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Grace of Dragons
A blizzard is blowing into the Old West.
With the help of Slewja, a gentle dragon, thirty-three-year-old debutante, Grace, flees an arranged marriage to Dimin, an older, power-hungry expansionist.
When Grace arrives in the dusty frontier settlement of Grogtown, she realizes that Dimin injured her with a cold curse and she must continually find sources of heat to remain alive. To combat the curse, she becomes a prostitute, a steady source of inner heat, and learns to embrace the value of independence she never experienced as a society woman.
Grace accidentally alerts Dimin she is alive by ending up on a Wanted poster, and must enter the unknown desert to the west to escape him. She’s joined by two friends and Slewja to evade the quick-tempered Dimin and the cold sickness that he spreads where he goes.
Through her adventure, she meets the steadfast dragon rancher, Ignacio, who quickly challenges her beliefs about independence and love.
Will Grace find a way to break her curse before Dimin’s quest for power consumes them all?
Perfect for readers who love brazen female protagonists and romantic backdrops, and for fans of DONE AND DUSTED by Lyla Sage, HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON by Naomi Novik, LEDGE by Stacey McEwan, TOGETHER WE BURN by Isabel Ibanez, and HEARTLESS by Elsie Silver.
With the help of Slewja, a gentle dragon, thirty-three-year-old debutante, Grace, flees an arranged marriage to Dimin, an older, power-hungry expansionist.
When Grace arrives in the dusty frontier settlement of Grogtown, she realizes that Dimin injured her with a cold curse and she must continually find sources of heat to remain alive. To combat the curse, she becomes a prostitute, a steady source of inner heat, and learns to embrace the value of independence she never experienced as a society woman.
Grace accidentally alerts Dimin she is alive by ending up on a Wanted poster, and must enter the unknown desert to the west to escape him. She’s joined by two friends and Slewja to evade the quick-tempered Dimin and the cold sickness that he spreads where he goes.
Through her adventure, she meets the steadfast dragon rancher, Ignacio, who quickly challenges her beliefs about independence and love.
Will Grace find a way to break her curse before Dimin’s quest for power consumes them all?
Perfect for readers who love brazen female protagonists and romantic backdrops, and for fans of DONE AND DUSTED by Lyla Sage, HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON by Naomi Novik, LEDGE by Stacey McEwan, TOGETHER WE BURN by Isabel Ibanez, and HEARTLESS by Elsie Silver.
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Published March 11, 2025
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June 18, 2025
I’ve had a bit of a funny back-and-forth with this book, but now that I have finished it, I can wholeheartedly say that I did truly enjoy this read.
I originally DNF’d this book after part one, mostly because the format of the book was hard for me to follow if I wasn’t paying close enough attention, which I most definitely wasn’t.
Third person omniscient is a very different point of view for me. I almost exclusively read first person or third person, but not third person omniscient.
That being said, about a month after I put this book down, I found myself constantly wondering how it ended. I thought about it all the time, finally put it back into my TBR collection on my Kindle, and then proceeded to finish part two in fewer than 24 hours.
This book is beautiful, complex, and full of characters that you never quite know if you should love or despise them.
I have not read a book like this ever, and there’s something truly unique and beautifully complicated about this book.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
I originally DNF’d this book after part one, mostly because the format of the book was hard for me to follow if I wasn’t paying close enough attention, which I most definitely wasn’t.
Third person omniscient is a very different point of view for me. I almost exclusively read first person or third person, but not third person omniscient.
That being said, about a month after I put this book down, I found myself constantly wondering how it ended. I thought about it all the time, finally put it back into my TBR collection on my Kindle, and then proceeded to finish part two in fewer than 24 hours.
This book is beautiful, complex, and full of characters that you never quite know if you should love or despise them.
