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We've Come for Your Eggs: And Other Reasons to Annex the North
A fantasy satire of the U.S.–Canada trade war—starring one very stressed-out dragon.
Every quest needs a hero. This one gets a bonsai frost dragon stuck managing a band of blowhards on a doomed diplomatic mission.
His boss, the wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, plans to sneak into Frostvale and seize the crown—on the dubious claim that he’s King Trudera’s bastard son. Glimm’s only in it for the tuition to dragon college. But first, he must get them all there in one piece.
There’s Elric, an ex-rogue turned inventor turned lawsuit magnet. Lark, a cultist pirate with a god-complex and a gun fetish. Fox, a bard with a magical camcorder and a pathological relationship with the truth. And Xander, a paranoid paladin with an MLM supplement empire.
They’re not exactly loyal. They’re not exactly clever. But they’re all Glimm has.
We’ve Come for Your Eggs is a fantasy romp where satire meets sword-and-sorcery—and at the center of it all, a tiny dragon trying to keep the quest from falling apart.
Every quest needs a hero. This one gets a bonsai frost dragon stuck managing a band of blowhards on a doomed diplomatic mission.
His boss, the wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, plans to sneak into Frostvale and seize the crown—on the dubious claim that he’s King Trudera’s bastard son. Glimm’s only in it for the tuition to dragon college. But first, he must get them all there in one piece.
There’s Elric, an ex-rogue turned inventor turned lawsuit magnet. Lark, a cultist pirate with a god-complex and a gun fetish. Fox, a bard with a magical camcorder and a pathological relationship with the truth. And Xander, a paranoid paladin with an MLM supplement empire.
They’re not exactly loyal. They’re not exactly clever. But they’re all Glimm has.
We’ve Come for Your Eggs is a fantasy romp where satire meets sword-and-sorcery—and at the center of it all, a tiny dragon trying to keep the quest from falling apart.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2025
About the author
Septimus Brown
3 books10 followersI'm obsessed with narrative structure and all kinds of fiction, but I have a special love for the speculative. Over at DarlingAxe.com, I'm a senior editor and the co-author of Immersion & Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling. When I'm not writing or editing, I'm probably running through the forest with my dog.
I started my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in both creative and professional writing. However, after the first year I decided I needed more life experience before I could begin writing fiction in earnest. Ten years later, I finally started my first full-length work, and soon I had three (unpublishable) manuscripts, which taught me that I still had much to learn.
In 2010, I left my job at the University of Victoria Libraries to travel and work on my writing portfolio as part of my application to the UBC Creative Writing MFA. I hitchhiked from Vancouver to Montreal, housesat in Bocas del Toro, Panama, and crewed on sailboats from Panama to Samoa. Three years later, my application was accepted, and I completed the program in 2016.
Along the way, I've written a number of manuscripts. Two were represented by an agent, and though we got close with a few publishers, there were ultimately no bites. We (amicably) parted ways in 2022 and, since then, I've been immersed in another round of deep revision. The road to publication, as I've learned, can be a long one!
I started my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in both creative and professional writing. However, after the first year I decided I needed more life experience before I could begin writing fiction in earnest. Ten years later, I finally started my first full-length work, and soon I had three (unpublishable) manuscripts, which taught me that I still had much to learn.
In 2010, I left my job at the University of Victoria Libraries to travel and work on my writing portfolio as part of my application to the UBC Creative Writing MFA. I hitchhiked from Vancouver to Montreal, housesat in Bocas del Toro, Panama, and crewed on sailboats from Panama to Samoa. Three years later, my application was accepted, and I completed the program in 2016.
Along the way, I've written a number of manuscripts. Two were represented by an agent, and though we got close with a few publishers, there were ultimately no bites. We (amicably) parted ways in 2022 and, since then, I've been immersed in another round of deep revision. The road to publication, as I've learned, can be a long one!
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December 22, 2025
This was a really fun DnD style adventure through Canada U.S. relations. Glimm is very fun mc.
