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“It’s giving Eragon meets Ready Player One with the sass of How to Train Your Dragon and the stakes of The Witcher.”
— Robin Ginther-Venneri
Read the full review here → Robin’s Goodreads Review
“We kick off with Rob—your classic ‘I just wanted to feed horses, not flee for my life’ teen—and Fuku Riu, the dragon equivalent of a sarcastic older sibling who didn’t ask for this bond, thank you very much.”
“Crystals explode, timelines crash, and Mi Lou lands in Skaiyles, where dragons are snarky, soul elixirs are a thing, and political betrayals come with side orders of magical tournaments and generational blood feuds.”
Here’s What Slapped:
🐉 Fuku Riu. Equal parts spicy chaos and loyal companion. I would 100% watch a spin-off of him side-eyeing every human decision.
🌀 Dual timelines that don’t suck. Future tech + classic fantasy = chef’s—wait, you said no cliches. Fine. It slapped.
🌿 Skaiyles. A rich, earthy, detailed world that somehow feels ancient and fresh all at once.
🧠 The philosophical dragon discussions. No seriously. Existential crises and sass? I ate it up.
🤺 The action scenes. Whether it’s soul-bond drama, mage fights, or cyber-enhanced assassins—never boring, always cinematic.“Whether it’s soul-bond drama, mage fights, or cyber-enhanced assassins—never boring, always cinematic.”
“Took a few chapters to find its footing—but once it did, it ran.”
I’m incredibly thankful to Robin Ginther-Venneri for her review of The Magical Legacy of the Ryūjin. Her sharp wit, vivid impressions, and joyfully bold metaphors made it an absolute delight to read. Thank you, Robin, for engaging so deeply with the story and its world — I’m truly honored. And yes, I definitely laughed out loud while reading your review!
Stephan