Details Regarding Books Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1)
| Title | : | Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1) |
| Author | : | Alison Goodman |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 531 pages |
| Published | : | December 26th 2008 by Viking Books for Young Readers (first published August 1st 2008) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Dragons. Magic. Fiction. Young Adult Fantasy. High Fantasy |
Alison Goodman
Hardcover | Pages: 531 pages Rating: 3.97 | 53724 Users | 4219 Reviews
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Also Known As: Two Pearls of Wisdom, Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye, and Eon (All the same book just published with different publishers) Swordplay, dragon magic--and a hero with a desperate secret Twelve-year-old Eon has been in training for years. His intensive study of Dragon Magic, based on East Asian astrology, involves two kinds of skills: sword-work and magical aptitude. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye--an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune. But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a boy for the chance to become a Dragoneye. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.Point Books Toward Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1)
| Original Title: | The Two Pearls of Wisdom |
| ISBN: | 0670062278 (ISBN13: 9780670062270) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Eon #1 |
| Characters: | Dillon Walsh, Eona, Rilla, Chart, Ryoko, Lady Jila, Lord Ido |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Novel (2009), Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction Prize (2009), Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel & Nominee for Young Adult Novel (2008), The Inky Awards Nominee for Gold Inky (2009), James Tiptree Jr. Award Honor List (2008) |
Rating Regarding Books Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1)
Ratings: 3.97 From 53724 Users | 4219 ReviewsArticle Regarding Books Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1)
I hardly ever read straightforward fantasy, but every once in awhile a book comes along that blows right past all my usual objections to become a new favorite. As gently but strongly as a wisp of incense, Eon beckoned until I was completely in the thrall of its magic, and I hate to think how sad my life would be if didn't have this vividly imaginative novel in it.For years, 16-year-old Eon has been training to be a Dragoneye apprentice, a coveted position in which the student serves as theEnjoyable and solid story, with excellent worldbuilding and interesting magic system - plus dragons! This book also falls into that somewhat narrow category of YA fantasy suitable for older readers that doesn't have a romantic sub-plot. Honestly, the characters in this story are far too busy keeping mortal secrets and involving themselves in various plots to worry about romance.The pacing of the story is very good and I found it quite tense in many places. It's an entertaining read given depth
Two and a half stars. It was okay, and I might get around to reading the second half. I should probably do so before giving an evaluation, as it appears it's more a duo than a stand-alone book. I enjoyed the pace of the first 75 or 100 pages, which some critics might label "useless worldbuilding." I felt like it was building the world Eon lived in, from the Master's house to the city, showing the different types of adversity faced, and setting up an 'overcome major adversity' plot. (view
Even a cornered rabbit will fight with teeth and claws. If you like the sound of really good fantasy that is steeped in a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese mythology, the world Alison Goodman has created should be next on your list. Vivid, colourful and highly imaginative. But you might want to make sure you have the even more amazing sequel lined up for when you're done.How refreshing it is to be completely surprised by a story, to not be able to predict where the plot will take me next,
If I hadnt been reading this book on a very expensive bit of technology, I would have hurled it against a wall. I believe my exact comment, upon reaching a particular moment of infamy towards the end was, and I quote, what the fucking fuck was that fuckery? I have all the feelings about this book. And so I share them. (Which is why you guys like me, dont even try to lie).Right, so, this is a fantasy about a girl posing as a boy in not!ancient China, and she impresses bonds with an ancient dragon
Review posted on Fafa's Book Corner! Beware spoilers ahead!Eon: Dragoneye Reborn was read during Tome Topple. And for The Dream Thieves December theme Missed TBR.Trigger warning: Physical violence, bullying, harassment, drug addiction, mention of war, death, grief, misogynistic society, gory fights, critical injuries from battle, ableism, transphobia, disability cured via magic, mention of salt mines, mention of slavery, abuse of power via authority, taking control of one's body, and rape.Eon
3.5 starsI have a feeling I will be telling my grandchildren long stories about my struggles with this book. Eon (both the book and the character) did not make it easy for me to like them, oh no. Instead, I constantly had to battle my desire to abandon them in favor of something easier to read, or a more likable heroine at the very least.Sometimes, when a book is extremely popular and well-loved by everyone in the known universe and possibly beyond, I dig in my heels and simply refuse to read it
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