Rachel Aaron
They say family always sticks together, but when you're your dad's only lifeline and the whole world--humans, dragons, and gods--wants you dead, "family bonding" takes on a whole new meaning.
My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I'm in way over my head. I thought getting rid of my dad's bad luck curse would put things back to normal. Instead, I'm stuck playing caretaker to the Great Dragon of Korea. That wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't such a jerk, or if every dragon on the planet wasn't out to kill him, or if he was my only problem.
Turns out, things can always get worse in the DFZ. When a rival spirit attacks my god/boss with the aim of turning the famously safety-optional city into a literal death arena with Nik as his bloody champion, I'm thrust onto the front lines and way out of my comfort zone. When gods fight, mortals don't usually survive, but I'm not alone this time. Even proud old dragons can learn new tricks, and with everything I love falling to pieces, the father I've always run from might just be the only force in the universe stubborn enough to pull us back together.
Opal's 3rd paperback is a 6x9 trade size with a buttery-feeling matte cover that's just pure pleasure to hold. Available widely to order from most places that sell physical books, including:
Or you can request it from your local bookstore! Anyone with an Ingrams account can place an order using ISBN: 9781952367045.
Night Shift Dragons should also be accessible to libraries, so don't be shy about requesting it.
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