I have not read a book like this ever, and there’s something truly unique and beautifully complicated about this book.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
April 4, 2025
Grace of Dragons is a Western Romantasy. I have never read a book that combines these two genres together, and this did not disappoint! This book has everything: Hot men, spice, strong badass women, banter, and did I mention they ride dragons instead of horses? Great, now I sound like Stefon telling you about the hottest nightclub in NYC(it's an SNL skit. If you know you know) This is Maggie Hoppis’ debut novel, you wouldn’t know it from how well this is written. Indie authors always amaze me, and I hope you add this indie author’s novel to your TBR!
September 18, 2025
Update. ALC. What an absolutely divine way to consume this read.
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Good golly Miss...
Grace of Dragons Arc was a highly anticipated read for me because hot tamales what a concept.
In less words I read this twice, back to back.
In more words its been a while since I shipped a FMC so hard. Grace understands it. There are few more relatable concepts for me than growing up, watching your friends live out your dreams and realizing they were never your dreams at all.
It's a reminder not to settle. It's a lighthearted romp. It's a comical little edge off.
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Good golly Miss...
Grace of Dragons Arc was a highly anticipated read for me because hot tamales what a concept.
In less words I read this twice, back to back.
In more words its been a while since I shipped a FMC so hard. Grace understands it. There are few more relatable concepts for me than growing up, watching your friends live out your dreams and realizing they were never your dreams at all.
It's a reminder not to settle. It's a lighthearted romp. It's a comical little edge off.
March 14, 2025
This was such a different read.
Taking place in a Western setting with fantasy elements and dragon buddies we find ourselves following Grace who’s on the run from this awful guy that she also happens to be engaged to. She manages to get away from him but right before her escapes he hits her with a terrible curse that sucks the body heat right out of her and definitely should’ve killed her, and almost does. She collapses at the border of his territory but by some miracle she’s found and rescued. Her rescuer brings her to the nearest town to get help where she’s taken in by the fierce, do-as-I-please owner of the entertainment business (brothel), Sadie, who likes to remind people that “Human decency costs nothing.” It’s there that she forges new alliances, builds friendships, and regains her strength. Unfortunately things take a turn when her evil fiancé comes looking for her, and Grace finds herself on the run again.
This was a change from my usual reads. Lighter themed than my typical go to book but it was a nice change. I did struggle a little in the first half with all the info and trying to keep up with what was happening, but out of the whole story I think Grace was my favorite. She was such a force! She’s determined to forge her own path and stays true to that thru the whole story which I really liked.
Taking place in a Western setting with fantasy elements and dragon buddies we find ourselves following Grace who’s on the run from this awful guy that she also happens to be engaged to. She manages to get away from him but right before her escapes he hits her with a terrible curse that sucks the body heat right out of her and definitely should’ve killed her, and almost does. She collapses at the border of his territory but by some miracle she’s found and rescued. Her rescuer brings her to the nearest town to get help where she’s taken in by the fierce, do-as-I-please owner of the entertainment business (brothel), Sadie, who likes to remind people that “Human decency costs nothing.” It’s there that she forges new alliances, builds friendships, and regains her strength. Unfortunately things take a turn when her evil fiancé comes looking for her, and Grace finds herself on the run again.
This was a change from my usual reads. Lighter themed than my typical go to book but it was a nice change. I did struggle a little in the first half with all the info and trying to keep up with what was happening, but out of the whole story I think Grace was my favorite. She was such a force! She’s determined to forge her own path and stays true to that thru the whole story which I really liked.
December 15, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 stars
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Just finished Grace of Dragons. I thought it was a really fun romantasy that mashes up Wild West vibes with dragons. The frontier setting was so quirky and different than anything I have read before and I was hooked right away, I'm also a sucker for a cowboy so ✅
The best part for me is that Grace the main FMC was fiercely independent and free-spirited, like, she goes after what she wants and doesn’t apologize for it. I loved the whole strong female in a world where women were basically property of men element of the story. The relationships, both the romantic stuff and the friendships also added so much heart to the story.
I usually hate third-person narration, but I was so wrapped up in the story I barely noticed.
The only reason it’s not 5 stars is that I wanted more—more about the magic, more of that conflict with Dimin chasing her. while the travel and characters were great, I was craving deeper dives into the fantastical and villainous bits.
