the end that could have been omitted, but all things considered, King was a pretty decent conclusion to the series.
Overall this was a wonderful fantasy trilogy involving magic and dragons. It read more like middle grade than young adult at times and there were a few aspects I didn't like, but still definitely worth the read. It's a series I've never heard of before, which is such a rarity for me these days. So glad I came across it in the library!
However, my issues with this book were the same issues I had with the other books as well. The writing really could be improved. Also it was incredibly frustrating that a certain character dodged death yet again and kept popping up in this book.
Another thing that dragged this book down for me was the forced love triangle. It just wasn't necessary at all, even more so when
There were also a few moments at the end that could have been omitted, but all things considered, King was a pretty decent conclusion to the series.
Overall this was a wonderful fantasy trilogy involving magic and dragons. It read more like middle grade than young adult at times and there were a few aspects I didn't like, but still definitely worth the read. It's a series I've never heard of before, which is such a rarity for me these days. So glad I came across it in the library!
June 30, 2022
I loved this book and all the others before it. I have never cried to a book until today and I believe that it was for good reason and out of happiness that I cried. If u are thinking of reading this book I am telling you the you should because it will be better than any movie or anything that u are thinking of doing instead.
July 3, 2017
*NOTE: This is a review of the entire trilogy*
I've been hearing great things about Ellen Oh's books for years now. I've been wanting to read one for a long time. However, I wanted to wait until the hype died down so I could form my own opinion, and not be influenced by those around me. Recently, I had decided that enough time had passed, so I decided to read her Dragon King Chronicles, which consists of Prophecy, Warrior, and King. While I'm not sure it was worth all of the hype surrounding it, I did find it enjoyable.
I did enjoy The Dragon King Chronicles. I read the whole trilogy within a few days time. I found myself flying through the books. However, it just didn't hold the magic for me that it held for others. I never found myself thinking that it was the best trilogy to come out in recent years, or anything like that.
The first book in the trilogy, Prophecy, was really good. It was fast paced, exciting, and had me wanting more at the end. The second book, Warrior, suffered from a classic case of second book syndrome. It was still exciting, but there were several times where I was bored, and thought the story line was dragging. By the third book, King, the story line was most definitely dragging out. It felt like most of the book was filler, just to get to the final battle. There were a few plot points that I did enjoy in King, such as how things were settled. For the most part, I just wanted to fast forward to the final battle. Then the final battle was kind of disappointing. While parts of it were awesome, I was expecting so much more.
Even though I wasn't thrilled with The Dragon King Chronicles as a whole, I did have fun reading it. I'm looking forward to reading Ellen Oh's other books, to see how her writing has matured, because this was her first series. I recommend this trilogy to teens who are looking for a fantasy read with a diverse cast of characters. Just don't go into it believing all of the hype.
I've been hearing great things about Ellen Oh's books for years now. I've been wanting to read one for a long time. However, I wanted to wait until the hype died down so I could form my own opinion, and not be influenced by those around me. Recently, I had decided that enough time had passed, so I decided to read her Dragon King Chronicles, which consists of Prophecy, Warrior, and King. While I'm not sure it was worth all of the hype surrounding it, I did find it enjoyable.
I did enjoy The Dragon King Chronicles. I read the whole trilogy within a few days time. I found myself flying through the books. However, it just didn't hold the magic for me that it held for others. I never found myself thinking that it was the best trilogy to come out in recent years, or anything like that.
The first book in the trilogy, Prophecy, was really good. It was fast paced, exciting, and had me wanting more at the end. The second book, Warrior, suffered from a classic case of second book syndrome. It was still exciting, but there were several times where I was bored, and thought the story line was dragging. By the third book, King, the story line was most definitely dragging out. It felt like most of the book was filler, just to get to the final battle. There were a few plot points that I did enjoy in King, such as how things were settled. For the most part, I just wanted to fast forward to the final battle. Then the final battle was kind of disappointing. While parts of it were awesome, I was expecting so much more.
Even though I wasn't thrilled with The Dragon King Chronicles as a whole, I did have fun reading it. I'm looking forward to reading Ellen Oh's other books, to see how her writing has matured, because this was her first series. I recommend this trilogy to teens who are looking for a fantasy read with a diverse cast of characters. Just don't go into it believing all of the hype.
