{"product_id":"dragons-book-2","title":"Shadow of the Dragon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eDestined for greatness, Ayr Ashbourne must overcome the curse of his family name and prove himself worthy of becoming a rider. When he bonds with Azura, a cerebral dragon, the pair are thrown into the dangerous Seminary of Fire where survival is never guaranteed. With hostile recruits and deadly rivals at every turn, Ayr’s only chance lies in building his connection with Azura before their enemies destroy them. Along the way, he finds an unlikely ally in Elanor Sunfire and her dragon, Evor—who is promised to Azura. Secrets run deep, danger lurks in every shadow, and Ayr’s journey may cost him everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eShadows of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ethe first book in the Ashbourne Saga\u003c\/strong\u003e—a fast-paced dragon-rider epic filled with danger, destiny, and a slow-burn romance where he falls first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eEpic Fantasy \/ Dragon Rider Fantasy \/ Romantasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eRecommended Age: \u003c\/strong\u003e16+ (ideal for older teens and adult fantasy readers; contains action, danger, and romantic themes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mattmememaro.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Mememaro \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eis an Australian fantasy author with a lifelong love of epic worlds and adventurous storytelling. He began writing in his early teens, rediscovered his passion at seventeen, and has since devoted himself to bringing fresh, character-driven fantasy to readers. When he’s not writing, Matt works in medical administration and explores new ideas across fantasy, romantasy, science fiction, and beyond. \u003cem data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eShadows of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in his Ashbourne Saga.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookshop On The Way","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52660291273070,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7621\/9502\/files\/P1010528.jpg?v=1757902227","url":"https:\/\/thebookshopontheway.com\/products\/dragons-book-2","provider":"The Bookshop On The Way","version":"1.0","type":"link"}