All in all, this is a super satisfying read. It's empowering, romantic, and with world-building that’ll make you want to saddle up and find a dragon of your own. If you love strong female leads and unique settings, add this to your TBR ASAP.
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Just finished Grace of Dragons. I thought it was a really fun romantasy that mashes up Wild West vibes with dragons. The frontier setting was so quirky and different than anything I have read before and I was hooked right away, I'm also a sucker for a cowboy so ✅
The best part for me is that Grace the main FMC was fiercely independent and free-spirited, like, she goes after what she wants and doesn’t apologize for it. I loved the whole strong female in a world where women were basically property of men element of the story. The relationships, both the romantic stuff and the friendships also added so much heart to the story.
I usually hate third-person narration, but I was so wrapped up in the story I barely noticed.
The only reason it’s not 5 stars is that I wanted more—more about the magic, more of that conflict with Dimin chasing her. while the travel and characters were great, I was craving deeper dives into the fantastical and villainous bits.
All in all, this is a super satisfying read. It's empowering, romantic, and with world-building that’ll make you want to saddle up and find a dragon of your own. If you love strong female leads and unique settings, add this to your TBR ASAP.
October 1, 2025
I received this ALC via BookFunnel; all thoughts are my own.
A Wild West dragon story is not something I ever thought I’d find, but was so excited about it when I did! The magic was interesting & I liked the relationships they had with dragons, even though they couldn’t talk. Rating 3.5 bc it seemed like the author, who narrated the audio, kept yawning during recording? Just threw me off a bit.
A Wild West dragon story is not something I ever thought I’d find, but was so excited about it when I did! The magic was interesting & I liked the relationships they had with dragons, even though they couldn’t talk. Rating 3.5 bc it seemed like the author, who narrated the audio, kept yawning during recording? Just threw me off a bit.
August 22, 2025
Things were a little slow in the beginning but by the time I got to the halfway point it picked up and I loved every last minute I was reading. And as of now I am a true “Maggie Hoopis Fan” I can hardly wait til Best of Dragons comes out because I will be reading that one for sure! Thank you Maggie for Grace and Naz.
September 29, 2025
Initial thoughts
1. This is a great palette Cleanser
2. The author does an AMAZING job with the audio narration
1. This is a great palette Cleanser
2. The author does an AMAZING job with the audio narration
February 25, 2025
[ARC REVIEW]
This was fun! Definitely not something I’d usually pick up, but I had a good time with it.
I mean this in the most affectionate way, this reminded me of those bodice ripper western novels I’d sneak and read at the grocery store when I was a kid 😂
Thanks for the ARC Maggie 💜
This was fun! Definitely not something I’d usually pick up, but I had a good time with it.
I mean this in the most affectionate way, this reminded me of those bodice ripper western novels I’d sneak and read at the grocery store when I was a kid 😂
Thanks for the ARC Maggie 💜
November 7, 2025
what can I say....
A Western where they ride Dragons instead of horses. yes please
Strong Female Characters that know their worth. please let me be Sadie when I grow up
this book has me hooked from the beginning and thankfully I was an ARC reader for book 2 as I am not sure I could have waited.
A Western where they ride Dragons instead of horses. yes please
Strong Female Characters that know their worth. please let me be Sadie when I grow up
this book has me hooked from the beginning and thankfully I was an ARC reader for book 2 as I am not sure I could have waited.
February 9, 2025
Grace of Dragons was a wild ride from start to finish! I was thoroughly entertained by Maggie Hoopis’ unique brand of humor and Grace’s independent, resourceful, and fierce yet down-to-earth character. I absolutely loved the magic system. A Western Romantasy with dragons?? What more do you need? I don’t often read books in 3rd person omniscient and it was fun to be able to see inside everyone’s heads, not just Grace’s. Hoopis did a magnificent job of making sure it was clear whose thoughts we were observing and who was speaking, which can be a pitfall of this type of writing. The pacing felt just right and the spice was plot-appropriate and sizzling. While Sao was equally easy to poke fun at and lust over, Naz had my heart. I won’t lie that his wink at me—I mean Grace—took my breath away. Grace of Dragons is a standalone, and while the ending felt complete, I definitely see the potential for interconnected standalones in the wild land of Cosimo.
