Blast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. Lee

To add to the confusion, 'waved' is also used sometimes.ĥ) You 'tousle' someone's hair, not 'tossel' it. Throughout the book, the author uses the former instead of the latter.Ĥ) Multiple times 'waived' is used when using the hand to get someone's attention, instead of 'waved'. You don't say 'I lead him to the stables' in a past tense.ģ) 'Calvary' is where the Bible says Christ was crucified.

Unfortunately, the word 'lead' is used in a past tense form, when it is not such. The apostrophe makes it possessive, not plural.Ģ) If you have someone follow you somewhere, you have 'led' them there. Regardless, the author consisently used either Pegasus' or Pegasus's as a plural tense. What is the plural of Pegasus, since there was only one in mythology? Some believe it to be Pegasuses, others Pegasi. Why would we want them to learn incorrect usage of words and then apply it in their writing, only to get marked down for it?ġ) Most annoying was the use of the word Pegasus, especially in the plural form. Considering this is aimed at middle readers who are just starting to broaden their reading horizons into more complex books, that can be an issue. I'm writing about actual incorrect word choice. I'm not talking about simple misspellings and such that Word or a cursory glance by someone other than the author would catch. Or more specifically, the lack of editing. That said, why did this book get three stars? Pure and simple: the writing. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the series, as I have to know what Andy does next!

I am also a fan of the lessons to be learned by the readers, knowing this book is targeted for middle grade readers (5th to 7th grade, I would presume). I love the characters Lee has created, how they parallel to the 'real world' and the challenges and struggles each faces. With that in mind, I presume I got the latest and greatest copy of the book, etc.įirst, let me say I absolutely love the story. It isn't chance that plunges him into the adventure though, for he soon discovers his ancestors are behind the curse.īlast of the Dragon's Fury is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy adventure featuring fast-paced action, sword fights, laugh-out-loud humor, with a few life lessons thrown in.I received a copy of this book in MOBI format from the author for the purposes of a review. Trading his controller for a sword of legend, Andy embarks upon an epic quest to break a centuries-old curse oppressing the land.

Gamer Andy Smithson is whisked away to the magical land of Oomaldee, where fire-breathing dragons, giants, and deadly curses lurk around every corner.

Blast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. Lee