March 21, 2016
Disappointing end after such a promising start. I had high hopes for the trilogy after reading the first book (really, the start of the first book). The second one was weak but I thought and hoped it was really more of the "middle entry syndrome" that's really a bridge between the beginning and the end. Unfortunately it seems I'm just not a YA fan.
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There's not a lot of suspense here. It mostly ends well (it's that kind of trilogy) but how we got there was kinda boring. I disliked the romance taking more of a prominent role here (unavoidable perhaps, but I still don't like it). The removal of one of the legs of the triangle seemed...unfortunate though. It felt like a cop-out since I had hoped that maybe the author wouldn't go such a predictable route. I also didn't care for the romance at all, possibly because I saw the pairing coming.
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As other reviews have said, it does seem anti-climatic. There is one big huge battle (of course) but it seemed rushed and a bit...tacked on? I'm not sure what was off about it, although the book itself also wasn't really up to par either.
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In the end it was a boring ending to what became an ultimately boring series. I feel like it might have been better as a single, one long epic book instead of being forced into three. I wonder if the the writing might have been tightened up better instead of having to have material stretched out to three books.
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Still, I was curious about this author and would consider reading something else by her. The trilogy had potential and I liked that it was set in East Asia than in the West. Borrowed the set from the library and think that's probably best.
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There's not a lot of suspense here. It mostly ends well (it's that kind of trilogy) but how we got there was kinda boring. I disliked the romance taking more of a prominent role here (unavoidable perhaps, but I still don't like it). The removal of one of the legs of the triangle seemed...unfortunate though. It felt like a cop-out since I had hoped that maybe the author wouldn't go such a predictable route. I also didn't care for the romance at all, possibly because I saw the pairing coming.
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As other reviews have said, it does seem anti-climatic. There is one big huge battle (of course) but it seemed rushed and a bit...tacked on? I'm not sure what was off about it, although the book itself also wasn't really up to par either.
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In the end it was a boring ending to what became an ultimately boring series. I feel like it might have been better as a single, one long epic book instead of being forced into three. I wonder if the the writing might have been tightened up better instead of having to have material stretched out to three books.
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Still, I was curious about this author and would consider reading something else by her. The trilogy had potential and I liked that it was set in East Asia than in the West. Borrowed the set from the library and think that's probably best.
May 3, 2015
King (The Dragon King Chronicles #3) by Ellen Oh
King (The Dragon King Chronicles #3) by Ellen Oh is the final installment of the fabulous series with Dragon Musado Kang Kira, future King Taejo, and eye candy and fierce warrior Jaewon.
Kira is distraught over the capture of Taejo and vows to do anything she has to in order to get him back. Kira goes to the Tiger’s Nest Temple, rescues her cousin Taejo, meets the Dragon King, who tells her that she has a rough road ahead and she needs to believe in herself.
Kira collects the third treasure, the dragon belt which she is told not to use if she can help it because it is such a powerful and destructive weapon. Kira tells the Dragon King she will not use it which he is happy to hear.
Kira now has all three treasures and goes to battle with the Dark Lord.
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King is fast paced, action packed, with a bit of romance and a heartbreaking moment that will bring tears to your eyes. In this final installment of The Dragon King Chronicles Kira finally starts to acknowledge her own self-worth and because of that it gives her the edge she needs in order to survive.
When reading The Dragon King Chronicles you are drawn into this wonderful world filled with great characters. You want to keep reading so you can stay immersed in their world. It is hard to put the books down!
Anyone who enjoys a book that will mesmerize and captivate you, well this book and series is for you !!!
5 Stars
King (The Dragon King Chronicles #3) by Ellen Oh is the final installment of the fabulous series with Dragon Musado Kang Kira, future King Taejo, and eye candy and fierce warrior Jaewon.
Kira is distraught over the capture of Taejo and vows to do anything she has to in order to get him back. Kira goes to the Tiger’s Nest Temple, rescues her cousin Taejo, meets the Dragon King, who tells her that she has a rough road ahead and she needs to believe in herself.
Kira collects the third treasure, the dragon belt which she is told not to use if she can help it because it is such a powerful and destructive weapon. Kira tells the Dragon King she will not use it which he is happy to hear.
Kira now has all three treasures and goes to battle with the Dark Lord.
