--- product_id: 15784676 title: "Eon" price: "₱1208" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15784676-eon store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Eon **Price:** ₱1208 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Eon - **How much does it cost?** ₱1208 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15784676-eon) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Read Alison Goodman's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. Eon --the award-winning crossover fantasy that soars! Sixteen-year-old Eon has a dream, and a mission. For years, he's been studying sword-work and magic, toward one end. He and his master hope that he will be chosen as a Dragoneye-an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune. But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a twelve-year-old boy. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured. When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic...and her life. Review: EXCELLENT - Review for Eon and Eona These books bring a lot to the table that isn’t usually seen in Young Adult fantasy; it’s a fantasy world based on Asian culture and history (and is accurately and respectfully done), as opposed to the ridiculously abundant European influenced fantasy. It has strong feminist themes and encourages the acceptance and embracing of female strength. There is an absolutely fantastic transgender character as well as the main character and another minor character are physically disabled. And while I do have one issue with the handling of the disabilities, for the most part, it’s excellently done and even questions some important issues in the modern world. These books are really just a boatload of well-done representation for race, gender, and the disabled, not to mention this is all paired with an excellent plot that balances magic, dragons, and Eona’s path to self-discovery and acceptance. Not to mention, these books have some of the greatest side characters I’ve seen: the transgender Lady Dela, the islander eunuch Ryko, Prince Kygo of the Celestial Empire, Lord Ido, one truly charming and completely ass of an antagonist. They’re all excellent characters that really balance Eona and help her growth. Eona herself goes through a powerful and painful transformation, from being a boy because she wanted respect, to being a woman that commands respect. Watching Eona’s development is terribly satisfying and very empowering, especially as she deals with morality and her desire for power. The writing is very well done, doing an excellent portrayal of ancient Asian culture and society in this novel, creating amazing characters, and handling magic, mystery, romance, and self-discovery all deftly in this duology. I highly recommend these two books for anyone looking for something different than the usual Young Adult (or Adult) fantasy, and a truly remarkable story. Review: You want to go along for this ride! - I loved this book. It kept me up way too late on many nights. It's satisfyingly long and, at the end, I was delighted to know there was another one so I could keep living in this world a little longer. I never felt a sag, as some people have noted. I love historical fantasy, and that's what this feels like, even though it's fully fantasy because it's a "made-up" world. The world has a Far-Eastern influence and, in that sense, is true to the historical feel of the ancient world, although it's a combination of all of the Far Eastern cultures. That means there are some areas where the world-building or plot arcs require some slowing of the action to set stages. It's all good, as the breathing space these scenes give is spaced perfectly so the action doesn't become overwhelming, and her beautiful drawing of the world allows it to bleed off the page. It feels real. The character arcs are well done, and for secondary characters as well as main characters. I am fully invested in Eon/Eona's journey, and I can't wait to see how it ends. I'm adding Alison Goodman to my list of favorite authors! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,004,025 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #257 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure #335 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy #8,850 in Teen & Young Adult Romance | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,027 Reviews | ## Images ![Eon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pCCQ9gd+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT *by D***A on May 28, 2016* Review for Eon and Eona These books bring a lot to the table that isn’t usually seen in Young Adult fantasy; it’s a fantasy world based on Asian culture and history (and is accurately and respectfully done), as opposed to the ridiculously abundant European influenced fantasy. It has strong feminist themes and encourages the acceptance and embracing of female strength. There is an absolutely fantastic transgender character as well as the main character and another minor character are physically disabled. And while I do have one issue with the handling of the disabilities, for the most part, it’s excellently done and even questions some important issues in the modern world. These books are really just a boatload of well-done representation for race, gender, and the disabled, not to mention this is all paired with an excellent plot that balances magic, dragons, and Eona’s path to self-discovery and acceptance. Not to mention, these books have some of the greatest side characters I’ve seen: the transgender Lady Dela, the islander eunuch Ryko, Prince Kygo of the Celestial Empire, Lord Ido, one truly charming and completely ass of an antagonist. They’re all excellent characters that really balance Eona and help her growth. Eona herself goes through a powerful and painful transformation, from being a boy because she wanted respect, to being a woman that commands respect. Watching Eona’s development is terribly satisfying and very empowering, especially as she deals with morality and her desire for power. The writing is very well done, doing an excellent portrayal of ancient Asian culture and society in this novel, creating amazing characters, and handling magic, mystery, romance, and self-discovery all deftly in this duology. I highly recommend these two books for anyone looking for something different than the usual Young Adult (or Adult) fantasy, and a truly remarkable story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You want to go along for this ride! *by G***Z on June 5, 2015* I loved this book. It kept me up way too late on many nights. It's satisfyingly long and, at the end, I was delighted to know there was another one so I could keep living in this world a little longer. I never felt a sag, as some people have noted. I love historical fantasy, and that's what this feels like, even though it's fully fantasy because it's a "made-up" world. The world has a Far-Eastern influence and, in that sense, is true to the historical feel of the ancient world, although it's a combination of all of the Far Eastern cultures. That means there are some areas where the world-building or plot arcs require some slowing of the action to set stages. It's all good, as the breathing space these scenes give is spaced perfectly so the action doesn't become overwhelming, and her beautiful drawing of the world allows it to bleed off the page. It feels real. The character arcs are well done, and for secondary characters as well as main characters. I am fully invested in Eon/Eona's journey, and I can't wait to see how it ends. I'm adding Alison Goodman to my list of favorite authors! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Call it a political satire with dragon magic. *by D***E on June 8, 2013* The world is very well developed and is loosely based on Eastern (Chinese/Japanese) culture and philosophy. Political intrigue plays a large role in this fantasy society; everyone bows to the emperor and a handful of powerful lords. Then there are the "Dragoneyes" who are people with special powers to command magical dragons to protect the lands from natural disasters and such. Then there are the common people: merchants and servants who live a hard life but rarely complain. Into this mix steps Eona, a young girl who was sold into slavery at a young age. Her current master, a former Dragoneye whose tenure in office has ended, has decided to train her and present her to the world as a boy, Eon, who is in training to become one of the Dragoneye candidates for the next cycle (Dragons select a new master every 12 years based on the Chinese calendar). If anyone discovers their ruse, they will both be put to death and their ancestors' will be forever shamed. "Eon" was crippled in a wagon accident and is believed to be a eunuch, one whose parents had him... ahem... clipped... before he was sold into slavery; this is how Eona's master chooses to get her past public scrutiny. In this society, cripples are shunned and nobody really looks very closely at them, for they fear that their "bad luck" is contagious. Yeah it's an interesting read. It deals a lot with the themes of identity: how we are perceived by the world vs. how we want to be perceived vs. who we really are. Eona/Eon struggles with being a teenage girl who must pretend to be a boy, in a male-dominated society, while she tries to convince a dragon to choose her despite this ruse. She was raised as a slave in the salt mines but now seeks to gain a position as one of the most powerful and respected figures in the empire. And on top of that, she has to deal with a crippled leg. Add to this basic plot a healthy dose of dragon magic and Eastern mythology and it really is a good read. Maybe too deep for younger readers though. Note: the sequel to this book, "Eona," is also a good read but it deals with the events that happen after the emperor's half-brother tries to steal the throne and after Eona reveals her true identity. While this first one is an interesting political satire, the second book is more of a romance focusing on the developing relationship between Eona and the Emperor (who is the Prince in this first book in the series). So you might enjoy one of these books but not the other, or both, because even though they are part of the same literary universe and Eona is a direct sequel to Eon, they are written in very different styles. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15784676-eon](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/15784676-eon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*