First published 2026
Genevieve's family forbids her from entering the dragon races, but she refuses to back down. Without their financial support, no legitimate trainer will work with her. Desperation drives her to accept help from Qais, a dragon poacher who offers to train her under brutal terms. She must hand over all prize money if she wins. The races themselves are savage competitions where violence and sabotage are permitted. Riders don't just need speed to survive. Qais teaches Genevieve to be ruthless and calculating, skills that go against everything she believed about herself. Each race brings mortal danger, and the competition grows more vicious as stakes rise. Genevieve discovers that victory might cost her more than defeat ever could. She faces an impossible choice between achieving her dreams and preserving her soul.
Genres: drama, adventure, fantasy, sports, young-adult
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, gritty, intense, morally-complex, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-mentor, enemies-to-allies, forbidden-pursuit, high-stakes-competition
384 pages · Paperback · Avon
Content warnings: abuse, violence