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Nobody Told Me Dragons use Libraries
Nobody told her dragons use libraries.
Or that one of them would ruin her filing system and her entire life plan.
She's the head librarian who alphabetizes her trauma.
He's the dragon alpha who crash-landed into her carefully ordered world ten minutes before closing.
Neither expected a thunderstorm, an ancient mystery, or feelings too big to fit on an index card.
Perfect for readers who love: cozy chaos, grumpy/sunshine energy, nerd x nerd fated mates, and dragons who say "please" when they destroy your cataloguing system and for all the AuDHD readers, pattern-brained people, and anyone who organises their feelings into a spreadsheet.
Or that one of them would ruin her filing system and her entire life plan.
She's the head librarian who alphabetizes her trauma.
He's the dragon alpha who crash-landed into her carefully ordered world ten minutes before closing.
Neither expected a thunderstorm, an ancient mystery, or feelings too big to fit on an index card.
Perfect for readers who love: cozy chaos, grumpy/sunshine energy, nerd x nerd fated mates, and dragons who say "please" when they destroy your cataloguing system and for all the AuDHD readers, pattern-brained people, and anyone who organises their feelings into a spreadsheet.
428 pages, Paperback
Published April 29, 2026
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May 9, 2026
initially brilliant
It started off incredible. Witty and adorable. Quotable. Genre defining. I thought voice it. Then about 1/3 of the way though it was a choppy mess. Quick, blocky, poorly fleshed out, like ai written without editing. Like someone forgot uk care. Garbage trite. Then last chapter and epilogues more detail then back yo good beginning. Like they knew they needed to save it before it ended for decent reviews. Ended with 2 fan service intimate scenes they also felt more ai (plug goes in socket right?) than true connection. I’m sad because it was so promising.
It started off incredible. Witty and adorable. Quotable. Genre defining. I thought voice it. Then about 1/3 of the way though it was a choppy mess. Quick, blocky, poorly fleshed out, like ai written without editing. Like someone forgot uk care. Garbage trite. Then last chapter and epilogues more detail then back yo good beginning. Like they knew they needed to save it before it ended for decent reviews. Ended with 2 fan service intimate scenes they also felt more ai (plug goes in socket right?) than true connection. I’m sad because it was so promising.
May 1, 2026
Artemis is a librarian , smart and has degrees to back it up. Arthur is the Alpha dragon for his clan. There is a book that his clan hopes will answer why his clan's dragons are getting weak. He approaches Artemis asking for a book titled “Recopilación de Linajes de Dragones Notables de este Milenio” (Translates to “Compilation of Notable Dragon Lineages of this Millennium”). That is where Artimis's life turns in a way that will change her life. Someone does not want these two to discover what is missing. Artemis has a close call with someone wanting the info she has found. She has not found anything but an archived book. The suspense is heart racing and only in Artemis's dreams and books does she enter adventure. In swoops Arthur and her reality will never be the same as she learns dragons are real. She joins Arthur on his quest to find missing pages of this book.
May 15, 2026
This was so cute and heartwarming and oh my god.
Did Not Finish
May 28, 2026DNF @ 25%. I’m just finding this dumb.
May 18, 2026
This was my first dragon shifter novel and at first I didn’t think I would like it but really, it was such a great story! Artemis and Arthur have great chemistry and there’s a scene with book-related fun facts… so fun I read that part twice!
May 4, 2026
What do dragon shifters, ancient texts, and a neurodivergent librarian have in common? An open tab in a pub in Edinburgh, that's what.
And an old butler.
An elderly best friend.
A stormy night.
A little cottage, and the Lost City of Atlantis.
Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries by Lindsey Devin is a paranormal romance with a happily-ever-after and heaps of action, talons and banter. A feel-good read if there ever was one, and one I would recommend if you're in the mood for a cosy mating bond that snaps into place just right.
Also, that MMC? Green flag 💚✨
And an old butler.
An elderly best friend.
A stormy night.
A little cottage, and the Lost City of Atlantis.
Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries by Lindsey Devin is a paranormal romance with a happily-ever-after and heaps of action, talons and banter. A feel-good read if there ever was one, and one I would recommend if you're in the mood for a cosy mating bond that snaps into place just right.
Also, that MMC? Green flag 💚✨
May 24, 2026
Just found out the author used AI for advertising and I wouldn’t be shocked if it was written by AI either. Very disappointed
May 4, 2026
2.5-3 for me. It’s cute. The world building is very minimal, I would have liked to see more depth overall and in the world - the magic - the clan, all of it.
The sheer amount of repetition and prepositions (like/as if/as though) is deeply unfortunate and made me skim by 30% through. There’s an overuse of filler phrases, a handful of logistical errors, and I felt v little connection to the characters. A lot of the exposition felt robotic. Concept is very cool; execution much less so.
