Eon has spent years training for the chance to be chosen as a Dragoneye – an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons. Both Eon and his Master’s future depend on Eon’s being selected from among many candidates. However, Eon has a secret.  Eon is really Eona, a girl disguised as Eon. Females are forbidden from using Dragon Magic. Will her master’s ultimate gamble pay off?  Can she keep her secret from being exposed?

Throughout the story, Eon is put in life-threatening situations. She grapples not only with staying alive, but with inner conflicts and moral issues as well.  The story is well-balanced in terms of plot and character development. As a result, Eon’s growth as a person can be seen as the story progresses.  This story also has a unique premise: the the Dragoneyes and the Energy Dragons recall the Chinese Zodiac, with each year dedicated to a different Energy Dragon.

I think this book would appeal to many readers as it has many different elements in the plot, from Eon’s disguise to the magic, the culture, and the political plot.  However, Eon finishes with a bit of a cliff-hanger so I would recommend having the sequel, Eona, nearby.