SEASON of the DRAGON

Makes the TOP 10!

SEASON of the DRAGON chosen as TOP 10 Epic Fantasy by book distributor INGRAM! See the full list on Goodreads or on BookShop.org.

Season of the Dragon One of Thirty Titles Chosen to Represent the Best in American Independent Publishing by BookLife editors. Read the details here.

SEASON OF THE DRAGON

World map of Menauld, world setting for fantasy novel Season of the Dragon, book 1 of the Dragos Primeri series by Natalie Wright

Map illustrating the setting for Season of the Dragon, book 1 of the Dragos Primeri series by Natalie Wright

SEASON of the DRAGON is the WINNER of a Silver Medal in the 2023 Readers’ Favorite Awards for YA Epic Fantasy!

When a dragon destroys Quen’s life, she joins a band of mages and rogues hunting the beast. But Quen soon discovers she is the one being hunted as factions vie to control her growing power. 

Quen was born cursed with a second, shadow soul. Sensing the oddity within, animals run from her—an untenable trait in a herding culture. On the cusp of her twentieth year, Quen is at risk of becoming pesha—no one.

When a dragon destroys her home, Quen’s world is turned upside down. As her anger grows, so does her untapped power. Fueled by a quest for vengeance, she joins a vigilante group of mages and rogues hunting the beast. But her journey soon reveals a terrible truth: her battle prowess has caught dangerous eyes. And now, she has become the hunted

At the end of her journey, her fate will be sealed. Can Quen overcome her curse and unite her warring souls? Or will her shadow soul consume her—and everyone she loves?

The fate of her homeland—and all she loves—hangs in the balance.

“[Readers] looking for fantasy series titles that open with a bang of psychological and political allure will find that few can equal the force of Season of the Dragon. Its attraction comes from many different strong subplots, each cemented by a courageous woman who defies her destiny and heritage and, in so doing, begins to see the opportunity of being the result of her mother's bargain with a different kind of devil.”—MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer

“There are some books you wish you could read forever. Natalie Wright’s Season of the Dragon is one of them. The author writes with a deft hand, ensnaring us in the mystery that is our great heroine.”—INDEPENDENT BOOK REVIEW, Alexandria Ducksworth

“A book for fantasy lovers! With dragons, magical creatures, magic, corrupt kingdoms, and forbidden love, Natalie Wright has created an enthralling world… Quen is an amazing female protagonist. She is bold and strong yet kind, loving, and intuitive. I am already looking forward to the sequels.”—LITERARY TITAN

“[Season of the Dragon] was not only engaging but also beautiful and vivid. The story was filled with magic, sorcery, dragons, and actions. I loved it! The author wrote about the unconditional love a father has for his daughter, regardless of what she is. It was refreshing to see how love gave her strength when she was weak… I rate this book 5/5, and recommend it to lovers of mystery and magical books. Wholeheartedly, I anticipate the next book in the series.” —ONLINE BOOK CLUB, Raymond N.


“This dazzling fantasy series starter from Wright seizes attention from the start, balancing bravura worldbuilding with compelling characters, urgent storytelling, and a welcome sense of clarity… The stakes are high, the prose crisp, and the adventure thrilling as Wright rewards and upends reader expectations, building to an epic ending that satisfies even as it sets up more adventure.”—PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY, BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick