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Dragons
Ancient, intelligent, and magnificent. Creatures whose presence elevates any world they inhabit.
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Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Fantasy
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · chosen one · found family · dragons · magic academy
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When the Moon Hatched
Sarah A. Parker · Romance
*The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end.
slow burn · paranormal romance · dragons · quest · fated mates
slow burnparanormal romancedragonsquestfated mates🌶️🌶️🌶️Moderate — some open-door scenes, not the focus - ›3 —
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien · Fantasy
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power…
quest · found family · chosen one · dragons
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The Poppy War
R. F. Kuang · Fantasy
A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s…
grimdark · chosen one · revenge plot · high stakes survival · dragons
grimdarkchosen onerevenge plothigh stakes survivaldragons🌶️🌶️🌶️Moderate — some open-door scenes, not the focus - ›5 —
The Ballad of Falling Dragons
Sarah A. Parker · Fantasy
*“Moonbeam. A moonfall is coming.”* Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor—a staunch beacon from a past…
slow burn · dragons · chosen one
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The Hobbit
J.R.R. Tolkien · Fantasy
The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold.
quest · coming of age · found family · dragons
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The Fellowship of the Ring
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien · Fantasy
The Fellowship of the Ring - the first volume in the rilogy "The Lord of the Rings" - tells the fateful power of the One Ring, and begins the…
quest · found family · dragons
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Of Blood And Fire
Ryan Cahill · Fantasy
Of Blood and Fire is a return to the classic epic fantasy of old, but told with a modern narrative.
grimdark · quest · dragons · survival
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
Samantha Shannon · Fantasy
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed,…
slow burn · found family · chosen one · dragons · quest
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Iron Flame
Rebecca Yarros · Fantasy
“The first year is when some of us lose our lives.
dark academia · magic academy · enemies to lovers · slow burn · chosen one · dragons
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The Silmarillion
J.R.R. Tolkien · Fantasy
A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R.
quest · multiple timelines · dragons
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The Phoenix Keeper
S. A. MacLean · Fantasy
Set in a magical zoo teeming with mythical beasts from dragons and unicorns to kelpies and krakens, The Phoenix Keeper is a fierce joy of a cozy…
paranormal romance · found family · slow burn · cozy vibes · dragons · fae
paranormal romancefound familyslow burncozy vibesdragonsfae🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›13 —
Ascendant
Michael R. Miller · Fantasy
He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean.
chosen one · coming of age · dragons · quest
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Dragon Cursed
Elise Kova · Fantasy
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now optioned for film by Amazon MGM Studios!
coming of age · chosen one · dragons · revenge plot · high stakes survival
coming of agechosen onedragonsrevenge plothigh stakes survival🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›15 —
A Natural History of Dragons
Marie Brennan · Fantasy
Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian…
dragons · quest · coming of age · historical fiction
dragonsquestcoming of agehistorical fiction🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›16 —
Bloodsinger
Juliette Cross · Fantasy
Juliette Cross returns with a new scorching dark romantasy in her The Fire That Binds trilogy.
dark romance · witches · dragons · fated mates · obsessive love
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Empire of Flame and Thorns
Marion Blackwood · Fantasy
**A fae rebel. A ruthless dragon commander. And a deadly trial that will turn their lives upside down.** Trapped in the Seelie Court by a forest…
enemies to lovers · slow burn · fae · dragons · quest · paranormal romance
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Of Flame and Fury
Mikayla Bridge · Fantasy
Fourth Wing meets Iron Widow in this enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy by debut author Mikayla Bridge.
enemies to lovers · slow burn · sports romance · dragons · found family
enemies to loversslow burnsports romancedragonsfound family🌶️🌶️🌶️Moderate — some open-door scenes, not the focus - ›19 —
To Shape a Dragon's Breath
Moniquill Blackgoose · Fantasy
The remote island of Masquapaug has not seen a dragon in many generations—until fifteen-year-old Anequs finds a dragon’s egg and bonds with its…
coming of age · cozy vibes · dragons · found family
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A Fate Forged In Fire
Hazel McBride · Romance
To become the first queen in centuries, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling her…
dark romance · enemies to lovers · slow burn · chosen one · dragons · opposites attract
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Crown of War and Shadow
J.R. Ward · Fantasy
*In the dead of night, passions rise and empires fall.* *Welcome to Kingdoms of the Compass.* The Fulcrum is failing, and demons are slipping…
slow burn · enemies to lovers · chosen one · quest · dragons
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Among the Burning Flowers
Samantha Shannon · Fantasy
With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The…
quest · dragons · high stakes survival
questdragonshigh stakes survival🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›23 —
The Rainshadow Orphans
Naomi Ishiguro · Fantasy
Featuring stenciled edges and original art for the front and back endpapers.
magical realism · dragons · found family
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The Great Hunt
Robert Jordan · Fantasy
Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with…
quest · chosen one · found family · dragons
questchosen onefound familydragons🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›25 —
Ruinous Creatures
Jessi Cole Jackson · Fantasy
For fans of One Dark Window and T.
dark romance · slow burn · forced proximity · obsessive love · dragons
dark romanceslow burnforced proximityobsessive lovedragons🌶️🌶️🌶️Moderate — some open-door scenes, not the focus - ›26 —
Never Keep
Caroline Peckham · Fantasy
From the Amazon.com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors of the Zodiac Academy series Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti.
enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · dragons · chosen one
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When Women Were Dragons
Kelly Barnhill · Fantasy
A GOODREADS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A fiery feminist fantasy tale set in 1950s America where thousands of women have spontaneously transformed into…
magical realism · historical fiction · dragons · coming of age · redemption arc
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The Inheritance Cycle
Christopher Paolini · Fantasy
With the highly anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, Brisingr, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available…
chosen one · quest · dragons · coming of age · found family
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To Ride a Rising Storm
Moniquill Blackgoose · Fantasy
A young indigenous woman and her dragon fight for the independence of their homeland in this epic sequel to the bestselling and multi-award-winning…
coming of age · chosen one · dragons
coming of agechosen onedragons🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit - ›30 —
A Storm of Swords
George R. R. Martin · Fantasy
Here is the third volume in George R.
grimdark · revenge plot · love triangle · multiple timelines · dragons
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A Language of Dragons
S. F. Williamson · Fantasy
**EVERY ACT OF TRANSLATION REQUIRES SACRIFICE** **Welcome to Bletchley Park… with dragons.** London, 1923.
enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · dragons · historical fiction · slow burn
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