So I Dared a Dragon

The Mating Game #6

by Kristen Strassel

Calista dropped a bombshell when she crashed The Mating Game stage. Bibi is determined to make things right and not break her best friend's heart...or Hugo's for that matter. But when it comes to Calista, this is just the start of the surprises.

This might be the wildest episode of The Mating Game yet!

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2025

About the author

Kristen Strassel is far cooler than she’ll make herself sound in this bio. She enjoys spending time with the voices in her head—nudging the characters toward those bad decisions and a happily ever after. When she’s not writing, she’s often still in the land of make-believe—doing makeup for film and television. And when she’s not doing any of that, she enjoys making her house look like a Pinterest board, watching football, and road trips to the middle of nowhere.

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Reviews

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calista is Bibi/Bronson's best friend from their old pack. She managed to get away and started to search for Bibi/Bronson. She went through a lot of adventures or tribulations. But she still knew she was in danger. So she managed to sneak into the prodcast and claim Bibi/Bronson was her mate.
Bibi/Bronson, wolf shifter, drag persona, aka he Fairy Dragqueen was taken aback when she saw Calista. But her and her team decide to do an episode on her. She decides she will become one of the contestants. Hugo, Bibi/Bronson's beau is not agreeable. In fact he's downright angry. He tells her about a secret project he had done while they were in Vegas but before he could explain more Calista arrives. After he storms off, Calista comes clean about the threatening letters she's been getting. They prepare for the episode.As they are onscreen, and Calista is about ready to choose one of the contestants, a group of dragons show up.
Aarix, a dragon, has finally gotten away from the Night God. He is on his way to find and claim his mate. He arrives in time and disrupts the production. Now Bibi/Bronson is learning all about dragons. More confession time from Calista and then it's discoverd that the threatening letters isn't from the Night God. Then who are they from?????
They decide to continue with the episode hoping to draw out the real culprits. The first date is a wine and art where Aarix paints scales on Calista. Then Aarix learns that Calista was threatened again. So he asks to be part of the security team. Now they're in the mountains where there is a possibility that the other thunder of dragons are hidden or kept prisoner.
Will they find the dragons? Will they find who's threatening Calista? And what about those painted scales that won't come off?!
Another fascinating story in the Bibi/Bronson stories. GO BIBI!!!.

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[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh boy. There is really no way to recap all that happens in this book without spoiling it. Let's just say that it is full of action, OMG moments, and love. Calista is going to get her chance to find her mate, but is it truly Bibi? (I know we all hope not as we are team Hugo!) Just as sure idea about to choose between her three contenders, something totally unexpected happens. (Well, I guess we expect it since the title has the word 'dragon' in it!) Yep, not one but three of the winged creatures show up to crash the party. One of them claims Calista is his mate. Say what? How is that even possible?

Lots and lots to the background of this one. We will learn much more about Bibi, Calista, and even the Montana pack. Get the popcorn and dark chocolate out and get ready to be amazed. Your fairy dragmother is going to need to recharge her sparkly wand for this HEA! I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another engaging addition to the series and it's full of action, adventure, twists, suspense and steamy romance. This story has so much packed into it that I really couldn't put it down :) It's hard to even try and hit the highlights without giving away the whole story, so suffice to say, the author knocked it out of the park with her world building, the unique characters, entertaining plot and, well, dragons ;P This is the finale, actually, but I'm hoping we see more of some of the side characters from this series, so I'm definitely looking forward to what's next by this author :D

[Coffeenbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a delightful chaotic ride! This picks up right after book 5, so please read that first to fully understand the beginning of this book.

Calista has just dropped a bombshell on air regarding her relationship with host Bibi. The two were best friends in Bibi's old pack. But now Bibi has to deal with the fallout of the announcement. She doesn't really think Calista is her mate, but what is she to do?

Luckily (or not) Calista gets put on the show, but the past is catching up to both Bibi and Calista!!!.

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[Gleeful Goblin Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gleeful Goblin Review: Holy cats, I've been reading along with this series and I swear, if actual reality TV was this entertaining yet charming I would watch it all the time. This book especially takes the reader on a series of twists, turns, and dips to the point you'll think you're on a rollercoaster instead of your couch. Definitely an awesome way to spend a few hours getting away from real life. 5/5 Stars.

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[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected episode crashes, first a maybe long lost mate, and the 3 huge dragons one intent on getting his mate back, but wait wasn’t she the next contestant on the Mating Game.

Be prepared for a fun read with twists and turns and a hunk of a dragon intent on getting one thing. But let’s not forget the hints at Bibi and Hugo’s Vegas Trip. So much going on, so exciting.

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[S.R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic book that I could not put down. The book seems a bit longer but that just means there's more adventure and twists in the story.
An end to this series, but not an end to some of these characters...Bibi?
A MUST READ.

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[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calista gets her own program of the Mating Game.
When Calista interrupted filming to announce that Bibi was her mate the show struggled to decide what to do. They decide to give her her own program with Bibi as one of the possible mates. When they film this they are shocked by the arrival of three Dragons.

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[LizJ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I Dared a Dragon Book 6 of The Mating Game Series by Kristen Strassel is humorous take on a reality series except with shifters. I've read a couple of books from this series and I have loved each of them and snort-laughed in places! I can't get enough of them!! Highly recommend!!.

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[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great paranormal romance.. I liked it.. It is steamy and suspenseful, fun and sassy.. Unique and interesting characters.

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[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

unique chances for love to find a way - that's the very definition of the way fairy dragmother BiBi and her show brings shows, magic, and opportunities to life.

A few more incredible transformations and lots of magic - dragmother style!

transforming and glittery fun and heartbreak.

[angela gunstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I dared a dragon

Couldn't put it down loved the characters and the storyline amazing series so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book/series to everyone

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I Dared a Dragon
Book 6 of The Mating Game
Great book I loved the dragon. Loved the overall storyline.

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