Dragons of Summer Flame

by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Dragons of Summer Flame cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Fantasy
Technical
  • ID: 2429
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • ISBN: 9780786901890
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
  • Published: 1995-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Dragons of Summer Flame brings back the iconic character Raistlin, the corrupted mage, in a battle between good and evil. This installment in the Dragonlance series introduces a new generation of characters who are the inheritors of the fabled Heroes of the Lance. The story is primed for an epic clash, blending the rich history of the Dragonlance world with fresh, dynamic characters. /n/n The book promises an intense and action-packed narrative, continuing the legacy of the Dragonlance saga. With 175,000 first printing, it's clear that fans and new readers alike are eagerly anticipating this return to a beloved fantasy universe.

Reviews
The StoryGraph · chrisnin64 · 2025-10-13
Entertaining 4.00

The reviewer describes the book as a 'hot mess' but still enjoyable.

Chrisnin64 found the book to be a bit of a mess but still engaging. Despite its chaotic nature, they enjoyed the ride and appreciated how the characters and story came together, even if the execution was flawed. It's a book that manages to be both messy and entertaining at the same time.

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    It was a RIDE. Despite being a total mess, it was a good mess. A hot mess.

Hardcover.app · Jasher Drake · 2015-03-10
Recommended 5.00

The reviewer highly recommends the book but advises reading the original trilogies and 'Second Generation' first.

Jasher Drake thoroughly enjoyed the book and recommends it, but with the caveat that readers should first familiarize themselves with the original trilogies and 'Second Generation'. They found the book to be a compelling continuation of the series, with characters and storylines that resonate well with fans of the Dragonlance universe.

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    I highly recommend this book, but make sure you read the 2 original trilogies and the Second Generation first!

Amazon.co.uk · 1995-01-01
Good 4.00

The reviewer finds the book to be a good read, though not as great as other books in the series. They give it 4 stars.

This reviewer thinks the book is enjoyable but doesn't quite reach the heights of the earlier Chronicles or Legends series. They still recommend it for Dragonlance fans, acknowledging it as a solid addition to the series despite some shortcomings. The book maintains the engaging storytelling that fans of the series have come to expect, even if it doesn't surpass the greatness of its predecessors.

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    All in all 'Summer Flame' is a thoroughly good read, still not up to the greatness of the Chronicles or Legends (hence 4 Stars), but if you like Dragonlance, ...

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