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King is fast paced, action packed, with a bit of romance and a heartbreaking moment that will bring tears to your eyes. In this final installment of The Dragon King Chronicles Kira finally starts to acknowledge her own self-worth and because of that it gives her the edge she needs in order to survive.
When reading The Dragon King Chronicles you are drawn into this wonderful world filled with great characters. You want to keep reading so you can stay immersed in their world. It is hard to put the books down!
Anyone who enjoys a book that will mesmerize and captivate you, well this book and series is for you !!!
5 Stars
February 29, 2016
A great ending to this trilogy. All the books were eay to read with pretty simple language. I feel as though I really would have enjoyed this book at age 14, but I quite enjoyed them now as I finished up reading this last one. I liked all the Korean and Japanese mythological creatures and references. It's nice to read a book from a more Korean standpoint than ones I've read before. I could feel like the author also improved as the books went on. This trilogy was a great adventure of action, character growth, mythology, and learning to accept yourself. Hehe, I guess.
October 23, 2014
Such a great book! A bit sad where it ended with one character, but that other one, I kinda guessed that he'd do something bad! And yeah, just what I thought it was going to be, and better! Loved it, and I can't wait to see what Ellen Oh writes next!
December 5, 2015
I only slogged through this book to figure out whether the puny prince was going to be King. Should have guessed at the obvious (and disappointing) conclusion. I also had hopes that the writing in this book would have improved....it didn't!
April 18, 2015
Such a fantastic, action-packed ending to a wonderful trilogy!
August 5, 2015
Hyung, not Hyun.
August 30, 2015
3 1/2 stars.
September 5, 2016
*3.5 stars*
April 29, 2020
So I started this book when I was 24, and I think that I am much too old to really enjoy the storyline. I think for teens it’s a decent book, But I’ve recently been reading some really epic works and this in comparison was childish and choppy and rushed in a way.
Kira is definitely a bad ass. I really did enjoy her character, minus the� Wait for it� Rebellious nature that makes her not want to fulfill her destiny. I think the idea of her having a spirit animal was really epic. And I kind of get why the author did what they did in the last book. However everything seemed super choppy. And everything that went wrong did kind of go wrong in the way. Just when you thought that everything was kind of settling down for a little bit suddenly somebody else would end up betraying them or dying and it was just all a little much.
Unfortunately this book had a love triangle, and I will admit I am very very over love triangles. I think they are the worst writing trope ever, tied with vampires. The idea that somebody has to choose between two people kind of annoys me, especially because they always seem so pitiful in their inner monologue while fighting “feelings� for two people. But that is of course a personal opinion other people could love the drama, I don’t.
However I will admit that the folklore and the mythology sat behind this storyline is actually quite beautiful and I am all for the creatures that we get to meet throughout the books. Which is where it got its redeeming star. I do think that they aren’t terrible books it’s just unfortunately with my age and the recent books that I have been reading this book was thoroughly underwhelming and had a very bad love story that they kept trying to force, as well as some pretty annoying characters who came to really sudden realization’s and constantly went back-and-forth and changing their mind about what they wanted and what they thought.
Kira is definitely a bad ass. I really did enjoy her character, minus the� Wait for it� Rebellious nature that makes her not want to fulfill her destiny. I think the idea of her having a spirit animal was really epic. And I kind of get why the author did what they did in the last book. However everything seemed super choppy. And everything that went wrong did kind of go wrong in the way. Just when you thought that everything was kind of settling down for a little bit suddenly somebody else would end up betraying them or dying and it was just all a little much.
Unfortunately this book had a love triangle, and I will admit I am very very over love triangles. I think they are the worst writing trope ever, tied with vampires. The idea that somebody has to choose between two people kind of annoys me, especially because they always seem so pitiful in their inner monologue while fighting “feelings� for two people. But that is of course a personal opinion other people could love the drama, I don’t.
However I will admit that the folklore and the mythology sat behind this storyline is actually quite beautiful and I am all for the creatures that we get to meet throughout the books. Which is where it got its redeeming star. I do think that they aren’t terrible books it’s just unfortunately with my age and the recent books that I have been reading this book was thoroughly underwhelming and had a very bad love story that they kept trying to force, as well as some pretty annoying characters who came to really sudden realization’s and constantly went back-and-forth and changing their mind about what they wanted and what they thought.
