Dragon Reforged

The dragon Gonard, forced to face the irradiated blasts of air of the Changewinds as punishment for his crimes, seeks shelter in a place where he can heal, but he and his companions--a failing medtech and a human woman--are driven to an inescapable confro

Fans of Julie Kagawa’s Talon and Renee Ahdieh’s The Wrath and the Dawn will devour this action-packed fantasy adventure about a girl who chooses to surrender herself to a deadly dragon rather than marry an enemy prince. When two warring kingdoms unified against a deadly dragon laying waste to both their lands, they had to make a choice: vow to marry their heirs to one another, or forfeit their lives to the dragon. Now, centuries later, everyone expects Princess Sorrowlynn to choose the barbarian prince over the fire-breathing beast—but she is determined to control her own destiny or die trying. As she is lowered into the dragon’s chamber, she assumes her life is over until Prince Golmarr follows her with the hopes of being her hero and slaying the dragon. But the beast has a different plan. . . . There are no safe havens for Sorrow or Golmarr—not even with each other—and the stakes couldn’t be higher as they risk everything to protect their kingdom. "[A]n exciting and magical adventure, with heaping helpings of romance." —Booklist "[For] readers looking for new fantasy works about princes, princesses, and dragons." —SLJ

An action-packed fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Julie Kagawa's Talon and Renée Ahdieh's The Wrath and the Dawn about a princess who must fight the dragons trying to destroy her world. Six months ago, Princess Sorrowlynn stood beside Prince Golmarr to defeat the glass dragon. But when the prince almost killed her after inheriting the dragon's curse of hatred, he went into hiding to keep Sorrow safe . . . from himself. Now the princess has been training to become a great warrior, with the hope of finding Golmarr. But her search proves difficult when she discovers she has been wed to the prince of an enemy kingdom. Desperate to end her forced marriage and be reunited with her true love, Sorrow must find a way to escape her captor husband. But there's just one more dangerous obstacle in her way. A two-headed dragon is hunting her and will stop at nothing until she is dead. Can Sorrow summon the courage to wield the only sword that can defeat the beast and save her world from the destruction of the dragon's curse?

Erik Eleodum is known as Wolf's Bane, Troll Hammer, and Dragon Slayer. Now, he must become a Demon Killer. As Yebritoch, the Lord of Chaos, regains a foothold in the world and threatens to break free of his prison in the Abyss, Erik must stop him before he destroys the world and tries to rebuild it. Through his alliance with the Lord of the East, the demon Yebritoch has found a pathway from the Abyss back to the world. If they can free the greatest of Yebritoch's Chaos Beasts, his transformation will be complete and there will be no stopping him from raining chaos upon everything. As this ancient evil devises a plan to destroy and rebuild the world, Erik has developed new allies as well as reunited with old allies and journeys into uncharted lands to find the last missing piece of the Dragon Scroll - the Dragon Crown - and a weapon that will help stop both Yebritoch and the Lord of the East. But his confidence is shaken and he questions whether or not he can actually stop the Lord of Chaos. Will Erik have the strength and heart to make the sacrifices needed to stop the Demon of Chaos, or will the world as he knows it end?

A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favorite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea, and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, Dragons reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilizations.

An ancient evil reemerges, one that once caused devastation and chaos the world had never seen before, and had not seen since. Erik must now figure out how to combat and defeat this ancient evil, but his time is short, and his resources limited. Erik realizes his mission is far beyond simply opposing the Lord of the East or even rescuing the spirit of an ancient elf. As darkness and chaos spread across Háthgolthane and the world, he realizes his journey will either save or doom the world. With only his sword, Dragon Tooth, Erik sets out alone and into the unknown in search of a stone called the Dragon Stone by some, the Stone of Chaos by others. He doesn’t quite know how, but this stone is a key to saving the world. Journey with Erik Eleodum as he searches for the Stone of Chaos and seeks a way to thwart the return of the Lord of Chaos…

Lin Qingshan, who had just entered this world, was acquainted with the first person here, Long Yifeng. A man who was as shy as a fool. Both of them were servants of the Li Family, a famous family in a small town at the eastern border of the Sky Dragon Empire. After getting drunk, the third young master of the Li family coveted Lin QIngshan's beauty. In a fit of rage, Lin QIngshan castrated the local aristocrat and fled to the central region of the Arthur Continent. After a series of events, he became the first empress of the continent.

The new edition of the definitive academic companion to Tolkien’s life and literature A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien provides readers with an in-depth examination of the author’s life and works, covering Tolkien’s fiction and mythology, his academic writing, and his continuing impact on contemporary literature and culture. Presenting forty-one essays by a panel of leading scholars, the Companion analyzes prevailing themes found in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, posthumous publications such as The Silmarillion and The Fall of Arthur, lesser-known fiction and poetry, literary essays, and more. This second edition of the Companion remains the most complete and up-to-date resource of its kind, encompassing new Tolkien publications, original scholarship, The Hobbit film adaptations, and the biographical drama Tolkien. Five entirely new essays discuss the history of fantasy literature, the influence of classical mythology on Tolkien, folklore and fairytales, diversity, and Tolkien fandom. This Companion also: Explores Tolkien’s impact on art, film, music, gaming, and later generations of fantasy fiction writers Discusses themes such as mythmaking, medieval languages, nature, war, religion, and the defeat of evil Presents a detailed overview of Tolkien’s legendarium, including Middle-earth mythology and invented languages and writing systems Includes a brief chronology of Tolkien’s works and life, further reading suggestions, and end-of-chapter bibliographies A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien, Second Edition is essential reading for anyone formally studying or teaching Tolkien in academic settings, and an invaluable resource for general readers with interest in Tolkien’s works or fans of the films wanting to discover more.