Mr. Owen has led me into a world of imagination, wonder, and magic that has enchanted me for years. I was hesitant at first to read the first of the series "Here There be Dragons" but was hooked immediately with the first illustration. I was elated when the second came out, and devoured the rest.I was unable to buy "The First Dragon" when it was released unfortunately, but the very moment I had money (Christmas) I was determined to possess it.I was as afraid to read this novel as I was with the ...

Quite possibly the densest children’s series I’ve ever read. It was a real slog to get through this last book, struggling to follow the horde of characters and literary/historical references while the plot remained quite dull. Maybe I would have enjoyed this had I finished the series while still a child; it was certainly written with the relish of a satisfying conclusion. But I just couldn’t bring myself to care anymore. (Except to be horrified final governmental decision. I have to say I agree ...

Why can't this series go on forever and ever? I cried when I finished the book, bittersweet tears that one of favourite series was finished. But it was such an epic ending. The camaraderie, the laughs, the adventures, the myths, all still prescient even to the end. I read this is 1 day. After you have finished this series you need to go back and read it all over again. There are so many Easter eggs that you don't pick up until the second, or third, or fourth re-read, I'm always finding new littl...

This is one of those series where every time I finish a book, I'm sad it's over. I'm especially sad it's over because this is the last book in the entire series... I really love the writing in this series- the pace is perfect, the use of time travel is so well-done, thorough, and clear (which is difficult when time travel is involved), the characters are so solid, and the world building never fails to be amazing. A character I loved died at the end, which is always a major bummer, but the ending...

Everything came together beautifully! There be dragons.. and my favorite color too! I adored this whole series, the author did a superb job with the characters, the story and all the wonderful themes. I beieve that a story sticks with you, when you can relate. Who can't relate to making choices good orbadans having to deal with them? What about growing up, learning about life, love and responsibility. Not only making friends and finding their place, also how to confront the darker side of human ...

Series finale. It's always difficult to say goodbye to a good series, but a part of me was glad that everything (or most of it) was wrapped up and the characters could finally get their well-deserved rest.

The perfect ending to this series. I literally cried tears of happiness in the epilogue.

Got it last night, read it from cover to cover in one sitting. As always with James A. Owen's books, I think I can predict where it's going and every time I am proven wrong in the most marvelous of ways. Forget Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, etc, THIS is hands-down my absolute favourite fantasy series!

The LAST book from an amazing series! As promised, every questions are FINALLY answered in this book, and all the secrets have been revealed. I remembered while I was reading the other books, it felt like I was racing against time. My heart was beating so fast and I was at the edge of my seat, reading with excitement BUT for this last book, it was different. I was calmed, and I didn't rush through the stories. I took my time, savour each word and in the end, when I finally read the last page, it...

So lovely. A wonderful finish to the saga. I just loved the tribute to Tolkien!