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Lady of Dragons (Book One)
A Dragon Rider Friends-to-Lovers YA Fantasy
Publication Date: August 29, 2023
Genre: YA Fantasy Romance
Finlay McDonough wants nothing more than to be a Dragon Knight: a warrior bound with a dragon partner, intent on ridding the kingdom of its dragon-killing monarchy. Well, she might want one thing just a bit more … Evander, her childhood friend, now keeper of the dragon sanctuary. Scouting with Evander one day, Finlay’s attempt to save a dragon goes horribly wrong, and she inadvertently ties her fate to the dragon’s–their souls bind, lending Finlay powers like those of the Mages the Knights are sworn to destroy.
After passing the trial to train as a Knight, Finlay discovers a devastating truth about a beloved dragon. To save them, she’ll need to risk her dream of becoming a true Knight, her chance at a happily-ever-after with Evander … and maybe her very identity.
Fantasy romance with a strong heroine, sweet love interest, sassy dragon companion, and more than a dash of adventure awaits.
Review:
Lady of Dragons by Shelby Elizabeth is an excellent read for those who love YA and fantasy romance. Finlay is an exciting character that readers will love and connect to, and there are dragons! What happens when Finlay's soul binds with a dragon? Well, you'll have to read to find out. I thought Evander was also an interesting character and I liked his connection to both Finlay and the dragons. The writing is captivating and will lure you in for a grand time of adventure, romance, and risking everything to save the dragons.
About the Author
Shelby Elizabeth is an English teacher in Upstate New York, with a B.A. in Writing from SUNY Potsdam (2019) and an M.A.T. in Secondary English from SUNY Empire (2021). I have self-published a young adult fantasy trilogy about Shifters and Elementals in the modern world (Celestials), and a young adult contemporary m/m romance (Don’t Hate the Player). When I am not writing in my free time, I am spending time with my family and my cats, reading, or watching just a little too much television.