Talon

In Julie Kagawa's modern fantasy series, dragons disguise themselves as humans, having survived near extinction at the hands of the Order of St. George, legendary dragon slayers. Ember and her brother Dante are among the last of their kind, navigating a world where Ember yearns for a taste of teenage freedom before embracing her destiny with the secretive Talon organization. As they are pursued by the Order, Ember's encounters with soldier Garret Xavier Sebastian challenge his understanding of duty and force him to confront the truths about dragons and himself. This gripping tale explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between fate and free will.