October 27, 2025
I expected a full out parody of the perceptions that some people seem to have about Canada and Canadians. There were plenty of laugh out moments and some rapier dissections of many of the people and beliefs that have fed into this war of words and trade against Canada. It was really well done and spot on. What I was not expecting was a delightful fantasy about a little blue dragon who wants to serve his master and return to his ancestral home so he can go to dragon college.
Glimm is such an innocent when we meet him first. His “boss” is the bastard son of the King of Canada (very clever parody of Canadian politics) and he wants to go and claim his right of succession. They collect a motley crew of misfits who think they are going to assassinate the King and take over the north. But the “boss” is not the brightest bulb and each adventure would turn into tragedy were it not for the quick thinking and surprising abilities that Glimm is shocked to exhibit. He is so honest and earnest and kind that he is a natural leader and he attracts loyal followers..
The story at the heart is a “coming of age” tale where our hero, the little dragon, begins to grow and learn to trust his own judgements and abilities. It made the book more memorable and rather sweet. There will be future books. I am not sure where the satire will go but I expect great things from Glimm. Five purrs and two paws up.
Glimm is such an innocent when we meet him first. His “boss” is the bastard son of the King of Canada (very clever parody of Canadian politics) and he wants to go and claim his right of succession. They collect a motley crew of misfits who think they are going to assassinate the King and take over the north. But the “boss” is not the brightest bulb and each adventure would turn into tragedy were it not for the quick thinking and surprising abilities that Glimm is shocked to exhibit. He is so honest and earnest and kind that he is a natural leader and he attracts loyal followers..
The story at the heart is a “coming of age” tale where our hero, the little dragon, begins to grow and learn to trust his own judgements and abilities. It made the book more memorable and rather sweet. There will be future books. I am not sure where the satire will go but I expect great things from Glimm. Five purrs and two paws up.
October 30, 2025
This book, is a hilarious mess in the best way possible. you ever play D&D, and none of the characters fit together? you've got one guy who thinks he's the main character, another one who won't stop trying to sell you on his health food lifestyle. someone who just wants to murder hobo everything, another who can't seam to decide her own backstory. all of them want to do the same thing but none of them seam to have any idea how to actually do it!? worst of all, they keep rolling nat ones! this, is that party, and the poor little dragon who has to keep them all on track, is failing pretty miserably. swinging wildly from worst luck ever, to best luck of all time, this book swings back and forth between the hilariously ridiculous, to the shockingly competent. it was so funny i snorted soda out of my nose. if your a fan of epic adventures, satire, and very clever dragons, this is a book for you. if you like "This will be Fun" "I'm Afraid you've got Dragons" or "How to defeat a demon king in Ten Easy Steps " then this is a book you'll love!
November 20, 2025
Frosted fishbutts, I enjoyed this book many tens of times over! This was lots of fun, the parody is easy and obvious (in a good way, so you’re not dragged down in the story), with misadventures and humor along the way.
The hero pocket dragon, Glimm, is a great unreliable narrator whose dream is to go to dragon college. He’s joined by his rude and possibly unintelligent boss Jorvun; Elric, an inventor/rogue who is terrible in fights and is obsessed with his kids; Lark, an angry pirate set on restoring sacrifices to her gods; Fox, a bard who never sings or plays but claims to have done dozens of other jobs; and Xander, an MLM sales rep who takes his own shady concoctions.
They go to the country in the north to take over and put Jorvun on the throne since he claims to be the king’s illegitimate son. Some chaos ensues!
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and humor, or even as a palette cleanser for readers who don’t typically read fantasy.
Be warned, this is the first book in a duology or series so the ending works, but you’ll want more!
The hero pocket dragon, Glimm, is a great unreliable narrator whose dream is to go to dragon college. He’s joined by his rude and possibly unintelligent boss Jorvun; Elric, an inventor/rogue who is terrible in fights and is obsessed with his kids; Lark, an angry pirate set on restoring sacrifices to her gods; Fox, a bard who never sings or plays but claims to have done dozens of other jobs; and Xander, an MLM sales rep who takes his own shady concoctions.
