Constantine: A History Part 2 (Dark Kings) by Donna Grant -Review and Excerpt Tour
CONSTANTINE: A History Part 2
Dark Kings Series
by Donna Grant
Genre: adult, paranormal, fantasy, dragon, romance
Release Date : February 19,2018
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Constantine, King of Dragon Kings is an enigma. Extremely private, he keeps the details of his past secret. Now is your chance to get another glimpse into a certain time of his life – and the people he encounters that change him.
This is a short story involving Constantine from the New York Times bestselling Dark Kings series from Donna Grant
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REVIEW: CONSTANTINE: A History Part 2 is the second short story focusing on the King of the Dragon Kings Constantine, in the Donna Grant’s Dark Kings series.
CONSTANTINE: A History Part 2 reveals how the Dragon Kings began their whiskey distillery in Scotland, and Con’s continuing relationship with a woman that is familiar but not, a woman who speaks philosophically and in circles as she warns Constantine of things to come.
Like Part 1, Part 2 stops at 77%, and the remaining 23% offers up an excerpt from Dark Alpha’s Claim-the author’s series focusing on the Reapers, and the woman known as Death. Once again, the premise is entertaining and engaging but mostly a tease. Constantine: A History Parts 1 and 2 reads like a serialized story line that teases the reader into wanting something more but revealing very little at a time.
Read Sandy’s review of CONSTANTINE: A History Part 1 below.
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Reviewed by Sandy
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CONSTANTINE: A History Part 1
Dark Kings
by Donna Grant
Genre: adult, fantasy, paranormal
Release Date: September 12, 2017
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Who is Constantine, King of Dragon Kings? It’s a question asked by many. Here is your chance to learn some of this enigmatic leader’s history – and get a unique look inside the Dragon Kings
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REVIEW: CONSTANTINE: A History Part 1 by Donna Grant is a short story that focuses on some of the history of Constantine, King of the Dragons, and how he met the woman we have come to know as Death. Although limited in any real background information the author may be leading the reader to believe that Con may have met his future in the guise of a wanderer who may not have been completely human.
The story line stops at 75% , and the remaining 25 % cover the first chapter of Dark Alpha’s Claim (Reaper Book 1) and some promotional information about the author’s series. The premise is interesting but leaves too many questions unanswered. CONSTANTINE is a tease; a quick look back at the King of Kings who struggles in a world that, is once again, threatening the dragons’ existence.
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DreaganI have tried. I truly have. Some might look back and say that I didn’t give it enough, but I will know the truth.
The simple fact is, the mortals have lost their bloody minds.
I knew it was a good idea to have a spy in the English parliament long before Culloden, and Keltan has done a fine job relaying information while keeping his true identity a secret. But learning that the English plan to pass The Dress Act in the next few months that would make wearing a tartan or kilt illegal leaves me flummoxed. And fuming.
Some of the Kings wish to use our magic to stop such idiocy, but we won’t. Just as we didn’t intervene or participate in Culloden or the many other battles before that—or the ones yet to come. We have chosen to live among—but apart from—the humans.
And for very good reason.
It is impossible to look at the mortals without disdain for their stupidity or respect for their accomplishments. Thankfully, the spell I cast prevents such deep emotions within the Kings in regards to the humans. Otherwise, I’m not sure even I could keep from eradicating them.
The years are a blur. They pass as quickly as sand through my fingers.
Worse yet, is that my brethren are terribly, enormously lonely. It’s an ache experienced by all. Each attempts to hide it, but it’s there in their gaze, in their words, and in the very things they do not say.
And, if I’m being honest, I’m lonely, too.
I will never admit it to anyone. It’s difficult enough to divulge it in this journal. It’s a secret I keep concealed, because if I let it show, if I concede that I feel such emotions, then it’s a weakness that can—and will—be used against me by our enemies.
The Fae Wars might be over, and we may be on friendly terms with the Light, but I know the Dark Fae will never give up in their quest to take over this realm. It’s a prime hunting ground for them. They will always be adversaries. And they’re patient enough to wait to strike at the best moment.
Then there’s Ulrik.
He wants to challenge me. Perhaps, he’ll win. Perhaps he won’t.
I try to prepare for all these things. I know they’re coming. It’s a feeling deep within me, like a warning bell. Just as I know that our power, our magic, will draw other enemies to us. Will we be ready?
We have to be. We’ve lost too much already. I will not allow anyone to take what we’ve fought so hard to maintain after everything we’ve given up.
I owe it to the other Kings to ensure that. And I will. Even if it means I forfeit my life. Because, in the end, I am merely one dragon. Any of the other Kings could take my place—even Ulrik. But they are the ones who are important. The dragons are gone from this realm, but the Dragon Kings must remain at all costs.Constantine, King of Golds
King of Dragon Kings
Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.
She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.
Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.
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Thanks Sandy. So is there a part 3 or it leads to a new full length book or series arc.
Donna Grant is overlapping 4 series within the Dark Kings series. Constantine A History is a series of short stories revealing some of the history of Constantine, the King of the Dragon Kings, and a little bit about the woman known as Death, and the beginnings of the Scottish whiskey distillery known as Dreagon. With only 2 stories released at this point not much has been revealed, or answered, just a whole lot more questions. Constantine is the leader, and has a secondary or supporting role in every story line in the series.
Readers have been hoping for constantine’s story since the start of the Dark Kings series but from what I understand Con’s story will be the final installment for the entire series. Constantine A History is a series of short stories ‘teasing’ the reader with look at the mysterious Con because…throughout the Dark Kings series, the author has remained deliberately secretive about Con’s past, or a potential love interest but, and this is a big but, she also is secretive about a certain Light Fae whose soulmate, an unknown (to the reader) Dragon King , rejected her hundreds of years earlier. We , as readers , are hoping for a certain love match between said Fae and the King, but the author continues to tease with vague references to the past with only the other DragonKings knowing the identity of the dragon who scorned the Light Fae.
Thanks for the review Sandy. I can’t wait for Con’s full length story line.
Wonderful review. Do you know if the series of shorts will be release as one book? Or will they be a companion to Constantine’s full length story? Or..or..or..lol
In all honesty I don’t know if the short stories are a true serialized novel or not, but could probably be released as a single book. I don’t know if the author has plans to release Constantine:A History as a single release once all of the short instalments have been issued but I will say that if she continues to release more of ‘A History’ one short story at a time at 99cents..the end price will be a little more than I would have paid for a full length ebook.??
Thanks for the review. Looks like a serial again.
Wonderful review, Sandy. Thanks.
Great couple of review, thanks Sandy.
Thanks Sandy. Sounds great.
Very nice review, thanks Sandy. Congrats to Donna on the new release.