Emberclaw
by L. R. Lam
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Pub Date Mar 04 2025 | Archive Date Apr 03 2025
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Description
“Lam concludes the duology that began with Dragonfall in this action-filled novel with the highest of stakes.” —Library Journal
"Lam’s character-driven plotting and intricate dragon lore continue to delight" —Publishers Weekly
The final book in a lush and inventive fantasy duology with a slowburn romance, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!
Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.
Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.
Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.
Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780756418441 |
| PRICE | $29.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 400 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Anna Grace P, Reviewer
This book is captivating! I was fortunate enough to read it this week, and I simply couldn't put it down. Without a doubt, it’s my book of the year—it's that amazing!
Although there’s a long wait until the release of Emberclaw, it will definitely be worth it. The story is addictive, intense, and deadly delicious. Personally, Emberclaw is my favourite in the duology.
Reading it brought me joy, especially as I learned more into the lives of the characters, particularly Arcady, Everen, and Sorin. The writing is beautiful, and the story lingers after you turn the last page.
A big thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing an eARC!
Brett B, Reviewer
As a big fan of DRAGONFALL I was absolutely thrilled to receive the ebook of this sequel! This is the completion of the duology and it was such wonderful fun to read. Magical academia, heist, dragons -- what more can you ask for? I can't wait to get the hard copy - this was fantastic and I can't recommend enough!!
Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Brittany M, Reviewer
*Emberclaw* by L.R. Lam is a dazzling finale to the Dragon Scales duology! Arcady’s daring infiltration of the arcane University of Vatra and their fight to prove their worth are gripping, while Everen’s struggle to reclaim his place among dragons is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The magical trials, intense stakes, and rich world-building, complete with dragons and wraiths, kept me hooked from start to finish. The bond between Arcady and Everen adds a layer of emotional depth, making this a perfect read for fans of epic fantasy with heartfelt character arcs and thrilling action!
Reviewer 1371596
Emberclaw
by: L.R. Lam
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This sequel to the brilliantly crafted Dragonfall did not disappoint. We pick up right where we left off with our favorite nonbinary thief, Arcady, and our favorite grumpy dragon, Everen. They are exactly where we left them at the end of Dragonfall, which is to say, things are not going great. However, over the course of the book we get action, adventure, and even a bit of romance. This multi-POV story is epic and the world that Lam has built continues to astound me! This is not one to miss!
Note: The author was kind enough to create a recap chapter for all the events of Dragonfall at the start of the book, so a reread is not necessary (though surely would be enjoyable)!
A must read if you like:
🐉 Multi POV
🗡️ Rich World Building
🐉 Academia Setting
🗡️ Prophecies
Thank you to NetGalley and DAW Books for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Jeremy S, Reviewer
What a perfect ending to this fantasy duology. I think this was somehow better than Dragonfall. And I loved that this started with a nice succinct recap of Dragonfall. It’s been a while since I have read it so I needed that refresher! We need more of this in fantasy books!
Sorin and Arcady have some incredible character arcs in this story - something that cemented this as one of the best sequels I have read. This queer, trans dragon series is a must read entry into the dragon/fantasy genre as Lam builds up their own dragon lore and magic system that is fun and intricate. I love that we even get a bit of time seeing how the schooling might go for those rich enough to pursue it and how those that normally would not have been able to attend handle the differences between the classes.
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