Nikki is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns. There may be a bit of confusion when reading to separate Nikki's pronouns at first, but it's really not a hurdle. If you're incapable of dealing with that, then step off now.
That being said...
This book is long. Justifiably long. Not only is Gunter and Nikki's love story told, but also Nikki's rescue, and the culmination of the series - the vanquish of the Jaeggi. While I have read the other 3.5 books in the series, it has been a while. So, the prologue covering the rescue of Ravi which gained Nikki's freedom, along with others, was a nice to have. The book stands alone, though, enjoyment of the book and a bit more of the worldview would be assisted by reading the others.
The story itself was wonderful. Gunter, the clan's historian is grumpy and has longed for his mate for 500 years since the Dragon War. Nikki, a rescued, untrained, untrusting mage comes along and seems to be the one person Gunter can deal with having in his library (so called dungeon). Nikki finds Gunter soothing, safe, calm, and smoking hot. From the first sight Nikki has of Gunter on the battlefield, they know Gunter is their mate, their one and only. They can't wait to be taken in Gunter's arms... so what is taking Gunter so. Darn. Long?!?!
This is a wonderful book, and I love the hope we're left with in the end. But, I'm wondering if there wouldn't be some followup, with the way several openings were left. After all, the other Dragon clans found no mates... and all the ends created in this book aren't _really_ tied up... so, maybe? hopefully, there might be more...
Edited 9/17/21 - Just from the author's newsletter:
"Starting in early 2022, we will begin working on a spin-off series that focuses on the Valerii Clan (the ice dragons of Brazil).
I don't have many details to share just yet. We haven't figured out much - not even titles of the books or the new series. I do believe we will be seeing more of Dimitri (from Embers). I also think we're aiming to keep this series at three books, but all things are naturally subject to change.
We will have more details about the Valerii in the spring of 2022."
So, YAY! More dragons to come!
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