March 3, 2020
The plot is great, but the writing just got worse. The climactic scene reads like an outline at times, with sentences listing out actions and reactions. Using the same adjectives just a sentences apart in critical moments...it was just frustrating how distracting it was from an exciting finish. Though I have to say the Marvel villain style is always going to be a challenge for me in this type of fantasy book, I did like the historical setting and many of the characters.
January 12, 2018
Kang Kira is a warrior in Japan who goes on a journey with her friend Jaewon to find the future king and her brother who were kidnapped by the dragon Fulang. It was her responsibility to protect them both when they were kidnapped.
I thought the book was really good. When you read it it feels like you are on the adventure with Kira and Jaewon.
I thought the book was really good. When you read it it feels like you are on the adventure with Kira and Jaewon.
December 23, 2018
I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. The story is fine, but the romantic elements were poorly done; I did not buy into either relationship for Kira as the writing was more awkward than she was. It was also a bit repetitive. Overall, first in the series promised more than we got in the end.
September 29, 2023
Honestly, this book had the ability to end a rough series in an amazing fashion, instead, it focused WAY too much on the subplots instead of the main plot. I really don't care about how Kira feels can we just get moving? Half the book is completely focused on the characters and you get barely any action. However, the ending was very good and when the main plot was on, it was decent.
March 13, 2017
A decent ending for an average YA fantasy series.
Let's get real here: there's nothing remarkable about this trilogy. That isn't to say I didn't find it entertaining, because if that was the case, I wouldn't have been able to read all three within the same weekend. My main gripe about the short fighting and battle scenes from the first two novels is still present here, unfortunately. The final big fight at the end was underwhelming. If there had been more detail there, I don't doubt that I would've rated King as a four star finish to a solid 3 star series.
Kira...Ah, well, she frustrates me sometimes. For example (paraphrased from memory, of course): She's not pretty, she thinks as she looks in the mirror. Her golden eyes, her high cheekbones and angular face...lips a bit too full.
I'm sorry, but that's the picture of beauty, isn't it? Demon hunter or not I'd love to have cool eyes.
And I hated how she kept pushing Jaewon away. She's get giggly or flirty with him, then practically punch him in the throat and deny him...like...make up your mind, girl! She didn't act like a 17 year old girl talking to a boy she liked. I didn't find that realistic.
These books are simply-written, and I'm sure anyone in junior high/high school would enjoy reading them. There's no swearing (except a word here or there), and no sexual activity. A little kissing here and there, but nothing in detail. I'm positive I would've loved them if I read them when I was younger.
Unfortunately, I'm older now, so three stars it is.
Let's get real here: there's nothing remarkable about this trilogy. That isn't to say I didn't find it entertaining, because if that was the case, I wouldn't have been able to read all three within the same weekend. My main gripe about the short fighting and battle scenes from the first two novels is still present here, unfortunately. The final big fight at the end was underwhelming. If there had been more detail there, I don't doubt that I would've rated King as a four star finish to a solid 3 star series.
Kira...Ah, well, she frustrates me sometimes. For example (paraphrased from memory, of course): She's not pretty, she thinks as she looks in the mirror. Her golden eyes, her high cheekbones and angular face...lips a bit too full.
I'm sorry, but that's the picture of beauty, isn't it? Demon hunter or not I'd love to have cool eyes.
And I hated how she kept pushing Jaewon away. She's get giggly or flirty with him, then practically punch him in the throat and deny him...like...make up your mind, girl! She didn't act like a 17 year old girl talking to a boy she liked. I didn't find that realistic.
These books are simply-written, and I'm sure anyone in junior high/high school would enjoy reading them. There's no swearing (except a word here or there), and no sexual activity. A little kissing here and there, but nothing in detail. I'm positive I would've loved them if I read them when I was younger.
Unfortunately, I'm older now, so three stars it is.
May 23, 2017
(4.5/5)
April 26, 2018
Awesome series!
January 13, 2020
Wow!!! Very enjoyable fantasy
February 18, 2020
My heart!!!
I love this trilogy and I highly recommend it!!!
I love this trilogy and I highly recommend it!!!
April 5, 2020
Young adult. Very satisfying good life lesson and how to get this rough times. Would recommend for 11 to 14. Set in ancient China type world.
August 6, 2020
Not as great as the other, lots of darkness, but still a fun story and a good conclusion
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