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Emberclaw

Dragon Scales #2 / 2 ✓
by L.R. Lam
Emberclaw (Dragon Scales #2) by L.R. Lam
  ⧗ 9.00 / 3
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★18★19★110★

The final book in a lush and inventive fantasy duology with a slowburn romance, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!

Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.

Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.

Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.

Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!

Also known as Dragonfall Book 2.
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Updated 04/12/2025
Category: Fantasy, Dragons
Release date: March 4, 2025

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L.R. Lam

L.R. Lam

L.R. Lam’s journey from sunny California to the cloudy skies of Scotland might seem like a dramatic change, but in many ways, it’s a reflection of her writing—a blend of the bright, expansive possibilities of the American West with the rich, storied landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. A Sunday Times bestselling author, Lam is known for her evocative, genre-blending tales that span fantasy, science fiction, and romance, with a particular knack for blending complex characters and immersive worlds.

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Her debut novel, Pantomime, marked the beginning of the Micah Grey series, which introduced a world of circuses, secrets, and self-discovery, featuring one of the few intersex protagonists in young adult fiction. This story broke boundaries, offering readers an unflinching look at identity, gender, and the power of transformation. The trilogy—Pantomime, Shadowplay, and Masquerade—was widely praised for its depth and emotional resonance, and it cemented Lam as a voice to watch in the world of speculative fiction.

Lam’s Dragonfall kicks off The Dragon Scales Trilogy, a captivating epic fantasy that weaves together romance, adventure, and the long-awaited return of dragons revered as gods. The series combines slow-burn character development with sprawling world-building, creating an atmosphere that pulls readers in from the very first page. With Goldilocks and the Seven Devils series (co-written with Elizabeth May), Lam proves she’s equally adept at near-future space thrillers and feminist space opera, balancing high-stakes action with complex, multidimensional characters.

Beyond novels, Lam’s short fiction has appeared in several well-regarded anthologies, from Nasty Women to Solaris Rising 3 and Cranky Ladies of History, contributing to her reputation as a versatile writer with a unique voice. Whether she’s telling stories of fantastical realms, exploring the vastness of space, or writing with her romance pen name, Laura Ambrose, Lam has made a space for herself in the world of literature that is impossible to ignore.

In addition to her writing, Lam is an educator, serving as a lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University and Programme Leader of the Creative Writing MA. Her passion for teaching and storytelling comes together in the classroom, where she nurtures the next generation of writers while continuing to craft her own captivating tales.

L.R. Lam’s work is a celebration of the unexpected—of the bold, the diverse, and the transformative. For those seeking stories that are both daring and intimate, her books offer a deep, immersive experience unlike any other.

Dragon Scales

Duology.

Dragon Scales consists of two books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Dragonfall (Dragon Scales #1)
  ★ 10.00 / 1
Emberclaw (Dragon Scales #2)
  ⧗ 9.00 / 3


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