Part of Wings of Fire, book 16
First published 2026
Umber never expected to become anyone's protector. As the youngest MudWing sibling, he was content being the cheerful little brother while Reed handled responsibilities and Clay fulfilled prophecies. Then his sister Sora causes a tragedy at Jade Mountain Academy, forcing them both to flee south in search of sanctuary. When a kraken attacks during their escape, a hybrid dragon named Mulberry rescues Umber and leads them to the Court of Refuge, a forgotten island where dragons hide from their troubled histories. The community offers safety, but Umber soon realizes their protection demands a steep cost. As he develops feelings for Prince Mulberry, he must uncover the island's buried secrets to secure a future for himself and Sora. When the ruling dragons attempt to silence him, Umber faces an impossible choice between his own safety and becoming the hero this hidden community desperately needs.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Jade Mountain Academy, Court of Refuge
Period: present-day
341 pages · Kindle Edition · Scholastic Press
Content warnings: violence