Realm of Dragons by Morgan Rice
This is the first book in the Age of the Sorcerers series, which runs to eight novels overall. As with many first novels, there is a lot of world-building happening here, and lots of characters to get to know.
The story takes place in a kingdom that has been in a tense standoff with one of its neighbouring kingdoms for years. The current king has decided to accept an offer of marriage for his oldest daughter from the neigbouring kingdom, hoping that it will lead to a more peaceful future for them both. His daughter is willing and her new fiancé is attractive and charming. But does his kingdom have an ulterior motive?
We see the stories of all six of the king's children, three women and two men, all teens and early twenties, and all quite different in nature. Besides the eldest princess, one is tomboyish and wishes for the battle training that her brothers have been given. One is quiet, bookish, and keeps to herself except when she is wandering in the forests, making some discoveries of her own.
Of the males, one is honest and resolute and his father sends him on a quest that may result in him not being where he needs to be. The second oldest is a party guy, who also goes through women quickly, and is always looking for a quick win even if he has to cut corners or take advantage of someone. The youngest is bookish and very intelligent and is looking for answers that may help his family in the long run.
Besides these, there is also the sixteen-year-old son of a blacksmith, a young man who is naturally skilled with the sword, and finds that his fate may take him to places that he never dreamed of, even as it leads away from his family at first.
I found the book interesting and with some interesting storylines starting involving dragons, monks with unusual skills, and danger coming from the seas. I would be interested in reading more in the series.
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