Firebred

Newfound friends must overcome countless danger in a quest to save the world in this epic sequel of the Storm Dragons saga!

REMY has come a long way from his life as a scrappy orphan on Cutthroat Wedge. Still on the run from the evil pirate Jhaeros, Remy and his dragon, Storm, set out to find a True Dragon, the only creature old enough to understand why the magic that powers their floating islands is dying. After a confession from a long-forgotten sky knight about the remote location of a True Dragon, Remy is more determined than ever to help save the day. But this is easier said than done when an ancient force has done everything in its power to keep that True Dragon hidden.

GEM is ready to harness magic to protect her friends, but training is impossible now that she’s far away from the College of Magic. That is, until she teams up with the surly wizard Lysander aboard the Queen’s Blade, forming a begrudging partnership and beginning a journey to master magic. As Gem grows stronger, so does her desire to live up to her title as the princess by halting the kingdom’s impending doom. But what good is revealing the truth about the dire state of the world if nobody will listen?

To save their realm, Remy, Gem, and Storm must evade the king’s guards, discover the hidden truths about the past, and face down a vengeful villain none of them saw coming. Together they will discover who they are, what it means to be a good friend, and what it takes to be a hero.

Also known as Lightningborn Book 2.

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Fantasy Young Adult Middle Grade Dragons

Release date: April 1, 2025

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Julie Kagawa

Julie Kagawa doesn’t just write fantasy—she builds worlds where magic pulses through the veins of reluctant heroes, dragons walk among humans, and shadows hold secrets older than time. Her stories have captivated readers worldwide, earning her a place on the New York Times bestseller list and a devoted following drawn to her immersive storytelling and rich, myth-infused universes.

Born in Sacramento, California, Julie’s early life took a dramatic turn when her family moved to Hawaii. There, surrounded by an untamed landscape of ocean and jungle, she spent her childhood dodging reef sharks, outsmarting jellyfish, and discovering that paradise had its share of real-life monsters. But it was in the pages of books where she found her true refuge. Her schoolteachers often caught her hiding novels inside her textbooks—an early sign that stories, rather than equations, were her real calling.

Storm Dragon

In a world where the skies are ruled by magic and ancient storms, Storm Dragon takes readers on an unforgettable adventure, blending rich fantasy elements with an electrifying tale of discovery and danger.

At the heart of this saga is Remy, an orphan with little more than his wits to survive on the harsh streets of Cutthroat Wedge. When he stumbles upon a mysterious baby dragon—believed to be long extinct—he finds himself entangled in a journey that will challenge everything he knows about destiny. His path crosses with Gem, a fierce princess-in-training and storm mage, who is fighting to keep her kingdom from being swallowed by the very storm that powers their world. Together, they must face ancient secrets, perilous landscapes, and a web of magic that could either save or destroy them.