Dragon Rider

In Taran Matharu’s debut adult fantasy series, an orphan named Jai escapes the Sabine Court, where he has been held as a royal hostage since his father's failed rebellion. Alongside Frida, a resourceful handmaiden, and a stolen dragon hatchling, he grapples with the secrets of soulbonding—an essential skill for wielding power in a world teeming with danger and conspiracies. As they navigate their perilous journey, Jai must cultivate his own magic and confront the empire that has wronged him in a quest for revenge and redemption.