The sheer amount of repetition and prepositions (like/as if/as though) is deeply unfortunate and made me skim by 30% through. There’s an overuse of filler phrases, a handful of logistical errors, and I felt v little connection to the characters. A lot of the exposition felt robotic. Concept is very cool; execution much less so.
May 11, 2026
I LOVED the book, until it plagiarized a section of the Bible as its own
The book was cute, it was funny, it was moving, and then she plagiarized a saying of Ruth from the Bible. I know it by heart since my parents were ministers and started Every. Single. Wedding. with the quote from Ruth:
1 Timothy 5:16-17
"Do not make me leave you or turn away from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die, and be buried there."
This book:
"'Arthur, wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you stay, I will stay.' The words rang through me with absolute clarity, fierce and unafraid. 'Your people will be my people. Your life, my life.'"
I cannot in good concise give a good review to a book and author that plagiarized, it brings into question EVERY book I've ever read of this author now, how many times have they plagiarized and I not known the reference? I just can't.
The book was cute, it was funny, it was moving, and then she plagiarized a saying of Ruth from the Bible. I know it by heart since my parents were ministers and started Every. Single. Wedding. with the quote from Ruth:
1 Timothy 5:16-17
"Do not make me leave you or turn away from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die, and be buried there."
This book:
"'Arthur, wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you stay, I will stay.' The words rang through me with absolute clarity, fierce and unafraid. 'Your people will be my people. Your life, my life.'"
I cannot in good concise give a good review to a book and author that plagiarized, it brings into question EVERY book I've ever read of this author now, how many times have they plagiarized and I not known the reference? I just can't.
June 19, 2026
Potentially offensive items: nudity, adult situations, premarital sex (with "fated mate"), sexually explicit, random swearing, alcohol, violence, violence against women, attempted murder, mature themes, kidnapping, lying, supernatural powers
This book gets one star because the publisher (Special Fiction Books-which seems to be the same as the group of authors who allegedly wrote the book) states in the back that it "proudly publishes [books]—meticulously crafted, outlined, written, edited, and beta-read by real humans." This book had human involvement, but their complete statement leads readers to believe that they didn't use AI to create it. This book had a plot that was strong enough to have gotten three stars from me if they had been honest, but it was also filled with poor use of antithesis all over the place, some similes and metaphors that didn't make sense, occasional vague and meaningless descriptions, and misuse of words.
Because some of the book was decent, my guess is that they wrote the story and then used AI to reach a word count/fill in the details or something along those lines. The results were that every few paragraphs you ended up reading AI-slush to get to the next good paragraphs. I did not realize until the end that this group of authors was trying to push their books as being "human" created, but the reading experience wasn't exactly enjoyable, so although I finished this one, I wouldn't have read another even if they had disclosed the use of AI.
This book gets one star because the publisher (Special Fiction Books-which seems to be the same as the group of authors who allegedly wrote the book) states in the back that it "proudly publishes [books]—meticulously crafted, outlined, written, edited, and beta-read by real humans." This book had human involvement, but their complete statement leads readers to believe that they didn't use AI to create it. This book had a plot that was strong enough to have gotten three stars from me if they had been honest, but it was also filled with poor use of antithesis all over the place, some similes and metaphors that didn't make sense, occasional vague and meaningless descriptions, and misuse of words.
Because some of the book was decent, my guess is that they wrote the story and then used AI to reach a word count/fill in the details or something along those lines. The results were that every few paragraphs you ended up reading AI-slush to get to the next good paragraphs. I did not realize until the end that this group of authors was trying to push their books as being "human" created, but the reading experience wasn't exactly enjoyable, so although I finished this one, I wouldn't have read another even if they had disclosed the use of AI.
June 7, 2026
2 ⭐️
I cleared my throat. “I would like it on record that I screamed strategically.”
Dragons, libraries, a neurospicy FMC…all making for a uniquely written fantasy. The reality? Honestly, a flop.
If I can summarize this book in one word, it would be vague. The writing lacks details. To like an insane degree. There’s so many details that I wish would have been given or scenes elaborated more: the color of Arthur’s dragon, shock around fated mates, interactions between his mother and Artemis, the lack of reaction about him being mates with a human from the dragon community, the fight scene with the “villain” in the book…it was all just glossed over and very generic. I wanted this to be better and there were aspects I enjoyed, but overall just blah. It’s barely even fantasy.
Also, the last 80-ish pages also were a bit abrupt and almost felt like a different book. It was very lazy writing, two sex scenes back-to-back, and it just felt very wrapped up but not in an enjoyable way. To the point I was basically just skipping certain pages, something I don’t typically do.
