Emperor's DragonEmperor's Dragon

The exhilarating journey of Jai and his dragon Winter comes to a bloody climax in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu's cultivation fantasy trilogy, the Soulbound Saga. The war for the empire has reached its breaking point. And if Jai is to succeed, he must continue to cultivate his powers so that he is strong enough to defeat the tyrannical Sabines. As High Khan, Jai has sacrificed everything to protect his people, forging fragile alliances, learning from those who would help him progress beyond a mere warrior, and fighting desperate battles against the Sabine Empire. Now, though, the stakes are higher than ever. The coalition Jai has painstakingly built is threatened from within by betrayal and from without by the overwhelming might of Emperor Titus. As armies clash and dragons and gryphons fight tooth and claw for dominance of the skies, Jai must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue where a single misstep could mean the end of his world. With his soulbound dragon, Winter, at his side, he must not only level up, but confront his own heritage and make impossible choices that will determine the fate of empires. To secure a future for those he loves, he may have to risk becoming the very thing he fights against. "Bestselling YA author Matharu (The Summoner) kicks off his debut adult fantasy series with a riveting first volume…Matharu masterfully lays the groundwork for what promises to be an epic series, taking his time to develop the tension and establish the worldbuilding. Fantasy readers will look forward to Jai's next move." - Publishers Weekly "Matharu's sequel to Dragon Rider is filled with action, intrigue, and commitment to family, friends, and land." - Library Journal "Dragon Rider is an extremely compelling story, filled with characters and story richly designed and masterfully executed. An excellent addition to the collection of any fantasy reader!" - Dakota Krout, bestselling author of The Completionist Chronicles "Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal." - Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker "Dragon Rider is a classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now." - Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series "Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny in Taran Matharu's Dragon Rider. The first book in the Soulbound Saga transports readers to an engaging world filled with magical creatures and evil emperors that is sure to please fantasy fans of all ages." - Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series "Dragon Rider is a classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now." - Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series "Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny in Taran Matharu's Dragon Rider. The first book in the Soulbound Saga transports readers to an engaging world filled with magical creatures and evil emperors that is sure to please fantasy fans of all ages." - Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series "A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion with an underdog-turned-hero protagonist-Taran Matharu serves high fantasy in style. A fresh and fiery entry to the shelves of dragon-lovers." - Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, on Dragon Rider "Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles: Dragon Rider is a spectacular entry for T