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Ice Dragon: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (The Dragon Misfits Book 1) Kindle Edition

by D.K. Holmberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,891 ratings
When a mysterious stranger brings word of a dragon, Jason’s whole world changes.

The northern mountain village offers protection from the threat of dragons, but is a difficult place, especially for a misfit like Jason Dreshen. His days are spent hunting for food for his family, praying for warmth, and trying to hide his strange silver eye that grants him dragon sight.

When a stranger visits during the local Freedom Festival searching for a different kind of dragon, everything changes.

Forced down the mountainside, Jason learns the truth of powers he’d only heard about in rumors. While running from deadly Dragon Souls, he finds he might have more of a connection to magic than only dragon sight. In order to save himself and stop the Dragon Souls, he must learn a truth about himself that leads him closer to the one thing he fears above all others: dragons.

Somehow, he might be the only one able to protect them from the Dragon Souls, but how can he protect what he hates?

Ice Dragon is the first book in The Dragon Misfits fantasy adventure series.
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    The Dragon Misfits
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D. K. Holmberg lives in Minnesota and is the author of multiple series, including The Lost Prophecy, The Cloud Warrior Saga, The Dark Ability, The Teralin Sword, and The Lost Garden. When hes not writing, hes chasing around his two active children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZJTT3TW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ASH Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Dragon Misfits
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D.K. Holmberg lives in Minnesota and is the author of multiple series including The Lost Prophecy, The Cloud Warrior Saga, The Dark Ability, The Teralin Sword, and The Lost Garden. When he's not writing, he's chasing around his two active children.

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Looking for a series reading order? Several series share the same world, but they can all be read and enjoyed independently (books in the series should be read in order).

The Shadow Accords

The Collector Chronicles

The Dark Ability

The Sighted Assassin

The Teralin Sword

The Lost Prophecy

The Endless War

The Cloud Warrior Saga

The Lost Garden

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Customers enjoy this fantasy book's storyline and appreciate its clean adventure style, particularly its appeal to young adult readers. They like the character development, dragons, and creativity, with one customer highlighting the refreshing new take on dragon mythology. However, the writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well-written while others note excessive repetition. Moreover, the pacing is slow, and customers find the storytelling disjointed with excessive info dumping.

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68 customers mention "Storyline"68 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a great fantasy read with a good plot.

"...It was interesting how this story progressed to learn about the differences...." Read more

"The fantasy story far exceeded my expectations, although, considering D. K. Ho!mberg is the author my expectations should have been higher...." Read more

"An interesting tale! Jason is a 17 year old from a high mountain village. While out hunting he dropped a deer...." Read more

"...I loved the book, and didn’t put it down until i was done with it. I can’t wait for the next book in the series comes out.." Read more

38 customers mention "Story quality"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as clean and exciting, particularly suitable for young adults.

"the book is great lots of action." Read more

"...All the D.K. Holmberg books I have read have been really good, if sometimes a little slow paced...." Read more

"...n't read any of this authors works yet, this would be a great new world to start with, and just know that all of his other worlds are just as..." Read more

"This is a simple story of a young boy who has to take care of his mother and sister. Dragons are a faint memory. But then the plot develops...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"19 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the protagonist's doubts and questions add depth to the narrative.

"...The book is well written, has solid and likable characters and few really nasty ones...." Read more

"...I loved it and the characters, and I am am very satisfied with where it ended in Book 6. (hopes for book 7)...." Read more

"The hero is nearly an idiot. It takes a deft hand to have a character be naive but likable. Unfortunately, that is not the case here...." Read more

"A good read. Main characters are interesting. Looking forward to more of their back stories coming out in the next book...." Read more

12 customers mention "Dragons"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy stories about dragons and appreciate the book's action-packed content, with one customer noting its unusual take on dragon mythology.

"...Was it fast paced? Not too much. Lots of Action? Enough to keep the good flow going. Was it worth it? Absolutely!..." Read more

"...Loved the book. If you like suspense, intrigue, and dragons, this is definitely for you...." Read more

"Wow, what a great story. Love the constant twists and turns. Great characters and the action was fabulous. Can't wait for the next book." Read more

"I truly enjoy stories about dragons. This story held my interest right up to the end...." Read more

9 customers mention "Creativity"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one mentioning its interesting concept and another noting its refreshing new perspective.

