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Overview

Read Alison Goodman's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.

Eon—the award-winning crossover fantasy that soars!

Sixteen-year-old Eon has a dream, and a mission. For years, he's been studying sword-work and magic, toward one end. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune.

But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a twelve-year-old boy. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured.

When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life.

Editorial Reviews

Rachel Hartigan Shea
Quickly paced and full of surprising twists, Eon transcends standard fantasy fare because author Alison Goodman focuses on the intrigue—poison, secret tunnels, rebellious eunuchs—in the lush imperial palace, and on the way this young girl eventually realizes that she must embrace her female self, her "Moon energy," in order to prevail.
—The Washington Post
Publishers Weekly

Inspired by Asian culture, Goodman (Singing the Dogstar Blues) weaves a fantasy with contemporary themes about gender identity and female power. Because women are forbidden to study Dragon magic, 16-year-old Eona disguises herself as Eon, a 12-year-old boy, to compete to be an apprentice Dragoneye, a communicant with one of 12 energy dragons. Crippled years earlier, she is least likely to be chosen. But then the Mirror Dragon, mysteriously absent for 500 years, appears at the competition and selects Eona. Unable to share her secret even with her new friends, the soldier eunuch Ryko and Lady Dela, a "Contraire," or transgender courtier, Eona must confront the corrupt Lord Ido and save the empire from his schemes-and discover how to invoke the power of the Mirror Dragon. Goodman's characters hold built-in appeal for fans of Tamora Pierce (particularly of her Song of the Lioness Quartet), but they go further than Pierce's in staking out their sexuality; the author's plotting is elaborate, smart and capable of taking the audience by surprise. Enthralled readers will be hard-pressed to wait for the story's second half, Eona:The Last Dragoneye, scheduled for 2010. Ages 12-up. (Dec.)

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Australia Courier Mail
Alison Goodman has created a wonderfully well-rounded story in this, the first of a duology set in a faux Asian world. [EON
Australia The Age
Goodman has produced an action-packed, well-plotted and acutely imagined fantasy that draws on the popularity of such films as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Anyone who enjoys kung-fu movies will devour this book.
London The Times
A refreshing change from the generic. This intelligent, vividly written tale grips from the first page.
Booklist
Entangled politics and fierce battle scenes provide a pulse-quickening pace, while the intriguing characters add interest and depth . . . Readers will clamor for the sequel. -starred review
Parents Express
Fans of Tamora Pierce and Garth Nix will be riveted by this fast-paced gender-bending fantasy. Goodman's rousing mix of swordplay, magic, adventure, and Asian astrology is inventive and enthralling.
Shelf Awareness
There are plenty of surprises in this book. The thoughtfully imagined world and riveting adventure Goodman brought to her debut Singing the Dogstar Blues she now brings to the ancient past in Asia. The best way to begin is when you can read it straight through to the end (and then you'll want to start over to see how well Goodman planted the seeds for her many revelations.)
—Jennifer Brown
VOYA
In a land with supernatural dragons, it is a thing of power and wonder to be a Dragoneye. Dragoneyes are men of wealth and authority who control the dragons. A time of choosing is coming, and Eon, a Dragoneye candidate, and his master are risking everything on his being selected by a dragon. Eon harbors great secrets. He can see all twelve dragons when most Dragoneyes can only see one. But more critically, Eon is actually Eona, a fifteen-year-old girl posing as a twelve-year-old boy. If she is found out, she and her master will be killed for their deception. Eon gains power, finds friends in high places and enemies in higher ones, and must grow up quickly. The book ends with a cliffhanger, assuring a sequel. Goodman creates a medieval, Asian-tinged world with unique mythology and magic that nonetheless feels genuine. Eon faces real enemies, has bona fide relationships, and must overcome authentic problems. The powers Eon has tapped into are elemental, difficult to control, and scary. The politics with which she plays are bigger than life, and their consequences are frightening. The grown-up sensibility to this story goes beyond politics though; in Goodman's society, eunuchs and transgendered people are not uncommon and earthy language about the body is part of everyday speech. Mature fantasy readers, as well as fans of political intrigue, such as readers of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, will enjoy this one very much. Reviewer: Geri Diorio
VOYA
Goodman perfectly balances intense action scenes with the thoughtful musings of the narrator Eon. Readers will feel intimately close to each fascinating yet still realistic character. Do not be put off by the first several chapters; the terminology and rituals are baffling at first. After several chapters, however, the universe created by Goodman appeals to all readers and not just fantasy fans. Admirers will anxiously await what is sure to be an exhilarating sequel. Reviewer: Lucy Freeman, Teen Reviewer
School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up

In this Asian-inspired fantasy world, political power belongs to the emperor, but also to the Dragoneyes: men who harness the power of the 12 energy dragons named for animals from the Chinese zodiac. Each year, a new one comes to power, and the dragon itself chooses a new apprentice from a pool of 12-year-old boys. Physically lame Eon is thought least likely to be chosen and also has a secret: Eon is truly Eona, a 16-year-old girl. At the ceremony, the Rat Dragon chooses fellow trainee Dillon for the role of apprentice. Eon thinks that all is lost until she sees a dragon no one has seen in 400 years: the Dragon Dragon-also known as the Mirror Dragon. The Mirror Dragon chooses Eon as an apprentice, and because there is no current Mirror Dragoneye, she must serve on the Dragoneye Council herself. She is thus plunged into the dangerous world of the court, which is sharply divided between the emperor and ruthless Lord Ido, the powerful Rat Dragoneye. Fans of Tamora Pierce will appreciate both the strong female protagonist and the cast of shrewd misfits who support her. Although the pace is initially slow, patient readers will be rewarded with high-stakes action in a well-crafted fantasy universe. A second volume will follow, but this one has an ending satisfying enough that readers will not feel cheated.-Megan Honig, New York Public Library

