If my father finds out I’m secretly raising an orphaned dragon, he’ll kill it. Thank the gods for my brother’s help. In the same breath, curse him for sticking by me as I likely dig our graves deeper with each desperate decision.

My name is Mirren, and until now, my greatest ambition has been to stay clear of our father’s rage as best I can. But all that’s changed with my dragon’s life on the line. I only have one option to keep her alive...

Compete.

Desperate choices must be made with the approaching Seventh Year Trials — a treacherous dragon riding competition for the nation’s wealthiest youth. But I’m a far cry from a member of the elite, and a vindictive ex-noble is determined to win at any cost in a game all his own.

The charming son of a lord seems to see potential in my dragon and me, but I can’t help but wonder if it’s genuine. I’m dying to hope. But the risks are quickly outweighing the reward as the Trial’s dark history rears its head. And I’m in too deep to turn back now...

Fans of How To Train Your Dragon, Eragon, The Hunger Games, and A Knight's Tale will find themselves right at home in these dragon-filled skies. If you like young adult fantasy with delicious sibling banter, a plucky underdog heroine, adrenaline-fueled dragon riding competitions, and a rich world drenched with greatly varied dragons, then you’ll love this action-packed adventure.

THE TAINTED SCALES SERIES:

Prequel: The Fate of Princes (most enjoyed after reading The Seventh Year Trials and The Dragon Snatchers)
Book 1: The Seventh Year Trials
Book 2: The Dragon Snatchers