Call of the Dragon

By: Natasha Bowen

Narrated by: Osadumebi

In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky—until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea.

The people are calling . . .
And the gods will answer.

Moremi has only ever known peace in the Kingdom of Kwa, thanks to the two dragon gods keeping an unspeakable evil at bay. But when the king tries to claim the gods’ power for himself, it all goes dreadfully wrong. The great dragons are injured and flee . . . and the world’s darkest shadows are released.

Suddenly, Kwa’s ancient tales of monsters become all too real. Yet as death comes for those around her, Moremi somehow finds herself magically connected to both dragon gods—a feat that should be impossible.

Now, Moremi is Kwa’s only hope for restoring the gods to full strength. But will Jagun, the mysterious prince, let her anywhere near the dragons? And how does her childhood friend, Nox, feel about it all? It may not matter in the end, because if Moremi fails her quest, then she risks the earth caving in and the sky crumbling down.

Critic reviews

★ "Intricate worldbuilding expands on popular fantasy tropes while crafting exhilarating new twists on common myths about the creation of humankind in this gripping tale of first love, divided loyalties, and loss narrated in doubting yet courageous Moremi’s sincere first-person POV." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "A vivid, powerful fantasy brimming with dragons, betrayal, and destiny." —School Library Journal, starred review

"[A] wellcrafted homage to fantasy, adventure, and of course, dragons." —Booklist

"Bowen weaves together a powerful story of faith and persistence...the novel is a strong choice for readers looking for adventure, magic, and dragons." —The Bulletin

Of course this book is excellent!

If you are into superb World building, captivating African- mythology, and comolicated love triangles, this is for you!