Category: | Book |
By (author): | Hobb, Robin |
Series: | Rain Wilds Chronicles |
Subject: | FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology |
FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary | |
FICTION / Fantasy / General | |
FICTION / Fantasy / Paranormal | |
Audience: | general/trade |
Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Published: | October 2014 |
Format: | Book-paperback |
Pages: | 496 |
Size: | 6.75in x 4.18in x 0.99in |
From The Publisher* | The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra-and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive. Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction? The world of Robin Hobb's Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore." |
Review Quote* | "A satisfying story" |
Review Quote* | "A deservedly popular author, an accomplished storyteller with an engaging and readable style." |
Review Quote* | "A master fantasist." |
Review Quote* | "[A]n engaging tale with fully realized characters that already feel like friends." |
Review Quote* | "Real-life resonance gives the story extra depth…Bring on the next installment." |
Review Quote* | "Dragons, magic, and intrigue combine to make this book a fascinating read" |
Review Quote* | "Hobb excels at telling big stories and juggling multiple story arcs. Fans of the author and of this series who eagerly await this installment will not be disappointed" |
Review Quote* | "Hobb excels at world building, wonderful prose, and the ability to endow her creatures with humanity...The novel has many threads skillfully interwoven, to create an exciting tale of growth, change, and stubborn survival." |