Kirkus Reviews
Eon knows his chance of becoming the Rat Dragoneye is almost nonexistent. Crippled by an old injury, he can scarcely manage the sword forms Dragoneye candidates perform. More importantly, everybody knows that Dragons won't choose girls, and that's just what Eon is, though he-she-has been in disguise for so many years she barely remembers what it means to be female. Indeed, the Rat Dragon doesn't choose Eon; the Mirror Dragon, lost for more than 500 years, chooses him instead. Raised instantly from slave to lord, Eon is thrust into deadly court politics. In a fantasy world loosely and uneasily based on Imperial China, Eon's unexpected presence disturbs those who would overthrow the Emperor. Fast-paced excitement carries Eon through this tension-packed adventure, where victory can only come with self-knowledge. It's too bad this excellent portrayal of a disabled action-heroine concludes by retroactively turning disability into a metaphor for ignorance. Nonetheless, this adventure, filled with intrigue, friendships, combat and magical allies, is a winner. (Fantasy. 12-14)First printing of 100,000

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780142417119
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/31/2010
  • Pages: 576
  • Sales rank: 40,835
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Lexile: 0750L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 8.50 (w) x 11.06 (h) x 1.41 (d)

Meet the Author

Alison Goodman, in addition to the Eon/Eona duology, is also the author of Singing the Dogstar Blues and the adult science fiction thriller Killing the Rabbit. She lives with her husband and their hyperactive Jack Russell terrier in Australia.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    I was really disappointed by this book. It has such a promising

    I was really disappointed by this book. It has such a promising and unique plot, but the heroine was such a let down. I'm all for the main character having flaws (it makes them more personable), but I don't ever like being disappointed in their morals. (**Spoiler Alert: She does drugs)

    I also thought the built up tension of finding the dragon's name was UNBEARABLE! I almost had to stop reading the book. The tension lasted way too long for my taste, and I was ready for the plot to move along!

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 3, 2011

    Good Concept, but...

    I was so excited when I found this book and started reading it; the beginning was excellent and I couldn't put it down. As I continued reading, though, it seemed to keep getting duller and duller. Eona wasn't turning out to be quite the heroine I thought she was going to be. Just as soon as it started to pick up again, it ended. (The ending was very gripping, just like the beginning. What happened to the middle?) I think it was an excellent idea though, I applaud Goodman for that. I was getting so tired of seeing all the vampire books on the shelves. Yuck! I did like this book, I was just a bit disappointed. If you're looking for a good, STRONG heroine, read a Tamora Pierce book

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 28, 2012

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    EON bursts with promise, setting the stage of a wondrous and fam

    EON bursts with promise, setting the stage of a wondrous and familiar Asian-inspired world where dragons are essential to maintaining peace, balance and harmony.

    I applaud the efforts of Goodman to cast her heroine as a cripple. She does a lovely job of keeping faith with the difficulties of being lame without it feeling forced. I also enjoyed the edgy quality that carried the flavor of Tamora Pierce. The topics explored are definitely for an older YA audience and I'm sure many adults looking for a good yarn will enjoy this story.

    Do not expect to be amazed by a brilliant, new writing style or concept. While Goodman does a compelling job of telling Eon's story, and excels in keeping a predictable story entertaining and interesting, the story has been told before, many, many times. She does a creditable job of creating a believable world with strong Asian connections with her own style.

    Above all, this is a story of a girl, masquerading as a boy, learning to be true to herself. If you enjoy Tamora Pierce's Alanna stories, tales of dragons, Asian lore and culture - I am sure you will enjoy EON and EONA.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 24, 2012

    Something

    This book was truly amazing! I read it in a week and just couldn't put it down the book had to be taken away from me for me to stop! The ending was amazing but i felt bad for all the dragoneyes except lord Ido for the most part I still dont trust him in the sequel! Anyway great book totally recommended!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2012

    AWSOME!

    I loved eon! Can't wait to read eona!!!!

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  • Posted May 5, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2012

    A real page turner!

    Eon is a real page turner! I could not put it down for a moment! Keep up the good work, Alison Goodman!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 1, 2012

    It is okay.

    I enjoyed it the first 150 pages or so, but after that the excitement just goes down. And did anyone else think this was a political book?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

    I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!

    This book was so good, I could go on and on about it. If you asked me if you think you should read it, I would probably scream at you to read it until you did. I guaruntee that you will love this book just as much as I do!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 15, 2012

    Awesome!!!!!!!

    I love it!!!!!!

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  • Posted April 13, 2012

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    Good book

    Good book

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 10, 2012

    AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!

    Such a good book! Couldn't put it down. I was so amazed about what happened in the end! So awesome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 3, 2012

    great read!

    33 and loved it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 29, 2012

    Eon

    Couldn't put the book down and very well read

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2012

    Amazing!

    "It's all in a name." Never has that been more true. This book pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the final page, and even then you are left wanting more!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 14, 2012

    Truthfully I hated the book. That's it.

    Truthfully I hated the book. That's it.

    0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 1, 2012

    Awesome

    I read this book and Eona and tought that they were both spactacular books. I kinda wish their were more. These books remind me of tamora pierce's alanna books.

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  • Posted March 1, 2012

    Super!

    This was a book I couldn't put down!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2012

    Eon

    BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 22, 2012

    Fantastic!!

    I loved this book! The plot is weaved together so well, with twists and turns that will keep you turning those pages! If you're the type to visualize the story as you read like I am, you'll really enjoy this book!

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