While Bryan Davis has been on my radar for awhile, this middle grade fantasy is the first of his books that I've read. The plot kept my interest, but I struggled with how he tried to link the King Arthur legends and the early days of the world in Genesis. I also found myself cringing whenever one of the characters pointed out a "faith fail." There wasn't room for nuance that let characters doubt even as they believed, something Jesus honors with the father who said, "I believe, help my unbelief."

I won't necessarily be recommending this book widely, but I do see a subset of Christian 8-12 years olds who will enjoy it.

This book was interesting and fills a need for more middle grade fantasy titles. However, I do not think it would be a particularly popular title with our patrons, so I don't think I will be purchasing it.

What a great Arthurian adventure for kids 8-12

Bryan Davis has done it again. He has woven adventure, dragons, and the power of Faith into a story that kids will enjoy and parents will be thankful for.

Hawk and Sabine are at their essence kids, which makes them both relatable and inspiring as they face the situations before them.

I can’t wait for more of the Dragons of Camelot series.

I couldn't finish it. Didn't quite make it halfway. I think the idea sounds interesting but was not impressed with the writing. Not one i'd recommend.

What an exciting ride! Even though I don’t usually read fantasy besides Narnia and LOTR, I couldn’t resist this book because of its fascinating premise and gorgeous cover. How could I pass up a wholesome fantasy in Camelot? I enjoyed this story’s setting, interesting plot, and likable characters.

This is definitely best for middle school grade kids or older - not just because of some advanced vocabulary, but because of the discernment and maturity needed. There are some very dark moments in the book (e.g., someone is burned alive; a witch threatens to skin someone alive). There is also a mix of dragons and Arthurian legend with Biblical stories that may confuse younger children. Christian parents may wish to have clarifying conversations with their kids around some aspects of the story.

Even though this wasn’t quite a five-star read for me due to a few small inconsistencies and a few places where the writing didn’t feel as strong, it’s still a great read. I could see myself reading this to my kids when they’re older, and perhaps this will be a new hit in Christian fantasy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers for the free eARC. I post this receive with my honest opinions. This review will be cross-posted to Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram by the time of the book’s publication.