Nandi Taylor (Books)

Nandi Taylor Books

Nandi grew up devouring science fiction and fantasy novels, and from a young age, she wrote her own stories. Her books serve as an expression of what she always wished for more of while growing up: diverse protagonists in speculative settings. Common themes explored in her work include personal growth, courage, and the universal journey of finding one's place in the world. Readers are invited into imaginative realms where these fundamental human experiences unfold.

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464 pages
17 hours of reading

3.7(558)Add rating

As a princess of the Yirba, Yenni is all-but-engaged to the prince of a neighboring tribe. She knows it's her duty to ensure peace for her people, but as her father's stubborn illness steadily worsens, she sets out on a sacred journey to the empire of Cresh, determined to find a way to save him at any cost, even though failure could mean the wrath of her gods and ruin for her people. One further complication? On the day she arrives at the Prevan Academy for Battle and Magical Arts, she meets an arrogant dragon-shifter named Weysh who claims she's his "Given", or destined mate. Muscular, beautiful (and completely infuriating), he's exactly the kind of distraction Yenni can't afford while her father's life hangs in the balance.But while Yenni would like nothing more than to toss Weysh the man into the nearest river, Weysh the dragon quickly becomes a much-needed friend in the confusing northern empire. Yet when her affection for the dragon starts to transfer to the man, Yenni must decide what is more important: her duty to her tribe, or the call of her own heart.