The Smoke Thief (Drakon Series #1)

Absolutely perfect

This book is an amazing love story and one of my all-time favorites. The story is unique, the main characters are both strong and so perfect for eachother. They have incredible chemistry. I read this book every few months, and it's wonderful every time. I'll never get tired of it. Absolutely perfect.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Surprise!

From the cover and the summary on the book, I didn't think it would be all that interesting and had bought it actually out of boredom.

Then I read through it and it's definitely a 'I can't put this freaking book down!' type of book. I would recommend this to people who love romance and fantasy type books, definitely a good hit.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

OMG!

I would recommend this book to anyone. Clarrisa Rue (A.K.A Mouse, Smoke theif) is a runner of a dragon people. An outcast since she was little not liking her life she fled. Only to be caught by the man she loved since she was little. Christoff. The story plot develops nicely as do the characters. I have read this book at least 4-5 times and still can't get enough of it.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

MM MM Good

I really enjoyed this book.It was refreshing and original.I flew right through it,and I cannot wait to get Dream Theif.I'm hoping it will be up to par with Smoke Theif.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A reviewer

I absolutly love this book. I keep reading it over and over again!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Simplistic, derivative of Feehan's Carpathians

I was disappointed. Too many rip-offs of the 'Dark' series by Christine Feehan. I think the cover art sold a lot of copies for this author. Characterizations not in the same class with Feehan, but slightly better plotlines. Nothing much about the Drakon... just alluded to rituals and such. Rather disappointing. For teenagers and young adult women.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Good Read

I really enjoyed this book, but I'm in no hurry to read the others in the series. It's DEFINITELY a book I would recommend. It was easy to get into and the characters were fun.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great Dragon Romance Series

I love this series. This is the first book and it is very well written. The book really gets you hooked and ready to read more. This author really lets you escape into the wonderful fantasy world & keeps the reader ready for more. It is a keeper for anyones permanent library.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

WOW!

I've read hundreds of books and I'm always looking for that story that just blows me away. I came across this story by accident; just looking, always looking. The review that said "I just couldn't put the freaking book down" caught my attention. Every once in a while, I find a treasure-an author with an imagination who tells a great story. This story was it! I highly recommend it. I was pleasantly surprised, my couriosity and imagination happily fed, and totally engrossed. This one is for the library. Looking forward to the next novel by Ms. Abe.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Took a Chance

I read the reviews and I took a chance since I'm not really into romance novels...BUT it has DRAGONS. It's really a good story and I feel you'll like the characters, the plot and the ending. One should be aware though, that there are a few vivid love couplings but they don't dominate the storyline. Overall, I am considering looking into Ms. Abe's other books and I reccomend this book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A reviewer

Loved this book! Could not put it down...excellent read!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great read

I read this book in two days. Well worth it! Great plot, romance and culture build of the drakon.

Good storyline

Good storyline but couldn't get past the third book.

Speechless...

I first picked up Queen of Dragons (second in this series) and was so hooked that I had to go back and read book one..This author is beyond amazing and it will have you begging for more. I even got my friends addicted to this amazing author! You will find yourself falling into Shana Abe's Drakon world and follow several families throughout the series. There is some romanace, some action and def some heartbreak. The writing flows just like water, smooth and you will want to keep reading until the books are done! I love this series!!!

A fantasy romance that I could read many times

I found this book via GoodReads while browsing through romance and fantasy book shelves. And I am SO glad I did.

It's rare to find a historical romance/fantasy that doesn't fall prey to cliches and predictable plot devices. Don't get me wrong - you can pretty much feel where things are going as you're reading. But the difference with The Smoke Thief is that this author weaves an incredibly beautiful and intriguing tale. I loved her writing style - it made me read slowly and really absorb what I was reading. Not too many romance novels make me do that - I just ravenously tear through them.

I loved both protagonists and how they interact with each other. I loved the world Abe creates. Everything about The Smoke Thief was fantastic and I didn't regret purchasing it, because I know I'll be re-reading it many times.

I've read the other novels that follow in this series, and I feel that The Smoke Thief outshines them all.

One for the library!

I thoroughy enjoyed discovering this new author and look forward to reading more in the series. Good blending of traditonal romance prose and the paranormal elements. I am finding more and more I appreciate the fantasy/sci-fi aspects in my romance books. Something to take me out of the mundane and get me thinking in new ways. This book fit the bill on all levels.

For Those That Love Jerk Alpha Heroes and Cruddy Romance Aisle Style

It started off with a rather inert telly prologue that nevertheless had a cool premise--this novel is a mixture of historical (Georgian England) and paranormal (shape-shifters into dragons) romance, and does have some imaginative elements. The titular heroine, Rue, is a jewel thief. Unfortunately the focus isn't on any of those aspects, but the "romance" which features the jerk "alpha," Kit, of the shape-shifting dragon "tribe" who, since the heroine is his destined "mate," sees nothing wrong with doing whatever it takes to get her to yes. The sex scene isn't quite played as rape but had this charming line: "Rape or seduction. He would take either." Having suffered through "emerald" and "jade eyes" for the hero and "chocolate" and "chestnut" hair for the heroine, "warm folds" and "velvet sheaths" that line--unfortunately all the way on page 215--did me in. Hey--it was the first book on a romance book recommendation list I was working through--after that I got way less forgiving. First book in a series--won't be looking the others up.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Another Enthralling Page Turner!!!

There are many parts in which you can't put the book down, you just can't. You have to know what happens next, even if it's bedtime and you have to tape your eyes open to read it ' Shana Abe has a way with words that makes it easy to envision yourself in the characters shoes! The ride she takes you on is quite amazing. It's almost uncomparable!

With out a doubt an entrancing book

It was amazing. I was completly wrapped up in the book. I had trouble even setting it down for a second!!!

LOVED THIS BOOK!!

My first Shana Abe novel, as well as my first supernatural romance, and I was completely blown away. The story is fresh, well-written, and infinitely romantic. I don't think any amount of praise I write on here would give this book any justice - just pick it and read it for yourself!