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I read this book pretty quickly, because the story line grabbed me, and also I was kind of waiting for something to happen, which really didn't until the end.
The book was interesting, but at times I did feel a bit lost. I didn't fully understand the world, and things were not explained very well. At the beginning all the main character does is focus on her "crush" Nick. Then we shifts to another guy for about two hours, then to another guy. It was a little annoying actually.
I think the series has promise, but it would have been nice to have a bit more information about the history of the Pyr and the Wyvern. Let us know about their rituals and powers. Also, it seemed like these "all powerful beings" were trapped pretty easily, which sucked.
I did like when Zoe finally came into her powers and let herself shine. She really needs to have more self confidence. But it was the first book in the series, so it is a start! I will read the next book, Winging It, which comes out December 6, 2011. 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.
I read this book pretty quickly, because the story line grabbed me, and also I was kind of waiting for something to happen, which really didn't until the end.
The book was interesting, but at times I did feel a bit lost. I didn't fully understand the world, and things were not explained very well. At the beginning all the main character does is focus on her "crush" Nick. Then we shifts to another guy for about two hours, then to another guy. It was a little annoying actually.
I think the series has promise, but it would have been nice to have a bit more information about the history of the Pyr and the Wyvern. Let us know about their rituals and powers. Also, it seemed like these "all powerful beings" were trapped pretty easily, which sucked.
I did like when Zoe finally came into her powers and let herself shine. She really needs to have more self confidence. But it was the first book in the series, so it is a start! I will read the next book, Winging It, which comes out December 6, 2011. 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Zoe's been told of her future, according to the legend of her people. She is a Wyvern - a shapeshifter who can see into the past and present via dreams. There's only one Wyvern born to a generation of the Pyr. Zoe is the one for her generation.
However, she can't use her powers to perform any of the Wyvern's duties. Since the past Wyvern is dead, there's no one to train her. She's also not very forthcoming about not understanding her powers or even her failed attempts to use them.
When an incident occurs at her school, she's packed up and sent to boot camp. Boot camp is where the other Pyr boys her age use their powers to train. They work together to make themselves stronger and to enhance their abilities.
Once at camp, Zoe's dreams go up in smoke. Nothing turns out the way she imagines: not the boy she's dreamed about for the past few years, not the camaraderie with the other Pyr, and certainly not the introduction of a new girl. Zoe doesn't know what's happening, but something feels very strange.
Can she figure out what's bothering her while at the same time kicking her training into overdrive?
Lots of action and danger help create a fast-paced plot for the first book in this new series about dragons. Friendship drama and romance add to the fires, making FLYING BLIND an emotional story. The action and the emotions combine for an amazing first read in THE DRAGON DIARIES series.
Zoe's been told of her future, according to the legend of her people. She is a Wyvern - a shapeshifter who can see into the past and present via dreams. There's only one Wyvern born to a generation of the Pyr. Zoe is the one for her generation.
However, she can't use her powers to perform any of the Wyvern's duties. Since the past Wyvern is dead, there's no one to train her. She's also not very forthcoming about not understanding her powers or even her failed attempts to use them.
When an incident occurs at her school, she's packed up and sent to boot camp. Boot camp is where the other Pyr boys her age use their powers to train. They work together to make themselves stronger and to enhance their abilities.
Once at camp, Zoe's dreams go up in smoke. Nothing turns out the way she imagines: not the boy she's dreamed about for the past few years, not the camaraderie with the other Pyr, and certainly not the introduction of a new girl. Zoe doesn't know what's happening, but something feels very strange.
Can she figure out what's bothering her while at the same time kicking her training into overdrive?
Lots of action and danger help create a fast-paced plot for the first book in this new series about dragons. Friendship drama and romance add to the fires, making FLYING BLIND an emotional story. The action and the emotions combine for an amazing first read in THE DRAGON DIARIES series.
