Week 37 Review: A Dragon of Black Glass

From Goodreads:

The third book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.

With the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looming ever closer, Nyx and her allies must venture into the eternally sunblasted lands to search for an ancient weapon buried untold millennia ago. All the while, enemies close upon her flanks, and a greater danger lurks ahead. For beneath a desert turned to glass, hidden from the scorching heat, life thrives—both wondrous and monstrous. But a more fearsome menace lies even deeper, where an ancient army has been seeded to protect a secret from any who dare seek it out.

Yet, can Nyx truly trust those at her side? Can she trust herself? For while her gift of bridle-song grows ever stronger, so does the danger of losing herself to a dark madness. Worst yet, the same afflicts Bashaliia, her winged and bonded brother.

Elsewhere, a looming war explodes across the Crown, forging new alliances and greater enmities, as lands around the globe are drawn into fiery conflict. Prince Kanthe—now consort to the newly crowned Empress of the Southern Klashe—must accept a mantle that poorly suits to become a traitor to his own people. In that role, he quickly recognizes a hard truth. To save the world, he must destroy all that he once loved.

Beyond such struggles, a new cunning peril smolders at the heart of a kingdom. Hidden in the Shrivenkeep of the Iflelen, an ancient bronze weapon has been awoken. Fed by blood, fueled by hatred, it has only one to end all life on Urth.

But in this goal, will Nyx prove to be its ally or foe?

My Review:
I loved reading this book! I love his writing and this series, and I was really excited to get to this latest installment. The threat is looming ever closer, they're on a tight schedule, and keep running into situations that slow them down. I mean, we know from the opening chapters of these books that they're going to succeed, it's just at what cost. Like, even if they succeed, a lot of people are going to die, regardless, it's just that they hope that some will survive, but if they don't, then no one will live. That's a big draw, but also following alongside these characters as they go on this adventure. 

This was basically the same groups as the previous book, but Nyx's group were moving onto the scorched side of Urth, but adding on the some of the new people they've met along the way, and minus those that didn't survive. I really enjoyed seeing and exploring this new part of the world! 

Honestly, I was pretty worried about Nyx. That the synopsis hinted at Nyx's actions falling in line with what Kryst Eligor wanted, it was tense. We've been following Nyx since the beginning, and I ddn't want to believe it of her, but just the idea...not great.

This book has a lot going on, of course, between the war and their efforts to get Urth spinning again. James Rollins always done such a good job of balancing all the narratives, and always ending a chapter when you want more, so you have to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next! 

That last chapter though? That was really heartbreaking, what he was sacrificing, and it just showed how much of a villain he was. If I didn't already want to strangle him, that definitely pushed me over the edge. That act was just pure evil, for the sake of power, and I hope he's haunted by it for the rest of his days, may they be numbered. 

Absolutely loved reading this book, and I can't wait for book 4! 

Author: James Rollins  
Series: Moonfall #3
Read: September 10th, 2024  
Source: NetGalley  
Reason Why: Love his writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Tor Books
Expected Publication: February 18th 2025

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars