Kirby, Cai and Harlan have moved into a cottage well removed from the Riders’ keep after an attempt on Kirby’s life. Cai lost his magical powers and the bond to his dragon saving Kirby. It’s a lot for the two men to deal with, and Harlan feels it’s his job to help his two lovers cope with the situation. There’s also the fact that Kirby’s dragon is about to lay eggs, the first clutch born in several generations of riders. All three men and all three dragons will do what it takes to keep the eggs safe, but are they really prepared for the challenges they will face?
This is the second book of the DragonKin trilogy. The books are sequential and are very much meant to be read in order. Like many trilogies, you can think of this one like a three act play. The first act, book one, introduces the world the characters inhabit and gets them together, in this case, literally as well as figuratively. In this middle book, the real drama begins as each character faces challenges. Overcoming the obstacles often reveals new clues about the path our trio must take to win against the evil forces trying to manipulate them.
This time around, we get the entire story from Harlan’s point of view. In many ways, Harlan is the glue that holds the trio together. He knows when Kirby, who is innocent in the ways of the riders, needs comfort. Harlan also has a knack for piercing Cai’s hard shell to get him to relax. But Harlan isn’t immune to the changes that are about to affect the three men. In fact, his new revelation may be the most important of all. If you want a hint, check the title.
Cai undergoes the biggest changes over the course of this installment of the story. He starts out without any magical powers, having used them all up saving Kirby from the assassination attempt on him. It’s not much of a spoiler to say that the situation isn’t as permanent as it may have seemed. The process of reclaiming Cai’s identity provides the main dramatic theme of the story.
Kirby plays a less significant role in this book. While Cai and Harlan get clarity on what role they will play in the coming conflict, we’re in the dark about what Kirby contributes to the trio, other than his considerable magical skills. This seems very intentional. I’m sure all will be revealed in the exciting conclusion to this trilogy.
“DragonSeer” is available from Amazon (commissionable link).