In the Empire, dragons are revered creatures, but only boys have the ability to bond with them—or so everyone believes. Fourteen-year-old Aura Blackstone has always dreamed of becoming a dragon rider, even though she knows it’s impossible with her being a girl. But when she sneaks into a dragon’s lair to save an egg destined for destruction, something impossible happens: she bonds with the dragon within. Now, Aura must keep her identity secret as she enrolls in Wings Academy disguised as a boy to train as a dragon rider. Between the academy’s rigorous trials and prejudiced classmates, hiding her true self is harder than she imagined. One mistake could reveal her secret, endanger her dragon, and upend everything she’s worked for. Meanwhile, the Empire is on the brink of chaos. Savage dragons are wreaking havoc, and whispers of rebellion are spreading. Aura must decide if she will hide in the shadows or risk everything to influence the destiny of both humans and dragons. Mulan meets How to Train Your Dragon in this coming-of-age, lower YA fantasy that blends courage, secrets, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dragon.