Burden's Edge: Fury of a Rising Dragon Series, Book 1
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Burden's Edge: Fury of a Rising Dragon Series, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Sever Bronny (Author), Gary Furlong (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,679 ratings
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When a young man chooses a forbidden calling, he must prove his worth...or watch his kingdom fall.

Sixteen-year-old Augum Stone is a warlock prodigy suffocating under the weight of expectations. Students idolize him. Nobles plot to exploit him. Commoners think he's a miracle-maker. And with invasion looming, his already war-weakened kingdom expects him to be its champion. But Augum doesn't want to be a pawn in someone else's game. He'll forge his own path: that of the Arcaner - not a warlock or a knight, but a lethal combination of both.

Legend says Arcaners once had the power to summon dragons. If true, it could change everything. Resurrecting the Arcaner path comes with consequences, however. Scandal. Malice. Treachery. And a harrowing test of character. He must survive. He must prove he's worthy of an ancient path. And he must save the kingdom...before it's too late.

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  1. Listening Length
    15 hours and 11 minutes
  2. Author
    Sever Bronny
  3. Narrator
    Gary Furlong
  4. Audible release date
    June 26, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Tantor Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07DPV6XX1
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 15 hours and 11 minutes
Author Sever Bronny
Narrator Gary Furlong
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 26, 2018
Publisher Tantor Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07DPV6XX1
Best Sellers Rank #97,798 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#745 in Teen & Young Adult Myths & Legends
#1,930 in Fantasy for Teens
#2,152 in Literature & Fiction for Teens

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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This book is epic!
What a great way to start a new series! I'm a huge fan of the Arinithan line series so I was so excited to start this new series. Sever Bronny does not disappoint! He kept the core value that was in the first series and brought it over into this new series. I am an avid reader some say critic and I have to say this new series is exceptional. The characters have face tragedy only to overcome them. If you like fantasy novels then this is a must read book. Keep them coming Sever. I like Arinthian Line so much I even post a review on Facebook along with a picture of the first book cover. Going to do the same with Burden's Edge.
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MVG
5.0 out of 5 stars Glad to see more books set in this world, a series more should enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017
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Reading this book was like catching up with an old friend...or in this case, 3 old friends. While some sequels take place years after an original series or go off in brand new events, this books picks up and really shows what effects the first series had. If you're new to the series, Sever (not that we're friends to call him by his first name, but it's easier than saying "author" or his full name) gives you enough of a background that you could still read the story and enjoy it. But my recommendation would be to read the first series, it was a great read that got better with each book and really sets the stage.

Without hopefully giving away too many spoilers (so stop ready now if you don't want to take that that chance), what happens after you defeat the bad guy, especially if that bad guy had been leading the country? Well, people have lives to reclaim, other countries may see you have weaknesses, governments have to be put back together... all things people may not think about but make perfect sense, and Sever does a good job of showing what that means to the characters and how that can lead to the new story line of action. This first book may not have as much action, but you can tell it's building up for some major thrills in the next books, and the last part of the book gives you a taste of what that may look like. I'm looking forward to see where this will lead and how Augum, Leera, and Bridgett will face it and continue to grow.

My only gripe, and it's a small one, is the religion sub-plot. Yes, I know that this is the type of situation where some may use religion for their own purposes and there are plenty of examples past and present to show this. It's just a thread I'm tired of seeing in books. But this is not a big part of the story, and based on the previous series, it may be that Sever will bring this point into the story in a way I end up enjoying. As someone has said before, there really aren't new story plots, it's how the author deals with them, and the first series gives me hope that there may be a new twist that I like. If not, as I said, it's a minor gripe and definitely does not spoil the story for me.

All in all, a fun read and I'm glad to see a new set of stories set in this world. I look forward to reading the next one in 2018.
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Ikpemesi O
5.0 out of 5 stars omg
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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This was an amazing read and a wonderful continuation of the previous series. One thing I will say is that I was absolutely livid for 70% of this book. However, everything is so exciting and engaging. I love how much world building we’re getting as our heroes encounter new challenges in friends and new challenges in their situation. I’m getting a little frustrated with our hero because he refuses to commit to things. it makes sense as a young man but it doesn’t make sense as someone who is a champion so I’m hoping that we’re going to see some further growth and that we’re just going to see more character development as he enters into young adulthood. wonderful job author! absolutely amazing work, I’m getting the second book right now!!
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Drew Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars Brutal. Unforgiving. Redemption.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018
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I do agree with the authors own opinion that the book went in a direction that I did not expect. I was startled by the amount of negativity that was dumped on Augum, and to a lesser degree, Leera and Bridget. I expected a YA book but was given something well above that. The hole that Augum was expected to climb out of was pushed to a level, that I think, was borderline unrealistic, thus my four star rating. I felt I had to push through knowing that redemption was coming as long as I kept on reading. There’s just no way that much bad can happen to one person and still be believable, and expect that a sixteen year old could handle it.

