YA Review – Legends of the Twin Dragons – young adult fantasy

Skillen, Brian John. Legends of the Twin Dragons: The Prophecy of Gemini. Arvada, CO: Hackers, 2025.

Chronicles of Shiloh, Book 1

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Summary

Everyone has a dragon inside of them…

When thirteen-year-old twins Shiloh and Link Jones are swept from an archaeological dig in Egypt into the realm of Altiniya, they discover a world where each dragon is tied to one of nine personality types, inspired by the ancient Enneagram. These dragons not only bond with their riders-they reveal who they truly are. Now, Shiloh and Link find themselves in a foreign land without dragons, an anomaly punishable by death.

As Shiloh and Link navigate this dazzling yet dangerous new land, they are pulled into a centuries-old prophecy that could decide the fate of both their world and Altiniya. Alongside elemental dragons, wandering tribes, and a rising shadow from the capital, the twins must uncover ancient truths, face their deepest fears, and choose who they will become.

Blending the timeless wonder of classic fantasy with the introspective depth of the Enneagram, The Chronicles of Shiloh offers readers a thrilling, heartfelt journey of courage, purpose, and self-discovery, all while keeping the story clean, imaginative, and empowering.

This is more than a tale of new worlds and adventure-it’s a journey to discover your own inner dragon!

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My YA Review

Shiloh and Link are twins. Their parents have gone on a cruise, so they are spending time with Uncle Max on an archaeological dig. They receive word that their parents have been killed in an accident on board the ship. Link runs off, unable to contain his guilt, and Shiloh runs after him. The last thing readers hear from Uncle Max is “Wait, there is….” and then the teens are too far away to hear the rest of it. This isn’t resolved in this book, so I hope it comes back in a future book in the series. 

The teens are lost in a dust storm and end up in another world where everyone receives a dragon when they turn 13. Link and Shiloh arouse suspicion in this world for several reasons: their appearance, the fact that they are 13 and do not have dragons, and the fact that they are twins. You don’t hear much about it, but it appears there is a prophecy surrounding the arrival of twins into the world. Over the course of the story, the twins receive their dragons, although Shiloh isn’t allowed to tell anyone about hers. At the end of the book, the twins are separated, leaving a cliffhanger of anticipation for the next book. 

Skillen weaves a well-written story that will appeal to fantasy and dragon lovers. Legends of the Twin Dragons could prove to be a great introduction to the Chronicles of Shiloh series. I am looking forward to reading the continuing story.

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