Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame

In Neon Yang’s Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame, a legendary dragon hunter named Yeva embarks on a journey to the reclusive kingdom of Quanbao, where dragons are revered rather than feared. As she searches for a rumored dragon, Yeva finds herself drawn to Lady Sookhee, the kingdom's enigmatic queen, leading her to grapple with her identity and the heavy burdens of duty and desire. This poignant queer novella explores themes of love, acceptance, and the struggle between fulfilling one’s purpose and embracing personal truth.