Things I did love: some of the comedic writing within the book, both side characters—Eloise & Caliban—, and Arthur’s epilogue. But everything else was just very mid level all around.
I cleared my throat. “I would like it on record that I screamed strategically.”
Dragons, libraries, a neurospicy FMC…all making for a uniquely written fantasy. The reality? Honestly, a flop.
If I can summarize this book in one word, it would be vague. The writing lacks details. To like an insane degree. There’s so many details that I wish would have been given or scenes elaborated more: the color of Arthur’s dragon, shock around fated mates, interactions between his mother and Artemis, the lack of reaction about him being mates with a human from the dragon community, the fight scene with the “villain” in the book…it was all just glossed over and very generic. I wanted this to be better and there were aspects I enjoyed, but overall just blah. It’s barely even fantasy.
Also, the last 80-ish pages also were a bit abrupt and almost felt like a different book. It was very lazy writing, two sex scenes back-to-back, and it just felt very wrapped up but not in an enjoyable way. To the point I was basically just skipping certain pages, something I don’t typically do.
Things I did love: some of the comedic writing within the book, both side characters—Eloise & Caliban—, and Arthur’s epilogue. But everything else was just very mid level all around.
Did Not Finish
June 14, 2026DNF’d @ 40ish percent through. Went in blind, was enjoying the story up to a point.
CW: explicit sex, death of a parent, unhealthy parent-child relationships. After looking more, a thorough list of CW’s is listed in the end of the book.
CW: explicit sex, death of a parent, unhealthy parent-child relationships. After looking more, a thorough list of CW’s is listed in the end of the book.
May 4, 2026
ARC: This books was super cute. Overall, I liked it but I found the beginning took a minute to get into and felt a little clunky. The ending seemed to drag a bit. I liked the idea of the story as well. Overall, a cute read.
May 1, 2026
This is the sort of book that makes me wish people have “read parties” the way they have “watch parties.” I would have loved to have been able to share my thoughts and reactions in real time (and without worrying about spoilers) and to see others’ thoughts and reactions as well!
TL, DR - You will be on the edge of your seat - and yet this still manages to be low angst. Do I want this to turn into a series (or at least get some novellas about supporting characters?) YES! ooooh, and maybe a prequel about a certain someone... You won't want to leave this world when it's over!
I loved the worldbuilding from page 1 – a draconic society which has eschewed human technology, now learning to use and adapt to it. We’re introduced to this world around a year into the transition so it’s not completely tedious, just fun.
Our introduction to our Librarian on the other hand is epic at the microcosmic level:
“All three (interns) stared at me with the same expression patrons used when they realized the restricted section existed: reverence mixed with fear.
Which was a ridiculous way to look at someone.
Fantastic. I had accidentally become a cryptid.
I had not consented to this social role and did not want it…”
The ND representation here hit me in the solar plexus mere pages into chapter two when Artemis’s childhood insult name was so close to mine I instantly and vividly remembered a particularly traumatic memory that goes with it. (traumatic at the time, something I give kid me a hug for in my mind now; it does not rekindle the trauma)
Wit and humor are woven throughout the book, a complete and utter delight in even the most mundane moments.
“Books had always been an escape for me. In them, around them, I could be anyone.” Ope, again with a hit at the heart of me. Except that I don’t want to imply that I’m anywhere near as smart as Artemis, there were so, so many times throughout the book where it was like she was speaking for me.
“I wanted to ask him questions, but historically, asking questions had led to me being labeled intense and overbearing. Annoyance shot through me. I could ask questions. Wanting clarity wasn’t a personality flaw. Either… Me asking for clarification should not change that.”
And can I tell you too - I did not expect to be on the edge of my seat making sounds that are not words and awkward movement expressions to release energy through my arms before chapter 6!
I don’t think this is a spoiler, because we all know that at some point Artemis will be flying with Arthur, right? A storm kicked up during their flight to (spoilers) and this happened:
Her protest came exactly as expected, quick and indignant. “I’m tougher than I look.”
Girl – you are not tougher than lightning! But she IS that bad a$s!
Things I freaked out about
A game - Girl! You really are brilliant AF!
The secret of the mystery - WHOOO!!!!!
There was truly only one thing I didn’t like in this entire book. I’m disappointed by a joke Artemis played on Arthur, I feel like having survived “Fartie Artie” she wouldn’t have done something like that to him, although he did perceive it entirely different than I did. The scene and Arthur’s later reflection on it was probably only 2-3 pages total though.
This book was like a draconic where in the world is carmen sandiego, expect exotic locales and National Treasure energy.
Read. This. Book. You will NOT be disappointed!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
TL, DR - You will be on the edge of your seat - and yet this still manages to be low angst. Do I want this to turn into a series (or at least get some novellas about supporting characters?) YES! ooooh, and maybe a prequel about a certain someone... You won't want to leave this world when it's over!