February 5, 2025
Grace of Dragons was an amazing read! Full of humor and action DRAGONS!
An old western but instead of horses, there's DRAGONS yall actual DRAGONS😍😍!! ! wish they were real because I want one!
Love that Grace a strong woman and knew what she wanted. She wouldn't let anyone dictate her life for her or tell her what to do. And I love Sao he’s very to his dragon self and I just wanna love him and hug him
There were times I kept putting myself in her shoes. To me this was a 10/20
This is a stand alone book and the ending was perfect.
An old western but instead of horses, there's DRAGONS yall actual DRAGONS😍😍!! ! wish they were real because I want one!
Love that Grace a strong woman and knew what she wanted. She wouldn't let anyone dictate her life for her or tell her what to do. And I love Sao he’s very to his dragon self and I just wanna love him and hug him
There were times I kept putting myself in her shoes. To me this was a 10/20
This is a stand alone book and the ending was perfect.
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August 10, 2025DNF @ 45%. 2⭐️ for the concept because it's unique and had a lot of potential. I found the writing hard to follow, was written in 3rd person but felt like every sentence was from a different character's POV. Also felt strange that in a romance still wasn't sure who the male main character was at 45%.
July 11, 2025
I admit that I had not yet stared this book because I am not a big western person (even though I did grow up Bonanza and The Rifleman). Yet, I love a book with dragons and spice. Thank goodness the Indie Bookclub is doing a buddy read this month. I am so glad I read this! It is such a mix of western, fantasy, romance, and magic/paranormal.
Grace has so much determination! She doesn’t require much, but also will not settle for anything less than she wants. She will not back down from a fight, learning a new skill, or overcoming a curse within her own body. I absolutely loved this character.
Dimin, oh what an evil, nasty man. Grace thought she was safe, thanks to Slweja, the big hearted dragon that saved her. However, evil continues to take and cannot stand being challenged.
Ignacio (Naz) oversees the land and cares for many dragons, as his family has done for generations. Can fire and ice work together to curse the curse? Will Grace live her life forever on the run? Grab this book and find out!
Maggie has written a book that had me feeling empowered, on the edge of my seat, and wanting to go out to buy some boots and some whiskey. A dragon too, but those seem to be hard to find. I wish I had read this sooner, and cannot wait for her next book.
Some of my favorite quotes:
“‘I will come to the aid of the fallen, to the expectation that I will quite possibly be ignored by the very person that I strive to help. Human decency cost nothing.” The Dragon snorted in assent, using his wing to flick the man out of [her] way.’”
“He needed for the girl to know that she had nothing to fear anymore. He needed for her to be resilient. And the world that would crush her like an ice cube, she needed to be a diamond.”
“Yee f*cking haw, b*tches!”
“I’m going to try to not picture you in your reading glasses, otherwise I might jump you.”
“He could not tame you, my whiskey in a teacup.”
“I’m so f*cking done with your patriarchal bullsh*t. You never lost me because you never had me. You never will.”
“Thinking I’m just a pretty girl and a gown was the deadliest mistake you ever made. Grossly underestimated my value.”
Grace has so much determination! She doesn’t require much, but also will not settle for anything less than she wants. She will not back down from a fight, learning a new skill, or overcoming a curse within her own body. I absolutely loved this character.
Dimin, oh what an evil, nasty man. Grace thought she was safe, thanks to Slweja, the big hearted dragon that saved her. However, evil continues to take and cannot stand being challenged.
Ignacio (Naz) oversees the land and cares for many dragons, as his family has done for generations. Can fire and ice work together to curse the curse? Will Grace live her life forever on the run? Grab this book and find out!
Maggie has written a book that had me feeling empowered, on the edge of my seat, and wanting to go out to buy some boots and some whiskey. A dragon too, but those seem to be hard to find. I wish I had read this sooner, and cannot wait for her next book.
