Refuge of Dragons

Voices of Dragons #2

by Carrie Vaughn

The long-awaited sequel to Carrie Vaughn's novel VOICES OF DRAGONS is finally here. Kay and Artegal arrive at the fabled Dracopolis, the refuge where dragons and people have lived in peace for centuries. And now, without knowing if their virgin sacrifice stunt worked to avert war, they learn that they are not allowed to leave.

Meanwhile, back in Silver River, Kay's boyfriend Jon has decided to go after them...

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

177 pages, ebook

First published March 20, 2017

About the author

Carrie Vaughn is the author more than twenty novels and over a hundred short stories. She's best known for her New York Times bestselling series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk radio advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. In 2018, she won the Philip K. Dick Award for Bannerless, a post-apocalyptic murder mystery. She's published over 20 novels and 100 short stories, two of which have been finalists for the Hugo Award. She's a contributor to the Wild Cards series of shared world superhero books edited by George R. R. Martin and a graduate of the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop.

An Air Force brat, she survived her nomadic childhood and managed to put down roots in Boulder, Colorado, where she collects hobbies.

Visit her at www.carrievaughn.com

For writing advice and essays, check out her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carrievaughn

Reviews

[Suz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A somewhat short (novella length) but otherwise excellent end to this duology. The character didn't seem quite so YA in this one.

I thought it was excellent, and taken together as a single novel I would consider a 4.5 star read.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked how this one continued the story. I liked that Kay and Artegal found Dracopolis. The community was interesting, so old fashioned. I didn't like how they didn't want to believe what Kay kept saying about the modern world, how they were sure that they would be safe no matter what. I knew that John seeking Kay out would be all kinds of trouble, just didn't expect the trouble to come from a source so close to Kay. I loved how Kay handled herself, how she forced people to listen to her and was successful.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for Dragon lovers

I loved every minute of this story. It's the perfect ending to the duology. Kay is one of those kids who really believes in something and does whatever is necessary to reach her goal. I liked that the dragons were ready for a change and embraced Kay and Artegal and ultimately their plans.

[Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb sequel

There be dragons, if only I could soar on the back of one. Carrie does a wonderful job conveying the thrill of flight, the difficulty keeping Dracoplis hidden, and dealing with a new world. Wonderful writing and wonderful story.

[Geillis Shadow · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a disappointment.

[Charlie Moses · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is being told by two POV characters - Kay, who, with her friend and companion, the dragon Artegal, has stopped the incipient war between the dragons and mankind by taking on the role of a virgin sacrifice. They fly away in search of the mythical place where dragons and men live in harmony. They find this place, but it turns out not to be exactly what either was expecting. Secrecy is its first rule, and there are many adjustments to be made. Jon, Kay's boyfriend from back at home, decides to find her and goes searching. He does, in fact, eventually find her. But he brings change and danger with him, and new battles that must be fought and won to enable men and dragons to live together as equals, and for their individual societies to be able to reach a detente and an understanding. How they do that is the makings of a very good story.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refuge of Dragons (Voices of Dragons, #2)
by Carrie Vaughn

Almost as long as it took her to go back and write a second story it took me to read it. Not because of the appealing nature but because the copy i purchased was on Kindle. I take too long on Kindle books. Refuge picks up from the original story and shows how dragonkind hid for so long fro. man. it also develops the characters of the book showing the devotion Between Jon and Kay but adds another character into their lives. it is their fulfillment as ambassadors to change the world and make peace. A great cliffhanger again leaving fans to read the next story. When Carrie has time to visit again. Until then safe flight, and I hope that Kay is having fun learning to fly.

[annapi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a long-awaited sequel to Voices of Dragons, which was published in 2010. Apparently the author couldn't find a taker for the sequel, so it was shelved until it was finally published in 2017.

It picks up where the first book ends, with Kay and the dragon Artegal searching for the fabled Dracopolis, where dragons and humans live together in harmony and peace. Meanwhile in the world, there is an uneasy truce between dragons and humans after Kay and Artegal sacrificed themselves to obtain it. Kay's boyfriend Jon, depressed and missing her, decides to go and try to find her.

Not a bad story, but very young adult - actually, I'd classify it as children's lit. When you consider the target audience, its flaws are acceptable. A solid 3 stars.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yay, I finally get the sequel I've always wanted! This was an enjoyable conclusion to the conflict established in Voices. It took a while for Kay's pluck to get its chance to shine through this time, but I liked the early chapters that focused on Jon's determination just as well. The portrait drawn of Dracopolis works well; the concept of it as a time capsule makes sense, as does their deep desire for secrecy. The clash of old and new, and its ultimate resolution, was perhaps a bit anticlimactic but the final answer was pretty much exactly what I was hoping for.

[Ry Herman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jon just isn't nearly as interesting a character as Kay or Artegal, so the first half of this novella, which focuses on him, doesn't work as well as the second half, which makes a welcome return to Kay.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hated how they kept going on and on about the virgin sacrifice thing. It got old and annoying.

[Kaitlin Lewis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought it was poorly written.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solidly good sequel. I'm glad I finally read it.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool, short sequel

It’s a good ending to Kay’s story ... when reading about how Jon got to Greenland I kept asking myself “they let a 17yo do this???” 😂
Some of it seemed a little far fetched & there were quite a few typos ... but overall it was a nice way to wrap up the story

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not as exciting as the first book but it was thoroughly enjoyable and a really satisfying conclusion.

[Howard Brazee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sequel to Voices of Dragons. Main protagonist is teen girl in a world where Dragons came out of hiding after WWII. They have some territories from an early war, but humans have better weapons now. The protagonist wants peace.

[Erin]

Holy crap I've been waiting for this for FOREVER. I'm going to try to get to it this year.