Bound by loyalty that runs deeper than blood, twin princes face a twisted fate written in scars and dragon scales.

Sixteen-year-old brothers Wofrain and Rhein are exactly where they always knew they would be — neck deep in the Seventh Year Trials. In this treacherous dragon riding competition for the sons and daughters of kings, all eyes are fixed greedily on the prize. But far more is at stake for the Green brothers. Only one can win…only one inherit the throne. And failure is not an option.

With their kingdom’s fate hanging in the balance, the twins must confront the question haunting their every step. Who would prove the better king?

Nothing about the Trials is as straightforward as it first appears. And not all competitors will make it out alive. But for Wofrain and Rhein, another threat looms greater every day. Their father, the king, will stop at nothing to poison them against each other in their bid for the crown. Living in the shadow of their venomous father, they know better than most that betrayal often comes from within one’s most trusted circle.

Can the loyalty of two brothers withstand the seductive whispers of power? Or will the bond that defines them shatter under the weight of their father's ambition?

Fans of How To Train Your Dragon and the action-packed final chapters of Fourth Wing will find themselves right at home in these dragon-filled skies. If you like coming-of-age fantasy with sibling bonds and tested loyalty, royal intrigue, and a rich world full of greatly varied dragons, then you’ll love Alexis D. Johnson’s adrenaline-fueled adventure.

Note: The Fate of Princes is a prequel to the Tainted Scales series and can be read at any time.