By Frankie Sims
When given the option of genres, many readers vouch for a niche yet popular subgenre of fantasy books with a story-smashing dragon.
In this article, we’ll be going through a curated list of the best dragon fantasy books that belong on your TBR list.
If You Love Fantasy Books With Dragons, You'll Love...
The Age of Fire series: Rise of Warriors by Eden Ross
Published in December 2023
The first book in the planned Age of Fire series follows several young archers, soldiers, and assassins accompanied by their dragon sidekicks as they cross paths and discover first-hand what brings them together yet pushes them apart. After generations of war and pain, will they be able to come together as a team when the fate of the future is in their hands?
Burn Red Skies by Kerstin Rosero
Published in November 2020
The first book released in the Burn Red Skies series follows a villager forced into hiding and training by an army invasion of her home. Using her senses, she trains in the elements with a single goal: to slay the ancient dragon to escape the Summoner’s army.
The second installment of the Burn Red Skies series was published in February 2022.
The Scalussen Chronicles: The Forever King by Ben Galley
Published in December 2020
The beginning of this newly-released trilogy follows a revenge-driven MC as she discovers the stories of a local war washed up in a banned spellbook—a war she never knew existed. With the book bringing daemons and mages on her tail, she must keep her friends close and her enemies closer, even if it means war. Will dragons join her as friends or foes?
The second installment of The Scalussen Chronicles was published in August 2021.
The Dragon Lords: Fool’s Gold by Jon Hollins
Published in July 2016
This completed trilogy follows a group of misfits as they plan a heist on Smaug’s gold to escape the lack of wealth overwhelming them. Their only problem is that their high-taxed society is controlled by dragons, who will do anything they can to keep the misfits away from the gold.
The final installment of The Dragon Lord's trilogy was published in August 2018.
The Bladeborn Saga: The Song of the First Blade by T.C. Edge
Published in August 2021
This recently released mega-series follows the downfall of a war-torn society in need of a new protector known as a First Blade. With fallen gods and dragons thrown in the mix, this saga will have you on the edge of your seat as you watch the fate of Vandar unfold.
The latest installment of The Bladeborn Saga was published in February 2024.
Windward by S. Kaeth
Published in September 2019
This standalone novel follows a dragon-bonded teen as they’re framed for stealing precious treasures from the dragon’s hoard. To make matters worse, the teen is in the middle of training another newly bonded teen. Will she prove her innocence or get her reputation slashed by her rivals?
The Dragon Queen: A Dream of Fire by J.R. Rasmussen
Published in July 2019
This recent trilogy release follows a sole student burdened with the impending attack on his home and his school of magic. This secret plan of attack is entrusted to him by a dragon no one has seen but him, which makes trying to convince his peers of the doom headed their way extremely difficult. His history as an outcast may be the only thing standing between the life and death of the school of magic.
The last installment of The Dragon Queen was published in June 2021.
World of Linaria: Moroda by L.L. MacRae
Published in May 2017
This installment of the World of Linaria series follows a pair of sisters reeling from the recent death of their father. In an effort to protect each other, they must learn how to survive in a society controlled by dragons, airships, and sky pirates. Will the two women be able to change the fate of Linaria forever?
Your TBR is listening and waiting for your next 5-star fantasy/dragon read so all that’s left to say is happy reading!
Frankie Sims is an LGBTQIA+, Hispanic-American blog writer and published author from California, USA. With over 10 years of personal writing experience, she made her debut in Word Tonic's Here We Go Again anthology with her prose piece Much Wanted Child, which was published in April 2024. More recently, she’s published her debut poetry collection, Pluto, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and BookLeaf Publishing Bookstore starting June 18th, 2024. Connect with Frankie online at @authorfrankiesims on Instagram and on The Nest.
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