This is an interesting tale from many points of view by primarily a Dragon hybrid Vaerix, who refreshingly, is a nonbinary character and identifies with they/them pronouns, which seems perfectly fluid and natural, but also something new for me in the fantasy genre. Vaerix is a member of a mixed party of characters, dwarves, elven mage, and orca, who sets out to map the Molten Heath, a volcanic region of the realm, and in doing so finds themselves drawing new understanding of the various kinds of people around them amid much danger and excitement. The book is deftly crafted and richly detailed, with lots of strong, distinctive voices that make themselves well known and a good deal of clever world building, and character development. It’s a lot of fun for fans of The Hobbit or Dungeons and Dragons, but also quite unique and distinctive in the way it unfolds and the problems the characters face. Over all, a good fantasy read.

Dreams of Fire was an incredible journey of adventure and fellowship. A group of rag-tag individuals come together to travel through a land known only to one of it's members and what he remembers is often painful and tragic. However, the story flowed incredibly well and kept me engaged. At first I was worried I was encountering too many characters but each played their part towards the end goal and I was well satisfied with how it all played out. There is a great deal of action and thoughtful conversation. There are references to heartache, heart break, and people lost. I see this fitting in incredibly well with an audience who enjoys D&D and similar . If there are more books in the future, I know I would be interested in where the next quest may lead.

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Review
Fantasy is one of my favourite genres, in fact it was the first genre I enjoyed before branching off into Horror. I love high or low, urban or ‘medieval’, you name the subgenre and I probably will enjoy it. This love of the genre also meant I started to play fantasy games, both table top and video so when tie ins to some of those games come around I get excited. Davide Mana’s previous Descent novel was brilliant containing all the elements of a good action fantasy I enjoy and I have to say Dreams of Fire might just be even better!

Vaerix the dragon hybrid has been exiled and lives for an age in Terrinoth seeing their fair share of horror and hatred. Their only crime to cause them to be cast out is their ability to dream and so Vaerix wonders the world looking for a connection. It is only when an expedition to the volcanic Molten Heath offers? Vaerix the chance to confront those who wronged them that they realise they cannot resist this temptation. Finally perhaps they will get the answers they seek but there is more waiting for them than treasure and truth. There are powers there beyond comprehension and everyone has their own game to play. The future of Terrinoth hangs in the balance and will be written in flames and blood.

Dreams of Fire captivated me from the first page and certainly did not disappoint. Once again we have all the elements of fantasy and Descent I enjoy. A group, a quest and of course conflict. While the world of Descent is already there Mana manages to take the basics and build a world that is full of life, character and is truly their own. The imagery and writing is vivid and beautiful and instantly transports you to Terrinoth. The characters are full of life and personality, well rounded and work well and sometimes against each other bringing a true sense of realism to the story. I adored the chemistry they all have together. On top of this I love Vaerix. They are complex and incredibly ‘human’ for a dragon hybrid. That is to say that Mana gives them a voice and personality that is hard not to feel a connection to Vaerix rather quickly.

Add to this the brilliant action and fast paced story and you have a winning novel. I really hope we get more from Mana in the future and how we see these characters again as well! If you love fantasy and enjoy a brilliantly vivid story then you cannot go wrong with this one!
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This book was so good. It captivated me from the first page and I did not want to let go. It has great characters and exciting chemistry. I felt like I was in the book.