They go to the country in the north to take over and put Jorvun on the throne since he claims to be the king’s illegitimate son. Some chaos ensues!
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and humor, or even as a palette cleanser for readers who don’t typically read fantasy.
Be warned, this is the first book in a duology or series so the ending works, but you’ll want more!
November 7, 2025
I absolutely adored this book and cannot wait for the sequel.
I was immediately drawn in by the title, I had a feeling it would make for a fun read and it totally was.
This is like a d&d campaign where the DM is desperately trying stop you from dying and yet all of your rolls just keep failing.
The main character being a tiny blue dragon was absolutely amazing. It made the entire tone of the book so much funnier. Also containing a whiny wizard, a pyramid scheme paladin, a charismatic pirate, a rogue desperately trying to make his kids proud when they can't stand him and a bard desperately trying to break into journalism.
I absolutely loved experiencing the constant fails of this ridiculous team of adventurers and can't wait for the sequel!
I was immediately drawn in by the title, I had a feeling it would make for a fun read and it totally was.
This is like a d&d campaign where the DM is desperately trying stop you from dying and yet all of your rolls just keep failing.
The main character being a tiny blue dragon was absolutely amazing. It made the entire tone of the book so much funnier. Also containing a whiny wizard, a pyramid scheme paladin, a charismatic pirate, a rogue desperately trying to make his kids proud when they can't stand him and a bard desperately trying to break into journalism.
I absolutely loved experiencing the constant fails of this ridiculous team of adventurers and can't wait for the sequel!
November 14, 2025
This style of book will probably always be my favorite. A merry band of misfits set out on an adventure for the greater good and hilarity and sometimes almost failure ensues. This was really good!
The cover and the title definitely drew me in and I knew I was in for a silly, fun adventure. To have Glimm the dragon familiar tell the story was genius and I think made the story that much funnier. Everyone has their own motivations to join the party but the found family vibes really shine here. This was fairly short and decently fast paced but I think this might have been slightly more successful in a lit rpg style (but may have been written the way it was due to the satire element). Still heart warming and entertaining, definitely recommend.
It’s not well advertised as being part of a series, keep that in mind, this story is not self contained.
I didn’t realize this was supposed to be political commentary until I was almost done with it and once I did it was way more obvious but don’t let that deter you from picking this up if that’s not usually your thing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The cover and the title definitely drew me in and I knew I was in for a silly, fun adventure. To have Glimm the dragon familiar tell the story was genius and I think made the story that much funnier. Everyone has their own motivations to join the party but the found family vibes really shine here. This was fairly short and decently fast paced but I think this might have been slightly more successful in a lit rpg style (but may have been written the way it was due to the satire element). Still heart warming and entertaining, definitely recommend.
It’s not well advertised as being part of a series, keep that in mind, this story is not self contained.
I didn’t realize this was supposed to be political commentary until I was almost done with it and once I did it was way more obvious but don’t let that deter you from picking this up if that’s not usually your thing.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2025
A ragtag and perhaps woefully inept band of adventurers and one clever, pocket-sized dragon. This was a fun romp that had me laughing, snorting, and groaning in equal measure. I adore Glimm! He's everything you could want from an unreliable, albeit adorable, narrator. I'm eager to read the continuing adventures!
April 3, 2026
What a fun adventure. The way the characters elicit feelings towards them is very impressive and a credit to how they are written.
December 2, 2025
3.5
Thank you to Netgalley for an eARC.
After enjoying Septimus Brown’s debut, When the Sky Falls (check that), I was looking forward to reading We’ve Come for Your Eggs: And Other Reasons to Annex the North, which was quite different story. For the most part, I enjoyed it, but it was rather slow.
The cast of characters were quite unique and at times funny (it is not often that you read a book narrated by a baby dragon) but unfortunately I didn’t find them all that engaging. I have never been to the U.S or Canada, and the trade war between them is not something I know an incredibly large amount about, so a lot of the ideas were probably lost to me.
