Great Book, Story, Cover, and Narration
Could you ask for more?
Dragon King Charlie is the third installment of the Dragon Mage series that seems to get better and better with every new book. Scott Baron is quickly becoming one of my favorite Fantasy authors since his stories are funny along with being a fun time. This story picks up just where book two finishes up and we’re thrown directly into the action.
This book has a lot of time spent where they ended up at the end of book two (trying not to spoil) but ends a lot different. The ending of this was by far my favorite so far. I feel like the story could end here, but I’m almost positive it will not. Baron sort of tied things up – but also left it open for more as well. It was one of those books in a series that feels complete – while also leaving the door open for more (compared to stories where it’s obvious there is a lot more left and just ending on a cliffhanger).
I think Dragon King Charlie might have been the funniest book in the series and I’m not even sure if Baron tried to make it that way or if it was just natural now that the characters are built out and understood. The story is probably the best too. We’re given a nice amount of set up and understanding and a lot of action as well. It doesn’t ever feel boring or drawn out, which I really enjoyed.
Overall, a great addition to the series and easily one of my favorite Fantasy authors, series, and stories. Add in the great narration of this book and the series by Gary Bennett and you have a winner.
Take a look at that cover art. How gorgeous is that. The crown on top of Charlie is the ultimate kicker for me. It just makes it the perfect image for this book.