I loved the worldbuilding from page 1 – a draconic society which has eschewed human technology, now learning to use and adapt to it. We’re introduced to this world around a year into the transition so it’s not completely tedious, just fun.
Our introduction to our Librarian on the other hand is epic at the microcosmic level:
“All three (interns) stared at me with the same expression patrons used when they realized the restricted section existed: reverence mixed with fear.
Which was a ridiculous way to look at someone.
Fantastic. I had accidentally become a cryptid.
I had not consented to this social role and did not want it…”
The ND representation here hit me in the solar plexus mere pages into chapter two when Artemis’s childhood insult name was so close to mine I instantly and vividly remembered a particularly traumatic memory that goes with it. (traumatic at the time, something I give kid me a hug for in my mind now; it does not rekindle the trauma)
Wit and humor are woven throughout the book, a complete and utter delight in even the most mundane moments.
“Books had always been an escape for me. In them, around them, I could be anyone.” Ope, again with a hit at the heart of me. Except that I don’t want to imply that I’m anywhere near as smart as Artemis, there were so, so many times throughout the book where it was like she was speaking for me.
“I wanted to ask him questions, but historically, asking questions had led to me being labeled intense and overbearing. Annoyance shot through me. I could ask questions. Wanting clarity wasn’t a personality flaw. Either… Me asking for clarification should not change that.”
And can I tell you too - I did not expect to be on the edge of my seat making sounds that are not words and awkward movement expressions to release energy through my arms before chapter 6!
I don’t think this is a spoiler, because we all know that at some point Artemis will be flying with Arthur, right? A storm kicked up during their flight to (spoilers) and this happened:
Her protest came exactly as expected, quick and indignant. “I’m tougher than I look.”
Girl – you are not tougher than lightning! But she IS that bad a$s!
Things I freaked out about
A game - Girl! You really are brilliant AF!
The secret of the mystery - WHOOO!!!!!
There was truly only one thing I didn’t like in this entire book. I’m disappointed by a joke Artemis played on Arthur, I feel like having survived “Fartie Artie” she wouldn’t have done something like that to him, although he did perceive it entirely different than I did. The scene and Arthur’s later reflection on it was probably only 2-3 pages total though.
This book was like a draconic where in the world is carmen sandiego, expect exotic locales and National Treasure energy.
Read. This. Book. You will NOT be disappointed!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2026
I tagged this has spoilers but just in case, there is spoilers ahead.
I liked this book at first, it was simple but enjoyable. A dragon shifter who wanted to figure out why his people were having less and less births and less magic. Ends up meeting his mate in the librarian that tries to help him find the book he needs to find the missing history of his family.
The book seems to go from 5 to 1000 suddenly when they go into an underground area where apparently there are journals and old maps and oh yeah, a magical compass that will lead them to the lost city of Atlantis?!?
Then they send the data to the other librarian who just somehow had been looking into all of this information and was able to understand things. With that and her understanding of languages, the Female Lead was able to figure out the compass and get them to the island. But wait, Male Lead had his cell phone on his so the villains were able to track them...
I can disbelieve all of this, even them letting unvetted people touch and apparently check out rare and fragile books which would not happen... trying to keep the story alive in my head. But then they enter the lost city/temple and there are traps but apparently since it would be a loophole for the part shift of the dragons to fly over it, the temple is somehow able to know when they do this and attack them...
Honestly, from the moment they found the compass, it felt like a second story was smashed into the first one and was forced to fit. Add that onto the story already feeling like it was going at insane speeds and it just kills it.
Maybe others will like or love this story, but I can not. It is sad since I loved the characters.
I liked this book at first, it was simple but enjoyable. A dragon shifter who wanted to figure out why his people were having less and less births and less magic. Ends up meeting his mate in the librarian that tries to help him find the book he needs to find the missing history of his family.
The book seems to go from 5 to 1000 suddenly when they go into an underground area where apparently there are journals and old maps and oh yeah, a magical compass that will lead them to the lost city of Atlantis?!?
Then they send the data to the other librarian who just somehow had been looking into all of this information and was able to understand things. With that and her understanding of languages, the Female Lead was able to figure out the compass and get them to the island. But wait, Male Lead had his cell phone on his so the villains were able to track them...
I can disbelieve all of this, even them letting unvetted people touch and apparently check out rare and fragile books which would not happen... trying to keep the story alive in my head. But then they enter the lost city/temple and there are traps but apparently since it would be a loophole for the part shift of the dragons to fly over it, the temple is somehow able to know when they do this and attack them...