Some of my favorite quotes:
“‘I will come to the aid of the fallen, to the expectation that I will quite possibly be ignored by the very person that I strive to help. Human decency cost nothing.” The Dragon snorted in assent, using his wing to flick the man out of [her] way.’”
“He needed for the girl to know that she had nothing to fear anymore. He needed for her to be resilient. And the world that would crush her like an ice cube, she needed to be a diamond.”
“Yee f*cking haw, b*tches!”
“I’m going to try to not picture you in your reading glasses, otherwise I might jump you.”
“He could not tame you, my whiskey in a teacup.”
“I’m so f*cking done with your patriarchal bullsh*t. You never lost me because you never had me. You never will.”
“Thinking I’m just a pretty girl and a gown was the deadliest mistake you ever made. Grossly underestimated my value.”
July 5, 2025
(dropped at 11%)
this was such a hard read… the characters didn’t have any depth… grace had just fled from her fiancé that all we know of so far in the first chapter is that he has yellow teeth… she was cursed and there was no sign of psychological impact on her… and as soon as she wakes up there’s a doctor who listens to her heart, taps her knees, and gets straight to asking her to open her legs where she consents to him sticking a rod up her and comparing her uterus to a rock (if i remember correctly) and this exam is all done on a couch at a brothel and he then rubs the rod clean on his jeans???
grace is supposed to this graceful woman just like her name (and taking reference from the book here… she is graceful just because she took a few dancing lessons) i don’t know all about that… because as soon as she’s recovered from the effect of the curse she’s (with no question or again psychological impact) sleeping with multiple men a day for some coin and warmth…
i read the warnings and i walked in with a open-mind but it was all poorly executed
(at this point making her fck the dragon that saved her in the prologue would have made this book a lot better ((this is just my monster-romance intrusive thoughts speaking but like… am i lying…)))
this was such a hard read… the characters didn’t have any depth… grace had just fled from her fiancé that all we know of so far in the first chapter is that he has yellow teeth… she was cursed and there was no sign of psychological impact on her… and as soon as she wakes up there’s a doctor who listens to her heart, taps her knees, and gets straight to asking her to open her legs where she consents to him sticking a rod up her and comparing her uterus to a rock (if i remember correctly) and this exam is all done on a couch at a brothel and he then rubs the rod clean on his jeans???
grace is supposed to this graceful woman just like her name (and taking reference from the book here… she is graceful just because she took a few dancing lessons) i don’t know all about that… because as soon as she’s recovered from the effect of the curse she’s (with no question or again psychological impact) sleeping with multiple men a day for some coin and warmth…
i read the warnings and i walked in with a open-mind but it was all poorly executed
(at this point making her fck the dragon that saved her in the prologue would have made this book a lot better ((this is just my monster-romance intrusive thoughts speaking but like… am i lying…)))
November 11, 2025
A published rough draft. Full Stop.
Grammar was horrible, several spelling mistakes - some so bad I couldn't figure out what word the author meant to be there. First half had so much going on I had no clue where we were going in the story or when we'd meet the mmc. Second half was better and seemed to have more direction and purpose. The only thing I liked about this book was the lore surrounding the dragons, which was like 1 single chapter.
My Olaf-Tales version: FMC is Scarlett O'Hara escaping her arranged marriage to the Night King from Game of Thrones. He strikes her with his magic, leaving her for dead. In order to keep from freezing to death, fmc must receive cum and becomes a prostitute. (the dirty version of Elsa striking Anna's heart) Why a born lady doesn't have an issue with this lifestyle change confused me. Fmc wants to challenge the patriarchy yet follows the gender norms of a Western. Throw the red wedding and the walking dead in there for good measure.
If the epilogue wasn't there, romance readers would not have liked this book. Note to the author, please get an editor before publishing anything else.
Grammar was horrible, several spelling mistakes - some so bad I couldn't figure out what word the author meant to be there. First half had so much going on I had no clue where we were going in the story or when we'd meet the mmc. Second half was better and seemed to have more direction and purpose. The only thing I liked about this book was the lore surrounding the dragons, which was like 1 single chapter.
