Lightningborn
- Authors: Julie Kagawa
- Series: Book 1 in the Storm Dragons series
- Genres: Children's Fiction
- Rating: 4.7 based on 78 reviews
- Release Date: April 2, 2024
- Print length: 336 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
In a world where only the wealthy possess dragons, a poor boy named Remy discovers a wild baby dragon - believed to be gone forever - and becomes the target of a vengeful pirate.
REMY struggles to survive on the harsh streets of Cutthroat Wedge - one of the many islands floating within the magical Maelstrom below. But his life changes when a fierce storm delivers a baby dragon to his doorstep, forging a connection unlike any other. Remy names the dragon Storm and promises to protect his newfound companion at any cost.
GEM dreams of becoming a true mage, despite her royal status causing her peers to doubt her dedication. When Gem learns that her kingdom's floating islands are sinking into the Maelstrom, she dedicates herself to saving her world. Against her father's wishes, she delves into forbidden research and unravels a potential solution in the form of a True Dragon - a species said to be extinct, capable of magic and intelligence.
Remy and Gem's destinies intertwine thanks to Storm, as they face the threat of the villainous pirate mage Jhaeros who seeks to claim the rare dragon for himself. Together with a cunning pirate captain and her crew, the duo must unite against incredible odds and embark on a journey of a lifetime.