Honestly, from the moment they found the compass, it felt like a second story was smashed into the first one and was forced to fit. Add that onto the story already feeling like it was going at insane speeds and it just kills it.
Maybe others will like or love this story, but I can not. It is sad since I loved the characters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2026
Some books just make your heart happy, and for me, Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries is one of them. This book was such a delight with a neurospicy librarian, a nerdy dragon, books, mystery, and more. I instantly liked Artemis (Artie). She talks to herself in Greek, is (of course) a book lover, and has a (fabulous) seventy-year-old best friend. Arthur was a dream. Smart, respectful, and a full-on gentleman who is totally capable of saving the day, but don't count Artie out; she saves the day, too. They make an aggressively cute couple.
The banter was non-stop, and I loved it. Between Arthur, Artie, Eloise, and Caliban (Arthur's friend), I was cracking up. They had game and were hilarious. The plot was perfection. What started off as a search for a missing book leads to an even bigger mystery involving dragons, bloodlines, and international travel. Out of all the places the story could have ended up, one of myth wasn't one of them. Somehow, Lindsey and Roxie made the jump from urban fantasy to fantasy fantasy in one smooth motion, with trials, villains, monsters, and magic. Arthur even got the answer to the question that started it all. The story was just so completely unexpected but good, and the best ending too. I came for the cozy romance but stayed for the adventure. Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries is a ten out of ten.
The banter was non-stop, and I loved it. Between Arthur, Artie, Eloise, and Caliban (Arthur's friend), I was cracking up. They had game and were hilarious. The plot was perfection. What started off as a search for a missing book leads to an even bigger mystery involving dragons, bloodlines, and international travel. Out of all the places the story could have ended up, one of myth wasn't one of them. Somehow, Lindsey and Roxie made the jump from urban fantasy to fantasy fantasy in one smooth motion, with trials, villains, monsters, and magic. Arthur even got the answer to the question that started it all. The story was just so completely unexpected but good, and the best ending too. I came for the cozy romance but stayed for the adventure. Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries is a ten out of ten.
May 2, 2026
This book spoke to the library nerd in my soul. I loved this story from the name alone and the actual book did not disappoint. It was funny. It was sweet. It was everything I wanted and more that I didn’t know I needed in my life. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and had me kicking my feet while giggling too. I absolutely demolished this book. I couldn’t put it down, and definitely said “just one more chapter” a few too many times. Artemis is who I want to be when I grow up. She’s a seriously smart librarian who truly knows her stuff. I really felt for her with being bullied and made fun of due to her neurodivergence. One thing I appreciated was the humor that was woven through every aspect of the book, keeping it from being too bogged down and a sweet story. The way Arthur and Artemis related to one another and interact together is so endearing and adorable I just couldn’t help myself from wanting these two to get all the happiness they deserve. And the ending was honest to goodness perfection. I couldn’t have imagined a better one. This book has twists and turns, mystery and heat, tension and humor. Everything we love in a book combined with dragons and librarians. I absolutely need more from this universe.
May 2, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting.
I have been on a dark romance binge and was worried that this book would be too "bubblegum" for me. Man was I pleasantly surprised!
The characters were really well written and I connected instantly with both the FMC and the MMC.
The MMC is introduced as a booksmart guy who seems to be avoiding his alpa responsibility in favour of the hidden mystery of the dwindling magic in their dragon clan. To me he seemed reserved and gentle, but as the story progressed we saw the layers of him peeling away to reveal a swoonworthy and dominant alpha who uplifted and supported the FMC all the way. He acknowledged and encouraged her strengths and they worked so well together.
The FMC (mental health rep) grows from an unsure and quietly brilliant librarian to the hero of this story (in my opinion). It was amazing to be part of her journey into becomin confident in her strengths, abilities and coming into her own while still retaining her softness and heart.
The villain was a bit obvious to me so there was no "grand reveal", but I didn't expect the twist in the direction of the adventure. It was left field and really awesome.
All in all a great read! It is on my re-read list.
Series: Standalone
HEA: Yes
I have been on a dark romance binge and was worried that this book would be too "bubblegum" for me. Man was I pleasantly surprised!
The characters were really well written and I connected instantly with both the FMC and the MMC.
The MMC is introduced as a booksmart guy who seems to be avoiding his alpa responsibility in favour of the hidden mystery of the dwindling magic in their dragon clan. To me he seemed reserved and gentle, but as the story progressed we saw the layers of him peeling away to reveal a swoonworthy and dominant alpha who uplifted and supported the FMC all the way. He acknowledged and encouraged her strengths and they worked so well together.
The FMC (mental health rep) grows from an unsure and quietly brilliant librarian to the hero of this story (in my opinion). It was amazing to be part of her journey into becomin confident in her strengths, abilities and coming into her own while still retaining her softness and heart.