I can definitely see how this would come across as an incredibly humorous and fun parody, but I just don’t think I was the right audience for it. There were certainly parts that I still appreciated though.
Again, Glimm was a fun narrator, but often it was a bit slow, and there probably could have been some things that could have been cut out.
However, I really liked the names of the places! I thought they were quite clever, and would love to see a map.
Overall a very easy read that has quite a specific audience. Septimus Brown is a great writer and that really shows, his ideas are one of a kind and very refreshing to read in this very same-trope heavy time of publishing. There was some good political commentary, and I will still be looking forward to reading the second book.
Thank you to Septimus Brown for another fun, thoughtful read.
Thank you to Netgalley for an eARC.
After enjoying Septimus Brown’s debut, When the Sky Falls (check that), I was looking forward to reading We’ve Come for Your Eggs: And Other Reasons to Annex the North, which was quite different story. For the most part, I enjoyed it, but it was rather slow.
The cast of characters were quite unique and at times funny (it is not often that you read a book narrated by a baby dragon) but unfortunately I didn’t find them all that engaging. I have never been to the U.S or Canada, and the trade war between them is not something I know an incredibly large amount about, so a lot of the ideas were probably lost to me.
I can definitely see how this would come across as an incredibly humorous and fun parody, but I just don’t think I was the right audience for it. There were certainly parts that I still appreciated though.
Again, Glimm was a fun narrator, but often it was a bit slow, and there probably could have been some things that could have been cut out.
However, I really liked the names of the places! I thought they were quite clever, and would love to see a map.
Overall a very easy read that has quite a specific audience. Septimus Brown is a great writer and that really shows, his ideas are one of a kind and very refreshing to read in this very same-trope heavy time of publishing. There was some good political commentary, and I will still be looking forward to reading the second book.
Thank you to Septimus Brown for another fun, thoughtful read.
October 26, 2025
A wonderful fantasy adventure story starring the most endearing narrator, a diminutive dragon called Glimm. This was a very quick read and very entertaining. The characters are excellent, a group of misfits who seem to cause more problems than they solve. The story is a satirical comment on the US / Canada trade war but, not being that knowledgeable about this, it mostly passed me by. The tone is light and humorous and the pace excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There are clearly more twists to be revealed so I'm looking forward to reading the second half of the story next year.
I received a free review copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for my honest and unedited review.
I received a free review copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for my honest and unedited review.
November 13, 2025
Ice me sideways! This book is a hilarious caper gone wrong at every turn and told from the perspective of a small dragon which makes it so much fun. At first, I kept thinking they really don’t have the best luck but as the story went on it started to make sense that it really wasn’t supposed to.
I very much enjoyed Glimm and going along with him as he figured out his own path. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next part. No country for old dragons.
I very much enjoyed Glimm and going along with him as he figured out his own path. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next part. No country for old dragons.
October 20, 2025
What an entertaining read! I loved the characters, especially our hero Glimm, and his animal army friends. The satire was spot on and this book literally made me laugh out loud (which is rare!). I appreciated the opportunity to read this book (thank you Storygraph giveaway!) and I'm/looking forward to the next installment.
November 8, 2025
A cozy fantasy adventure led by a narcissistic wizard while actually being led by a gentle and smart blue dragon. Now I want a little blue dragon…
Can’t wait for the conclusion next year.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the advanced reader copy.
Can’t wait for the conclusion next year.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the advanced reader copy.
November 26, 2025
A fun adventure. Narrated by a very hungry dragon this is an entertaining romp with parodies of some of Trump’s recent decisions. Enjoyed. Thank you to the author - let’s have more from the dragon ! Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.
March 4, 2026
I loved the dragon narrator!
It was fun to guess which characters were parodies of current political figures/entities.
Looking forward to reading part 2.
It was fun to guess which characters were parodies of current political figures/entities.
Looking forward to reading part 2.
