City of Dragons · #1
The Awakening Storm
Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers.
When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real--especially when the egg hatches overnight.
The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!
The series
In a city humming with secrets and storm clouds, a girl discovers that her grief is not the end of her story—but the beginning of a legend.
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City of Dragons invites readers into a vivid, emotionally layered world where ancient creatures aren’t myths—they’re real, and they’re waking up. At its heart is Grace, a young girl reeling from loss, who stumbles upon a hidden truth beneath the modern sprawl of Hong Kong: dragons are alive, and she’s bound to them in ways she never imagined.
What makes this middle-grade fantasy series stand out isn’t just the sweeping action or elemental magic, but the quiet moments between. Grace isn’t your typical hero—she’s flawed, vulnerable, and deeply human. As she grapples with her growing powers and the weight of destiny, the series explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the courage it takes to face your fears—both real and imagined.
Blending Chinese mythology, contemporary life, and a touch of Zen, the story balances epic adventure with intimate emotional arcs. The dragons themselves are more than spectacle; they’re symbols of inner turmoil and transformation, brought to life with breathtaking detail and nuance.
Perfect for readers who crave fantasy with heart, City of Dragons is a reminder that healing isn’t a straight line, and sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is keep going—even when the sky is falling.
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