Review of Dragon Astronomer: Guardians of Galasi (Asherah's Prophecy Book 1)

[Stephanie Runyon]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dragon Astronomer: Guardians of Galasi (Asherah's Prophecy Book 1)" by Priscilla Cook.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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“The High Princes and their mates are the key, although not easy. With their mates plus one, the salvation of two planets will be done.” Asherah.

Dragon Astronomer: Guardians of Galasi is Priscilla Cook’s first book in the Prophecy of Asherah series. The Guardians are dragon-shifters who protect Galasi and can travel through portals to reach Earth. Asherah appears in High Prince Jonathon’s apartment and warns him that Galasi and Earth are in peril. Jonathan is an astronomer, and she says that he must watch for three celestial signs. High Prince Garth finds the scroll with the prophecy, while High Prince Jace experiences devastating dreams. The triplets bring the scroll to their father, High King Tyrone Aegeus, who calls a Guardian Council meeting. Asherah’s prophecy asserts it will unite the triplets with their fated mates; however, their cousins must find their mates on Earth. The main issues the princes will face are not knowing what the signs are, when they will occur, and where the demigod and demon minion will strike first.

The urgency of Asherah’s prophecy causes the Council to prepare for disaster on Galasi and Earth. They distribute emergency plans and supplies to safeguard the people. Meanwhile, Eafides is angry at humans after Saraid rejects him. His belief that he could have been a powerful god if humans didn’t exist attracted Hook’s attention. Hook says he can help Eafides annihilate humans. How long will it take to find the fated mates? Will they be able to save the planets? What is the first sign? Will Eafides accept Hook’s offer?

This is a very character-driven story with a lot of detail. The transitions from dialogue, thought, and telepathy were easy to see. Thoughts and telepathic conversations were in italic font. There were two conspiracies, which added depth to the plot. The chapter headings provided a broad outline of an important event included in the content. I liked how the author portrayed the perspectives of Eafides and Hook. Their interaction added to the suspense by giving a large opening to multiple scenarios. There are a few funny scenes as well. My favorite scene involved spitting fish.

I rate The Dragon Astronomer: Guardians of Galasi three out of five stars. I like detail, but there were several instances when it slowed the pace of the book. I also didn't understand why it withheld the complete prophecy. It would have allowed me to engage in the story and increase my enjoyment of the complex plot. Another round of editing would be beneficial as well. Including a glossary of characters would improve the novel by helping readers keep track of each character's roles. For instance, two types of councils are in the book. Placing what council each elder takes part in would be beneficial.

I recommend this book to fans of science fiction and fantasy stories with well-developed characters. There were several gadgets and satellites involved, but they were in easy-to-understand terms, like GPS and drones. A few implied explicit scenes and profanity make this book inappropriate for young readers. While it does not describe the acts, the innuendos and phrases like “jump my bones” may offend some readers.

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[Miracle Oge Adaeze]

"The transitions from dialogue, thought, and telepathy were easy to see." I really enjoy books with good transition. It helps me flow with the narrative. Thank you for the amazing review.

[NetMassimo]

This novel uses some classic tropes of the fantasy genre to start this series but it seems in need for some more editing to properly develop its potential. With at least proper proofreading, I might look into this series. Thank you for your honest review!

[Sheza Akbar]

Thank you for sharing this review! It's great to hear your insights about "The Dragon Astronomer: Guardians of Galasi." Your review gives a clear picture of what to expect, making it easier for readers to decide if this book aligns with their preferences. I can totally relate to the struggle of remembering characters.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I'm not really into sci-fi, but using telepathy is an interesting narrative tool. The character glossary is a great idea in a lot of books. I often have trouble remembering who is who, especially at first.
Great review!

[Upphilan Paul]

This is a captivating and mind-hacking read with a compelling review and I long to read this book and see what you've read. I like your review. Good job.