Becoming the Dragon
The Dragon Inside: Book 1
by Alex Sapegin
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Pub Date 01 Dec 2017 | Archive Date 18 Apr 2018
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Description
Portal traveling, especially an unplanned one, is hardly a walk in the park, so Andrei Kerimov had better brace himself for all sorts of annoying surprises and deadly quests. And becoming a dragon may prove to not be the biggest challenge of them all…
Becoming the Dragon is a fast-paced, action-packed story of a teenage portal traveller-turned-dragon set in the faraway fairytale world of Ilanta. It is the first book of The Dragon Inside, the bestselling series comprised of a total of 4 volumes.
When out on a school trip, Andrei Kerimov gets struck with a lightning bolt – an accident which leaves him empowered with extraordinary magic powers just waiting to be released. Having unwittingly stumbled into a scientific experiment site nearly two years later, he gets teleported to the faraway fairytale world of Ilanta where humans, orcs, elves and dragons live cheek by jowl.
This new world is not overly welcoming, as for starters Andrei gets captured and sold into slavery but not before he accidentally activated an ancient artifact and set free Karegar the Dragon who would later become his mentor and foster father. When fatally wounded, Andrei chooses to undergo an ancient ritual to be reborn as a dragon. That is where the real adventures begin, and the stakes are raised to their highest…
A Note From the Publisher
An electrical engineer by education, Alex Sapegin has had an interesting life with an extensive career in the railway industry and tunnel construction while, at the same time, making time to follow his joy crafting stories.
Alex had a special flair for storytelling from as early as his high-school days, when his peers would eagerly listen to his action-packed stories with their many twists and turns. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before his friends and family persuaded him to put pen to paper, which proved to be a life-changing decision.
His first epic fantasy novel, Becoming the Dragon, now available in English, was originally released in 2010 and instantly became a bestseller all over Russia, the post-Soviet Union and Eastern European countries, shortly followed by three more books of the series: Wings On My Back, A Tale of Violence, and Three Wars.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9789925738519 |
| PRICE | $10.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Alex L, Reviewer
A great start to "The Dragon Inside" series. I really liked the pacing of the story and how personable Andy is for YA readers. The glossary at the end was also a great reference!
Matthew E, Reviewer
The begining of what promises to be an interesting series. the "Dragon Inside" series promises to be one full of magic, war, and the return of dragons.
Andy is transport from Earth to a world similar to medieval times. The only difference? There be Dragons!!! and magic. As Andy tries to navigate this strange world, he is captured and put on display. There he befriends a dragon and together they escape. Andy is given a gift that changes him into a dragon and he has to learn how to "Become the Dragon".
camilla �, Reviewer
Its a fast paced action book, with portal traveling and how you suddenly become a dragon. Its the first book in a series and I’m eager to learn what is going to happen next,
Julia D, Reviewer
Becoming the Dragon
ARC provided by NetGalley.
Let’s get to the point first and ramblings second- this was an imaginative read. There are dragons, gryphons, Cheshire cats, and other fantasy creatures and beings. Andy gets caught in the middle of an experiment, transported to another world, and has to decide if he can live life as a dragon. This book was full of action, adventure, and turns I didn’t see coming. There are so many characters in the story that make it very unique. And honestly difficult to keep up with sometimes, but I enjoyed the read. Now for some ramblings...
I’d definitely describe this as a boy book. There were several references to his “sacred” place and “crotch” and his “fly growing”. And that’s all in the first bit of the book. The second thing that got me was how much the main character, Andy, speaks to himself. The author simply italicizes these in the middle of a paragraph and keeps going. There is a lot of internal dialogue so it’s jarring to keep moving back and forth. And finally, I’m in the US and the author is not. That makes for some slightly different habits and expressions... slightly awkward but not something to take away any ratings. Just worth mentioning.
Overall, not entirely suited for me personally, but still a unique read!
Reviewer 459741
I didn't finish this. I couldn't get into the story something was missing but can't put my finger on it. It was not meant for me. Something for someone out there. Based on the reviews it ranged from 3 to 5 stars so someone out there is loving it!
Librarian 186177
Fun and engaging dragon fantasy book, a fun weekend read for a wide age range!
angela c, Reviewer
Loved this fast paced and action packed book. It kept my 13 yo daughter entertained, which has become increasingly difficult. She is waiting for more, so that is a good sign. She had nothing but good things to say when she was done.
Melinda S, Reviewer
Just finished reading "Becoming the Dragon". I love fantasy books and I really enjoyed this book. The story is about a teenage boy, Andy, who was struck by lightning. He ends up being transported into another world. There he discovers new abilities, first as a prisoner and then taken in by an elf and a dragon, who help him transform and develop his newfound abilities. Enjoyed the storyline and am interested to see where it goes in the next book. If you enjoy fantasy, give it a try. I think you'll like it!
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