Dragon Kiss by, E.D. Baker. ISBN-13: 978-1599903484
Audun has found the princess of his dreams and is ready for his happily ever after, but unfortunately life is not that easy. Audun is a dragon and while his dearly beloved can turn into a dragon, she's actually a human with magic powers. Dragons are supposed to mate with dragons, and humans are supposed to mate with humans. In an effort to win the right to woo Millie, Audun must embark on a quest that will bring him across dry, sandy deserts, verdant green mountains, crisp, arctic icy lands, and to the depths of the sea to face tasks that might determine the fate for all of these kingdoms.
This charming fairy tale is wonderful for so many reasons. Our lovestruck hero is wonderfully endearing dragon, who, due to a very human way of looking at the world, is a character who is easy for readers to relate to. He struggles with family, relationships, moral dilemmas, personal expectations, and does so while always holding himself to the highest standard of behavior. Although he is a dragon, he is the type of hero we want to see the world trying to emulate. (Minus the part about him breathing poison on his enemies, I guess...)
E.D. Baker has created a delightful fairy tale series for older readers. This, the seventh book in the Tales of a Frog Princess books, is as enchanting as the first-- and, most likely, the next one will be. Fans of the Inkheart series will undoubtedly enjoy Dragon Kiss.
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