Breath of the Dragon
Breathmarked, Book 1
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Eric Yang
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Shannon Lee
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Fonda Lee
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A young warrior dreams of proving his worth in the elite Guardian Tournament, fighting not only for himself but the fate of everything he loves.
Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s pride—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother.
But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. He believes there is no future in Jun honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked, born with a patch of dragon scales and blessed with special abilities like his twin. Determined to be the next Guardian, Jun stows away in the wagon of Chang and his daughter, Ren, performers on their way to the capital where the tournament will take place.
As Jun competes, he quickly realizes he may be fighting for not just a better life, but the fate of the country itself and the very survival of everyone he cares about.
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Commentaires
"The unpredictable plot twists and innovative magic system, which incorporates religious elements, are intriguing and, along with Jun’s realistic emotional development and reactions, create a gripping narrative...A complex, hard-hitting, epic martial arts journey."—Kirkus (starred review)
"The authors extol Bruce Lee’s principles while continually raising the stakes and surprising readers with thoughtful twists in this relentlessly paced and exquisitely choreographed martial arts fantasy series opener."—Publishers Weekly
"I'm genuinely awestruck by the brilliance of this coming-of-age novel. Infused with the vital essence of Bruce Lee's intellect, martial arts prowess, and philosophical depth, it's a captivating journey that transcends the ordinary–a master class in storytelling. I loved it and cannot wait for the next book!"—Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
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Global3 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation4 out of 5 stars
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Histoire3 out of 5 stars
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- 17/03/2025
A Love Letter to Martial Arts, a Stunning World, A Frustrating Hero, But at What Cost?
I picked up Breath of the Dragon partly because Fonda Lee is listed as a co-author (I’ve been meaning to read one of her books forever), and this felt like a good place to start. A YA fantasy inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy? Sounds interesting.
Right away, the prologue sets a tragic and intense tone packed with a lot of emotional weight. It’s the kind of opening that makes you brace yourself for a deep, transformative character journey. Except… that transformation takes its sweet time.
So let’s talk about Jun. He’s impulsive, stubborn, and frustratingly oblivious. He’s got drive and ambition, sure, but self-awareness? Not so much. Even when the universe is practically screaming at him to wake up, he remains, well… a bit of a brat. I kept waiting for him to grow into a more nuanced character, but even over halfway through this book, I was still struggling to root for him. It takes a major loss - the fridge adjacent kind - for him to even start seeing himself clearly.
That said, the worldbuilding? Solid. Easily the strongest part of the book. The tournament, the fantasy elements, the martial arts influences, the political intrigue, it all feels richly developed and immersive. The action sequences are effective, though they didn’t have quite the oomph I was hoping for.
Overall, Breath of the Dragon is a fun, fast-paced read, especially if you love martial arts films, training montages, and a coming-of-age journey (even if the hero is slow to actually come of age). It’s not a book that will shake your world, but it’s an entertaining adventure worth checking out if you’re into action fantasy adventures with anime vibes.
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