The villain was a bit obvious to me so there was no "grand reveal", but I didn't expect the twist in the direction of the adventure. It was left field and really awesome.
All in all a great read! It is on my re-read list.
Series: Standalone
HEA: Yes
May 3, 2026
This book was an absolute delight. From the title alone, I was hooked, and the story truly exceeded my expectations. It was a perfect blend of funny and sweet, providing everything I wanted and surprising me with what I didn't know I needed. I devoured this book, unable to put it down, often repeating "just one more chapter."
The narrative kept me completely engrossed, resulting in a lot of giggling and foot-kicking moments. Artemis, the protagonist, is who I aspire to be: a seriously smart librarian with deep expertise. I felt a strong connection to her character, especially regarding the bullying she endured due to her neurodivergence.
What made the book shine was the humour woven throughout, which kept the story light and prevented it from getting bogged down. The relationship between Arthur and Artemis was incredibly endearing and adorable; I was rooting for their happiness from start to finish. The ending was, honestly, perfection—I couldn't have imagined a better conclusion.
Combining dragons and librarians, this book delivers everything we love: mystery, heat, tension, humour, and plenty of twists and turns. I sincerely hope for more stories set in this universe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The narrative kept me completely engrossed, resulting in a lot of giggling and foot-kicking moments. Artemis, the protagonist, is who I aspire to be: a seriously smart librarian with deep expertise. I felt a strong connection to her character, especially regarding the bullying she endured due to her neurodivergence.
What made the book shine was the humour woven throughout, which kept the story light and prevented it from getting bogged down. The relationship between Arthur and Artemis was incredibly endearing and adorable; I was rooting for their happiness from start to finish. The ending was, honestly, perfection—I couldn't have imagined a better conclusion.
Combining dragons and librarians, this book delivers everything we love: mystery, heat, tension, humour, and plenty of twists and turns. I sincerely hope for more stories set in this universe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2026
OMG. I picked up this book because I saw Roxie Ray was attached and I really enjoy the cozy chaos of her books. I had not read anything that was attached to the writing team of Lindsey Devin, but I'm SO GLAD I read this book. I was ready for a dragon shifter and librarian just from the title. I was not at all prepared for the Indiana Jones style adventure.
The first 15% of the book I was unsure how I felt about it. At 25% I was all in. By the time we are full swing on our adventure I could not put this book down. Seriously.
Artemus is a librarian, PhD candidate, and specializes in rare and antique books. Arthur is a dragon from an ancient line trying to find out what is happening to the dwindling magic. They first meet when he needs a book that should be held in her library but appears to be missing. This leads to finding the book, a mystery to uncover, riding on the back of a frickin dragon, a whole set of trials that felt very Mummy or Temple of Doom in the best way, and finding love in the midst of chaos.
Also, Caliban and Eloise are my new favorite side characters ever. I need to get an Eloise in my life just for the shenanigans and chaos. I love her so dang much for someone who was only in the book a handful of times.
The first 15% of the book I was unsure how I felt about it. At 25% I was all in. By the time we are full swing on our adventure I could not put this book down. Seriously.
Artemus is a librarian, PhD candidate, and specializes in rare and antique books. Arthur is a dragon from an ancient line trying to find out what is happening to the dwindling magic. They first meet when he needs a book that should be held in her library but appears to be missing. This leads to finding the book, a mystery to uncover, riding on the back of a frickin dragon, a whole set of trials that felt very Mummy or Temple of Doom in the best way, and finding love in the midst of chaos.
Also, Caliban and Eloise are my new favorite side characters ever. I need to get an Eloise in my life just for the shenanigans and chaos. I love her so dang much for someone who was only in the book a handful of times.
May 25, 2026
Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries by Lindsey Devin and Roxie Ray was exactly the lighter read I needed after a streak of darker books, and honestly the book delivered on the exact scene that got it advertised to me in the first place. The FMC using a fire extinguisher on a dragon was every bit as funny and chaotic as promised. That moment alone hooked me immediately.
At the center of the story is Artimous, a neurodivergent librarian whose strengths lie in niche historical knowledge rather than physical power or social confidence. Opposite him is Author, a dragon also struggling to find his place in a world where intelligence and sensitivity don’t always earn respect. Together they go on a journey that slowly uncovers both the reason dragons are weakening and a heartfelt relationship built on understanding and devotion.
What I enjoyed most was how sincere the story felt underneath the humor and fantasy elements. The romance develops naturally through mutual support rather than instant perfection, and the themes of accepting yourself and finding where you belong came through clearly without feeling overly heavy. It’s cozy, quirky fantasy with emotional depth, making it a perfect palate cleanser after darker reads.
