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The Moss Dragon of Brittlekeep
A Young Adult Fantasy Novel by Ashley Capes
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Coming-of-Age,
- Dragon Fantasy,
- Dark Fantasy,
- Reluctant Hero
This book is for you if you're into...
- Fire magic that puts a target on the hero's back
- Mysterious talking lockets with secrets about lost family
- City escapes where everyone wants what the hero has
Stay hidden. Stay alive. Stay free.
Penny has a power people would kill to possess. Fire magic forces her to hide in the shadows of the city of Brittlekeep, her only solace a mysterious talking locket that gives her hints about her lost family. She lives a lonely, cautious existence until her discovery of a dragon's tooth changes everything.
Brittlekeep's master is a dark mage willing to do anything to seize Penny's magic and her dragon's tooth. Fleeing the city is her only recourse. But outside the city walls, her safety is hardly guaranteed.
As tales of her fire magic continue to spread and her locket is stolen, Penny soon learns that it's not just dark mages who want to capture her. Desperate rebels are hunting her for her power. With danger closing in from all sides, can Penny outwit her pursuers and find her family, or is her freedom destined to go up in smoke?
The Moss Dragon of Brittlekeep is an exciting coming-of-age fantasy novella. If you love adventure, dragons, and tales of impossible odds, pick up The Moss Dragon of Brittlekeep!
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