This was a fun book, set in modern-day Canada with one notable difference--dragons! It's told from the point of view of Owen's bard, Siobhan. I enjoyed her attitude toward the whole endeavor of getting in with dragon slayers. It seemed reasonable that she would take on the responsibilities she does at the end of the novel. 
 Another aspect I enjoyed? Something I've waited a while for recently in literature--a female protagonist that was not motivated by love for a man. A strong, female role.