At the center of the story is Artimous, a neurodivergent librarian whose strengths lie in niche historical knowledge rather than physical power or social confidence. Opposite him is Author, a dragon also struggling to find his place in a world where intelligence and sensitivity don’t always earn respect. Together they go on a journey that slowly uncovers both the reason dragons are weakening and a heartfelt relationship built on understanding and devotion.
What I enjoyed most was how sincere the story felt underneath the humor and fantasy elements. The romance develops naturally through mutual support rather than instant perfection, and the themes of accepting yourself and finding where you belong came through clearly without feeling overly heavy. It’s cozy, quirky fantasy with emotional depth, making it a perfect palate cleanser after darker reads.
June 17, 2026
Fantasy Romance is a new gender for me. I started reading this on Kindle and decided I needed to own it in physical form. I bought the book, finished it, LOVED it! While the romance was clear it was completely secondary to the plot. Dragons are dying, losing magic, not reproducing and our hero, Arthur, needs to find out why. Enter a library in Tarrytown, New York, and a Librarian named Artemis and you've got a mystery, romance, human and dragon issues, family angst, and a lot of fun! I liked this book so much, I immediately purchased 2 copies to send to friends.
My only issue - and really, who cares - is the authors sense of geography. If I have read it correctly, Artemis lives in Manhattan and her apartment is down the road. Except, the distance between Tarrytown and Manhattan is not that close....at all. However, the author keeps saying "the city" so I'm assuming Manhattan because I'm not sure what other City is close enough to Tarrytown to be considered "the city". I mean, White Plains, maybe, but I don't think that is at all close enough to Tarrytown to be down the road. Like I said, not important, but as a New Yorker, it did take my focus off the story for longer than it should have. That being said, I still think this story is a 5!
My only issue - and really, who cares - is the authors sense of geography. If I have read it correctly, Artemis lives in Manhattan and her apartment is down the road. Except, the distance between Tarrytown and Manhattan is not that close....at all. However, the author keeps saying "the city" so I'm assuming Manhattan because I'm not sure what other City is close enough to Tarrytown to be considered "the city". I mean, White Plains, maybe, but I don't think that is at all close enough to Tarrytown to be down the road. Like I said, not important, but as a New Yorker, it did take my focus off the story for longer than it should have. That being said, I still think this story is a 5!
June 20, 2026
This started really solid- was building some mystery and had really good characters, really gave some insight into their thoughts and patterns, and set the tone super well- started as a solid fantasy book.
It then kind of just gave us the answers in the middle, and had a fair amount of chaos, and a chunk of that was never fully explained- like HOW did the artifact have a tracker....and if it had a tracker why didn't the villan just use it themselves. big plot holes with the villan actually. The biggest of which was that they clearly had people on their 'side' but that was never fully explained. Calliban and his movements were never explained- like sure yeah 'magic' but give us some understanding- like how does that work in this world!? and only right at the end do we find out that there are other magical beings in this world- that is pertient info. and honestly the fight sequences- fine ok, but what no one noticed the damange?????
Then the book went firmly into a romance novel. Now dont get me wrong - Love a romance novel. but please make your mind up- was this a romance with a fantasy setting or a fantasy novel with a romantic attachment in it????
anyway it was an easy read but not amazing, it was fun and light hearted but not stellar
It then kind of just gave us the answers in the middle, and had a fair amount of chaos, and a chunk of that was never fully explained- like HOW did the artifact have a tracker....and if it had a tracker why didn't the villan just use it themselves. big plot holes with the villan actually. The biggest of which was that they clearly had people on their 'side' but that was never fully explained. Calliban and his movements were never explained- like sure yeah 'magic' but give us some understanding- like how does that work in this world!? and only right at the end do we find out that there are other magical beings in this world- that is pertient info. and honestly the fight sequences- fine ok, but what no one noticed the damange?????
Then the book went firmly into a romance novel. Now dont get me wrong - Love a romance novel. but please make your mind up- was this a romance with a fantasy setting or a fantasy novel with a romantic attachment in it????
anyway it was an easy read but not amazing, it was fun and light hearted but not stellar
May 13, 2026
Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries was absolutely adorable. I went into this expecting a cute cozy fantasy and got so much more. The banter between Arthur and Artemis was amazing from the start and honestly one of my favorite parts of the book.
Artemis is such a sweet, quiet librarian whose whole life gets turned upside down just because she wanted to help Arthur find a book. Following them on their adventure was so fun, especially watching Arthur slowly fall for her while trying so hard to fight it. Meanwhile Artemis had already completely burrowed her way into his heart before he even realized it.
Arthur being raised to believe humans were beneath him added such a good layer to his character growth. Watching him learn about human day-to-day life and technology was honestly adorable and gave the story so many funny and heartwarming moments.
