Shadows of Mallin: An Isekai Progression Fantasy

Draka, Book 1

By: AvaritiaBona

Narrated by: Katherine Littrell

An otherworlder transported into a dragon's body must grow her skills, build her hoard, and forge friendships in the first book of a charming isekai series.

A single slip is all it takes. But the consequences of falling from a rock wall are usually broken bones and bruises . . . not waking up in the body of a dragon. So when a young bouldering instructor finds herself suddenly transported to a strange new world—and into a powerful black-scaled frame— she must rethink all the rules as well as her own expectations in order to survive.

Adopting the name Draka, the newly minted dragoness begins to explore the forests, mountains, and villages surrounding the city of Karakan. To survive and thrive, she must learn to spread her wings, discover the joys of growing her hoard, and figure out how to handle the seductively draconic voice encouraging her to find violent means to any ends.

But most importantly, Draka will need to overcome her intimidating shape to form alliances with the human adventurers she meets. Because sometimes even dragons need a little help from their friends.

The first volume of the hit fantasy adventure series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

©2025 AvaritiaBona (P)2025 Podium Audio

great book, bland narrator

I've enjoyed listening to this audio book. if you enjoy this kind of isekai genre then its a good addition to your library. the narrator on the other hand is rather subpar. she's good at reading the bulk of the text. but when it comes to dialogue she's incredibly bland and monotone. some moments that warrant any kind of emotion are left lacking.

this book is a game changer

most isakis are a power tip and giving the genre a bed rep. this book along is amazing and takes even bit of the genre by store in its delivery, setup and story contents, I shared with with some friends and they ended up buying a copy them self's. an 11 out of 10 all day. I can't wait for the next book and the narrator tops it off with her amazing voice!!!

good

good character development. a woman gets transmigrates into the body of a dragon. she befriends some humans, fight bandits, and stop slavers.

Dragon! well worth the read

A polished book about a dragon and her relationships with her friends, Can't wait for the next one

Relaxing easy going adventure I loved

The real world has been stressful and, for the last few days this has been my cure, and it's a good one.

The story follows a young woman who wakes up as a dragon, dealing with new dragon instincts and a new fantasy world. This kind of premise I've seen before, but this version was so much better executed.

My only negative was how long it took for Draca to come to terms with the fantasy elements of her new reality. But this was never intrusive enough in the story to diminish my enjoyment and I know I'm overly sensitive about this kind of pet peeve.

Overall, this is exactly the kind of Isekai or mild LitRPG to relax to after a long day when too much action would be just more noise to an already stressful day. I literally curled up with a blanket and chilled to this book like a warm fire on a cold winter day and I definitely want more.