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The Dragonscale Comb: A Sapphic Epic Fantasy
Marani is no longer human.
In the aftermath of treasonous princesses, soothsaying secrets, and ruined balls, Marani finds herself a not quite human, but not fully dragon, either. She and her brother Jacks must complete their transformations to claim their forgotten heritage, but the island of Yuro now knows dragons are alive. Those who control dragons control the archipelago, and everyone from dragon hunters to soothsayers has gone hunting.
Marani must navigate carnivorous pegasi and vindictive harpies while searching for her brother’s transformation key, as well as untangle the strange magic that refuses to release her human body. Answers might be found in a secluded unicorn-historian bar, or from the pages of Princess Nuria’s lost notebook. A forest of magical creatures and roving bands of hunters stand between Marani, the safety of her loved ones, and her future. But love is a magic all its own, and the power to finally transform Yuro’s dragons may not lay with them, but with one determined princess, and the legacy of the Dragonscale Comb.
Epic Fantasy / Romance / LGBT Lesbian Sapphic
Adult and New Adult
In the aftermath of treasonous princesses, soothsaying secrets, and ruined balls, Marani finds herself a not quite human, but not fully dragon, either. She and her brother Jacks must complete their transformations to claim their forgotten heritage, but the island of Yuro now knows dragons are alive. Those who control dragons control the archipelago, and everyone from dragon hunters to soothsayers has gone hunting.
Marani must navigate carnivorous pegasi and vindictive harpies while searching for her brother’s transformation key, as well as untangle the strange magic that refuses to release her human body. Answers might be found in a secluded unicorn-historian bar, or from the pages of Princess Nuria’s lost notebook. A forest of magical creatures and roving bands of hunters stand between Marani, the safety of her loved ones, and her future. But love is a magic all its own, and the power to finally transform Yuro’s dragons may not lay with them, but with one determined princess, and the legacy of the Dragonscale Comb.
Epic Fantasy / Romance / LGBT Lesbian Sapphic
Adult and New Adult
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2025
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January 8, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ Well. Whew. Intriguing and exciting second book after The Rosewood Penny! I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Basically a filler book (I can’t wait for the next one!) but oh what a filler it is! The world building continues and is fascinating. We get dual POV’s. So much happening and well described that it felt like a video was playing in my mind as I read. I was on the edge so often and there’s a bit of a cliff hanger, thankfully, since Marani and Nuria’s story isn’t finished with many questions still unanswered.
If sapphic fantasy is your cup of tea, I highly recommend The Rosewood Penny and The Dragonscale Comb!!
Basically a filler book (I can’t wait for the next one!) but oh what a filler it is! The world building continues and is fascinating. We get dual POV’s. So much happening and well described that it felt like a video was playing in my mind as I read. I was on the edge so often and there’s a bit of a cliff hanger, thankfully, since Marani and Nuria’s story isn’t finished with many questions still unanswered.
If sapphic fantasy is your cup of tea, I highly recommend The Rosewood Penny and The Dragonscale Comb!!
February 8, 2026
4.5 stars
Even if I didn't enjoy this quite as much as The Rosewood Penny it was still a very entertaining novel. It's just that for a portion of the book little happened besides the characters being confused and demanding answers that absolutely nobody wanted to/could give. Eventually, though, the questions were answered and mysteries solved. The world building continued being fascinating, amusing and ridiculous in just the right quantities to delight and not annoy. Though, in Marani's place, I would be traumatised by a certain something. Regarding the characters, I felt like Nuria grew the most in this book and finally managed to understand Marani better. I think that their relationship going forward will be much stronger for it.
And finally, after that ending, I'm desperate for the next book!
Even if I didn't enjoy this quite as much as The Rosewood Penny it was still a very entertaining novel. It's just that for a portion of the book little happened besides the characters being confused and demanding answers that absolutely nobody wanted to/could give. Eventually, though, the questions were answered and mysteries solved. The world building continued being fascinating, amusing and ridiculous in just the right quantities to delight and not annoy. Though, in Marani's place, I would be traumatised by a certain something. Regarding the characters, I felt like Nuria grew the most in this book and finally managed to understand Marani better. I think that their relationship going forward will be much stronger for it.
And finally, after that ending, I'm desperate for the next book!
December 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this as a sequel in the Myths of Yuro series, it had that fantasy element that I was looking for and enjoyed in this universe and from the first book. The characters had that element that I wanted and was engaged with the changes that I was looking for and enjoyed how they worked in this world. The plot was everything that I wanted and had continued the story perfectly and enjoyed getting back into this world. J. S. Fields has a strong writing style and am excited for more in this world and from the author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 30, 2025
Not how I expected it to end.
Marani and Jacks were halfway transformed from the end of book one.
But they needed to either finish their dragon transformations or stop it. But the prophecy needed to be fulfilled. Nuria was a huge part of getting it done, she just had it slightly wrong on how to achieve it.
The dragons and all other magical beings transformed back to their original states and started living as they would have. It is only the way the book ended that I really didn't expect.
It was not the happily ever after I was hoping for, but it had to happen that way.
Marani and Jacks were halfway transformed from the end of book one.
But they needed to either finish their dragon transformations or stop it. But the prophecy needed to be fulfilled. Nuria was a huge part of getting it done, she just had it slightly wrong on how to achieve it.
The dragons and all other magical beings transformed back to their original states and started living as they would have. It is only the way the book ended that I really didn't expect.
It was not the happily ever after I was hoping for, but it had to happen that way.
December 18, 2025
I enjoy the author's work and the first book in the series was light and fun.
It continues: transforming into the first dragons in Yuro for many years is not for the faint of heart - and everyone wants to claim Marani and Jacks as theirs.
Fun primary characters, and great worldbuilding in a land with dragons, pegasi, unicorns, harpies, and magic.
Unfortunately, the story dragged in the middle, and the author felt the need to add a bit much graphic sex (not my thing). These factors took away from an otherwise engaging read.
It continues: transforming into the first dragons in Yuro for many years is not for the faint of heart - and everyone wants to claim Marani and Jacks as theirs.
Fun primary characters, and great worldbuilding in a land with dragons, pegasi, unicorns, harpies, and magic.
Unfortunately, the story dragged in the middle, and the author felt the need to add a bit much graphic sex (not my thing). These factors took away from an otherwise engaging read.
December 20, 2025
This is a plot exposition book. The dragons come. Magic unfurls. Some questions are answered, and more are created. A third book is coming.
The first part of the book is a plodding show of political intrigue and debate between the characters on what to do next. At about halfway, things get rolling, and the story progresses exponentially. But it's all the second act for this series. The book ends not on a cliffhanger, but on hope and anticipation, because Marani and Nuria are still finding their way.
The first part of the book is a plodding show of political intrigue and debate between the characters on what to do next. At about halfway, things get rolling, and the story progresses exponentially. But it's all the second act for this series. The book ends not on a cliffhanger, but on hope and anticipation, because Marani and Nuria are still finding their way.
December 16, 2025
Another exciting tale from J.S. Fields! It picks up from where it left off, with Marani turning into a dragon, and explores the machinations of people who want that dragon for nefarious purposes, to say nothing of the Princess Partner. The story comes together very well while leaving you crying out for more. Great story, great characters, great fun. A good time was had by all readers.
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