July 26, 2026
3.5 stars. What a delightful read! I won a digital copy of this book in a giveaway on Storygraph, and I am so glad the giveaway helped me stumble upon this book. The narrator is a sassy dragon with whom I quickly became obsessed. I would happily read anything narrated by Glimm. I immediately ordered my own physical copy plus a copy of the second book once I finished reading my free copy. I had a little bit of trouble following the several characters that all got added into the story at the same time, but I thought they all brought fun things to the group - I loved the D&D vibe of it all. Oh, yeah, and this book is also about the US/Canada trade war and the author was *not* subtle about these references (which I mostly quite enjoyed). It was a little frustrating that there wasn’t really any resolution to anything by the end of the book - I think it was trying to lead up to the second book, but in doing so, it began to drag out a bit. With that being said, I have since started book 2 and it is equally as delightful. I highly recommend! Glimm is an absolute queen and I love him :)
November 14, 2025
This book is inspired by the trade war between the US and Canada. The political commentary is not subtle in any way. For example, the king of the southern country has been named King Dummkopf. So, right away I feel like half the audience of the US is going to be a little alienated from this particular book. Therefore, I initially thought that the author was trying to write to appeal to people from Canada. But he also calls the people of the northern country 'smug' I think? It might have been snobby. I forget. But the point is, there was a tiny bit of insult to the north as well. However, there was way more towards the US. Not a single member of the party knew what the capital of the northern country was. Even though the party had been formed with the purpose of traveling to the capital of the northern country. I initially thought that this was just the type of humor where the members of the party are made deliberately bumbling to create opportunities for comedy. However, there was a remark about how bad the education system of the southern country was. Also, the members of the party were always stupid in a 100% consistent way. Between those two things, I began to wonder if the intelligence of members of the US was being deliberately insulted by the author. The worst part was that I wasn't 100% sure that the insult was unfounded. Because some of our schools are kind of bad, to be fair. Still, if you insult my country, I feel I must take off a star.
The non-political part of the book is about bumbling party members going on their quest. The adventure parts are fine. I wouldn't say they were wildly entertaining, but I enjoyed them. If I was ranking just the adventure I would give it four stars.
However, the book ends in a cliffhanger. This is not the kind of cliffhanger where most of the plot is tied up, and a few threads are left for book two. No. Imagine you came across a copy of War and Peace and then said, "This book is too long." You take out an exacto knife and slice the copy of War and Peace into two halves and then start selling each piece separately. That's the kind of cliffhanger we have here. The book simply ends in the middle of the plot. I felt like taking a second star off for the cliffhanger.
Ultimately, it's not a horrible book. It's an OK book. But I don't feel the urge to pick up book two. It was just alright. Hopefully this book finds a better reader than me to appreciate it.
I received this as a digital ARC.
The non-political part of the book is about bumbling party members going on their quest. The adventure parts are fine. I wouldn't say they were wildly entertaining, but I enjoyed them. If I was ranking just the adventure I would give it four stars.
However, the book ends in a cliffhanger. This is not the kind of cliffhanger where most of the plot is tied up, and a few threads are left for book two. No. Imagine you came across a copy of War and Peace and then said, "This book is too long." You take out an exacto knife and slice the copy of War and Peace into two halves and then start selling each piece separately. That's the kind of cliffhanger we have here. The book simply ends in the middle of the plot. I felt like taking a second star off for the cliffhanger.
Ultimately, it's not a horrible book. It's an OK book. But I don't feel the urge to pick up book two. It was just alright. Hopefully this book finds a better reader than me to appreciate it.
I received this as a digital ARC.
September 11, 2025
On the one paw . . .
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way.
We’ve Come for Your Eggs is the tale of an accidental and unintentional band of adventurers that sets off on a quest to take over a nearby kingdom. Led by the easily fatigued wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, who might or might not have a secret agenda of his own, this ragtag, disorganized group blunders into a series of mishaps, mistakes, and deliberate misdirections on the part of the wizard.
