Avian: Volume 2 (Dragonrider Chronicles) (The Dragonrider Chronicles) Paperback – August 26, 2014

The book is wonderfully done to intertwine through life's adventures and the characters work well together. The story works for me, enjoyed it fully.

Spoilers...Enjoyable characters with decent development. I enjoyed the story, but there are some odd issues with the sequence of events and the story in general that took a star away for me.As an example, straight from the book...I dove toward it.Behind me, Katty screamed.My body moved, acting on pure instinct. I wasn't even afraid. I ran toward the cat and dropped to my knees....He dove toward it, but then ran toward it and dropped to his knees? See where I'm going with that?Also, after Jae saves Mr Crookin and the others from the wolves he tells Katti, "Try to get him into the back of the wagon. We need to move away from here. The smell of blood might bring other predators." That would be a great idea, except the wagon has what Jae thinks is a broken axle. Then it gets worse when Jae stitches Mr. Crookin up IN the wagon and THEN they lift the wagon to repair the axle. It ends up being a long sequence of events with no rush to "move away" at all. The story has several events like this that don't ruin it, but made me scratch my head when I read them. It's nothing a few decent proof readers can't fix.As for a problem with the story, the Beckah story line doesn't work in some ways despite being one of the better characters. She practices weapons for a few months and is so good that she leaves even Jace stunned? She's a natural with the bow, dual swords and hand to hand? Also, how did she know to be there at the end? Why didn't Jae ask her later? Her showing up to save the day with no explanation really bothered me and Jae not even asking about it added to that. There are just too many questions about Beckah. It felt like her part of the story was very rushed.It's a good story and I look forward to the next installment. I just hope a little more experience for the author or some help with the things I mentioned above with smooth out the writing.

Non-stop action gets you hooked from the beginning doesn't slow down keeps you turning pages wanting to find out what happens next hard to put down.

Fabulous story - loved every second of it - kept me on my toes - just wished the enemy turned friend didn't die

This story is great on many levels. It is told by the hero of the book a half-breed human elf named Jae. As a half-breed neither race will accept him. He grows up very lonely but not bitter. He basically deals with what life deals out to him. He was sent to live with his father and half siblings and Step Mother who were less than welcoming to him. Everything changes in his life when he and a wild Dragon team up. He suddenly finds himself enrolled in the elite Dragonrider military academy. He finds friends and discovers new aspects of himself. He learns that he can not only communicate with his Dragon but other dragons, and animals as well. Yet Jae seems to get into trouble at every turn, but manages to do the right thing, even if it is hard. The Second Book Avian is just as good. It explores Jae's past and his relationship or lack of one with his family, particularly his father who only took him in as duty dictated it. Despite his "family" packing up and moving without telling him Jae takes on the challenge of keeping house and dragon by himself. He discovers unexpected talents. By the end of this second book Jae joins the ranks of his fellow Avians to swear fealty to the King. However, Jae's nightmares leave him anxious about pledging himself. There is so much more to these books that are full of fun, resourceful characters and in sight on what family is. I tried to avoid spoilers. I am eagerly awaiting the next novel in this saga.

A solid second book to the series that makes the first book feel almost like a prologue. The story itself grabs you quickly in the pacing keeps the story and stressing with each chapter packed full. Where the first book felt like it was aimed towards a younger crowd this one does feel more like a young adult novel.Outside of one instance In which I feel there was a point of view era nothing really took me out of the story.Again the book that's feel like it's bumped up in age but that makes sense given that the protagonist is 17. While the language is still fairly clean there is an uptick in the action which is great for those of us who love swords and fantasy.

I really like this series and this story. To all of the new authors who are writing (thank you and keep up the good work), but you should look at this writing as an example to follow. There is none of the back and forth decision making for 200 pages here! Love it!I hope she continues to conclude the story, I enjoy reading it and just wished the books were released faster.It is not in the same category (to me) as Terry Mancour (last book of his, Enchanter, notwithstanding) but it is very good. The great thing to me, is that she has the ability to get better, if she continues to not have any negatives about her writing style, etc, then she can focus on the plot and characters, etc. Keep it up please!

Both Avian & Fledgling have been a pleasure to read. Conway has a knack for draining in her reader from the very first sentence. The plot is entertaining with twists and humor that merge flawlessly such that nothing seems to just appear from thin air. Everything is interconnected in such a way that it keeps the reader wanting more. It's a great story for all ages and in its own way teaches a lesson to the reader as well as the characters. (Fledgling: courage & friendship, Avian: trust & the need to listen)I would have given Avian 5/5, however, there were some major grammar issues throughout the book. There are missing words, punctuation errors, and I'm still trying to figure out a character's name (is it Thane or Thrane?). Fortunately, these errors occur in such a way that they don't inhibit the reader too much.

A great follow-up to the first book and really gets you into the story of Jaevid. Good amount of detail about the lifestyle of training without making it boring.The story flows as you read it and you'll wish it was longer by the time you get to the end.Mixture of action, young romance, kicking ass and how a boy turns into a young man (with some interesting little twists to keep it exciting).I'd recommend this to anyone who likes swords, fighting and camaraderie and the other bits are just bonuses.Nice and can't wait for the next one to come out.

I really enjoyed reading the first book Fledgling so I was waiting rather impatiently for Avian to be released, and now I find I'm in the same position as before. Again, I enjoyed reading this book. Nicole Conway is a knew and rare find, a writer of a new and exciting series of books that are well written, exciting and fast paced. Once started, I found that I couldn't put the books down. A most enjoyable read. Well worth the money, and well worth a go.

I don't really write review but you can't rate a book without one now. For me books go into three group "Good", "Bad" and "Okay".

I could not put this second book down. It picks up straight from the first and is equally absorbing. A thoroughly good read that has many twists and surprises. Getting the next book immediately.

Quite nicely written although a little juvenile, but some quite good ideas. Good about the girls can be better than boys attitude when only boys can be dragonriders. Waited nearly a year now for the next instalment but not even a title released - some authors take too long over the next bit. I will have to re-read it at this rate or will have forgotten half of the tale!