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The Lost Firebreather
"Your destiny is calling to you. I can hear its song on the wind."
In the secluded swamp of the Shadestalker tribes, Ash always felt like an outcast. To a village of dragons who hide in the shadows, his glittering scales mark him as different. When an accident during his rite of passage leads to him unleashing his dormant powers, he learns a horrifying he's not a Shadestalker at all, but a Firebreather. To make matters worse, the Firebreather kingdom was destroyed by the Ironscale empire thirteen years ago, and its dragons scattered across the continent of Drakona.
Meanwhile, in the beating heart of the empire, Pike yearns to prove himself. As the youngest son of Emperor Bladesteel, everything he does is to differentiate himself from his older siblings. When the chance arises for him to lead a mission to the Shadowglades, he leaps at it. He can't let anything stand in the way of the destiny he desires. There's just one a fugitive Firebreather has thrown all his plans into disarray.
When the two young dragons meet, their worlds change forever. Ash has to flee his childhood home with his brother Albuca to seek out the family he never knew. Pike has to make his way back to a home he hates, guided by the mysterious Hammer, a dragon who knows more than he reveals.
The path ahead is fraught with danger, but it is one both must travel if they wish to learn the truth about The Lost Firebreather.
Cover art by Sean McNally. No generative AI was used in the production of this book, in any of its associated art assets, or in production of the audiobook.
In the secluded swamp of the Shadestalker tribes, Ash always felt like an outcast. To a village of dragons who hide in the shadows, his glittering scales mark him as different. When an accident during his rite of passage leads to him unleashing his dormant powers, he learns a horrifying he's not a Shadestalker at all, but a Firebreather. To make matters worse, the Firebreather kingdom was destroyed by the Ironscale empire thirteen years ago, and its dragons scattered across the continent of Drakona.
Meanwhile, in the beating heart of the empire, Pike yearns to prove himself. As the youngest son of Emperor Bladesteel, everything he does is to differentiate himself from his older siblings. When the chance arises for him to lead a mission to the Shadowglades, he leaps at it. He can't let anything stand in the way of the destiny he desires. There's just one a fugitive Firebreather has thrown all his plans into disarray.
When the two young dragons meet, their worlds change forever. Ash has to flee his childhood home with his brother Albuca to seek out the family he never knew. Pike has to make his way back to a home he hates, guided by the mysterious Hammer, a dragon who knows more than he reveals.
The path ahead is fraught with danger, but it is one both must travel if they wish to learn the truth about The Lost Firebreather.
Cover art by Sean McNally. No generative AI was used in the production of this book, in any of its associated art assets, or in production of the audiobook.
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328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2025
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June 23, 2025
A fun dragon book with more than some ATLA in its DNA
A fun middle grade dragon adventure book that wears its Avatar: The Last Airbender influences proudly, yet stands on its own merits. I eagerly await the sequels that are surely in the wings.
A fun middle grade dragon adventure book that wears its Avatar: The Last Airbender influences proudly, yet stands on its own merits. I eagerly await the sequels that are surely in the wings.
November 18, 2025
I don't know much about Lazy Scales or WoF, didn't read either.
But it didn't keep me from enjoying this book (and its prequel, and, since I'm late writing my review, its sequel).
Well written, each of the characters get their own vibes. Some endearing, some less, but all move along with their adventure and the challenges it brings.
Not all challenges are material, far from it... even more of that in the next book.
But it didn't keep me from enjoying this book (and its prequel, and, since I'm late writing my review, its sequel).
Well written, each of the characters get their own vibes. Some endearing, some less, but all move along with their adventure and the challenges it brings.
Not all challenges are material, far from it... even more of that in the next book.
May 15, 2025
In his latest book, DM Gilmore introduce us to a new world inhabited entirely by dragons from several different races and cultures. This take is refreshing for dragon fans: there's no pesky human in sight! The book sees two young dragons, one which came from nobility; the other a humble orphan, and their pains of growing up and finding their place in the world. The plot borders on imprevisible sometimes, which is awesome and keeps you on your toes! It starts extremely strong, then in the middle chapters the author slows down to do way more lore and world building, and by the end of the book the plot thickens again. I highly recommend fans of fantasy books to check out this one! I guarantee you'll be not only entertained, but emotionally involved with the dragons here!
May 15, 2025
I think I saw it compared to Wings of Fire x Avatar at some point, and I feel like the comparison is apt:
The Lost Firebreather is the first part of a nice coming-of-age story about a young dragon, orphaned and adopted by a different tribe, who goes out into the world to learn more about his past and his abilities.
The world of TLF is vibrant and its characters are endearing. As with his previous books, I quite enjoy DM Gilmore's prose.
Please consider giving this a read if you like dragon books at all :)
The Lost Firebreather is the first part of a nice coming-of-age story about a young dragon, orphaned and adopted by a different tribe, who goes out into the world to learn more about his past and his abilities.
The world of TLF is vibrant and its characters are endearing. As with his previous books, I quite enjoy DM Gilmore's prose.
Please consider giving this a read if you like dragon books at all :)
May 28, 2025
Absolutely amazing book, love the characters and can’t wait to see what more the author has to bring to the table with the rest of the series. Would preorder the books if it was even possible😅
August 6, 2025
An incredible read and page turner. I also loved EVERY character, all of them feel so real and lovable. I really enjoyed the ATLA vibes but the story very much has many unique qualities.
June 18, 2025
A new entries series from Gilmore, considering how much I love their Lazyscales books, I was pretty excited to see a new front.
In this book the author keep all of their writting characteristics that made me like their books. From the easy understanding writting to the characters being authentic. In all forms this entry book of the serie is pretty straightfoward and made me create some expectations to the sequels on how the story and world will developt! Really recommend this book being read
In this book the author keep all of their writting characteristics that made me like their books. From the easy understanding writting to the characters being authentic. In all forms this entry book of the serie is pretty straightfoward and made me create some expectations to the sequels on how the story and world will developt! Really recommend this book being read
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