The team constantly has to be rescued by the supposed sidekick, Glimm, Jorvun’s mini-dragon familiar, who is one of the least self-aware characters I’ve ever read. Glimm’s repeated attempts at saving the misadventurers leads to personal growth and self-discovery for the little dragon, who begins to realize that he is more than meets his own eye.
As I mentioned earlier, Brown’s story is funny. It’s filled with brutal parody and subtle satire. Throughout my reading, I alternated between chortles and Jim Halpert-style deadpan breaks of a fourth wall that doesn’t actually exist in my house.
The fact that the objects of the satire are so patently obvious—indeed, Brown intends them to be—is a brilliant source of much of the humor. The reader is in on the joke, not elbows-deep in an arcane code to decipher. The easy laughter makes the bitter pill of the book’s true theme go down more easily. The consequences are truly dire, and like all good satire, We’ve Come for Your Eggs brings that home beautifully. Like the marauding band in the story, we also need to decide what action we’re going to take to avert the looming disaster.
. . . this is a very funny book. On the other paw, this is the most transparent satire I’ve ever read. And I mean that in a good way.
We’ve Come for Your Eggs is the tale of an accidental and unintentional band of adventurers that sets off on a quest to take over a nearby kingdom. Led by the easily fatigued wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, who might or might not have a secret agenda of his own, this ragtag, disorganized group blunders into a series of mishaps, mistakes, and deliberate misdirections on the part of the wizard.
The team constantly has to be rescued by the supposed sidekick, Glimm, Jorvun’s mini-dragon familiar, who is one of the least self-aware characters I’ve ever read. Glimm’s repeated attempts at saving the misadventurers leads to personal growth and self-discovery for the little dragon, who begins to realize that he is more than meets his own eye.
As I mentioned earlier, Brown’s story is funny. It’s filled with brutal parody and subtle satire. Throughout my reading, I alternated between chortles and Jim Halpert-style deadpan breaks of a fourth wall that doesn’t actually exist in my house.
The fact that the objects of the satire are so patently obvious—indeed, Brown intends them to be—is a brilliant source of much of the humor. The reader is in on the joke, not elbows-deep in an arcane code to decipher. The easy laughter makes the bitter pill of the book’s true theme go down more easily. The consequences are truly dire, and like all good satire, We’ve Come for Your Eggs brings that home beautifully. Like the marauding band in the story, we also need to decide what action we’re going to take to avert the looming disaster.
June 28, 2026
Came here to rate/review the sequel, and realized that I somehow hadn't posted my review of the original? I was sure I wrote one...
Like a few of the other reviewers I'd read Brown's debut novel and really liked it, so I was happy to get an advance copy of this one for review (if you see this, SB, my apologies for the delay). Where When the Sky Breaks was serious science fiction, this is a giddily non-serious satirical fantasy centered around Glimm, a tiny blue dragon who earns his daily bread as a wizard's familiar.
Their cozy day-to-day life is upended as the story begins, when the wizard decides to mount a one-man invasion of his Frostvale, his home and native land, from his current place of exile south of the border in Valorica. This is complicated, because Valorica's King Dummkopf has started a trade war against the country, which is his northern neighbour. Oh, and Frostvale is ruled by one Justice Trudera.
So yeah, the satire is not exactly subtle, but that's a big part of the fun (we're all in on the joke, right?). Canadians, and especially British Columbians, and specifically residents of Victoria, will all get a laugh out of Brown's off-kilter perspective on familiar scenes and "iykyk" in-jokes (even Terry Fox gets an indirect cameo).
The big invasion goes sideways immediately, as the wizard demonstrates that magic-wielders are not immune to the Dunning-Kruger effect. In coping with each setback Glimm, in the great tradition of unwilling fantasy heroes, quickly discovers that he's more capable than he ever imagined. You'll be rooting for him, and the motley crew of creatures who join the party along the way, and looking forward to the sequel.
...which, because I was late writing this review, is now available.