"I chose the highest rating due to the uniqueness of this book...." Read more

"...It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters..." Read more

"Ice Dragon is definitely in the juvenile literature category. Great imagination, full of magic, and the first leg of a journey. Cleanly written." Read more

"...of Dragon books and actually try to avoid them this book was a refreshing new view...." Read more

32 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written and easy to read, while others note issues with repetition and sloppy prose.

"...This is the first one I've read with a little lower quality of writing. Don't let it put you off from trying others of his books...." Read more

"...Well done! Well done! Hopefully book two is as well written as book one was! Thank you, I may have found an author I can respect, we shall see.🤔..." Read more

"...Geez. Stupid, idiotic characters annoy me, and using stupidity as a plot device is lazy." Read more

"...The book is well written, has solid and likable characters and few really nasty ones...." Read more

21 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive15 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow.

"Really shocked at how much this book seem to drag on... (no pun intended)...." Read more

"The pacing seemed a little rushed in places and rather slow in others...." Read more

"...HOWEVER, I'm very glad I read the book and it finally improved its pace, and quality, toward the last chapters and ended with a bang...." Read more

"...I just had the feeling of ughhh nothing is happening, the story progresses so slowly!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Story telling"0 positive11 negative

Customers criticize the book's storytelling for being disjointed and filled with info dumping through random details, while also noting excessive use of passive voice verbs.

"Reason for 4 stars was there were a few times I had to skip over unnecessary paragraphs...." Read more

"...Much repetition of words, thoughts , and descriptions. Limited use of vocabulary, using simple words and repeating them frequently...." Read more

"...It was hard to follow and not exciting at all. Too much telling and not enough showing. Very boring...." Read more

"...The story was too long in places and it was hard to keep my attention. I managed but unfortunately I don't think I will continue with the series...." Read more

If you are a Mercedes Lackey fan, you will love this series
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If you are a Mercedes Lackey fan, you will love this series
I found it hard to put the the Ice Dragon down. It was a great read. I think because I have always have had a secret desire to own a Dragon, I can never resist a book that shows a dragon on the cover. The book is well written, has solid and likable characters and few really nasty ones. It was fun to read and left me excited to start book two ...... which I am half way through. Good reading for just about anyone who likes coming of age scenarios and pretends their dog is a dragon.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars you will enjoy it.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025
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    the book is great lots of action.
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  • Jeanjaz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really "Cool" Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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    I'm used to Mr. Holmberg's writing being much more skillfully crafted than I found in this book. There was a lot of repetition that reminded me of Louis L'Amour's later books.
    HOWEVER, I'm very glad I read the book and it finally improved its pace, and quality, toward the last chapters and ended with a bang. I'm ready to go on to "Iron Dragon" the next book in the series.
    Anyone who enjoys dragons will enjoy the uniqueness of the dragons in this book. The plot involved dragon slavers and those who care for free dragons. The protagonist, Jason, grows up in a small village at the top of a treeless mountain that is covered in snow year round. The beginning of the book reminded me a bit of "Eragon," but it quickly showed how different the story was within a few pages.
    All the D.K. Holmberg books I have read have been really good, if sometimes a little slow paced. This is the first one I've read with a little lower quality of writing. Don't let it put you off from trying others of his books.
    I would rate this book G.

