Book Description
A dragon-sized secret. A life-changing test. On the continent of Kaitstud, dragons are feared and thought extinct. The four clans who now rule the continent condemn and slaughter any hints of dragons. In her sixteenth summer Birgith must face her manifestation test with all the others of her age. The test will prove her ability and solidify her place with the Bear Clan that has raised her. There’s just one problem. Birgith might shift into a bear… But she could also end up a dragon. And if that happens, she’ll end up dead and the four clans of Kaitstud will hunt and slaughter the family she’s never met. But when the test comes, she is unable to shift at all. She is exiled and classed as a lowly human. Trapped and alone, she fears never being able to escape or find out who she really is. A group of travelling traders provide a way out, but she is unsure how much trust them. Will they help her with her search, or be the first to join the hunt? Birgith needs to decide before it is too late. Part bear, part dragon, part human. Is Birgith destined to be an outcast mongrel? Or will her diversity be the answer Kaitstud has been searching for? Dragon Shift is the first in an exciting new sweet epic fantasy series for young adult readers who love dragons, adventure and strong female characters with a hint of a just kisses romance. *** Keywords: coming of age fantasy adventure, slow burn fantasy romance, sweet romance, journey of self discovery, reconciling mixed heritage, clean dragon shifter story, initiation test, separated family fiction, cross class romance, ya epic fantasy, teen, teenager heroine, hidden royalty, secondary world, musical magic.
