Title: Dragon Time: The First War (The Magus Council)
Author: John Doyal
Publisher: WordHouse Book Publishing
ISBN: 1685471447
Pages: 242
Genre: Adventure
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
Pacific Book Review
Dragon Time: The First War (The Magus Council) by John Doyal is about a group of wizards who are brave and humble. Everywhere the wizards turn, they are met with challenges, but the biggest fire they need to put out is the war headed toward the humans and dragons.
Every chapter is a new adventure for these wizards, saving the world from evil clutches. This group of wizards is led by Jason, and he has done everything, from preventing the wood elves and nymphs from destroying the forest to mediating and settling disputes between people. These wizards prove that when you have the right intentions, there is nothing you cannot win. They take it upon themselves to help everyone, not just Drago but even the people on Earth. And they do not do this for fame or money but out of their righteousness and wish to make the world safer.
One’s imagination grows while reading this book as you are shown a different world with dragons, nymphs, and wizardry. This book could reference what fantasy characters would look like due to this diverse collection. In terms of the plot, the companionship shared between Jason, Lucy, and Magda is exceptional. Through thick and thin, they chose to stick for each other, never once thinking selfishly. Although the book had great characters, the plot could have been more orderly; too many storylines are running across the pages. There needed to be more connection between the plotlines; it was like reading many adventures and short stories rather than one book. Every chapter introduced a new character, making it hard to keep track of all the characters. The book’s ending, which hinted at a sequel to the book by talking of a new adventure, seemed like a chapter ending rather than the book’s ending. In many places, the meanings of certain magical elements in the wizarding world were not mentioned, which can leave readers confused, like squargs and aeres. There were also many spelling and grammatical errors throughout the book.
Overall, each story had great potential for a standalone story. If this book followed one particular story and explored this one story alone, it would have been a great adventure book for all fantasy and adventure lovers to read. I found myself rooting for both sides at separate times. I enjoyed getting into the mind of the characters, especially Jason. Overall, I enjoyed reading “Dragon Time: The First War (The Magus Council)’. I recommend it to anyone seeking an adventure of a read.