Like a few of the other reviewers I'd read Brown's debut novel and really liked it, so I was happy to get an advance copy of this one for review (if you see this, SB, my apologies for the delay). Where When the Sky Breaks was serious science fiction, this is a giddily non-serious satirical fantasy centered around Glimm, a tiny blue dragon who earns his daily bread as a wizard's familiar.
Their cozy day-to-day life is upended as the story begins, when the wizard decides to mount a one-man invasion of his Frostvale, his home and native land, from his current place of exile south of the border in Valorica. This is complicated, because Valorica's King Dummkopf has started a trade war against the country, which is his northern neighbour. Oh, and Frostvale is ruled by one Justice Trudera.
So yeah, the satire is not exactly subtle, but that's a big part of the fun (we're all in on the joke, right?). Canadians, and especially British Columbians, and specifically residents of Victoria, will all get a laugh out of Brown's off-kilter perspective on familiar scenes and "iykyk" in-jokes (even Terry Fox gets an indirect cameo).
The big invasion goes sideways immediately, as the wizard demonstrates that magic-wielders are not immune to the Dunning-Kruger effect. In coping with each setback Glimm, in the great tradition of unwilling fantasy heroes, quickly discovers that he's more capable than he ever imagined. You'll be rooting for him, and the motley crew of creatures who join the party along the way, and looking forward to the sequel.
...which, because I was late writing this review, is now available.
September 7, 2025
This novel is a riotous fantasy romp brimming with sharp dialogue, absurd predicaments, and a cast of flawed characters.
The plot follows the wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, his sardonic dragon familiar Glimm, and an ever-growing band of misfits as they stumble through political intrigue, piracy, and egg-related conspiracies.
What makes the story sing is its irreverent humour: pigeons mistaken for snacks, entrepreneurs selling miracle supplements made from eggs, and adventurers whose luggage could sink a dinghy.
The comedy rarely lets up, and much of it arises from character clashes rather than forced gags.
The prose balances brisk narration with quick-fire dialogue, very much in the vein of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams.
Glimm’s narration is a particular highlight, blending dragonish hunger with dry asides about his inept master.
The world-building is playful yet coherent, layering magical bureaucracy, cultish seafarers, and student-dragon ambitions into one surreal but convincing setting.
One weakness lies in pacing: the jokes sometimes crowd out emotional depth, and a few scenes linger longer than needed.
Still, the overall ride is inventive and entertaining.
Recommended for fans of comic fantasy who enjoy clever banter, absurd quests, and dragons with more common sense than their masters.
The plot follows the wizard Jorvun Prattlethorn, his sardonic dragon familiar Glimm, and an ever-growing band of misfits as they stumble through political intrigue, piracy, and egg-related conspiracies.
What makes the story sing is its irreverent humour: pigeons mistaken for snacks, entrepreneurs selling miracle supplements made from eggs, and adventurers whose luggage could sink a dinghy.
The comedy rarely lets up, and much of it arises from character clashes rather than forced gags.
The prose balances brisk narration with quick-fire dialogue, very much in the vein of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams.
Glimm’s narration is a particular highlight, blending dragonish hunger with dry asides about his inept master.
The world-building is playful yet coherent, layering magical bureaucracy, cultish seafarers, and student-dragon ambitions into one surreal but convincing setting.
One weakness lies in pacing: the jokes sometimes crowd out emotional depth, and a few scenes linger longer than needed.
Still, the overall ride is inventive and entertaining.
Recommended for fans of comic fantasy who enjoy clever banter, absurd quests, and dragons with more common sense than their masters.
September 22, 2025
Honoured to get my hands on this ARC. Went in blind except for the title—We’ve Come for Your Eggs—and figured, okay, this’ll be silly. And it is. Also sharp as a tack.
This is a fantasy parody about the trade war between Canada and the US. You’ve got Glim, a wee frost dragon with more sense than the whole crew combined. It’s satire, sure, but there’s heart under the slapstick. The jokes come fast, some lowbrow, some blink-and-you-miss-it. I laughed out loud more than once.
