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Imagine a girl who’s supposed to be a bookworm but ends up training to ride dragons and fight! Wow!

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Key Facts

Book Genre
Fantasy romance novel.
Author's Inspiration
Fascination with dragons and military experiences.
Popularity
Reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list.
Global Reach
Translated into approximately 30 languages.

Meet Violet and Her Dragon Dreams!

Violet Sorrengail was supposed to be a quiet scribe, always with her nose in a book. But her mom, a super tough general, has other plans! Violet is sent to a dangerous war college where she has to learn to ride dragons.

It’s like being sent to a super-hard school where the homework is fighting and the teachers are giant, fire-breathing lizards! She has to be brave even though she’s small and not very strong. It’s a story about finding your courage when you least expect it.

The College Where Dragons Roam!

The Basgiath War College is where the bravest dragon riders are made. It’s a place filled with tough challenges and even tougher students. Violet has to survive tricky tests and competitions.

She also has to watch out for Xaden Riorson, one of the most powerful riders there, who might not be her friend. This college is so exciting, it’s like a super-intense summer camp, but with way more danger and way cooler flying creatures!

A Book That Flew Off the Shelves!

Guess what? This book is a HUGE hit! It became super popular because lots of people saw it on a fun app called TikTok. It was so loved that it became the number one best-selling book! It’s been translated into about 30 different languages, so kids all over the world can read about Violet’s adventures. That’s like a book being popular in almost every country you can think of!

Why Dragons Are So Cool!

The author, Rebecca Yarros, loves dragons! That’s why she wrote this amazing story. She also knows a lot about the military because her husband is in it. She even wrote about how sometimes people have to be super brave even if their bodies don’t always feel strong, just like Violet. This book shows that anyone can be a hero, no matter what!

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