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Dragon Cursed

the must-read dragon fantasy romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy
By Elise Kova
Series: Dragon Cursed
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From the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy comes the first in a new, heart-pounding fantasy duology, about a young woman who must survive a score of brutal tests and trials to escape her cursed fate. The moment you see... 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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From the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy comes the first in a new, heart-pounding fantasy duology, about a young woman who must survive a score of brutal tests and trials to escape her cursed fate.

The moment you see a dragon is usually your last...

Since the dragons emerged—along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people—there's only one human city that remains standing: Vingard.

But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the threat from within. For there is no worse fate than being Dragon Cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you'll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything—and everyone—you love.

Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities. And I'm terrified that I might be next.

There's only one other person who might suspect my secret. He's like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.

Because Lucan definitely knows something.

And if I'm Dragon Cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

Series: Dragon Cursed

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  • Dragon Cursed
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    Dragon Cursed
    From the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy comes the first in a new, heart-pounding fantasy duology, about a young woman who must survive a score of brutal tests and trials to escape her cursed fate. The moment you see a dragon is usually your last... Since the dragons emerged—along with the scourge that...
    By Elise Kova
    Paperback
    $2499
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    Out 5 Jan 2027

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ISBN: 9781399740074

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Elise Kova is a #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. When not writing, she can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.

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