A fantastical journey of grand proportions.
While she isn’t trying to be unsociable, life as a herdwife has little appeal for Quen Santu, a young woman who can’t seem to find her place in society. Lurking beneath her headstrong veneer lies a shadow soul, a changeling looking to dominate Quen’s physical form. Locked in a constant struggle to maintain control while keeping her mystifying curse under wraps, Quen leads a double life. An enigmatic stranger turns her life upside down, revealing an ominous truth: “Wherever you go, tragedy will follow. Until you face the truth of what you are, you’ll lay waste to villages. Kingdoms even.” Unable to mask her curiosity, Quen follows the stranger, searching for an explanation about herself, about who or what she really is. But tragedy does indeed precede any meaningful answers. Her father is killed by a fearsome beast only known in legends, stripping Quen of her only living parent. Unwavering love for family drives Quen on a relentless quest, not only for answers, but for revenge. From rogue bands of justice-loving vigilantes to aristocratic entities in high-ranking positions, Quen can only begin to solve the riddle of herself through the eyes of those who want or need something from her. No matter how bleak the situation gets, Quen will have to fight if she hopes to save those whom she loves from untapped dangers within and deadly hazards without.
If you’re looking to get lost in a staggering world filled with magic, folklore, drama and dragons, Season of the Dragon is a perfect escape! Without subtlety or reprieve, readers are thrust into Quen’s world of intimidating kopeks, helpful Bruxias, baffling gibrigs, inner shadow souls and inscrutable goddesses, not to mention the malignant threats looking to exploit Quen for her unique qualities. As the language, landscape and customs approach familiarity, audiences are welcomed into Natalie Wright’s visionary new world, where the breathtaking story and distinctive locations are sure to leave an impression. The disparity between the dusty land where Quen was raised and the metropolitan scene where she lands for a time is so striking it’s like night and day. All the differences in scenery, though, pale in comparison to the contrasts in mindset, devotion and purpose encountered on Quen’s search for truth. Working to keep love as her primary motivation, even though every aspect of her life is in flux, Quen’s discoveries prove to be an adventure beyond compare. Prepare for a fantastical journey of grand proportions helmed by an impressive, female-dominated cast in Season of the Dragon.
