{"title":"Selena Pigoni","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelena Pigoni crafts immersive graphic novels that blend fantasy elements with captivating storytelling. Readers can expect rich illustrations paired with narratives that explore magical realms and complex characters, as seen in works like \u003cem\u003ePromised to a Dragon: Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer stories often weave romance and adventure into beautifully drawn panels, offering a visual and emotional journey. Fans of graphic novels that balance enchanting plots with vivid artwork will find her work especially engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"promised-to-a-dragon-volume-1-by-selena-pigoni-9781718320925","title":"Promised to a Dragon: Volume 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteen years ago, a powerful witch aided a king in battle, and in return, she asked that his newly born daughter be promised in marriage to a dragon when she came of age. As the young princess Rhiannon grew up, however, her parents regretted that promise, so they decided to wed her to a great dragon slayer instead: the head of their guard, Sir Brodrick. They hoped that Sir Brodrick would do away with the dragon and protect Rhiannon from a terrible fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Sir Brodrick is cruel, possessive, and overbearing, so on the night of her 19th birthday, Rhiannon decides she'd rather try her luck with the dragon than be married off to a man she hates and fears. During her escape from the capital city, she meets a kindly wandering bard, Taliesin, who helps her hide from her pursuers and offers to protect her on her way to the dragon's lair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bard is more than a simple musician, however; it turns out he is none other than her dragon fiancé in human form! As the two become closer over their journey, Taliesin introduces Rhiannon to a world of magic and wonder, and their feelings grow as they learn more about each other. But misunderstandings and self-doubt plague their relationship, and the vengeful Sir Brodrick is on their tail, prepared to slay the dragon and take back his fiancée...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePromised to a Dragon: Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e by Selena Pigoni and Minori Aritani is an enchanting tale of love, magic, and the courage to defy destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521509048556,"sku":"9781718320925","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0adf7e976bf4b7f1bde4ede83efa1584.jpg?v=1776126654"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/selena-pigoni.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}