Elven Doom by Lindsay Buroker [Review]

Elven Doom (Death Before Dragons #4) by Lindsay Buroker
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: April 25, 2021

Death Before Dragons
0.5. Mist and Magic
1. Sinister Magic
2. Battle Bond
3. Tangled Truths
4. Elven Doom - Paperback | Kindle
4.5. The Forbidden Ground
5. False Security
6. Storm Forged
6.5. The Box
7. Secrets of the Sword I
8. Secrets of the Sword II
9. Secrets of the Sword III

Lindsay Buroker
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Dragons make life complicated. Extremely complicated.

After returning from Idaho, I was hoping to have time to figure things out with Zav—also known as Lord Zavryd, the dragon who claimed me as his mate without asking—but the dark elves are up to their old tricks again.

Actually, they’re up to far more deadly tricks, using more powerful magic than I knew existed. I have no idea how I’m going to stop them, but if I can’t, my entire city and everybody I care about could be obliterated.

To make matters worse, Zav’s sister has shown up and is rooting around in my life. His family doesn’t approve of me, and she plans to put an end to our relationship... one way or another.

Thoughts on Elven Doom: Okay. Zav stepped up (in his high-handed, draconic way) and claimed Val as his to lend her a layer of protection against other dragons. This doesn't sit as well with Val as you might think. Because, you know, she's her own person and not a piece of property.

But. BUT. She also kind of understands why Zav did what he did. Kind of. In an abstract sort of way.

Unfortunately, Zav's claiming doesn't stop certain dragons from meddling. Namely, Zav's sister. She's about as subtle as a freight train, so that's fun. Considering how Zav and other dragons were betrayed before, she does have reason to be wary of Val, but still. Freight train.

That's all fine and good, but there are also the dark elves to deal with. The dark elves are way more subtle than Zav's sister's freight train approach and that's not a good thing. Because they have plans that do NOT bode well for any humans who try to get in their way.

A whole lot of danger, a hasty decision Val comes to regret, potential icy doom, and Val doing her thing. Which means she shooting and chopping with gusto. *thumbs up*