Not All Dragons

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What is it that you are, Rhys?

In a land of magic and myth, Rhys awakens on the shore of Lanilia with mysterious wounds on his back and no memory of his life before. Disoriented, he stumbles on the Mernese estuary protected by the mermaid Delia, who is quickly intrigued by this male who doesn’t smell like any Lanilian she’s ever met and who is unable to answer questions about himself. Determined to figure out his past, Rhys convinces Delia to help, and begins a dangerous journey to discover who he is, or was, and who he might become as they hunt for the truth beneath story and prophecy.

David Ly brings readers a fascinating and fresh take on dragons and destiny in this captivating debut novel.

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Praise for Not All Dragons

David Ly’s Not All Dragons is a contemporary saga that takes readers on adventurous explorations of family, belonging and self. Ly builds a world full of magic and wonder, weaving Vietnamese mythology and epic fantasy to bring to life the quest of an unforgettable protagonist as he journeys toward homecoming. Propulsive and gripping, this debut novel is endlessly readable.

—Vinh Nguyen, author of The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse

Not All Dragons is a thrilling and evocative exploration of reclaiming one’s identity, memory, self and kin from acclaimed poet David Ly. The debut fantasy novel brims with lush worldbuilding, epic adventure, powerful magic and rich mythological creatures, making it a compelling and unforgettable quest narrative. Danger is omnipresent and omnipotent in Ly’s feral universe; otherworldly enemies injure and maim, while allies help shape the perilous trajectory of the dual protagonists. Long after you read the last page, you will be awestruck by Ly’s multifaceted imagination.

—Lindsay Wong author of Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies