Dragon Wing & Dagger

The Champion of Perianthia #2

by Joyce Chng

The winds have changed once more and Morgan, warrior and Queen's Champion is faced with yet another the mighty kingdom of Shan Kung. Will she find peace with her loves of her life, the queen of Perianthia, and the former King's Champion, Vanyel?

59 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2024

About the author

Joyce Chng (also spelled Ch’ng) lives in Singapore. They write science fiction and fantasy as well as YA and MG. Their short stories have appeared in The Apex Book of World SF II, The Future Fire and Multispecies Cities. Dragon Dancer (Lantana Publishing) is Joyce’s first picture book, celebrating dragon dancing and Lunar New Year; it was followed by Oyster Girl (Pepper Dog Press), a tribute to their grandmother and the hawker heritage in Singapore. For YA readers, Fire Heart is a fantasy book about swords and coming-of-age. They also write books for adults as J. Chng and urban fantasy as J. Damask. You can find Joyce at their website, or on X and Bluesky at @jolantru.

Reviews

[E.D.E. Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, satisfying tale that sweeps the reader into a land of love and mystery. Of dragons with the power of elements. With the scents of noodle and dumpling. With the roar of desire for love, lovers, and chosen family.

An emotional immersion into the fullness of negative space, the emptiness of borrowed space, and the cruelty of emperors - all told gorgeously by a seasoned, wolf-eyed writer amidst the delight of sweet hand-drawings and the touch of dragon scales.

Bisexual, polyamorous, and quietly fierce - Dragon Wing & Dagger is sandalwood for your senses.

Content notes of war and family separation.