Dragon Den has a fun and interesting plot, but I feel like there is a lot more that could have been done with it. A lot of the characters felt one dimensional and lacked character development. There was also a racial aspect to the book that felt undeveloped. There was racial commentary once or twice throughout the book, but it felt as if it was just included as a way to add conflict between two of the characters rather than as a form of actual political commentary. Overall Dragon Den was a fun read, with an interesting world, so it is perfect if you’re looking for something quick and easy to read. Unfortunately, it lacks the substance I was hoping for when I started reading this book.

Sorry for the late response! I thought I reviewed it a long time ago but I actually enjoyed this book it was a nice read for me and I read it pretty fast. I loved the dialogue.between the dragon & main characters. I wasn't ready for it to end

🌟🌟🌟🌟 – A Thrilling, Fiery Tale!

“Dragon Den” by Kriss Dean is an exhilarating dive into a world of dragons, magic, and adventure. The plot moves at a brisk pace, with vivid descriptions and compelling characters that make the story hard to put down. Dean’s knack for creating tension and suspense is top-notch, and the action scenes are absolutely breathtaking!

While I found some parts of the book a bit predictable, the journey itself was thoroughly enjoyable. Dean’s world-building is fantastic, making the “Dragon Den” a must-read for fans of high-stakes fantasy. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in this vibrant world!

Thank you NetGalley and Yggdrasil Press for this ARC Copy!

I was tricked by such a fun cover with a dragon, but once I started reading this book, I knew that there was no way that I was going to enjoy this story. I tried really hard, but I should have known that its comparison to Fast and the Furious would mean that it was not for me, but alas, I missed that part and was sucked in by a beautiful cover.

Dragon fantasy is such a popular genre right now and I really wanted to like this! The vision was there but I found it poorly executed.

There were no unique elements to this story, there were extremely problematic parts, and the overall feel was very juvenile but over sexualized at the same time somehow. I didn’t enjoy the writing or the story unfortunately.

While Dragon Den offers an interesting concept with its dragon-riding academy setting, it falls short in execution. The underdeveloped world-building, lackluster characters, and rushed romance may leave readers wanting more. However, fans of urban fantasy romance might still find elements to enjoy, especially if they appreciate a quick-paced narrative.
I really wanted to love this but it just wasnt for me. I'll try it again in the future.

I'm sorry to say I was not a fan of this book. It feels like it needed more work from the author and from editors before being ready for publication. The writing and storytelling felt sloppy and undeveloped and the plot felt a little too similar to other dragon-based stories I've read. The characters also weren't very well fleshed out and felt one dimensional. I can't say I would recommend this unfortunately.

Thank you to Yggdrasil Press for the eARC!

While the premise was promising, I was just along for the ride as the ebook version in the arc was not formatted well, and it made it hard to read. However, I did enjoy the story, it was entertaining and fast paced. I love the idea of Fast and Furious meets dragons. It pulls you in and does not let go. My only advice for ARC readers is to ensure the format on ebook can be read easily as it makes it much easier to get through the story.

The amount of fantasy book with dragons that have come out since Fourth Wing is kinda crazy. Don't get me wrong, I love dragons in books but it's just a little overwhelming. That being said, I was not a big fan of this book. While it had some from moments, I kinda wish I had just DNF'd.

Tried picking this up a few times over the last year and finally officially DNF-ing it. This just didn't work for me at all, I didn't enjoy the characters or the lack of world building.

Book received for review.

It was a dnf at the first 20% . I didn’t stand the protagonist and the writing didn’t work for me because i’ve found it a lot superficial . And the story it had a lot of potential but it hadn’t the chance to fully use it!

This was a very fun fast paced story and well dragons very much increase any rating.

It’s a little tried and true but our main characters enemies to lovers was deeply enjoyable and I absolutely enjoyed every page.

Only lost a star because in maintaining its fast pace things had to remain slightly surface level- but I have a new author to begin reading!

Sadly I did not like reading from the pov of the MMC. The way he thought of the female characters rubbed me the wrong way.

I'm a proud dragon girlie but sometimes I think that this is an overused plot point, just as it is in this book. Some dragon stories are written very well while others are just trying to be successful.

The premise of this was cool, but the book wasn't for me! I would highly recommend taking another few months and fleshing this story out. It felt like it needed a lot more work.

The premise of this book and the plot were interesting. I enjoyed the flow of the book and the characters, however I found it missing something and I found myself confused at some points until later on in the book. Overall a good book.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC copy of this book to read (Read July 2024)

The book sounded great, the synopsis and the cover really sold it to me (who doesn't love dragons?). Unfortunately, the book I found tricky to read. The book was compared to other popular books such as Fourth Wing, which I expect has painted a picture of what I was expecting before reading, which it unfortunately did not meet. The writing, I found at times, hard to follow along. I wanted to learn more about the world, instead it felt like we were straight into the deep stuff without properly understanding what was going on around the characters.

I unfortunately could not get into this one - I have kept it on my TBR for the future but it didn’t get me from the start.

There is a lot of weight on dragon books at the moment and I think it’s affecting the writers

A school for dragon riders and an urban dragon setting struck me as having a ton of potential in this book.
And obviously the pretty cover made me want to read it !

This book lacks the depth that the plot requires to be compelling. Although this technique of bringing the reader up to speed on the events of the story doesn't always work—the story starts in the middle of Markus' journey—it didn't work this time.
Partly because we don’t get much information from before the book begins. The reader is left in these situations and must handle whatever comes up. This also hurts the character building as well, since we haven’t been with them from the start, the reader doesn’t know them and can’t connect.
I certainly couldn’t connect with anyone.
The pace of this book was too fast and I felt like I couldn't connect with the characters or care about what was going on in the world. This book should have been about 100 pages longer to slow down and build relationships between the characters and the reader.

Dragon Den by Kriss Dean has a great premise. Dragons, military school and a mystery to be solved? Sign me up. The action scenes were quite good and the ending was well executed. However, i felt like i was missing some world building and a bit of character development. The urban fantasy aspect was interesting and it was a fun read. The writing was vibrant and the pacing was good. It was a nice read and i hope to read what comes next in this world.