THE FIRST PART OF A THRILLING NEW ROMANTASY DUOLOGY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BABY DRAGON CAFE.  With thanks to Keighley_Reads for the below review and Avon Books for the early copy!

I was so excited when Katy sent me a photo of the Advanced Reading Copy of this book! I’ve been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting to see if a reading copy would become available before its release. Even though I had already pre-ordered it, I jumped at the chance to read and review it.

I mean, what’s not to love? This book has dragons, racing, and romance. If you’ve read the author’s Baby Dragon books, you’ll spot some familiar faces woven into this story, which makes it even more fun to read.

There were a few spicy scenes, but they were easy to skip if needed.

I loved Ginny, the female main character. Watching her character develop as she entered the Dragon Riding Championship was fascinating, and reading about her determination to prove herself and live up to her family name kept me hooked.

The fractured relationships throughout the book were sad to read about, but I think they only made Ginny a stronger and more compelling character.

I definitely did not see the twist at the end coming (there’s always a twist!), and I was left open-mouthed as I read the conclusion. This is the first book in a duology, so I’m hoping we won’t have to wait too long for book two.

I would recommend reading the other books set in this world, but if you loved the Baby Dragon books, this is a really fun read that expands on that same universe.

About the Book

She wants to race dragons

Genevieve’s family is dead set against her joining the deadly dragon races. But she won’t let them stop her.

He’s the trainer she doesn’t want, but needs

Without her family’s money, nobody will train her. Desperate for help, she agrees to a terrible deal: Qais, an alleged member of a dragon poaching gang, will train her to win the races, if she agrees to give him her prize money.

Every race could be their last

The dragon races aren’t just about being the fastest. In these races, sabotage, attacks and all out violence aren’t just allowed, they’re encouraged. The devastatingly handsome Qais will teach her to be cunning and cruel, and Genevieve will be forced to answer a devastating question: to win, is she willing to lose everything?

THE FIRST PART OF A THRILLING NEW ROMANTASY DUOLOGY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BABY DRAGON CAFE. 

About The Author

Radiya Hafiza is the acclaimed author of the Rumaysa duology and Aya and the Star Chaser. Her debut, Rumaysa, was the first Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month after lockdown in 2021 and has garnered critical acclaim. Her works focus on putting brown characters at the center of her stories. The Silver Kingdom is her debut young adult fantasy, exploring empires, history, and forbidden love. Radiya lives just outside of London with her family and works in communications.

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