Dragon Light Donita K. Paul Fiction - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Reviewed for ReadersFavorite.com
This is the fifth book in the series Dragon Keeper Chronicles. I have not read the first four, and I was concerned about feeling lost. However, Dragon Light stands well alone. The tiny dragons fascinated and enchanted me. There are subtle Christian overtones to the plot. Donita K. Paul’s is an extremely talented author. She has created a world from her imagination and successfully managed to draw readers into her world. I intend to read the whole series in order. Fans of fantasy will enjoy DragonLight. This book will interest both youth and adults alike.

 

Connie Wolters	5.0 / 5
Ah, the end of the series, a bitter sweet feeling indeed. Join Kale and Bardon again as they journey with Regidor and Gilda to find the lost Meech community, and to save Amara from a new order that seem to contradict everything Wulder and Paladin stand for.

 

C. L. Shelton	5.0 / 5
My pre-teens and teens run through books like crazy. I have trouble keeping up, and keeping their literary appetites satiated. Frankly, I created these monsters, and now sometimes I am at a loss what to do with them. I am so thrilled to have found the Dragon Keepers series, and to be able to recommend it to other parents. As far a science fiction/fantasy genre goes, this is a terrific read. The characters are engaging and three dimensional, the plot is full of fore-shadowing, yet you just aren't sure what is next. Her "take" on dragon lore is fresh, yet genre fans will feel comfortable with her interpretation. Yet, as a parent, I have worried about some books & series in this sci fi/fantasy genre. They tend to be dark. Not so with Dragon Keepers. In fact, they are hope-filled (without being preachy or corny) and - while dramatic and suspenseful - not in any way graphic or troublesome for my high-level pre-teen readers. The five Dragon Keeper novels have the honor at my home of being equally treasured by all my "kids" - from 10 to 20 years old.

 

Janna R. Ryan	5.0 / 5
Some of you have probably heard of the Dragon Keeper Chronicles Series by Donita Paul. It is an amazing series that currently has 5 books in it - DragonSpell DragonQuest DragonKnight DragonFire DragonLight We enter the world of Amara with Knights, Wizards, Dragons and of course clear lines drawn between good and evil. Donita has created many kinds of creatures and other amazing characters that take us through many adventures. One of my favorite parts is definitely the dragons themselves. There are different kinds with different gifts usually based on what color they are. They each have different personalities and are quite captivating really. This is a world that will pull you in and have you begging for more. I was a little behind the times with this series - I came in on book #5 (DragonLight) but was able to get the first one and read it before reading DragonLight. I loved them both and have since gotten the middle three and can't wait to go back to Amara and follow those journeys! This is a series written for YA but designed for anyone that likes fantasy and using their imaginations...

 

Rhonda C. Smith	5.0 / 5
this is a great book!! i loved it! it is kinda the end but she is making another series that will link to this one.

 

A. Hass	5.0 / 5
This book does not disappoint! From the first chapter I could tell this would be a fantastic read. In fact, once I finally managed to get a copy I couldn't put it down. I read the entire novel cover-to-cover in a day! This is the first book in two years I have done that with. Donta K. Paul did a fantastic job wrapping up Kale's incredible tale. Quite honestly, I am so glad I stuck out with the entire series - DragonSpell I did not enjoy, DragonQuest is still my favorite, DragonKnight was fantastic, DragonFire a small disappointment, but DragonLight was absolutely stellar! The entire series is well worth reading! Paul even manages to throw a few plot twists that (after looking back) I still can't see coming. Looking forward to her next project!

