Eon: Dragoneye Reborn
by Alison Goodman

    EON: DRAGONEYE REBORN by Alison Goodman
    Category:  Fantasy
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  12/26/08
    Publisher:  Viking
    Reviewed by:  The Story Siren
    Rating:  5 Stars


    This book was spectacular! I really enjoyed reading it, very addicting. The story takes place in a sort of Asian
    themed world. Although the world itself is purely created by the author, Goodman did mirror some of the past
    elements of Asian culture and society, which I thought was a wonderful addition to the overall setting. Beautiful
    descriptions!

    The plot, while steady throughout the novel, seemed to fly by the last quarter or so! There was some predictability,
    and I was frustrated with Eon/a for not figuring it out earlier when it’s so blatantly obvious! For a fairly smart boy/girl,
    she was considerably dense when it came to this aspect!

    Despite my frustrations, it did play out nicely within the plot, and while I became increasingly frustrated in this one
    element of the story I totally missed the obviousness of another! But perhaps that is what Goodman had planned all
    along.

    The characters were all fascinating and well-developed. My favorites had to be Lady Dela, Ryko, and Chart.

    Goodman’s writing is filled with rich details! I loved the descriptive elements! Did I mention that already!?

    Can I just say that I really had no idea what a eunuch was and not come across as ignorant?  I actually learned a
    thing or two while reading EON: DRAGONEYE REBORN.

    My only complaint is the ending - total cliffhanger. I need the next book, like now.