Easy and fast read about a dragon king who needs an heir and him falling in love. Cute romance and it moved quickly.

The Last Dragon King by Leia Stone is a YA fantasy romance set in a world where the king is a dragon shifter. It follows Arwen who lives in a small mining village. When Drae the dragon king sends out a decree that he is in search of a new wife and is selecting women from every village, Arwen could not care less. She just wants to live a quiet life with her family. However, the king's people select Arwen as one of the women who could potentially marry the king, and her life is turned upside down.
I found this to be a fun and fast-paced YA fantasy that can be read quickly. I enjoyed the premise of the book and I was intrigued by Drae's character but I had some issues. Arwen was not my favorite main character because she is "not like other girls." I also found the pacing of the romance to be weird. It would seem like we were establishing the romance but then we would move 5 steps back and that was frustrating. Then once we finally got to a good place with the romance some decisions were made that I did not like. It was a pretty upsetting circumstance and Arwen had no thoughts or questions about how that choice would impact her life. The issue did resolve but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Besides that, I thought this book was fun and I am curious to see where the series goes.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for a review!

I should know by now that I dont like the FMC in 80% of the books I read... and this was no exception. She was so picky and made me roll my eyes too many times. I found the plot interesting, tho.

Thank you Bloom Books and Leia Stone for a digital e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a quick and enjoyable YA fantasy book. In a time where dragons are all the rage, it came at a perfect time.

This book is detailing a fictional world where the last dragon king is in need of an heir in order for his people to keep their magic. He decides to test the magic of women from different villages to determine who will be able to produce a viable heir. Enter our MC, who does not know her own magical capabilities. She is quickly thrown into the path of the dragon king against her will. During this time she begins to fall in love with him of course.

Their love is not an easy one. Even though her feelings are reciprocated, because of her lineage it is predicted that a child they produced would end in heartbreak. This is where our characters deal with their major hurdles, marriage for convenience while being in love with each other or marry one another but lie with others to produce children.

I will admit, I got a bit angry when I read the second option. I understand why it was offered, but still annoyed me. Luckily the love between the two chests tees was too strong to allow this and there was a happy ending between the two.

While dealing with the turbulence of their own relationship, we have the underlying turmoil in the kingdom, which is set up in the background and will obviously be explored further in the rest of the series.

The MC was a bit annoying at times and definitely felt a bit like a pick me girl. She used the womb a bit too much. Drae I actually really liked and wished we got to explore more. His past heartbreak with his wife and children was so upsetting and made me understand his actions a bit more.

Overall, this was a quick and light read. I found myself enjoying it and will probably continue the series.

A quick read and who doesn’t love a dragon story!? I enjoyed the theme of this book, but the writing and word choice was a little off for when the story was supposed to be taking place. The romance was nice, but I found myself being heartbroken for the female lead. So be prepared for all the feels! Can’t wait for the rest of the series.

Dragons are so in right now and it was a delight to read this book. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Samantha Young!

When i first started this book, it was a bit hard to get into and i decided to continue reading thinking that it was just the world building and the story line would pick up. I was a bit disappointed to find out that this book was not what I imagined it to be from the description blurb.

Arwen lives in Cinder with her mother and sister. She’s a nobody…or is she? When the Sniffers come to Cinder seeking anyone with enough magical potential to bear Drae, the dragon king, children, Arwen’s reality changes rapidly. Soon, she’s caught up in a game of politics, romance, and war. Can love flourish when the fate of the kingdom is at stake?

I enjoyed this book a LOT. It was a quick-paced read that drew me in from the beginning. I saw the nods to other popular books and series, and I thought they played out well. I loved the banter between Drae and Arwen as they navigate life as dragon shifters. I found myself fully immersed.

My biggest issue with the book was Arwen as a character. When she appears, she’s a tough character who doesn’t take bull from anyone. When she gets chosen to compete for the king’s hand, we see her ferocity in action. And then it just kind of stops. She quickly faded into a shell of the person she used to be. I wanted to see her fully stand her ground and push back more frequently than she did. Not that she was completely wishy-washy, but she wasn’t as tough as I expected or wanted.

Overall, a very solid read and I’m looking forward to future installments!

Yesss I loved this!!! Arwen and Drae were so cute and the chemistry was amazing. Some of the plot near the end wasn’t my favorite and I really felt for Arwen. But I loved how it wrapped up and set up for the next book. I can’t wait to dive into the series!

