This isn’t like any other book about dragons. The Reborn King is my second Michael R. Miller book, and the first in what I expect to be an epic, battle glory and action filled trilogy.
I imagine the physical book itself has much the same effect but the opening in the Audible version is phenomenal. The narrator, Dave Cruse, gave me literal goosebumps. I can’t think of a better hook, line, and sinker moment from any book I’ve read.
When first introduced to the main character Darnuir, we see him as arrogant and prideful. Regarding himself invincible he is brash and always ready to rush head long into combat. Such a move against Rectar, a powerful mage with a vast demon army, would likely put an end to his family’s reign as King of the Dragons.
Several chapters into the book, Darnuir receives a mortal wound. Through magic, he is rebirthed and hidden away from the attacking demonic forces. Though he is still Prince of Dragons, we get to see Darnuir shed of his arrogance and pride. We see him make friends, acquire love interests, and suffer loss. And once the Dragon’s Blade returns, we see him begin to fight an internal struggle with his old self.
The battles Miller creates in this book are swift, moving, and full of action. The characters are deep and skillfully crafted. The world itself is cleverly and uniquely constructed. If you’ve enjoyed any other heroic or epic fantasy, this should be your next read!
Arrogant. Scornful. Full of pride. Darnuir, Prince of Dragons, cares nothing for the damage he’s doing to the faltering alliance against the Shadow. He thinks himself invincible – right up till a mortal wound forces him to undergo a dangerous rebirthing spell, leaving him a helpless babe in human hands. Twenty years pass and demonic forces are poised to sweep across the land. With the alliance between humanity, dragons, and fairies fracturing, Darnuir will have to uncover the secrets of his past, seek redemption for his sins, and rally the disparate races if they are to survive. Only Darnuir can do this. For he’s the last member of the royal bloodline and only he can wield the Dragon’s Blade. His second chance is the world’s last hope.
