A Dragonbird in the Fern Trailer
A Dragonbird in the Fern is almost here! In the meantime, check out the trailer below and preorder your copy. This unmissable YA fantasy will be out on August 3rd!
About A Dragonbird in the Fern
When an assassin kills Princess Jiara’s older sister Scilla, her vengeful ghost is doomed to walk their city of glittering canals, tormenting loved ones until the murderer is brought to justice. While the entire kingdom mourns, Scilla’s betrothed arrives and requests that seventeen-year-old Jiara take her sister’s place as his bride to confirm the alliance between their countries.
Marrying the young king intended for her sister and traveling to his distant home are distressing enough, but with dyslexia and years of scholarly struggles, Jiara abandoned any hope of learning other languages long ago. She’s terrified of life in a foreign land where she’ll be unable to communicate.
Then Jiara discovers evidence that her sister’s assassin came from the king’s own country. If she marries the king, Jiara can hunt the murderer and release her family from Scilla’s ghost, whose thirst for blood mounts every day. To save her family, Jiara must find her sister’s killer . . . before he murders her too.
About the Author
Laura Rueckert is a card-carrying bookworm who manages projects by day. At night, fueled by European chocolate, she transforms into a writer of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. Laura grew up in Michigan/USA, but a whirlwind romance after college brought her to Europe. Today, she lives in Germany with her husband, two kids, and one fluffy dog.
Advanced Praise for A Dragonbird in the Fern
“An intoxicating blend of fairytale and ghost story, of romance and sisterhood, A Dragonbird in the Fern is a breath of fresh air with clever worldbuilding and a compelling mystery. Don’t miss this one!”—Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
“A Dragonbird in the Fern is overflowing in magic, mystery and stakes so tense you’ll be flying through the pages. A vibrant fantasy that is a pure delight to read.”—Dana Swift, author of Cast in Firelight
“A beautifully crafted fantasy with stellar worldbuilding and evocative writing . . . unique and incredibly creepy. Highly recommended for fans of YA fantasy!”—Nicole Lesperance, author of The Wide Starlight
“A riveting tale with a meticulously thought-out world. With a heartwarming romance, gripping family dynamics, and well-paced action, A Dragonbird in the Fern is a fantasy that is sure to please.”—Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Spin the Dawn and So This is Love