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Not All Dragons: David Ly’s debut novel weaves together myth and self-identity
"Not All Dragons invites readers into a fantastical world of wings, shimmering tails, and delicious fruit…a breathtaking adventure from the sea to the sky." — Pancouver
Check it out!Book Time reviews Not All Dragons
"The species in [this book] are unlike anything I have read before. Ly does a great job in describing his creatures as well as the world they live in." — Booktime
Check it out!Not All Dragons in the British Columbia Review
Ly’s affinity for poetry is clear. Lanilia is described beautifully, and even the more grotesque elements—the quillmuts, for one—are vivid and lyrical. — The British Columbia Review
Check it out!"wonderful, delightful, and enchanting" - Not All Dragons Review
"With truly original world-building and classic adventure elements — mermaids, witches, and perilous quests across dangerous lands — this story feels both timeless and refreshingly new. A magical journey full of heart, wonder, and imagination." — @balooberry_reads
Check it on InstagramNot All Dragons in BC Bookworld
"Vietnamese creation myths echo through David Ly’s debut fantasy novel Not All Dragons, a myth-rich tale of memory, destiny and becoming" — BC Bookworld
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