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All Dragon’s Eve by Casse NaRome is the eighth book in the Saint’s Grove series. Ana inherited her grandma’s shop a year ago, but she still hasn’t found herself. She enjoys making jewelry, but something still feels like it is missing. Ka-Riu is tasked with finding the Hearth Stones that will break the curse on his people. Fate intervenes when a lunar eclipse and planets aligning allow for Ka-Riu to travel into Saint’s Grove. Ana isn’t one to trust strangers, but when Ka-Riu turns up at her store, looking for her late grandma, she feels an instant connection to him. Ana has handled a lot in this town, but Ka-Riu’s revelations that he’s a dragon, his crazy cousin who attacked her is also a dragon, and she happens to be the last Benten goddess set her on a path she never knew she had.
Ancient dragons discover the modern world in this installment of the Saint’s Grove series. Often paranormal romances are regarded as either highly paranormal or heavy with the romantic. All Dragon’s Eve does have romance, and it does have dragons and magic, but it reads more like a romantic comedy. There’s a lot of humor that drives the characters. Ana introduces these centuries’ old dragons to video games and even gets the future king semi-addicted to them. Ana has a sarcastic nature, but she’s also headstrong and witty. Ka-Riu can be a bit rash and pouty, but he’s also goodnatured and loyal. They have a fun back and forth that reminds me of screwball comedies where the banter drives the humor.
Ka-Riu’s siblings break dragon stereotypes. Fuku has a dark side, but normally acts like a tame grizzly bear who's blunt and typically well-meaning. Ri-Riu has a scary side with his casual ‘threats’ to eat Ana and the fact that, as future king, he’s the head of the family. Kin-Riu is delightful, strong, and wholeheartedly enjoys working in Ana’s store. Even if you haven’t read the Saint’s Grove series, All Dragon’s Eve is easy to follow, fast paced, and humorous. A true romantic comedy with a modern take on dragons that every romantic at heart will enjoy!
