In a kingdom unraveling into chaos, one outcast and her dragon hold the key to restoring balance—if they can survive long enough to unlock their power.

Since the day Dayie washed ashore as a baby, her village saw her as an outsider. Mistrust turned to fear when Deadweed—a sinister, invasive blight—devoured their land. Blamed for its spread, Dayie is sold to the ruthless Dragon Traders, her mysterious origins deemed a curse.

Years later, desperate for freedom, Dayie steals a dragon egg to pay her debt. But when the egg hatches in her hands, revealing the fiery and untamable dragon Zarr, her plans collapse. Hunted by the Dragon Traders and threatened by the encroaching Deadweed, Dayie must keep Zarr hidden—or risk losing him forever.

Her path shifts when she meets Akeem, a seasoned Dragon Rider, who reveals that the Deadweed is fueled by dark magic—and that Dayie’s bond with Zarr is for life. Now, she faces an impossible choice: surrender her dragon and finally grasp freedom or join the fabled Training Hall of Dagban. There, she could uncover the truth about her origins and find a way to stop the Deadweed’s spread.

Dayie’s destiny awaits, if she’s brave enough to follow it…

This book has since been republished with updates. This audiobook is based on the original edition.