I really enjoyed this story.
Our MFC is an unassuming character, but mostly because the woman who raised her taught her to stay in the background - don't let anyone see that you have magic. But her heart for people couldn't be hidden when a bridge threatens to collapse and she is the only one who can save the ones crossing.
The MMC knew about her, but this event brought the two together and he promised to help her discover her magic and the power that she had.
There is attraction but no real romance in this story, but not because the characters weren't willing.
There are also surprises along the way, totally unexpected surprises that leave our MFC reeling.
This is a clean read. No bad language and no sexual content.

Very beautiful books, I’m so happy that i got them to add to my collection. I haven’t had a chance to read them but they do sound really good in the little bit that I did read in the caption when I was buying them.

The only other books I have read by CFE Black are the Secrets of the Fae books, which I loved! But I was not prepared for how quickly I would be absorbed by this book. There was no moment where I felt like I had to push myself to read a little more. I was in it from the first chapter!

Dragon racing, secret Identities, illegal magic, gambling and cr1me families, a school for the elite to learn dragon riding and how to care for their dragons.

One day Ari is shoveling dragon dung on the estate of a Lord to put food on the table for her sister and her widowed mother and the next, she is bonded to a wild dragon and sucked into a life of secrets among the elite students of Cardan Lott. A life where she and her rival have to work together under their mutual blackmail.

Fantastic upper YA read.

The package was neatly packed and cant wait to read them

Gorgeous, arrived in pristine condition. The perfect shelf trophy!

I love this book!! I couldn't put it down!

Beautiful edition, and a fascinating story. I'm new to the author, but the concept is intriguing.

Amazing quality!

Gorgeous!

Dreamy and amazing quality!

I loved the book! I read all of it within a day of getting it haha

Not only do I LOVE the story, the book is beautiful 😍

I LOVE this book. I could not put it down! I genuinely cannot wait for the next one in the story. The special edition is gorgeous! I love all of the little details in it and the pictures in it. I would buy it again!

The cards were gorgeous with gilded edges and three character portraits.

THE TWISTS. THE TURNS. This book did not disappoint!!!!

Hogwarts for dragon riders? YES PLEASE
Son of a gang boss and bottomsider team up? YES PLEASE
No spice enemies to lovers? YES PLEASE
Risky plans and tenuous alliances? YES PLEASE
Dragons, gems, and gambles, OH MY.

If any of this sounds good to you, stop reading the reviews and go pick it up right now!