Steal the Dragon review:4 stars (lively and enjoyable) - "Steal the Dragon" is the tale of an escaped slave, Rialla, who returns to the land where she was enslaved. As a spy, she hopes through her efforts to support a peace accord that will end slavery. But to effectively spy, Rialla must (at least for awhile) become a slave again.

Briggs takes a slew of nasty topics -- murder, torture, rape, slavery -- yet avoids dropping the reader into despair or depression. This novel is enjoyable, lively and mainly light hearted, despite the weighty topics. The common fantasy/sci-fi flaws are all avoided -- point of view hopping is kept to a minimum, characters behave in a consistent manner, and we aren't hit over the head with an author's message.

"Steal the Dragon" is less polished than Briggs' later works, and lacks that extra spark that makes a 5-star book. Still, I enjoyed it greatly and warmly recommend this book to you. This book pulls you into an interesting alternate world, full of magic and excitement and joy.5 stars (First eBook) - I really enjoyed this book. Right from the start I found myself wanting to read more. I am looking forward to reading another book by Patricia Briggs.5 stars (A game of chess.......) - I got this book from the library and I'm so glad I found it! Rialla -being a runaway slave from Darran- is asked to spy on one of Darrans lords and prevent his assassination. She would be disguised as a slave traveling with his mercenary brother, who is also her dearest friend. Being a slave again will awaken her dormant powers & thrust her into unseen dangers of evil mages, night creatures & strange healers. Nothing happens as planned and no one is as they seem. There aren't any dragons in this story, Steal a dragon is a game they play that is similar to chess...A game of strategy & cunning. A very good fantasy read, strong heroine, full of action, mystery & love.Read it if you can get your hands on it.
Steal the Dragon Features:
Author: Patricia Briggs
Fantasy - General
Fiction
Fiction - Fantasy
Fiction-Fantasy - General
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