Part of Wings of Fire, book 8
First published 2015
Peril has always been Queen Scarlet's weapon. Her firescales burn everything she touches, making her the perfect killer for the SkyWing arena. But now she serves Clay, the first dragon to show her friendship. When Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets out to stop her former queen. The annoying SeaWing Turtle insists on joining her mission. He worries about his missing friends who went searching for Scarlet. Peril worries she might accidentally incinerate Turtle, or do it deliberately because he irritates her so much. She constantly says the wrong thing and makes the wrong choice. Her firescales mark her as Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon, a reputation she cannot shed. Then someone offers her a trade. She can give up everything for a completely new existence. Peril faces an impossible decision about loyalty and identity. She must determine whether Clay truly accepts her or whether her own scales deserve saving.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Jade Mountain Academy, Pyrrhia
336 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press