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Synopsis
A broken dragon. An overlooked keeper. One choice that changes everything. Rowan Ashfell was never meant to ride. In Aryndale, dragons are bred for speed, and riders are trained to command, but Rowan is only a keeper, tending the ones no one else values. Until the storm. When a rare dragon is left shattered and marked for death, Rowan makes an unthinkable choice—he claims the beast no one wants. But Kaelthar is no ordinary dragon. As the creature begins to heal, so does something far more dangerous: a bond built on trust… not control. Aryndale does not tolerate deviation. Ascended riders begin to question him.The Crown turns its gaze toward the lower yard.And an ancient elven healer sees something in Rowan that could change everything. With every step forward, the cost grows steeper.Because saving a dragon is one thing— Keeping it alive may cost him everything. Can Rowan defy the system that was never meant to let him rise? Riders of Flame is a YA dragon rider fantasy filled with action, heart, and a powerful bond between rider and dragon. If you love underdog heroes, slow-burn character growth, and dragon adventures grounded in trust and resilience, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. A clean, coming-of-age fantasy adventure of courage, endurance, and connection. Buy Riders of Flame to discover the bond that changes everything.
Is Riders of Flame appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This clean YA fantasy features dragon riding action with moderate violence (dragons at risk, confrontations with authority) but no sexual content or strong language. Themes of class struggle and standing up to unjust systems.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the underdog hero bonding with a rejected dragon and defying a rigid system through courage and compassion.