Zephyr's Flight - Paperback

by Ray Strong (Author)

A thousand years after the Chaos erased history, a rebellious village girl who sang with dragons rises to save her clan.

Astria's only dream is to become a Dragon Rider, like her ancestors who once forced peace upon the Legions and the barbarian Hordes. But the enigmatic dragons have their own motives and leave Astria without a partner.

Until she meets Zephyr. And though crippled and flightless, she will not abandon him.

Fearing an ancient myth of the End Times, the Council of Elders forbids their partnership and threatens her with exile. Defiance risks death in the Wild and losing everything she's ever known.

But peace is a lie-and the Hordes are closing in once more, embroiling Astria in a war between empires where only one person understands her desires: a warrior from another land.

From an award-winning author comes an exhilarating new fantasy series, where sacrifice and defiance collide in a battle for survival, and love may be the most dangerous risk of all.

* Editorial Reviews *

"The writing is simply superb ... We feel Astria's pain, fear and defiance; we genuinely root for her." - Matt McAvoy Book Review

"a thrilling and exciting reading experience. ...energetic, thoughtful, and moving" - IndieReader

"[an] emotionally charged fantasy that takes readers on an exhilarating journey of defiance, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love. ... Strong's world-building is nothing short of spectacular, blending the beauty and danger of a fantastical realm with the tension of an impending war. ... Strong's prose is lyrical and evocative, capturing the grandeur and peril of Astria's world with equal skill." - Ryan Atkins, Educator, UK

"a fresh take on the fantasy genre. We follow Astria as she battles challenge after challenge, falls in love, faces enough pain for a lifetime, and remains to face the next day. ... The world ... is fascinating ... a fantasy land with dragons and Seers, but it's different from other dragon fantasy books of this time." 5*/5 Becca Olsson for OnLineBookClub

"An unforgettable coming-of-age tale." - Kirkus Reviews

"[a] truly emotional tale with a strong heroine, who is unapologetically herself despite living in a world that seeks to crush her spirit. ... The ending was also amazing, heartbreakingly bittersweet with just a dash of beautiful hope." 5*/5 by Satvkii (Goodreads)

"The author's talent for emotive writing shines through as readers share the characters' fears, frustrations, gut-wrenching pain, and exhilarating joy. Strong's storytelling technique is wonderful ... Fantasy lovers will appreciate this imaginative tale of dragons, graxes, seers, and oracles set in a world possessing three moons. Strong's personification of the various aspects of nature and the Wild lends an otherworldly intrigue that is positively captivating." - RECOMMENDED by the US Review

"an epic fantasy filled with action, exhilaration, and wonder. ... the world-building is impeccable.... The dragons are just as much characters as the people and have a prominent place in both the history and future of Astria's village. ... [T]he novel develops into an intricate and epic adventure that deals with the harshness of war and the people and animals who lay down their lives for others.

"Zephyr's Flight ... symbolizes the yearnings and dreams of young people in a harsh and unforgiving world." 5*/5 Delene Vrey for Readers' Favorite