Dragon Rider: A Progression Fantasy Novel (The Soulbound Saga, 1) by Taran Matharu

New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu’s debut epic fantasy series introduces an immersive story of magic and mayhem written in the tradition of progression and cultivation fantasy. Discover a rich world of magic, warriors, and dragons, in which a fearless orphan and an ambitious handmaiden flee from the empire that would imprison them, with a dream to return to their homelands and a determination that’s unbreakable… This coming of age story asks: can an orphan captive learn the secrets of the Dragon Riders to stand up and avenge his people? Jai lives as a royal hostage in the Sabine Court―ever since his father Rohan, leader of the Steppefolk, led a failed rebellion and was executed by the very emperor Jai now serves. When the emperor’s son and heir is betrothed to Princess Erica of the neighboring Dansk Kingdom, she brings with her a dowry: dragons. Endemic to the northern nation, these powerful beasts come in several forms, but mystery surrounds them. Only Dansk royalty know the secret to soulbonding with these dangerous beasts, an intricate magic system that draws on their power and strength. This marriage―and the alliance that forms―will change that forever. Read more