Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe, by James M. Ward (Tor, 2006)

Halcyon Blithe is back in another exciting story of adventure and magic on the high seas, in this sequel to Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe. This time around, he helps to capture an enemy demonship, before being assigned as part of a … Continue reading

Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light, by MaryJanice Davidson and Anthony Alongi (Berkeley Jam, 2006)

In the second book of the Jennifer Scales series, the titular heroine continues to cope with her dual legacies as weredragon and monsterslayer, and finds herself utterly entangled in several generations’ worth of mistrust, betrayal, and secrets. With enemies all … Continue reading

Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace, by MaryJanice Davidson and Anthony Alongi (Berkley Jam, 2005)

Teenage soccer sensation Jennifer Scales discovers her hidden heritage as a weredragon when puberty causes her dormant abilities to stir. Now she has to balance schoolwork with bizarre transformations, soccer practice with flying practice, and her love life with all … Continue reading

The Inheritance Trilogy Book 2: Eldest, by Christopher Paolini (Knopf, 2005)

Following a costly victory against the forces of the evil Emperor Galbatorix, Eragon and his dragon Saphira journey to Ellesmera, to further Eragon’s magical training under the tutelage of the elves. At the same time, Eragon’s cousin, Roran, embarks upon … Continue reading

His Majesty’s Dragon, by Naomi Novik (Del Rey, 2006)

As the Napoleonic Wars rage on, the captain of the British ship, HMS Reliant, one Will Laurence accidentally gets swept up in events far greater than his own everyday experiences could ever have anticipated. The capture of a French frigate … Continue reading

Empire of Ivory, by Naomi Novik (Del Rey, 2007)

After a near-epic journey halfway across the world to China and back, surviving adventures, treachery, and battles galore, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon companion Temeraire thought they could settle back into something resembling a normal life. Normal, that is, … Continue reading