{"product_id":"book-oce4","title":"Lady Dragon","description":"\u003cb\u003eRachel Hartman's Seraphina meets \u003ci\u003eThe Priory of the Orange Tree\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eLady Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, a sapphic YA romantasy from A.M. Strickland.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe age of queens is over . . . unless they can save it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the last war between humans and dragons left the leaders of both species slain — the last human king of Andrath and the legendary dragon queen — both queendoms have been living under a tentative truce: only women will sit on the throne of Andrath, the dragons will have free passage through the human lands . . . and if men ever try to retake the throne, the draconic realm will retaliate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamansa and Kirek are two new leaders coming of age in war-scarred lands — Samansa a reluctant human princess and Kirek the favored contender for the draconic queenship. Per tradition, Kirek must undergo the distasteful task of using a mysterious gem called the Heartstone to shift into human form and maintain the strained ties between the species . . . and study human weaknesses, a new and secret task she’s been given by her queen. As the princess and the dragon girl grow closer, they are sent to investigate a potential breach of the treaty and encounter a plot that could reignite an even bloodier war. While fighting to maintain the peace their ancestors fought for and uncovering centuries-old secrets, Samansa and Kirek must grapple with betraying their clashing nations . . . or their unexpected feelings for each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A master of twisty, imaginative YA fantasy, Strickland delivers everything you could want and more: succession drama; awesome dragon battles; and a romance with the slow, intense burn of dragon fire and the sweetness of first love. \u003cb\u003eBy turns full of rage and tenderness, \u003ci\u003eLady Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e is sweeping, affirming, and completely unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e.\" ―Allison Saft, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Fragile Enchantment\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50136800264496,"sku":"BDoce4","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/oce4-cover.jpg?v=1758152554","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-oce4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}