The Dangerous Gift (Wings of Fire #14)

Great series for younger people

My son has been a fan of this series from the beginning and orders these as soon as he finds out they're being released.He found this one to be very good and holds the atmosphere, which hooked him on the series in the first place. While he was doubting whether or not he wanted to continue the series with some of the latest books, this one definitely caught his interest again as it steered more away from 'politically correct' elements and simply went back to the fun fantasy he likes. He couldn't put this one down and read it in one setting, carrying it everywhere with him. He found the plot grabbing and quick paced, as well as the characters interesting. After this one, he says he's definitely not giving up on the series and is glad that it's running back on the sheer fantasy end.

As someone who's definitely in the older range (30+), I think I felt a special fondness for this book and the protagonist because we get to see someone a position where they wondered if they were ready for it and always wondering how others think they are doing, grow as the book progresses. We also get answers to stuff from prior books.I would say without spoiling too much, but you should read both Darkstalker and Dragonslayer as there are references in this book (or maybe you want to read up on what people are referencing?).Other than that, there's not too much to add - this is the 14th book in the series and the 4th book in the third "arc" so you should've at least read books 11 - 13 (since they are definitely tied to this book) and know what to expect. Personally, I think this is one of the better written books in the series (not that i would say any are outright poorly written/bad - flawed? yeah, but not bad). I think the protagonist is one of my favorites simply because they were relatable - again a young character forced into a role they weren't expecting with doubts associated to it and having to grow.I can't wait to see the conclusion to everything in book 15 and see if there are any more books expected - because I don't feel like I've hit the wall with the series yet.

My GDaughter loved it!

*Spoilers!!!this book is definetly the best book of the series Snowfall has So So SO much character development from the gift of vision its so amazing to see her go from grumpy and paranoid to confident and a good queen. i think the gift of vision was an incredibly beautifuly crafted and original way to make her a temporary telepath/empath. i find it a good finale to find out the whole story of Boa and her mother it was truly everything i excpected of this book. and then at the very end how it ended with snowfall learning why her mother had chosen her to be queen was just so overwhelmingly joyful. i get kind of sappy when i read my favorite series so i started to cry. anyway all in all this book exceeds everything i thought it would be and i completly recommend this book to all ages. i cant wait for the next book i bet the POV is going to be bullfrog sky or pineapple

This is a great book,my son loved it.He said that it was his favorite book out of this entire series.

Series Info/Source: This is the 14th book in the Wings of Fire series and the fourth book in this particular story arc about the Lost Continent. I got this as an audiobook (for my son) from Audible.Audiobook Quality (4/5): The audiobook was decently done, I didn’t mind it. There are a lot of characters in this book and some of the character voices sounded very similar. Even given that I was never confused about who was who and the narration was pleasant to listen to.Story (4/5): This book mainly follows Snowfall but ties into both the book featuring the “scavengers” (humans) and the books featuring the dragons from the Lost Continent. We mainly follow Snowfall as she struggles to figure out how to be a good queen and ends up having to deal with, not only new types of dragons, but also humans who can speak dragon! I enjoyed how everything came together and am excited to see how it all wraps up in the next book.Characters (4/5): We spend more time with a lot of the side dragons from other books and get to also spend time with a lot of old favorites. Snowfall is definitely not a dragon I really love spending time with, however she did undergo a lot of growth throughout the story. I enjoyed the other dragons more than her. I loved watching the dragons from both continents interact. I also really enjoyed when the dragons meet the humans who can speak dragon.Setting (4/5): The early part of the book takes place in the Ice Kingdom but we end up in Sanctuary by the end of the book. It was nice to be back on the main Continent. Not a lot to say about the setting, if you are still reading this series you are very familiar with it. Excellent world-building throughout this series.Writing Style (4/5): Again with a series this long-running there isn’t a lot to say that I haven’t said before. This was an engaging and easy to read book. I really enjoyed how so many storylines from the previous books come together in this novel. I am excited to see how the 15th book wraps up this storyline. I started reading these books with my son many, many years ago. They aren’t something I absolutely love because I haven’t really been into middle grade reading anymore; however, I enjoy the story enough to keep up with the series. I do think this is a middle grade series that is easy for parents to enjoy with their kids. I am not sure if Sutherland is planning another 5 book sub-series within this series, but I plan on stopping the series after this story arc ties up in book fifteen.My Summary (4/5): Overall this was another well done book in the Wings of Fire series. I think fans of the series will be really pleased with this. The featured dragon here, Snowfall, wasn’t my favorite but she undergoes a lot of change and growth throughout the book. I did enjoy how so many elements from earlier in the series are coming together so nicely. I am really looking forward to the final book in this story arc.

I haven’t read this series personally but I can tell you about my daughter’s experience. I purchased the first two books of the wings of Fire series as a Christmas gift for my 9-year-old in the hopes of igniting in her a bit of a passion for reading. WELL… Let me tell you… she hasn’t stopped. Most days I had to threaten to take away her Wings of Fire books to get her to sleep, eat, get ready for school, do chores…Six months later, my now 10-year-old is halfway through book 15 and is eager for more! As far as literacy goes, she’s at the top of her class now. She’s even inspired several of her friends to pick up and read these books too. Great series!

Que más que ayudar a los niños a seguir el hábito de la lectura. Esta saga de libros es buenísima lo recomiendo .

Bom livro , meu filho adora a coleção e já tem todos . Para crianças que gostam de histórias de dragão e aventuras é uma boa escolha . Lembrando que o livro é em inglês !!

Good to read, recommended for 12+ age children's

Excellente série de livres