I did love the characters, their interactions, and their parts in the story. Even the most minor of characters was the reason I kept on reading. Sever has definitely evolved as a writer in terms of his characters and the depth of the plot. Like Harry Potter, Sever has increased the complexity of his books as the characters and the readers have aged, and I love that. I just think that too big a step was taken in the complexity of this book. (I’m sure not being a fan of the court intrigue helps in any way.)

I do love the series, the characters, the magic, and most of what has happened so far. The writing and editing are fantastic and just goes to show the effort that Sever has put into these books. I can see that he loves what he is doing and recognizes that ‘The devil is in the details’ and that makes me appreciate his efforts all the more, even when I don’t agree with a portion of the story, I see that it is still done well.

Thank you for the wonderful adventures, thank you for using Kindle Unlimited, and I look forward to the future exploits of our intrepid trio!
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jaysic
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my new favorite authors
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2022
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I am a long time reader of authors like Robert Jordan, Raymond E. Feist, Terry Brooks and L.E. Modesitt Jr. Sever Bronny has fast become one of my new favorite authors with his series for both the Arinthian books and the Fury of a Rising Dragon series. The magic in this world is well defined and the history of this world provides a great framework for future stories. The character evolution in this series at times reminds you of the annoying bits of teenage life but the character's struggle through adversity is fascinating to read. I look forward to future works from this author and strongly recommend this series to all readers.
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good read
5.0 out of 5 stars There is good character development and enough action to keep it interesting
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2017
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Burden's Edge is the first book in the new series for Augum and his friends. It's a change in direction from the last series focusing more on the internal struggles the young character face as teenagers thrown into new roles they are unprepared for. There is good character development and enough action to keep it interesting. It sets up the series nicely.
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SFFMad5102
5.0 out of 5 stars Medieval fantasy meets Harry Potter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2018
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This is a story of Augum, a war hero warlock who returns to his magic Academy. It had a distinct Harry Potter taste to it, but it certainly stands on its own. It is written in a great world and has an intriguing plot, so a good story overall. A couple of minor points to grumble over, but nothing much really. Well worth picking up.

Burden’s Edge is the story of Augum and his companions, and their struggle to obtain a normal life following exceptional pasts. That past is written in an Arcaner series (which I haven’t read and didn’t know existed!), but I got enough of a flavour to follow Burden’s Edge.

Because large chunks of this are located in a magical Academy, there was a distinct Harry Potter feel to it which is pretty cool. But it’s also different enough to stand on its own. However, because Augum is already a bit of a hero, whereas Harry is a celebrity without having done anything (or not knowingly anyway), some of the conflict here is lost. Augum doesn’t really have anything to prove...

But it’s still a great story, and something a bit different. And in fact, some of the world building here is awesome. The whole idea is great, but it is actually the smaller concepts that are nicest - magic that sinks into permanence; the waywards. Really great stuff.

The plot was also pretty good, and flowed fairly well. In fact, this entire book only spans a few days, but it never felt too laboured (perhaps a bit heavyweight in places, but not obstructive.) And with the plotting comes some great twists! I particularly like a scene late in the book where Augum gets hoodwinked, and so do we as readers. That’s a great series of events.

And talking of the ending (no spoilers I promise), the magical fight scenes are really well thought out (see - not giving too much away there!) They’re nicely structured with a realistic edge, and Augum has an advantage over others that’s really well considered - his magical stamina. A pleasure to read.

So, is there anything that’s not so great? Well, I mentioned backstory earlier, and the delivery of that essential back-story is a touch blunt in places. It would have been nice to see it woven better into the fabric of the story, but not a game changer.

The other thing that stuck out a bit was the use of 21st century colloquialism in a world that is pretty medieval. It just felt out of place, and therefore snagged when it cropped up. It would have been easy to do something more in keeping, so just worth a small note.

But these are minor points really. Overall a great story in a well structured fantasy world, and well worth a read. But you might want to try the earlier series first!
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Jo Corcoran
5.0 out of 5 stars Just...WOW!
Reviewed in Australia on August 19, 2019
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Not often you come across a truly epic story that has new take on age old concepts. As a librarian I have read over 10 000 books in my lifetime; I thank you for new characters to fall in love with. Characters that will have you laughing, crying and cheering on as they continue the battle against evil.
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K2kate57
4.0 out of 5 stars Innovative fantasy tale
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2019
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Found myself not wanting to put it down. Reading the rest of the series now. Good character development. Can’t wait to read more.
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Jony
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for anyone whether you are a fantasy reader or not.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2017
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What an amazing start to an all new series. It continues on from the previous series "The Arinthian Line" and settles the characters in nicely after the legion war. It explains everything you need to know about the previous series as you read further in so you do not need to have read the previous series to comprehend everything. In terms of the storyline it is gripping and tense and keeps you hooked page after page. As with all his previous works Sever connects you with all the characters and creates attachments for the good guys and hatred for the not so kind. It is not like other stories where the main characters get super powerful really fast and they have an easy time. The main characters here struggle and face challenges at every turn and we endure their sufferings with them. It is a rollercoaster that keeps you on the edge at all times and is very enjoyable. 5 stars
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