The Rage of Dragons

by Evan Winter
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Good Books rating 4.55
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  • ID: 4640
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780356512938
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2019-02-12
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

The Omehi people have been fighting a seemingly unwinnable war for generations. The lucky ones are born with magical abilities, such as the power to summon dragons or transform into formidable warriors. Tau Tafari, a young man with dreams of escape, sees his plans shattered when his loved ones are brutally murdered. With the Omehi facing genocide, Tau is driven by a desire for revenge, willing to die countless times to kill those responsible. His journey to become the greatest swordsman ever will test his limits and redefine his destiny. The Rage of Dragons is a captivating epic fantasy that blends intense action, vivid world-building, and a fresh twist on classic fantasy tropes. Praised by authors like Anthony Ryan and James Islington, this debut novel offers a relentlessly gripping read set in a Xhosa-inspired world filled with magic, dragons, and demons.

Reviews
Fantasy Book Review · 2025-10-21
Fantastic 4.85

The book is a fast-paced epic with complex characters and thrilling action. It's a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

This book is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. The pacing is breakneck, and the action is non-stop, making it a thrilling read. The characters are well-developed and complex, adding depth to the story. The world-building is excellent, creating a vivid and dangerous landscape that draws you in. The story is about revenge and redemption, with plenty of intrigue and action to keep you hooked. It's a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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    The Rage of Dragons explodes at a breakneck pace.

    Complex characters, dragons, revenge, ALL THE STABBY-STABBY-STAB-STAB.

    I adored everything about this book!

Bluntly Bookish · 2024-12-10
Excellent 4.50

The book is a long-awaited read that delivers on its promises with a compelling narrative and well-developed characters. It's a story that will keep you engaged from start to finish.

This book has been on my radar for a while, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The characters are complex and well-developed, making it easy to get invested in their journeys. The pacing is excellent, with a constant sense of urgency that keeps you turning the pages. The world-building is rich and immersive, drawing you into a vivid and dangerous landscape. It's a story about revenge and redemption, with plenty of action and intrigue to keep you hooked.

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    The Rage of Dragons is one of those books that have been a long time coming for me.

    I first came across it when I...

    The characters are complex and well-developed, making it easy to get invested in their journeys.

Goodreads · 2017-09-10
Great 4.30

The storyline is a bit predictable, but the execution and pacing are brilliant. There's always something happening, making it a gripping read.

While the storyline might be a bit predictable, the execution and pacing are absolutely brilliant. The story never slows down, keeping you engaged with its constant action and intrigue. The characters are well-developed, and the world-building is rich and immersive. It's a story about revenge and redemption, with plenty of action and drama to keep you hooked. The pacing is excellent, making it a gripping read from start to finish.

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    Although the storyline was a bit predictable, I found the execution and pacing to be absolutely brilliant.

    There was always something going on;

    The characters are well-developed, and the world-building is rich and immersive.

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