Dragon rider. Taran Matharu. 2024.

Jai has spent his life forced to serve the cruel empire that killed his family and now rules his people.

To grow ever more po, the emperors young son is betrothed to Princess Erica of the Dansk kingdom, an unconquerable realm, where ancient beasts roam. The princess brings with her a priceless gift: dragons. Only Dansk Royalty can bond with these magical beasts to draw on their power and strength. Until now.

When the betrothal goes wrong, a bloody coup leads to chaos at court. Finally, Jai has a chance to escape. He flees with a fierce Dansk warrior Frida, but not before stealing an egg.

To vanquish the empire, he must do the impossible: bond with a dragon. Only the. Can he seize his destiny, and seek his revenge.