The Last Dragon King - Leia Stone
When the news reaches the village that the royal guard will be sending magic sniffers to bring any magical women of childbearing age to the castle, the women are frantic, but excitement is brewing.
Arwen isn't phased by the news, believing she wouldn't even be a contender, but when her mothers secrets come out, Arwen tries to run.
When she is discovered by the sniffers, Arwen does what she can to keep her mother's secret, knowing her life could be on the line as a result. But as she begins to fall for the Dragon King, she finds it harder to hide her true self, knowing she may be punished for the choices of others.
As I'm new to the fantasy/romantasy genre, I've been hunting for what I really enjoy. This book appeared in Netgalley and I figured I may as well give it a shot. It was a quick and easy read that sucked me in from the beginning. I enjoyed seeing Arwens transition from scared denial to acceptance to be an entrancing journey. I ended up giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5, but I will say that I wish it was a but more in depth and had a bit more detail. It felt like I was reading a short story or the bones of a story. I'll definitely be giving the rest of the series a go! If you're looking for a quick and easy read to cozy up with on these chilly winter days, give this one a try!

Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. I found the writing to be very simple, and it never allowed me to actually get into the books or relate to the characters at all. For example, "seeing my mom so happy caused me to grin goofily at her." There was a lot of slang/modern slogan for a fantasy book, which made it difficult to read.

Overall, I would not recommend this book unfortunately due to the poor writing and very "not like other girls" attitude of the MC, which is quite disappointing because the blurb sounded fantastic in theory.

If you're looking for a quick-reading romantasy that you can easily finish in one or a few days, featuring a dragon shifter king and dragon magic, filled with popular tropes and a FMC who isn't like other girls, you might want to check this book out.

For me personally it was a bit too predictable, too much "I'm unlike other girls because I don't like dresses and makeup", and filled with events, choices and developments that didn't make much sense. But the ebook is around 180 pages, the story isn't complicated and there is cool dragonfolk magic involved. I did like the character art that pops up throughout the book.

2,5/5 ⭐

This is a wonderful story. The world building is a wonderful thing to behold. I love the break down that you get through your the book. The little culture details are fantastic. The characters are so amazingly vivid that they pop right into your head. I love the interaction and witty banter shared. The overall plot with all of it’s twists and surprises was an action filled ride that I thoroughly enjoyed.

❤️❤️❤️❤️ out of 5
This book had big shoes to fill because I loved the first book in the series. This series has set up some great paranormal world building without it being too much and distracting you from the rest of the storyline while also bring it with the fae 🔥🔥🔥.

Our hero has always been the spare. His brother is king and so he lived a carefree life. That is until his brother steps down and suddenly he not only has some responsibilities but he has all the responsibilities. As King his secret relationship with his housekeeper is even more secret, and top it off war is brewing and he needs to step up.

I have to say I did like the glimpses of these two main characters in the previous book because it gave you a hint more of their depth. I almost felt cheated a bit of their relationship by not seeing their start but I did enjoy them together. After the way this one ended I’m looking forward to the next instalment.

A must read! A page turner. Loved the twists and turns of this story. Once I started reading it I couldn’t stop. I liked the unique plot of the story. Really good!

I absolutely loved this book. I read it in the span of an evening, I could not put it down. I loved the world building, the storyline and how it sets you up for the next books. I can’t wait to finish the series!

The Last Dragon King was a quick, and relatively fun read that I was able to finish in a couple of hours. For a fantasy romance book set in a medieval world, the dialogue feels more modern (and not because of the use of slang). I wanted to enjoy it more than I did, and while the characters are interesting in the premise, I found Arwen to be a bit lacking in character development. Drae was interesting and as a widower in need of a new wife, the story started off strong. I am interested in the series, so I may try the second book. I think other readers will be interested if they like this genre.

This book narrates the quest of a king seeking a wife, but the execution feels incomplete, as if it aimed to check all the marketability boxes. The romance, typically a source of excitement for me, falls flat, lacking the depth that makes a connection compelling. The protagonist's attempt to be "not like the other girls" through activities like hunting doesn't add the intended uniqueness; instead, it renders her character somewhat insufferable.

Despite these criticisms, I won't go so far as to say I hated the book. I found enjoyment in the plot, recognizing its untapped potential, especially within the well-constructed world grappling with the war on magic. The book's ease of readability allowed me to finish it swiftly, salvaging some positive aspects from the overall experience.

This book tells the story of a king who is looking for a wife and the execution just seems incomplete. It felt like the book tried to tick all the boxes to make it easily marketable, which seems to be an epidemic these times. The romance felt flat, I usually get very excited about just anything that the love interest does, but here it was bland and almost like they weren't made for each other.
However, the thing that I disliked the most about this book was that the MC was "not like the other girls" because of things like hunting and talking about the best kills whilst not wearing cute dresses. But, the thing is, she really isn't like the other girls, yet she is still written in an insufferable fashion.

But to say that I hated the book would be quite an exaggeration, I still enjoyed the plot. I think that it had great potential had it been more developed as the world-building was not bad at all with all the war on magic. The book was very easy to read and it made me finish this fairly quickly.

: ̗̀➛spice level: 0/5
: ̗̀➛ POV: 1st person
: ̗̀➛strong MC

*I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I did not like this book. I did not like the characters, I did not like the plot, I did not like the purity culture BS. This book sucked, basically.