My Olaf-Tales version: FMC is Scarlett O'Hara escaping her arranged marriage to the Night King from Game of Thrones. He strikes her with his magic, leaving her for dead. In order to keep from freezing to death, fmc must receive cum and becomes a prostitute. (the dirty version of Elsa striking Anna's heart) Why a born lady doesn't have an issue with this lifestyle change confused me. Fmc wants to challenge the patriarchy yet follows the gender norms of a Western. Throw the red wedding and the walking dead in there for good measure.
If the epilogue wasn't there, romance readers would not have liked this book. Note to the author, please get an editor before publishing anything else.
February 4, 2025
Thank you so much to Maggie Hoopis for an ARC copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
I was so excited to see this book show up on my Instagram TL. A western with dragons? Are you kidding?? GIMME NOW!!
There are Content Warnings in the front, which I appreciated, but overall this is a fun rollercoaster of a book that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's meant to make you smile, or at least it made ME smile and made me feel like a kid again.
Grace is a bad-ass sassy lady who keeps getting into... situations... LOL And you'll just be sitting there like "Oh goodness! What's she gonna do next??" I really appreciate these indie books that don't have to follow big fancy publishing formulas! You really have no clue what the author has in store for you (and I'm trying not to spoiler much!)
Just go in, grab your snacks and beverage, put your seatbelt on, and enjoy the ride!!
(and yes there is spice)
I was so excited to see this book show up on my Instagram TL. A western with dragons? Are you kidding?? GIMME NOW!!
There are Content Warnings in the front, which I appreciated, but overall this is a fun rollercoaster of a book that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's meant to make you smile, or at least it made ME smile and made me feel like a kid again.
Grace is a bad-ass sassy lady who keeps getting into... situations... LOL And you'll just be sitting there like "Oh goodness! What's she gonna do next??" I really appreciate these indie books that don't have to follow big fancy publishing formulas! You really have no clue what the author has in store for you (and I'm trying not to spoiler much!)
Just go in, grab your snacks and beverage, put your seatbelt on, and enjoy the ride!!
(and yes there is spice)
March 7, 2025
These characters are going to stick around in my head for quite a long time! Wow, this book had some unexpected elements but they were sure good!
This is not set in Western US, but in a fantasy world that feels like the Wild West plus dragons, lots of magic and a Trinity female pantheon.
Grace is such a powerful character, though she's very slowly introduced and you're still learning more about her past at 40% through. She wants freedom and independence, and watching her come into her own was so good.
Naz is such a lovable sweet guy, I really loved him. This is not your typically romance novel, the main love interest isn't introduced till 55% through. The main focus of the book is Grace's fight for freedom.
This book does have a HEA, but not quite a traditional one. It wasn't really my favorite ending honestly, but I was very glad that it all worked out.
This is not set in Western US, but in a fantasy world that feels like the Wild West plus dragons, lots of magic and a Trinity female pantheon.
Grace is such a powerful character, though she's very slowly introduced and you're still learning more about her past at 40% through. She wants freedom and independence, and watching her come into her own was so good.
Naz is such a lovable sweet guy, I really loved him. This is not your typically romance novel, the main love interest isn't introduced till 55% through. The main focus of the book is Grace's fight for freedom.
This book does have a HEA, but not quite a traditional one. It wasn't really my favorite ending honestly, but I was very glad that it all worked out.
February 26, 2025
This was a fun read, and I loved that it was different from other things I had read. You have Wild Wild West vibes, with a headstrong FMC who is 30+ and rather than horses, they ride dragons. I loved the continuity of the Western past theme even with the mild integration of magic.
I also loved the difference from other fantasy novels in being able to show character traits for the dragon characters without them telepathic direct communication with humans.
Maggie is able to spin such a fun read that honestly was a breath of fresh air amongst other fantasy stories. If you love dragons and fantasy but want a change of scene.. give this one a try.... also, there's a dragon names Raikka so she's definitely got my endorsement.
