Praise for Rise from Ruin: Melissa Olthoff is a fantasy master like no other. Rise from Ruin is a fun-filled tour de force and I cant wait to see what she does next. Dragons have never been so fun! Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the New York Times best-selling Dark-Hunters series. In Rise from Ruin, Melissa Olthoff brings a new twist to dragonrider tales. Olthoff creates not only a believable and immersive world, but populates it with people whom you can respect, understand, care for, and sometimes want to punch in the face. I love the camaraderie between the dragon and griffin corps. Jody Lynn Nye, New York Times best-selling author [ V]ery reminiscent of Anne McCafferys Dragon Riders of Pern and Mercedes Lackeys The Black Gryphon, in all the best ways. . . . a fast-paced book, with elements of romance, coming-of-age, military, fantasy, and even bits of SciFi. . . . a fun read . . . Kal Spriggs Fourth Wing meets Dragonriders of Pern. Edie Skye
Praise for To Tread Obsidian Shores, coauthored with Jason Cordova: Olthoffs veteran experience shines through in the authenticity of her character interactions and dynamics. She knows what its like to drive yourself to the breaking point in order to keep your brothers- and sisters-in-arms alive . . . and it shows. Kacey Ezell, USAF Retired, coauthor of The Romanov Reign series
An unconventional work of military sci-fi set during peacetime . . . Cordova and Olthoff still delivers the fighting esprit de corps and noble sacrifice common to wartime stories. . . . The emotional sting of loss and comforts of companionship are fairly distributed, and a late surprise revelation sets things up nicely for book two. Military SF fans will find it hits the spot. Publishers Weekly
