Bestselling YA author Matharu (The Summoner) kicks off his debut adult fantasy series with a riveting first volume…Matharu masterfully lays the groundwork for what promises to be an epic series, taking his time to develop the tension and establish the worldbuilding. Fantasy readers will look forward to Jai’s next move.” — Publishers Weekly
“Dragon Rider is a classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now.” — Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series
"Dragon Rider is an extremely compelling story, filled with characters and story richly designed and masterfully executed. An excellent addition to the collection of any fantasy reader!" — Dakota Krout, bestselling author of The Completionist Chronicles
“A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion with an underdog-turned-hero protagonist—Taran Matharu serves high fantasy in style. A fresh and fiery entry to the shelves of dragon-lovers.” — Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
“Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal.” — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker
"Dragons with depth… Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice." — Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle
“Dragons soar, kingdoms clash, and a unlikely hero discovers his inner strength and forges his own destiny in Taran Matharu’s Dragon Rider. The first book in the Soulbound Saga transports readers to an engaging world filled with magical creatures and evil emperors that is sure to please fantasy fans of all ages.” — Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series
“Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles: Dragon Rider is a spectacular entry for Taran Matharu into adult fantasy. This novel hooks you into the plot from the first chapter, and the unfolding chaos with the layered magic system thrusts you into the world and leaves you wanting for more. There's always the allure of something vast lying beyond what is unfolding on the pages, and following Jai as he escapes from the Sabine Court and bands together with unlikely companions, we're treated to this beautiful and well-imagined world sprawling ahead of us.” — Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate
“A fast paced, high stakes adventure – Dragon Rider is a fantastical triumph. Readers will instantly fall in love with Jai and the complex cast of characters at the heart of this world ruled by magic, dragons, and warring passions. Make no mistake – this is a tale worthy of loyalty and attention.” — Ehigbor Okosun, Sunday Times bestselling author of Forged by Blood
