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Dragon Cursed

By Elise Kova
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Every teen, in the final human stronghold of a blighted land, is subject to brutal tests designed to separate the dragon hunters from the dragon cursed. One young woman, declared a hero reborn, must fight for her life amidst growing suspicions that there is more to... Read More
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The new swoon-worthy romantasy from bestselling author Elise Kova, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing.

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Every teen, in the final human stronghold of a blighted land, is subject to brutal tests designed to separate the dragon hunters from the dragon cursed. One young woman, declared a hero reborn, must fight for her life amidst growing suspicions that there is more to this curse than meets the eye...

Dragon Cursed is a thrilling tale of survival and mystery, inviting readers into a world where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks at every corner.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399740036

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Elise Kova is a USA Today and internationally bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. She lives in Florida and, when not writing, can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.

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