A Dragon's Spell Volume 1

Fire and Shadow, Shattered Blades, Dragon's Blood, and The Darkness Within

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Pub Date 9 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 14 Mar 2021

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If you HATE typical hero-saves-the-world fantasy but still LOVE the sarcastic bad-boy, then A Dragon’s Spell is for you! Our princes aren’t the heroes, they’re the villains. And slaves to a powerful dragon. These missions they’re sent on won’t save the world. They just might bring the world a bit closer to its end.

Life is never normal for the crown prince and his twin brother.

It hasn’t been since their mother died and a powerful dragon moved into the kingdom.

Now that dragon has Tarrek and Albree under her control. Sometimes, the twins can pretend they aren’t her slaves, but then she commands them with a powerful spell. The only thing they can do is obey, straight into battle with skilled opponents that can rival them in strength, magic, and skill. It’s fight or die, and they both know they’re screwed … But that doesn’t keep them from trying … most of the time.

Story 1 Fire and Shadow

I’m a prince under a dark and scheming spell – a shadow-walker assigned to hunt his prey. 

My target: A girl who can turn herself into a blazing fireball. 

But I got too close, and I’m a melted mess with the spell now taunting me. It says I’m alive and therefore, can still fight – as if a shadow can actually take out fire. 

Did I mention it’s my birthday this week? What a sucky way to turn sixteen … 

Story 2 Shattered Blades 

Today I’m not a prince. I’m a rock star. 

And my concert is going great until a dreadful dragon casts her spell. 

No after party for me. I get to hunt an extremely skilled swordsmen who has the power to clone himself. Nothing like dueling a lethal foe who can overpower me in unlimited ways. 

Fight or die, I always say… Not really. 

Why do I get myself into these things? 

Story 3 Dragon’s Blood 

I’m a crowned prince with the power of invisibility, but my life isn’t glamorous. 

It’s coated in sweat and sticky with blood ... I’m a slave to a dragon’s spell. 

But I’m not alone. The dragon sends her ward with murderous magic to aid me in my mission: Capture an elf with magic-nullifying abilities. Good thing I’m a genius with the bow. But I didn’t expect the elf to have a deadly dragon … 

Story 4 The Darkness Within 

High school as crown prince is hard enough … Having a mischievous twin brother doesn’t help. 

But keeping great grades to prove I’m worthy of my title is made harder by the summons of a powerful dragon. 

Why she can’t wait until the weekend for another lethal mission, I can’t say. But it’s in the middle of mathematics she casts her spell, forcing my brother and I to obey. 

Our target: A samurai who’s trained in the art of war since she could walk, who can make weapons out of her own bones. 

What’s worse? I think I forgot to turn in my book report. 

I’m so screwed.

If you HATE typical hero-saves-the-world fantasy but still LOVE the sarcastic bad-boy, then A Dragon’s Spell is for you! Our princes aren’t the heroes, they’re the villains. And slaves to a powerful...


Advance Praise

"★★★★★ Action. Magic. Dragons. And a little romance. It’s YA Fantasy at its finest! – Zach Reuben

★★★★★ It kept me on the hook. I can’t wait to read more. – Natalie Ryan

★★★★★ I have been looking for something to escape [to] … and I’ve found it this exciting world. – Joyce Caley"

"★★★★★ Action. Magic. Dragons. And a little romance. It’s YA Fantasy at its finest! – Zach Reuben

★★★★★ It kept me on the hook. I can’t wait to read more. – Natalie Ryan

★★★★★ I have been looking for...


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Fantastic read from start to finish, every scene was thrilling with captivating! I just couldn't put it down! Must read for fans who love incredible storytelling and amazing action that keeps you hooked!

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A short and beautiful story about Albree
"You, Albree Vaydmehn, Prince of Jasikx, cannot die tomorrow, nor the next day, or the next day. Your destiny is much too great"
And his poet twin brother, Tarrek
And little sister, Sheva
And Zi
"He the brave and valiant fool
Come to join us in the duel
Not the brightest, I dare to say
But the bravest in many way"
Which are on the spell of a Dragon that makes them do impossible missions.

Take time to the story in the first place may a little confusing. Soon get better. There are four stories (Dragon's missions) that Albree tells, except the fourth, Tarrek is a narrator. I liked this group of young heroes or warriors if may I'll say. Looking forward to more of their stories.

Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read A Dragon's Spell Volume 1 by Abby Arthur in exchange for an honest review.

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If you HATE typical hero-saves-the-world fantasy but still LOVE the sarcastic bad-boy, then A Dragon’s Spell is for you! Our princes aren’t the heroes, they’re the villains. And slaves to a powerful dragon. These missions they’re sent on won’t save the world. They just might bring the world a bit closer to its end.

this is exactly my feelings wow
like it

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Can’t get the arc to open at all. Not working, so unable to review sadly despite following guidance.

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It was funny and intersting, the sarcatisc tone really to my taste! And honestly, who could resist a book about magical twin princes under a dragon's spell?

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