I also loved the difference from other fantasy novels in being able to show character traits for the dragon characters without them telepathic direct communication with humans.
Maggie is able to spin such a fun read that honestly was a breath of fresh air amongst other fantasy stories. If you love dragons and fantasy but want a change of scene.. give this one a try.... also, there's a dragon names Raikka so she's definitely got my endorsement.
June 19, 2025
A fierce blend of feminist grit, tender romance, and desert survival.
Grace: Our Strong, Determined, and Sassy FMC
Slewje: Our Gentle Dragon Hero
Ignacio: Our Dragon Rancher Himbo Love Interest
Dimin: The Evil Suitor
This story takes you for a ride, a dragon ride if you will. I enjoyed so many things about this story. From the lush world, the unique blend of Western/Cowboy meets Romantasy genres, Slewje, and the fun cast of characters.
You can tell that Maggie put a lot of time and effort into creating the characters, world, and plot.
Definitely give this a go if you love:
》Badass FMC
》Over 30 FMC
》Single dad
》One bed
》One dragon (instead of one horse)
》Loyal himbo
》Found family
》Cowboys
Grace: Our Strong, Determined, and Sassy FMC
Slewje: Our Gentle Dragon Hero
Ignacio: Our Dragon Rancher Himbo Love Interest
Dimin: The Evil Suitor
This story takes you for a ride, a dragon ride if you will. I enjoyed so many things about this story. From the lush world, the unique blend of Western/Cowboy meets Romantasy genres, Slewje, and the fun cast of characters.
You can tell that Maggie put a lot of time and effort into creating the characters, world, and plot.
Definitely give this a go if you love:
》Badass FMC
》Over 30 FMC
》Single dad
》One bed
》One dragon (instead of one horse)
》Loyal himbo
》Found family
》Cowboys
March 7, 2025
I loved the concept of this story and really wanted to like this more than I did. It’s got to be so hard as a debut indie author and I recognize the courage it takes to put your writing out there.
Unfortunately I felt that the POV was a bit all over the place - maybe because I don't read many third person omniscient books, but it just wasn't working for me. I also thought the pacing was off and the overall story lacked depth.
It wasn’t exactly bad, but I felt like it could have been so much more. I did really enjoy the western fantasy setting and the fact that instead of horses, this world had dragons. Loved that.
Thanks to the author for providing an ARC.
Unfortunately I felt that the POV was a bit all over the place - maybe because I don't read many third person omniscient books, but it just wasn't working for me. I also thought the pacing was off and the overall story lacked depth.
It wasn’t exactly bad, but I felt like it could have been so much more. I did really enjoy the western fantasy setting and the fact that instead of horses, this world had dragons. Loved that.
Thanks to the author for providing an ARC.
June 18, 2025
Romance, Western, Fantasy & Dragons…. All in one book?!
If you’re ready for a wild ride and looking for a fast-paced light-hearted palate cleanser, this is it.
Grace is on the run and craving freedom and independence. But she keeps getting herself stuck in perilous situations and can’t quite seem to figure out when she actually could use some help.
This is written in 3rd person POV so you get to see & hear thoughts from every character. It’s a standalone and the world building, plot, character development & love story are all portrayed very well. Although I can definitely see an opportunity for a spin-off sequel with a couple fun side characters.
If you’re ready for a wild ride and looking for a fast-paced light-hearted palate cleanser, this is it.
Grace is on the run and craving freedom and independence. But she keeps getting herself stuck in perilous situations and can’t quite seem to figure out when she actually could use some help.
This is written in 3rd person POV so you get to see & hear thoughts from every character. It’s a standalone and the world building, plot, character development & love story are all portrayed very well. Although I can definitely see an opportunity for a spin-off sequel with a couple fun side characters.
September 19, 2025
This book was such a fun read! It took me a couple chapters to really feel comfortable with the flow & writing style but after that I was off to the races!
