Ember Dragon Daughter
The Fated Tales Series Book 1
Ember Dragon Daughter is a story of fate, mystery, betrayal, mythological creatures, royal balls and rebellions, and instalove fueled by magic. Not all characters make it out alive in this plot-twist heavy story.
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Ashkadance is in turmoil. With the dragons missing and a mysterious fateless plague leaving citizens crazed and loveless, nothing and no one in their enclosed kingdom is safe.
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When Ember’s one rebellion leads to her beastly birthmark being revealed, she discovers not all is as it seems.
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Now that she has her fated mate and a kingdom celebrating her as the lost princess, will she risk all that she has gained to accept her destiny?
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Reader Expectations: Ember Dragon Daughter is book one of the Fated Tales series. This series covers topics such as inclusion, rebelling against authority, LGBTQ+ characters, adoption, true love, responsibility, and loving and accepting yourself.
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Content in the Fated Tales series may be triggering for some readers. This includes murder on page, family death, rejection by a biological parent, depictions of a magically-induced mental illness, and more.
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This book was initially published in 2019 under the name Rebecca K. Sampson, it is now republished here with enhanced content and a new pen name.
Reviews of EDD Say...
A page turning, vibrant, inclusive fantasy world.​
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It left me desperate for more! - Leilani Lopez, author of The Devil's Heir
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It's impossible to anticipate all the twists and turns. - Lea Falls, author of Goddess of Limbo
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A beautifully crafted debut with rich worldbuilding and strong writing! Rebecca did a wonderful job making me feel attached to Ember from page 1. I love the representation and diversity in the story as well. - Holly Davis, Diversity is Lit Book Club Host and author of A Diamond Bright and Broken
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I loved this book! Sampson's world-building is incredible. It is so easy to understand the context of this vibrant and inclusive world. It was such an enjoyable read! - Heather Hataley, Author of A Collection of Scars
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"As someone who enjoys fantasy books such as The Gentleman Bastards and The Broken Empire series of books, Ember Dragon Daughter had all the elements that I enjoy from those readings. Great characters, great atmosphere, and certainly an intriguing idea on how the world works." - Christian Vazquez, Goodreads Review
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"Her characters are amazing and I loved her use of many gay/lesbian couples." - @authorkimberlyswartz
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"It is an original and creatively written tale with non-stop drama, intrigue, suspense, secrets and lies. The world-building is vivid, detailed and crisp, so realistic that you feel as if you are stepping into their world as you read each page...This plot-driven storyline is unbelievably creative and intense." - Rose Brown, Goodreads Review