Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Hùnxuè powers grow stronger, Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missing out on a normal school life. Other kids get to relax, watch movies with friends, and go on dates, while Grace is risking her life to save the world. Something has felt off about her connection with Nate lately, and she keeps dreaming of her father and his ominous insistence that she must wake the dragon kings.
When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and her friends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clock exacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in sync with Nate and her friends before it's too late?
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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