    I recommend this book.
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  • AmyM&Beauty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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    I get nervous delving into new D.K. Holmberg world's because I love the old worlds so much, but yet again, I'm just as much in love with this new one as I am with all of the others! I think some people might find the story slow to begin with, but that's part of what I love about it. In a series, you need to get to know the characters and really build the depth of the world and Mr. Holmberg does that beautifully. You start to get to know Jason and everything he's been through and learn what drives him. You also get the addition of characters such as William and Henry that I know we'll end up loving. And I can't wait to explore the relationship that I know is sure to build between Jason and Sarah. Was it fast paced? Not too much. Lots of Action? Enough to keep the good flow going. Was it worth it? Absolutely! This is the beginning of what is sure to be another epic series from Mr. Holmberg. I'd like to say thank you a million times over to Mr. Holmberg for putting the second book in the series out on the 21st because I don't think I could wait longer than that to continue the story! If you haven't read any of this authors works yet, this would be a great new world to start with, and just know that all of his other worlds are just as enthralling. Enjoy!!!
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  • Adele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Thought
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
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    Only DK Holmberg would come up with such a different concept about dragons’ interaction with humans. The term “misfit” is not as derogatory as imagined.
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  • Aileen
    4.0 out of 5 stars First time for everything!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    Really shocked at how much this book seem to drag on... (no pun intended). I have always really enjoyed reading D.K. Holmberg books along with my Grandsons. The both of them learned how fantastic reading a good book can be. I have always read books either to them or with them and I am sure this is how they learned stay at home adventures can be had when really getting into a great book. Both of them really like this author's books. They didn't agree with me about the drag in the story line. And that just might be my old brain rushing to get more books read before I'm called to the other side!! (Possible explanation, LMAO) So the 3 of use will now move on to reading the next book in The Dragon Misfits series. BTW my GS are 13 and 15.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Really 2.5
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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    The hero is nearly an idiot. It takes a deft hand to have a character be naive but likable. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. Without giving away too much, consider the following as an example. The hero withholds information from his allies supposedly to protect another. However, their enemy is aware of the information and the hero knows it. He “hopes” that the enemy doesn’t return soon. Then, he withholds that same information about the enemy from his family, “hoping” the enemy doesn’t come back. Really??! ROLLING MY EYES. It’s clear the enemy isn’t dead. Geez. Stupid, idiotic characters annoy me, and using stupidity as a plot device is lazy.
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  • Linda L Stephenson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The title Misfit Dragons had me hooked.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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    Always intrigued by stories about Dragons. This was a bit different twist on a type of dragon in a different environment than most. It was interesting how this story progressed to learn about the differences. I often can relate to main characters that doubt themselves that don't recognize the abilities they do have. Even though they lack confidence they go out of there way to help others. Even putting their own selves in danger to do so. Another characteristic they have caring for their families and other they have learned to care about. That's why I enjoy Jason's character.

    I recommend this story wholeheartedly. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review of this book because I love to read and endorse an author's writing I enjoy without revealing to much of the story to not to ruin it for others.
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  • Carole Eshenbaugh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting first
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
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    This is a simple story of a young boy who has to take care of his mother and sister. Dragons are a faint memory. But then the plot develops. Good and bad people with dragons. Jason find a young ice dragon. And now we need book two. It sounds like things are going to move a lot faster.
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  • Sappy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in India on April 14, 2020
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    I love fantasy books by D.K. Holmberg. This is an awesome story with gripping narrative, not too slow and I just can't help myself from trying to finish the book in the shortest possible time, hard to put it down once you start reading. Looking forward to reading the next in the series 😊
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  • Ruth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bluetooth earphones proved their worth
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2020
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    This was so enthralling that I had my earphones in all day whilst doing my chores. My grandson is fed up of me saying “ pardon ?“
    There were good characters and a plot that moved and flowed easily between people and places, with the main character being a family head, but still unsure of his worth. All the characters interact well and naturally, keeping the narrative rolling along at a good pace.
    Although the title suggests a saga of dragons I was surprised that my attention had been held for so long without the appearance of a single one. They only appear in a supportive role towards the end of this book, but I am looking forward to meeting them in the future.
    This is a book for “ children” of all ages, from 9 to 90
    Don’t miss it.
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  • e
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ice Dragon
    Reviewed in Australia on May 28, 2020
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    The book had you entertained through out the story and kept you reading to the end to see what happens next in the series of books
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  • April
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2025
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    Very different yet incredibly intriguing story. Feels like I have been on an adventure with the story. Looking forward to reading book 2 now.
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  • Smileyrie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
    Reviewed in Australia on April 12, 2020
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    A good story, but dragged out way too long so it’s a very slow book at times. And there are pieces that are repeated multiple times which drives me nuts, like the number of times Jason mentions how he thinks he sees something out of the corner of his eye, or how he reflects on how the Dragon Souls don’t sink into the snow, or dwells on dragon skin clothing or whether he can trust the people he has fallen in with. All of which is a shame as the actual story is entertaining & you get impatient for it to progress to actually finding out whether the ice dragon exists, or if Therin is the reformed soul he seems to be, or the evil man he’s described as. And the background setting of extremely inhospitable snow & ice is somewhat novel & you really get a sense of what it would be like to be there. So although the book had some frustrating aspects, I felt compelled to read to the end & hope the 2nd book has more momentum.
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