Death Dragon's Kiss

Would you betray yourself for someone you love?

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Despite the Carine and the princes' efforts, the ash dragon Kavariel still hasn't come back to Navafort. The dragon's absence unleashes a plague that unhinges the royal family and puts everyone Carine cares about at risk: her family, her friends, and...David.

As death spreads throughout Esten, Carine and the princes battle stealthy creatures and journey deep into Navafort to unravel its mysteries, all the while shadowed by a mysterious girl from a foreign land. Desperate for an answer, Carine finds herself teetering precariously on the moral edge between good magic and bad, forced to make an impossible choice between the person she wants to be...and the person she loves.

Perfect for readers of Gail Carson Levine, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and Patricia C. Wrede.

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What is Death Dragon's Kiss rated?

"There is no sexual content of any kind, but this book travels into coming-of-age range and feelings beyond the platonic are beginning to be explored, as are bigger, more serious themes and consequences of choices. Some scenes are intense, and death and devastation are more widely felt. Though the first book has a younger reader appeal, Death Dragon's Kiss moves solidly into middle grade, young-young adult range." -- Hall Ways Reviews

REVIEWS:

"I gobbled it up...The characters are complex, flawed, and realistically inconsistent; the plot is engrossing and character-driven; the magic system is thoroughly explored in a way that the first book didn't dare. T. K. Kiser doesn't shy away from dark themes and horrific moments, and yet manages to keep things appropriate for middle grade. Readers will love this!!" -- Studies in Storytelling

"...Our three main characters went through some serious development. Oh my gosh I loved how they turned out." -- Melleny Smith

"The story for this sequel took a completely new turn that gripped me early on...and made for a fun, exciting read. I highly recommend it for any lover of fantasy, dragons and magic. The series is full of twists and excitement." -- Sarah Foil

"In this second book in The Manakor Chronicles series, main character Carine...recognizes that her magic (much like people do) has two main modes -- good and evil - and that the gray area between is sometimes difficult to navigate. Add to that the difficulties of being a teenager who may or may not be in love, and who has some self-doubt and feels unworthy and even inferior at times, and you have a believable protagonist, flaws and all. The story also reinforces to readers that doing the right thing is quite often not the easiest path to take and can be downright difficult. The struggles in the book are real." -- Hall Ways Reviews

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