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A Language of Dragons
A Language of Dragons (Related to this series)
- Author
- S. F. Williamson
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 1 January 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 46 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons, Alternative history fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS
Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?
The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons
"A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer
Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons – sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process.
And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion – and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends?
Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon – one which might hold the key to ending the war… forever.
An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons.
S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.
Critics Review
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"A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer
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Praise for A Language of Dragons:
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“Dragons meet dark academia in this spellbinding fantasy about forbidden love, tested loyalty, and the art of translation. I was captivated from start to finish!” Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms
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“Burning with dragon fire and the flames of revolution, A Language of Dragons is compulsive and brimming with intelligence. This is dark academia with a thrilling twist … A historical YA fantasy that is uniquely compelling.” Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass and Blade
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“Hugely gripping and wildly enjoyable, A Language of Dragons sinks its talons into you from the very first page and doesn't let go until its heart-stopping conclusion. This is the dark academia dragon book my heart was yearning for, and a must-read for fantasy fans everywhere.” Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
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"A gripping dark academia fantasy … I absolutely loved the unique premise of this book! While there are many great dragon books out there these days, this one stood out to me as a really interesting and different take.” Cosmopolitan
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"An incredibly assured debut of betrayal, forgiveness, and bravery." The Observer
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"A thrilling mix of dark academia, dragons and romance" The Bookseller
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Details
- Author
- S. F. Williamson
- Narrator
- Kristin Atherton
- Duration
- 10 hours 46 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008652357
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dragons, Alternative history fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons "A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons – sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process. And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion – and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends? Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon – one which might hold the key to ending the war… forever. An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons. S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.
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