Dragon Origins: NaiRu

by Aelann P. Jade

A legendary dragon destined to protect.
A deadly ability that claims nearby lives.
A horde of black dragons that threatens to corrupt the lands.

Nairusovaar, a young four-winged dragon, is destined to become a legendary Protector and bring peace to all dragons across the lands. But Nairusovaar harbors a deadly curse, an ability that drains the lives of those nearby to heal his wounds.

Branded as a false Protector by his clan for his deadly curse and inability to fly, the choice of exile is made to ensure the safety of all. However, before the decision is carried out, his home and clan are consumed by the flames of the fabled black dragons.

Forced to leave his devastated home, Nairusovaar embarks on a perilous journey to find the other dragon clans and uncover the truth of the attack. But with his ability still a danger to all, he must first seek the legendary stone of immortality that he has only heard tales of. Will Nairusovaar find the answer to his deadly ability and rise to his destiny of becoming a true Protector? Or will he and all others fall into the dark and fatal corruption the black dragons seek to spread across the lands?

Genres: Dragons

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2025

About the author

Aelann P. Jade was raised in California, surrounded by fruit trees, vegetables, and chickens. When she isn’t outside, you can either find her writing and typing her books or playing with digital graphics to create random images and patterns. But the thing Aelann enjoys the most is the ability to lay there at night and continue imagining and expanding the world she created years ago.

Reviews

[stephanie cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

I devoured this book in one sitting—and I don’t say that lightly. As someone who lives for young adult fantasy with rich worlds, deep characters, and dragons (especially dragons!), Dragon Origins completely delivered on all fronts. It was everything I didn’t know I was craving.

Right from the start, the story grabbed me with its unique take on dragon lore. This isn't your typical fire-and-flight dragon story—Aelann P. Jade gives us a legendary dragon destined to protect, a main character with a dangerously unpredictable power that literally kills those too close, and a rising threat of black dragons set on corrupting the land. The stakes are real, and the tension builds in all the right ways.

The world-building? Chef’s kiss. Jade crafts a land that feels vast and old, like you’re stepping into a legend in progress. You can almost smell the forests and feel the air shift when dragons fly overhead. The magical systems, dragon bonds, and lore behind the protagonist’s deadly ability all felt fresh and meticulously thought out.

But what truly made this book shine for me were the characters. I fell hard for the MC—flawed, fierce, and struggling under the weight of a power she never asked for. Her emotional arc was so well done, and the people around her (allies, rivals, possible love interests 👀) felt like real individuals with their own agendas and complexities. The relationships—whether full of tension, tenderness, or betrayal—kept me totally hooked.

And that ending?? Absolutely tore me apart in the best way. It wrapped things up just enough to be satisfying while leaving the door wide open for the next book (please let there be a next book 😭). If you love fantasy adventures with emotional depth, thrilling action, and DRAGONS (like, actual meaningful dragon lore—not just background creatures), Dragon Origins needs to be on your shelf.

[Luke Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! I read it in one sitting. One of the most original dragon books I've read so far.

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