The Dragonet Prophecy - Tui T. Sutherland

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Title: The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Genre: Childrens fantasy
Rating: 3/5
# pages: Audiobook ~9hrs
Date read: March 2025

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.

Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.

But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended . . .


Childrens fantasy, but written well enough that it's an enjoyable read for adults also. I liked it well enough, but it's very clearly the first in a longer series, so nothing was resolved.

I liked the world-building, and was fascinated by the ideas of dragons who didn't come into their powers until subjected to their natural environments - that was a really nice touch! I liked Clay, Tsunami and Glory, but didn't really feel like we got to know the others as well. I would have loved to see more of Peril though, and hope that she turns up again in later books.