“…Unfolds with drama and excitement… A new author-and new series-to watch.” ( Booklist) “Wells has built a mesmerizing world that will draw readers in and has created characters with depth and charisma… A great addition to high school library collections, particularly those looking for LGBTQ romance.” ( School Library Journal) “Debut author Wells' beautiful prose and compelling protagonist will leave readers eager for the sequel.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

Her fantasy world-building is excellent, the plot anchored by a strong young woman who feels both nuanced and real… The story builds momentum until its breathtaking finish, concluding the episode while leaving larger issues unresolved and ready to be picked up in the second installment of this promised duology.” ( Shelf Awareness, starred review) *“Rebecca Kim Wells has crafted a top-notch dragon story. *A Summer/Fall 2019 Indies Introduce Title ( American Booksellers Association) *A Summer 2019 Indies Next Pick ( IndieBound) *New England Book Award Finalist ( NEIBA) *A 2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Title ( American Library Association) *Winner of the 2019 Bisexual Book Award for Speculative Fiction ( Bi Writers Association) With time running out, can Maren survive long enough to rescue Kaia from impending death? Or could it be that Maren is destined for something greater than she could have ever imagined? Buy the Bookīuy signed/personalized copies at Porter Square Books: Hardcover / Paperbackīuy from your local indie bookstore: Hardcover / Paperbackīuy from : Hardcover / Paperbackīuy from Barnes & Noble: Hardcover / Paperback Not to mention the strange dreams she’s been having about a beast deep underground… But Maren is unprepared for the dangerous secrets she uncovers: rumors of a lost prince, a brewing rebellion, and a prophecy that threatens to shatter the empire itself. If Maren is to have any hope of succeeding, she must become an apprentice to the Aromatory-the emperor’s mysterious dragon trainer. Desperate to save her, Maren hatches a plan to steal one of the emperor’s coveted dragons and storm the Aurati stronghold. Raised among the ruins of a conquered mountain nation, Maren dreams only of sharing a quiet life with her girlfriend Kaia-until the day Kaia is abducted by the Aurati, prophetic agents of the emperor, and forced to join their ranks.

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