 

David Reagan	5.0 / 5
This is the last book in the DragonKeeper series. The series started out with Kale finding out that she had the ability to find dragon eggs, and bond with the dragons once they hatched. She also found that she had the talent to be a wizard. The first four books chronicled her adventures as she learned to trust in Wulder(God), and all the various life lessons you learn when on fantastic quests. This series, unlike many others, actually has Kale grow up age wise. In the first book she is barely a teenager. In this one, she is in her twenties. The basic storyline is of Kale and her husband of a few years, going on a quest to help their friend, Regidor and his wife, find the lost colony of Meech dragons. Regidor wants to find the colony because his wife is about to have an egg, and they want to leave the egg among their own kind. Of course in addition to finding the colony, they have to figure out what is going on with a group of people claiming to teach a better way to follow Wulder. And then there is the mysterious swarms of black dragons that seem to have an mean desire to hurt Kale. Plus, Kale's ward Toopka, is acting strange. So, there is lots of adventure to make the story enjoyable. The DragonKeeper series does not seem to attempt to be a perfect allegory. Wulder is obviously God, but Paladin, the character most like Jesus, seems more like an Old Testament Judge. I think I'll have to reread the other books to see for sure. Another thing that makes this series different is that Paul's writing doesn't focus on the action as much as the interaction. It most stories I have read, the focus is on how the characters beat the bad guy. In this story, the focus is on how the characters act while they beat the bad guy. As a result, it becomes very obvious that it is Wulder that has orchestrated the entire adventure. Just like God orchestrates our lives, even in times of trouble. DragonLight is an excellent end to the series. It brings Kale's story to an good stopping point, and leaves room for new stories. I recommend DragonLight to anyone who has read the rest of the series. I also recommend the entire series to anyone who likes fantastic adventures. Young kids will enjoy them read out loud, older kids will enjoy reading them, and adults can enjoy reading them as well as long as they relax and be childlike for a while. So, go out and pick up a copy, and then sit down and enjoy a good read.

 

Avid reader	5.0 / 5
This was a great ending to a great series! Very exciting, encouraging and captivating. I highly recommend the series.

 

R. Cain	5.0 / 5
This series is one of the best that I have read for Youth fantasy. In fact, this is the first time that I have even written a review, it is that good! I highly recommend it!

 

Helen Leslie	5.0 / 5
My son that does not like to read, likes read these books. Thank you to the write.

 

E. Duffy	4.0 / 5
When I first picked up Dragonspell I fell in love. The first three books I thought were great, I fell in love with just about all the characters and considered it a great unique read. Kale was by far the most believable character and I loved Paladin and all of their adventures. However, I'm probably the only one but I felt the series lacked from Dragonfire to Dragonlight. I was kind of disappointed. I felt some of the characters lost substance and I felt the writing was a little choppy in the fourth one. But Dragonlight I felt was better than the fourth novel. I felt it was more romantic between Bardon and Kale and I was happy with it overall. Bardon annoyed me in this book a lot. He comes of too preachy and I kept saying "shut up Bardon" in my head. Kale again I felt was wonderful. She never lost her spunky personality and I felt she was always the one messing up and Bardon was too perfect and I felt a "that's it?" feeling at the end of Dragonlight. I really rate it 3.5. I thought it was very solid and very spiritual and very clean (of course it targeted a younger audience). But wish there was more of a real feeling when I read it. I'm not trying to down the series but I felt it lacking toward the end that's all. *dodges thrown objects* Other than that I did enjoy it for it being very wholesome :-). I will definitely read other books by Donita K. Paul!

 

K. Poehlmann	5.0 / 5
My biggest hesitation going into the Dragon Keeper Chronicles was the target age group. I got the impression that the books were written to be appropriate for and understandable to children and young adults... hardly a series that will help a college junior keep up her "grown-up" appearance! ;) Since I started reading, Kale and her companions have kept me up half the night over and over from the beginning of the series to this very satisfying finish. I feel as though I truly know these characters, and I wish I had my own pack of colourful minor dragons to accompany me wherever I go. The Christian allegorical storylines occasionally feel cliché, but the author handles this well and I have never once felt that it was overdone. I definitely recommend this book for anyone looking to read a clean, uplifting series with exciting storylines and memorable characters who truly draw you in.