Dragonfall
the addictive and smouldering epic dragon fantasy with a dangerous slow-burn forbidden romance
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:25th Jun '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback - Signed Edition£9.99(9781399715522-S)
In Dragonfall, a thief accidentally traps the last male dragon in the human world, igniting a dangerous bond filled with magic and betrayal.
In Dragonfall, the first installment of a captivating fantasy series by L.R. Lam, readers are thrust into a world where dragons are revered as gods, yet harbor a deep-seated desire for revenge against humanity. Long ago, humans betrayed these majestic beings, stealing their magic and banishing them to a dying realm. Now, as the descendants of those humans worship the dragons, the 'gods' are not as forgiving as they seem. This intricate world-building sets the stage for a tale filled with magic, danger, and complex relationships.
The story follows Arcady, a desperate thief who, in a reckless attempt to steal a powerful artifact, inadvertently ensnares Everen, the last male dragon, in the human realm. As their fates intertwine, Everen realizes that the key to reclaiming his power lies in forming a bond with Arcady. However, this bond comes with a deadly ultimatum: he must convince Arcady to bond completely with him and then betray them. The tension between the two characters builds as they navigate their feelings amidst the backdrop of a dangerous heist and a brewing conflict.
Dragonfall is more than just a fantasy tale; it explores themes of forbidden romance and the struggle for power. With its rich narrative and compelling characters, this book promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what comes next. As Arcady and Everen's journey unfolds, the line between ally and enemy blurs, leading to an unexpected and thrilling conclusion.
A fresh and intricate world, a smoldering romance, and a fire-new take on dragons * Samantha Shannon, New York Times-bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree *
A queer-norm world with new ways of telling tales, L. R. Lam is breaking boundaries and binaries yet again with a brilliant fantasy book that you won't want to miss * Hannah Kaner, #1 Sunday Times-bestselling author of Godkiller *
Exactly what you love in fantasy: Dragonfall is an intriguing blend of magic, a thief, trickery, and an unexpected dragon * Robin Hobb, New York Times-bestselling author of Fool’s Assassin *
Dragons have never been so sexy. Lam's triumphant return to fantasy strikes the perfect balance between romance, action, high stakes heists, and betrayal, in a richly imagined world that's brimming with magic and heart. You can't help but fall for this book * Kate Dylan, author of Mindwalker *
With a queernorm cast that challenges the roles of gender and sexuality, Dragonfall is a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat with phenomenal worldbuilding and jaw-dropping twists. Leaves you as breathless as flying on dragonback * Linden A. Lewis, author of The First Sister *
Lam's Dragonfall is a powerful all-new imagining of dragons and humans and the wild magic burning between them, set in a divided world as brilliantly original as it is convincing. With striking, beautiful prose and characters that will own your heart, this book - and those to follow in the trilogy - are must-reads * Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Night’s Edge series *
Tight, tense, smouldering, and wonderfully queer * Mike Brooks, author of The God-King Chronicles *
Sumptuous epic fantasy * Publishers Weekly *
Dragonfall is fresh and exciting fantasy, full of treachery, romance and kaleidoscopic world-building. You will gladly lose yourself in L. R. Lam's creation * Jen Williams, author of The Poison Song *
Dragonfall is a soaring good time from start to finish, and has plenty for fantasy fans to love: an intriguing world, forbidden romance, unique magic, and of course, as many dragons as your heart could possibly desire * Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk *
Dragonfall is a brilliant, beautifully paced page turner of a novel, up there with the best fantasy and one of my favourite reads of the year so far * J.D. Oswald, author of The Ballad of Sir Benfro *
Set in a unique and wondrous world, Dragonfall is a soaring and fiery love story that will burn or melt your heart. Lam's prose is delicate and gorgeous yet sharp, and will leave readers pining for the next book * Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the War Arts Saga *
A thoroughly enjoyable story which deserves to be very successful * Birmingham SF group *
A romance featuring a sexy dragon, stabbing and kissing, what's not to love? * Aliette de Bodard, award winning author of A Fire Born of Exile *
With progressive representation and constant shifts of narrative perspectives, Dragonfall is a unique intervention in the fantasy canon * The Glasgow Guardian *
Its unique representation of a non-binary co-protagonist...ensures Dragonfall is a stand-out within the fantasy genre, pushing the boundaries of what the canon can look like * The Glasgow Guardian *
Beautifully written, immersive, and fantastical, Dragonfall evokes shivers with its commanding prose. At the heart is the relationship between Everen and Arcady, two characters with opposing goals who should not, could not, ever love one another-and yet. Readers, ready yourselves for angst, for longing, for a world full of secrets and whispered promises. Readers, ready yourselves to fall * Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter *
An extremely readable and delightful first book in an intriguing sounding trilogy * ParSec *
A good read with enough touches of past tropes to engage older readers and enough innovative aspects to interest newcomers. Who knew there was something new about dragons to write about, after all? * Concatenation *
Witty, gritty, and vicious fun. It's a tour de force in visual storytelling, and brings out the nuances of consent and autonomy in a digital world. I also loved the heart-pounding, edge of seat action sequences that felt like they were straight out of a movie (honestly, they should make one), and I read it so fast my head is still spinning * Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller *
A vibrant tale told with surety and grace * Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone on Pantomime *
ISBN: 9781399715522
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 44mm
Weight: 320g
464 pages