I picked up Grace of Dragons after meeting Maggie at Villains & Vixens and just knew I would love this book! Not only is Maggie a wonderful person, but she picked such a unique theme for this series! Dragons AND cowboys/wild west themes?? Say less, I’m already in! The story was very well done for a debut novel & I found the chapters flying by. The ending was absolutely perfect & exactly what my wild adventurous heart needed.
I cannot wait for Best of Dragons to come out next month! I’m sure I’ll devour it as well!!
I picked up Grace of Dragons after meeting Maggie at Villains & Vixens and just knew I would love this book! Not only is Maggie a wonderful person, but she picked such a unique theme for this series! Dragons AND cowboys/wild west themes?? Say less, I’m already in! The story was very well done for a debut novel & I found the chapters flying by. The ending was absolutely perfect & exactly what my wild adventurous heart needed.
I cannot wait for Best of Dragons to come out next month! I’m sure I’ll devour it as well!!
February 9, 2025
I really like this one! I didn't know what to expect but it combined the genres of an old west story with dragons and magic. It IS a romance but the story is much more than that. It follows the story of the FMC in much more depth, to the point where the first half almost feels like a completely different book! It does explain her characters growth and choices explicitly because of this which I found really cool. This book is odd in the best way and I definitely found it funny, entertaining, zany at times and heart wrenching at others. Check it out!!
February 10, 2025
This was....a unique read. Hahaa Sadie is a spit fire spirit and a really fun character, however this was definitely not my cup of tea. That said, if you wanna read a cowboy/brothel tale with dragons instead of horses, well placed humor and a quick pace, this is your story.
I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into, but this occupied the majority of my Sunday. That said, I need to compile another pile of hopefuls because I've actually had time to read the last few days.
This gem comes out March 25th, add it to your Goodreads list!
I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into, but this occupied the majority of my Sunday. That said, I need to compile another pile of hopefuls because I've actually had time to read the last few days.
This gem comes out March 25th, add it to your Goodreads list!
January 1, 2026
A creative Western fantasy with dragons
This was such a different read, a Western setting with fantasy elements and a dragon companion, and I really liked how unique it felt. I did spend a lot of the book a bit confused about what was happening, especially in the beginning, and I had to re-read a few sections to keep up.
Once I reached the second half it picked up for me and I enjoyed it a lot more. Grace is a strong main character, and I liked the themes of survival and finding independence.
This was such a different read, a Western setting with fantasy elements and a dragon companion, and I really liked how unique it felt. I did spend a lot of the book a bit confused about what was happening, especially in the beginning, and I had to re-read a few sections to keep up.
Once I reached the second half it picked up for me and I enjoyed it a lot more. Grace is a strong main character, and I liked the themes of survival and finding independence.
March 1, 2025
I read this book as an ARC and really liked it.
I loved the characters and the story had me hooked from the beginning. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions throughout this book. Grace was a really interesting character that didn’t let anything stop her.
This is a unique book because it is a western but with dragons. I was really interested in this book when I read the synopsis and it did not disappoint.
I loved the characters and the story had me hooked from the beginning. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions throughout this book. Grace was a really interesting character that didn’t let anything stop her.
This is a unique book because it is a western but with dragons. I was really interested in this book when I read the synopsis and it did not disappoint.
February 10, 2025
This book was so good! The combination of 2 different genres of western and fantasy and had never read before and this book did not disappoint. the character development, plot and dialogue was great through this book! I loved that the FMC was independent and strong, you never felt like she was backing down for anyone. I would highly recommend this book!
February 12, 2025
This was a uniquely written western romantasy with dragons! It followed FMC Grace who is strong, independent and sassy and seems to get herself into a bit of circumstances. This story will have you up and down with emotions, it is full of humor, adventure and heartbreak. If you are looking for a different romantasy, like a western vibe and love dragons then you’ll want to read this. 3.5/5
June 18, 2025
Funny and engaging. Not your typical cowboy rancher from the Midwest, USA. This story takes place back in 1800s, the Wild Wild West. Yes, the Western era with saloons and brothels and tons of adventure to be had. Plus our “rancher” is a Dragon Rancher! Magic mixed with Western Era?! You’re welcome romantasy lovers xoxo.
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