5.0 out of 5 stars Great new series
Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
Perfect for fans of Dungeons and Dragons and similar games. Full of unique species, wonderfully crafted societies and customs, fun magics, and plenty of loot! Follow along as the party of adventurers grows and secrets are revealed.
Has many appendices in the back of the book to better understand the extensive worldbuilding. Just know that if you’re not a fan of spoilers, don’t look at the family tree!
Can’t wait for the next in the series
–for Catching Qat (Drakkaen Nakkla, Book 1)
If you like DnD, you’ll like this book.
It has a very similar style of story to a good DnD campaign. A nice cadence, steady mix of adventure and action. A few mysteries to solve along the way.
There’s no big conclusion at the end, but everything is wrapped up nicely.
Instead there’s little reveals along the way.
The switching back and forth between the two main characters was done well.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
–for Catching Qat (Drakkaen Naakla, Book 1)
October 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Catching Qat has magic and adventure!
Format: Kindle
K.T. Pike has created a world full of magic, mystery, and family. She has created characters that are relatable and imperfect that find each other and learn how to work together throughout their adventures. Battle scenes are vivid and unique and one can easily place oneself in the carefully crafted fray. I loved the world building, characters, and displays of magic that I’ve not seen anywhere else. If you like RPGs and fantasy, then you’ll find “varsome” reading Catching Qat!
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
Great character driven read.
Great, character driven story of individual adventurers coming together as a team to face challenges. Exploring personalities, family ties and backgrounds of each person, as well as learning about the larger world in general, are all part of the enjoyable read. Players of RPGs will be particularly interested in the tale.
––Catching Qat (Drakkaen Nakkla, Book 1)
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When Destiny Brings Strangers Together as Family ✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐K.T. Pike’s “Catching Qat” is an incredible debut that grabbed me from the first page. This is Book 1 of The Drakkaen Nakkla series and I’m already hooked for the entire journey.
Twenty years ago, twins Qat and Qrodin were ripped apart when their mother was murdered and Qat was kidnapped. Qrodin never stopped searching while building his empire, and Qat woke up on a pirate ship at eleven with zero memories and eventually became a skilled assassin. When they finally reunite in a Riversmeet tavern (Qrodin catches Qat’s reflection in a mirror), it’s this explosive moment. Qat has no memory of any of it, and worse, ae just completed a hit so the city guards are hunting aer. Perfect timing for a reunion, right? 🏹
What really got me was how the found family comes together. After the job, Qat runs into Llani, this mysterious elf wearing a necklace with a gem the size of a chicken egg. When Bell (this tiny but fierce archer) throws a rock at Qat’s head to protect Llani, something shifts. Qat feels drawn to these people in a way ae hasn’t felt in years. They end up joining Qrodin’s group heading to Craguesport, along with Akin (a monk who communicates through sign language and has incredible martial arts skills) and a dwarf bladesmith with a battleaxe and serious attitude. They become the Solitary Comrades, and watching them go from strangers to family was everything. 🗡️
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