Review of Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 06 Jul 2023, 09:57

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes" by Arthur J Dorety III.]

4 out of 5 stars

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Allow me to take you on a quick ride to a fantasy world where dragons are the primary self-aware individuals, and half-elves are in supporting roles to every dragon and drake. Here dragons are the kings with absolute control over their individual territories, and they protect some treasures. Humans are utilized for works like maneuvering small spaces, through which sometimes dragons feel harder to move when unable to shape-shift. A variety of dragons and drakes exist here. Some dragons had originated from the Divine Grand Father, and drakes had originated from the Grand Mother. The dragons that originated from the divine exhibited shape-shifting abilities and could spew out freezing gas as well as sedating gas. You may be interested in discovering the surprises of an amazing world by reading Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes by Arthur J Dorety III.

This was a medium-sized book having 300 pages in it. The book was divided into 27 chapters. The story of Urath was told from a perspective of a visitor from another world with a different dimension. The divine forces interacting with Urath are unaware of alternate realities or parallel universes. Most of the time, the narrative focused on the goals of three dragons and two half-elves. Alira is a half-elf whose father had betrayed a divine dragon, Asmodeus, and Asmodeus got him killed. Alira befriended an exiled dragon called Hadron and tried to get her hands on the nine magical pearls, which possessed the power of controlling all the dragons. On the other side, a rogue, half-elf, and a part-time mercenary called Kavalla is on a mission to get back stolen relics on the instruction of an unidentified individual. The dragon daughter of the king of Neuwaullen is willing to marry a humanoid called Helm. Helm wants to get rid of a fire witch, Al Khemia, who is causing all kinds of problems to him. Who among all these would succeed in their race? Can you guess what would happen to Alira, Kavalla, and Helm at the end? Can you imagine the arena where all these dragons, drakes, half-elves, and humanoids meet?

I feel it would be unfair on my part if I do not appreciate the author’s innovation in character crafting, especially when the dragons and drakes in this book are considered prime characters. I got a new perspective on our world. I liked the author’s idea of putting detailed illustrations at appropriate locations because it proved that a single picture is equivalent to hundreds of words. The humanoids exhibited the limits of cunning behavior and human intelligence in sustaining peace and stability in the world. There was nothing that I disliked in this book other than the book not meeting my expectation of getting a very high dose of science-fiction elements.

I think that all the scenes in this book and the kind of language used make the book suitable for five years old and above readers to enjoy. Lovers of ancient folklore and dragon stories would like this book. Readers not interested in reading non-anthropocentric stories may skip this book.

I was amazed by seeing the cover of this book and expected to have a relaxing and entertaining time while reading this book. I thanked myself at the end for making a good decision to purchase this book because I had a wonderful time reading this book. Owing to the pleasure while reading this book, I would not give anything less than five stars as per my first thought. The grammatical errors exceeding more than ten prevented me from sticking to my first thought and forced me to deduct a star. The deduction of one star has nothing to do with the quality of experience while reading the book. After putting all the aspects of this book in a nutshell, I am glad to recommend it to science-fiction fantasy readers by giving this book 4 out of 5 stars.

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Ram Uday Mahajan · Post by **Ram Uday Mahajan** » 13 Jul 2023, 12:04

Wow, what a captivating review! Your description of the world and its inhabitants in "Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes" is truly immersive. I appreciate the author's innovative character crafting and the detailed illustrations that added depth to the story. It's fascinating how the dragons and drakes take center stage, providing a fresh perspective on our world. Although it didn't fulfill your high expectations of science fiction, it seems like a fantastic read for readers of all ages, especially those who love ancient folklore and dragon tales. Thank you for sharing your insights!

Kebun Bunga · Post by **Kebun Bunga** » 16 Jul 2023, 06:04

Your feedback on the review of "Tales of Urath: Of Dragons and Drakes" effectively captures the key points and provides insightful observations. You begin by summarizing the fantasy world described in the book and highlighting the role of dragons and drakes as the primary self-aware beings. This introduction gives readers a clear understanding of the world they will encounter in the story.

You commend the author's innovation in character crafting, particularly in their approach to dragons and drakes as prime characters. Your mention of gaining a new perspective on our world and the detailed illustrations adds depth to your feedback. It showcases your appreciation for the author's creativity and attention to visual storytelling.

You provide a fair assessment of the book's target audience, noting its suitability for readers aged five and above who enjoy ancient folklore and dragon stories. Your recommendation for science-fiction fantasy readers further adds value to the review.

Your deduction of one star due to grammatical errors while acknowledging the enjoyable reading experience shows a balanced evaluation. It also demonstrates your commitment to maintaining a high standard of quality in the books you read and review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 26 Jul 2023, 14:53

Some fantastic creatures, starting with dragons and drakes, are featured in a story that seem engaging, also being enricht by illustrations. I hope the author corrects the grammatical errors to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!