Melissa Olthoff’s Rise from Ruin is a book very reminiscent of Anne McCaffery’s Dragon Riders of Pern and Mercedes Lackey’s The Black Gryphon, in all the best ways.

It’s a fast-paced book, with elements of romance, coming-of-age, military, fantasy, and even bits of scifi. It’s got a little bit of everything and enough relatable in all its elements to pull a reader in.

There are dragons and dragon riders, doing battle against powerful foes. The griffins and their riders steal the show (sometimes literally) with personality and drive, and a fair bit of mischief. There’s a backdrop of a war, adding complications to every decision the characters make, often forcing them into situations where they have difficult choices.

Overall it’s a fun read and I recommend it. I’m hoping there’s a sequel, too, because there’s a lot more of the setting, characters, and story that I’d like to see explored.

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