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Rise of the Ancients (Dragons of Vacari Book 1) by T.A. McEvoy | Goodreads

T.A. McEvoy's Rise of The Ancients (Dragons of Vacari Book 1) introduces us to the imaginary world of Vacari realm. We are now in Goldmoor, the main city, or, as the author mentioned, the shining jewel of Vacari. With its picturesque nature and the harmony and understanding between its diverse inhabitants.

With King Alex waiting for the golden dragon Kimras to coordinate and complete with him the dragon's riders selection ceremony. Which was crowned with the Eladrin elf Keisha and her husband, the human warrior Ong, safe arrival with the dragon saddles and lances.

A ritual demonstrating the level of mutual respect, appreciation, and unity between humans, elves, and dragons. The gathering is marred by Maldrak's objection to the presence of female dragon riders. An objection stemming from arrogance and hatred that eventually led to his…

Rise of the Ancients is an epic fantasy that T. A. McEvoy brings to us to add one in the fiction section of your bookshelves.

Vacari is where elves, humans, dragons and merfolks coexist. It has majestic and dark cities, aside from the celestial realm, the forests and the underwater, to name territories.

Peace seems to reign the land with the rulership of King Alex and Queen Jeane of Goldmoor until Maldrak's scrutiny is a threat to never underestimate. The battle is bound to happen. Mighty dragons Kimras and Amara are with the Eladrin Keisha, and the skilled warrior Ong, a human and her husband. The duo of Zylron and Glaciera are on the evil side being the adversaries with full and fierce determination.

Will the good side win and bring back the peace that Vacari once had and always deserve?

The author in her draconian profession in carefree fantasy…