What surprised me is how much I liked the dragon. He just wants his college tuition and keeps ending up the only adult in the room. The band of wannabe conquerors—wizard, bard, cultist, paladin, inventor—bicker and scheme and generally have no idea what they’re doing. It’s chaos with a plot. The trade-war angle sneaks in under the jokes, but it lands.
I’m no stranger to fantasy, and this one plays with tropes in ways I didn’t see coming. Even the place names (Fangcover, Gorptoria, Scoomb, Vankitty Credit Union) had me grinning. The ending sets up book 2 without feeling like half a story. Most Canadians will love this I think. And maybe... about 50% of Americans LOL
In short: had a blast with this. Smart, silly, and surprisingly cute in spots.
Glimm for president!!!
This is a fantasy parody about the trade war between Canada and the US. You’ve got Glim, a wee frost dragon with more sense than the whole crew combined. It’s satire, sure, but there’s heart under the slapstick. The jokes come fast, some lowbrow, some blink-and-you-miss-it. I laughed out loud more than once.
What surprised me is how much I liked the dragon. He just wants his college tuition and keeps ending up the only adult in the room. The band of wannabe conquerors—wizard, bard, cultist, paladin, inventor—bicker and scheme and generally have no idea what they’re doing. It’s chaos with a plot. The trade-war angle sneaks in under the jokes, but it lands.
I’m no stranger to fantasy, and this one plays with tropes in ways I didn’t see coming. Even the place names (Fangcover, Gorptoria, Scoomb, Vankitty Credit Union) had me grinning. The ending sets up book 2 without feeling like half a story. Most Canadians will love this I think. And maybe... about 50% of Americans LOL
In short: had a blast with this. Smart, silly, and surprisingly cute in spots.
Glimm for president!!!
December 22, 2025
I finished it, but I got pretty bogged down in the middle. Grimm was cute and the storyline was easy to follow, though I started to get frustrated by reading the statements/ideas that were repeated often with limited indication of character development (e.g., Jorvun must be a good wizard and wouldn’t lie to me, my dinner will be taken away tonight, etc.). Very on-the-nose satire of USA v. Canada relations in the current political climate which just didn’t do it for me. I think there is a perfect audience for this book but I’m not sure that’s me! Would absolutely recommend it for the political fiction reader who is ready to dabble in some fantasy-like adventures. Thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for the ARC!
October 1, 2025
Based on my love for Septimus Brown's debut novel, When the Sky Breaks, I decided to read this one. Wow! It's different from his first, but is it ever good.
I really enjoyed the main character, Glim the dragon. He's adorable and funny. I laughed out loud a lot as I read, but also just felt very easy in the hands of the writer. Like I just trusted where the story was going.
I actually also liked the other characters which is concerning since they're based on some people I don't love in real life. Hah!
We've Come for Your Eggs is an excellent, magical parody of the US-Canada Trade War. 10/10 recommend :-)
I really enjoyed the main character, Glim the dragon. He's adorable and funny. I laughed out loud a lot as I read, but also just felt very easy in the hands of the writer. Like I just trusted where the story was going.
I actually also liked the other characters which is concerning since they're based on some people I don't love in real life. Hah!
We've Come for Your Eggs is an excellent, magical parody of the US-Canada Trade War. 10/10 recommend :-)
September 6, 2025
I read Septimus' first book (When the Sky Breaks) and loved it. We've Come For Your Eggs is totally different. Sky is serious and poetic and unusual. Eggs is smart and hilarious and a LOT of fun. I think I actually like this one better than Sky, just because it had me laughing out loud so much. I can't wait for the sequel. I feel like this book is going to be a big hit. The US-Canada trade war satire is on point and so so so timely.
Did Not Finish
December 14, 2025DNF - 10%
alas after reading the first two chapters i don't think i cared enough about the plot to continue
alas after reading the first two chapters i don't think i cared enough about the plot to continue
August 1, 2026
Delightful. I especially loved the character of Glimm and his interactions with Jorvun. Feel like I probably missed some of the references, but the ones I caught were very funny. Highly recommend.
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