{"product_id":"blood-of-dragons-volume-four-of-the-rain-wilds-chronicles-isbn-9780062116857","title":"Blood of Dragons: Volume Four of the Rain Wilds Chronicles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, \u003cem\u003eBlood of Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra—and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds series has been praised by \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e as \"one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy,\" and \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e called the Rain Wilds books \"a meticulously realized fantasy tale\" and \"a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore.\"\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eYears ago, the magnificent dragon queen Tintaglia forged a bargain with the inhabitants of the treacherous Rain Wilds. In exchange for her protection against enemy invaders, the humans promised to protect an unhatched brood of dragons. But when the dragons emerged as weak and misshapen hatchlings unable to fend for themselves, dragonkind seemed doomed to extinction. When even Tintaglia deserted the crippled young dragons, the Rain Wilders abandoned the burden of caring for the destructive and ravenous creatures. They were banished to a dangerous and grueling journey in search of their ancient dragon homeland, the lost city of Kelsingra, accompanied by a band of young and inexperienced human keepers, also deemed damaged and disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst all odds they have found the fabled city, yet myriad challenges remain. Sintara, Mercor, Heeby, Relpda, and the rest of the dragons struggle to find their wings—and their independence. Their human escorts, too, must contend with unsettling upheaval: Thymara, Tats, Rapskal, Sedric, and the others are transforming into Elderlings—true dragon companions. As old rules give way to new alliances, secret fears, and adult desires, the keepers must redefine their lives as they attempt to reawaken Kelsingra to its former glory. But gaps in the dragons' memories leave them all struggling to recover the magic that once animated the great city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the young Elderlings risk \"memory walking\" in the city's hidden history, an outside threat is growing. The Duke of Chalced has dispatched his forces to the Rain Wilds with a compelling mission: slaughter the dragons in an attempt to stave off his own demise. The tide of history is about to turn on a life-and-death battle that will ultimately decide the dragons' fate. If they win, the regal serpents will rule the world once more. And if they lose, they will vanish from the world forever.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A master fantasist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKansas City Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A]n engaging tale with fully realized characters that already feel like friends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLas Vegas Review Journal on CITY OF DRAGONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Real-life resonance gives the story extra depth…Bring on the next installment.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on CITY OF DRAGONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hobb excels at world building, wonderful prose, and the ability to endow her creatures with humanity...The novel has many threads skillfully interwoven, to create an exciting tale of growth, change, and stubborn survival.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSFRevu on BLOOD OF DRAGONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dragons, magic, and intrigue combine to make this book a fascinating read” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hobb excels at telling big stories and juggling multiple story arcs. Fans of the author and of this series who eagerly await this installment will not be disappointed” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deservedly popular author, an accomplished storyteller with an engaging and readable style.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A satisfying story” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe News-Star (Monroe, LA) on DRAGON HAVEN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888077959397,"sku":"NP9780062116857","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062116857.jpg?v=1730228097","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/blood-of-dragons-volume-four-of-the-rain-wilds-chronicles-isbn-9780062116857","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}