After barely escaping the machinations of his terrifying mother, two all-knowing seers, and countless bloodthirsty siblings, the last thing Julius wants to see is another dragon. Unfortunately for him, the only thing more dangerous than being a useless Heartstriker is being a useful one. Now that he’s got an in with the Three Sisters, Julius has become a key pawn in Bethesda the Heartstriker’s gamble to put her clan on top. Refusal to play along with his mother’s plans means death, but there’s more going on than even Bethesda knows. Heartstriker futures are disappearing, and Algonquin’s dragon hunter is closing in. Now, with his most powerful family members dropping like flies, it’s up to Julius to save the family that never respected him and prove once and for all that the world’s worst dragon is the very best one to have on your side.
Rachel Aaron delivers again in the continuation of her Heartstrikers series. One Good Dragon Deserves Another brings us back to the intriguing world of the Heartstriker clan, but as we tantalizingly learn more, their very futures are snatched away. Rachel Aaron carries off this complexity of plot where seers are manipulating fate, and the heroes are still learning the rules of this world, right alongside our readers. She masterfully lays in all the hints, but the relevant do not become apparent until the critical moment. Her balance of discovery and action is…
A sequel that surpasses the first book! Rachel Aaron’s ONE GOOD DRAGON DESERVES ANOTHER is witty, fresh, and fun. A sequel that expands on world building, characters, and the series plot makes this one a winner.Â
A superb sequel & a sumptuous read! CLASSIFICATION: The Heartstriker series is an action-packed urban fantasy series with a strong dose of comedy, post-apocalyptic SF themes and dragons.Â