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Dragon's Heart: The Pit Dragon Chronicles, Volume Four by Jane Yolen (2011-02-07) Mass Market Paperback – January 1, 1757

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Jessica-Elisabeth

Good return but I barely finished it

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022

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I remember LOVING the first three books when I first read them, and when I found this one I eagerly bought it and started the series again. I am so disappointed in this book. The writing style took a turn down, and Jakkin and Akki never really grow up. Jakkin, who has the weakest stomach in all YA-dom, is still filled with a single-minded selfishness in regards to playing around with dragons all day, and Akki, unlike every 17-ish girl I know, doesn't have any of the grit and tooth (or even clueless hubris) that she did in the first 2 books. Likkarn's revelation is an easy out, and the five dragons (seven including Auricle and Argent) are completely useless. I wanted to put down the book, but needed to finish the story. Meh, on Book 4, but I was glad to have a conclusion to the series.

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Courtney Cantrell

still some questions, but satisfying over all

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021

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Reading this book, I had to remind myself multiple times that Jakkin and Akki are teenagers with adult responsibilities; I kept getting frustrated with both of them for their communication issues, which verges into territory of "the author didn't write this the way I wanted." But Yolen works it out in the end, although I'm left wanting more "on-screen" wrap-up in place of the encyclopedic summary at the end.

All of that said, I enjoyed J's & A's adventure and the discoveries, and I recommend the series to dragon lovers and readers of YA fantasy.

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Matthew S

Dragon's Heart by Jane Yolen **WARNING some spoilers**

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2009

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Great book. It picks up right where the third left off. the writting was good, though at times seemed a bit rushed.(as if Jane needed to finish writting a chapter/the last half of the book)The first half was the right pace and was building up to something big/good. But the second part was rushed. The ending was ok,and again seemed too rushed. More could have been done with the "kidnappers" It was ended in away that there "may" not be a another one.(which would be sad, because there is still alot that can be done)The added info about Austar after the book was a nice touch and did bring a smile to my face. And within that alone, there can be another book. I found these books as a young teenager, even though i'm in my late 20's, i still read the seris and was super happy to see a fourth. I hope for more books in the seris. More about Jakkin and Akki growing up and starting their own family and help Austar with the change. Or the trogs upraising and attacking a weak, changing Austar that hows little to no weapons. Or side storys about Golden's "pirating" missions to help Austar. And if Jane or anyone that knows her(which i doubt she or anyone that knows here even reads Amazon reviews ). Please write more books for the seris. And please, take your time with the story. This seris has lots of promise. We the fan, are behind you on them and await more. Keep up the good work. Fans of the seris, read and enjoy!

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Kathleen S

10/10 Would Recommend

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017

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The first time I read book 1 of the series, I had been barely 8 years old. One of my favorite books when I was a child. Still the story stick with me into adulthood. A few weeks ago I remember some more details about the book and started searching for the name!

I found the series and bought the first book, and enjoyed it just as much as I did many years ago. I just concluded the series for the first time, and I loved it. The writing style was excellent and delivered the story in a brilliant manner that made me want to read late into the night.

I'd recommend this book to everyone! Great read regardless of age!

10/10

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Satisfying Conclusion to Series

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012

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It was good to get back to Austar IV after many years away. I think I read the previous book in this series in 1987. This one has been sitting on my stack since the beginning of 2010. Thankfully, the book included both an introduction and a preface which did a lot to get me back up to speed on what I missed.

This one begins with Jakkin and Akki escaping from their captivity at the hands of the trogs and returning to the dragon nursery that was their home. But after being gone a year and because of some things they did before they left, they are returning to a world that is very different than the one they left.

The bonders revolted, the senate freed all the bonders, and the Federation has embargoed the planet for not more than fifty years. And Akki and Jakkin have changed beyond measure too. They spent the night in the egg sack of Jakkin's dying dragon to escape the bitter cold of the Dark-After and when they left it they could tolerate the cold and speak mind to mind with each other and with dragons.

Akki is determined to discover how they developed their powers. She wants to find some sort of vaccine that will let others survive the cold and speak mind to mind but without the necessity of killing the female dragons. Jakkin is even more determined to protect the dragons.

Both have harrowing adventures as Akki learns that all the rebels weren't shipped off the prison planets or rehabilitated and Jakkin is recaptured by the trogs who had held them captive.

The story was engaging and entertaining. I was swept into the story even though I barely remembered the first three books. The writing was wonderful. But, what else could one expect from Jane Yolen? Fantasy fans middle grade and up will enjoy this adventure story and will be eagerly searching out the previous three books in the series.

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Jane Craig Sebok

Excellent Ending to a Great Series

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2012

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Dragon's Heart by Jane Yolen, the fourth book of the Pit Dragon Chronicles, was not a disappointment. Having been rescued from their mountain hideaway and cleared of all crimes, Jakkin and Akki return to the nursery. There have been some changes while they were away, to which they must adjust, and Akki is intent on discovering a scientific way to mimic the benefits gained from sleeping in a dragon's belly after it has given birth.

Filed with all the political aspects of the second book Heart's Blood, as well as action, suspense, and plenty of surprises, Dragon's Heart provides an amazing ending to the Pit Dragon Chronicles. I, for one, could not put it down until the end. If you haven't read the book, I suggest you do so as soon as possible.

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mothymary

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014

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i bought as part of collection, the first and second books in serise are always the best

Cdn Rose46

WONDERFUL SET EVERYONE SHOULD READ

Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2020

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I HAVE JUST FOUND MY HARD COVER BOOK FROM 1998 AND JUST NOW FOUND THE FINAL 4TH STORY. EXCELLENT, WELL WRITTEN STORY LINE. I JUST MAY BUY THE OTHER THREE BOOKS IN KINDLE.
THANK YOU AMAZON FOR MAKING IT SO EASY TO FIND JANE YOLEN.

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Rebecca Voros

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2017

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Fantastic ending to another great Jane Yolen series!!

Alan

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Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2016

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A worthy read.

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