![]() ![]() Read more Feedback No community reviews have been submitted for this work. As they focus their power through her, she becomes a dangerous conduit for their plans. Against a thrilling backdrop of explosive combat, ruthless power struggles and exotic lore, Eona is the gripping story of a remarkable warrior who must find the strength to walk a deadly line between truth and justice. Through it all, Eona must come to terms with her new Dragoneye identity and power - and learn to bear the anguish of the ten dragons whose Dragoneyes were murdered. Can she face her own darkness within, and drive a desperate bargain with an old enemy? A wrong move could obliterate them all. On the run from High Lord Sethon's army, Eona and her friends must help the Pearl Emperor, Kygo, wrest back his throne. the result: a killing force that destroys everything before it. When she tries to bond with her Mirror Dragon, the anguish of the ten spirit beasts whose Dragoneyes were murdered surges through her. But Eona has an even more dangerous secret - she cannot control her power. Now she is Eona, thrust into the role of her country's saviour. Eon Series by Alison Goodman Eon Series 2 primary works 2 total works Greek: Book 1 Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman 3. ![]() Ages: 14+ Once she was Eon, a girl disguised as a boy, risking her life for the chance to become a Dragoneye apprentice. The sequel to the fabulous Two Pearls of Wisdom, also published as Eon. ![]()
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