The Sacred Scales Review: New Christian Fantasy Series Worth Reading? | Dragons of Camelot Book 1

Jun 13, 2025    Caleb Ward

After a 10-year hiatus, Bryan Davis avis returns with a brand new prequel series! In this review, I'm diving into "The Sacred Scales," the first book in the Dragons of Camelot series - a middle-grade Christian fantasy that serves as a prequel to the beloved Dragons in Our Midst universe.


🐉 BOOK DETAILS:


Title: The Sacred Scales

Author: Bryan Davis

Series: Dragons of Camelot (Book 1 of 4)

Genre: Middle-Grade Christian Fantasy

Setting: Arthurian/Medieval times


⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:03 Looking for middle-grade Christian fantasy recommendations

0:07 Introducing "The Sacred Scales"

0:20 Book release and my reading experience

0:44 Starting my full review

0:59 About the Dragons of Camelot series

1:13 Connection to Dragons in Our Midst universe

2:30 Why this series means so much to me

2:39 My concerns about a prequel series

3:53 Does it enhance or detract from the original?

4:37 Surprising amount of new story to tell

5:36 Perfect entry point for new readers

6:09 Recommendation for old and new fans

6:22 What I loved about the book

7:06 Minor criticisms (target audience considerations)

8:43 Who this book is perfect for

9:38 Final recommendation and longtime fan appeal

9:57 Exciting upcoming character appearances

10:20 Final thoughts and call to action


🎯 WHO SHOULD READ THIS:


✅ Middle schoolers who love fantasy

✅ Parents seeking quality Christian fiction for kids

✅ Longtime Dragons in Our Midst fans

✅ Anyone wanting an epic introduction to this amazing world


Have you read any of Bryan Davis's books?