Royal Dragons: An Epic Fantasy (Kings & Dragons Book 1)

Name: Royal Dragons: An Epic Fantasy (Kings & Dragons Book 1)
Price: 2.49 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (1352 reviews)
Author: Marcus Sloss

by Marcus Sloss

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.7 (1,352)

4.7 stars from 1,352 reviews. Top 86% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: May 6, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love epic fantasy with a military edge where the protagonist earns his victories through grit and strategy, not chosen-one destiny.
You're drawn to dragon-bonding stories that feel grounded and treat dragons as complex characters rather than plot devices.
You want a series starter with tight pacing, multiple antagonists, and enough political intrigue to keep you guessing who'll strike next.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels or can't commit to a long series with unresolved mysteries.
You find dragon lore and breeding mechanics tedious rather than fascinating.
You want morally grey characters; Warren's confidence in his own greatness might read as arrogance rather than compelling ambition.

About this book

Warren is a guardsman with a troubled past who seeks a new position defending a castle. He is summoned to the kingdom's edge, where fortified cities stand against threats from the wildlands. His assignment is to restore the Dragon Farm he has inherited, establish himself as a lord, and support his new city's growth. Though accustomed to combat, Warren finds himself in unfamiliar territory—yet he discovers that tame dragons respond well to him. However, his situation grows complicated. Political intrigue emerges, assassins operate freely, and hostile forces mobilize against humanity. When others learn of Warren's mysterious past, it threatens to undermine him. He faces multiple dangers: a scorned princess, an orc horde, and a rogue dragon. Warren believes his destiny is greatness, and he is not without allies. A skilled dragon breeder, a resourceful street merchant, and a bonded royal dragon of considerable power support him. Together, they may prevent catastrophe—if Warren's enemies do not eliminate him first.

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Currently around #44K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 51% recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,352 reviews

Gaining approximately 93 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.7.

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