This book was full of twists and turns, cozy fantasy vibes, lovable characters, and the kind of romance that sneaks up on you in the best way. Definitely recommend if you love cozy fantasy, dragons, forced proximity, and top-tier banter.
Artemis is such a sweet, quiet librarian whose whole life gets turned upside down just because she wanted to help Arthur find a book. Following them on their adventure was so fun, especially watching Arthur slowly fall for her while trying so hard to fight it. Meanwhile Artemis had already completely burrowed her way into his heart before he even realized it.
Arthur being raised to believe humans were beneath him added such a good layer to his character growth. Watching him learn about human day-to-day life and technology was honestly adorable and gave the story so many funny and heartwarming moments.
This book was full of twists and turns, cozy fantasy vibes, lovable characters, and the kind of romance that sneaks up on you in the best way. Definitely recommend if you love cozy fantasy, dragons, forced proximity, and top-tier banter.
May 3, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book. From the very first meeting, Arthur and Artemis share an instant, compelling connection that drives the story forward. Arthur, an alpha dragon shifter determined to uncover the cause of his people’s decline, is easily one of the sweetest love interests I’ve come across in romantasy. Artemis, a rare books librarian with AuDHD, offers a thoughtful perspective that contrasts beautifully with Arthur’s world, making their dynamic all the more engaging.
When Arthur seeks her help locating a rare text, their paths intertwine, launching them into an adventure rooted in unraveling the mysteries of the past. What follows is a journey filled with suspense, danger, and intrigue, as the two work together to solve a centuries-old puzzle, falling in love along the way.
This story strikes a great balance of tension and emotion, with low spice that lets the plot and character development truly shine. And the side characters are just as memorable, I firmly believe everyone needs a Caliban.
When Arthur seeks her help locating a rare text, their paths intertwine, launching them into an adventure rooted in unraveling the mysteries of the past. What follows is a journey filled with suspense, danger, and intrigue, as the two work together to solve a centuries-old puzzle, falling in love along the way.
This story strikes a great balance of tension and emotion, with low spice that lets the plot and character development truly shine. And the side characters are just as memorable, I firmly believe everyone needs a Caliban.
May 21, 2026
?Genre unknown to me. Paranormal
First person narrative
Satire. Hyperbole!!!!!
Will make a wonderful movie.
Chapter 1 "Knowledge had teeth. Once it bit, it didn’t let go."
His name is Arthur --Midevial ruler ?
"only recently purchased a phone and appeared to be aclimating through full-time immersion.
SATIRE
Yeeted. --throw something violently
She puts book back WHY sense DOOM
Dickins would just trauma dump at you for six hours
At 35% in--loved the theatrics of dinosaur fight This book will make a great movie
Chapter 19. Chained books and other misc facts about books, libraries.
Chapter 21 he calls her a beautiful woman, but nothing previously written provides indication of her beauty
Chapter 22 term "parse" "sentient
Word choice is excellent and precise--
Chapter 24 A society that expected to fall wouldn't worship dominance.
They would worship continuity. Systems. Knowledge that survives disaster."
Chapter 26 I shall give you knowledge in exchange for knowledge.
Chapter 29 Don't make a habit of surviving impossible situations. It is exhausting.
First person narrative
Satire. Hyperbole!!!!!
Will make a wonderful movie.
Chapter 1 "Knowledge had teeth. Once it bit, it didn’t let go."
His name is Arthur --Midevial ruler ?
"only recently purchased a phone and appeared to be aclimating through full-time immersion.
SATIRE
Yeeted. --throw something violently
She puts book back WHY sense DOOM
Dickins would just trauma dump at you for six hours
At 35% in--loved the theatrics of dinosaur fight This book will make a great movie
Chapter 19. Chained books and other misc facts about books, libraries.
Chapter 21 he calls her a beautiful woman, but nothing previously written provides indication of her beauty
Chapter 22 term "parse" "sentient
Word choice is excellent and precise--
Chapter 24 A society that expected to fall wouldn't worship dominance.
They would worship continuity. Systems. Knowledge that survives disaster."
Chapter 26 I shall give you knowledge in exchange for knowledge.
Chapter 29 Don't make a habit of surviving impossible situations. It is exhausting.
May 26, 2026
What a story. I could not put it down. From. The start you fall into the story. The word play the symbolism. Then mystery that unfolds. Ypu get a little of her background. Enough to k ow she has always been different and always on the outs. He is learning to be Alpha but mostly learning to be himself. This u expected journey these two embark on brings out the best of both of them. The balance each other. He is a little behind in worldy knowledge and it is fun to read his reactions to things that happen. She is quick with comebacks yet takes her time to analyze each situation. Their communication skills with each other about each other is very lacking. But they get there. The way the story brings worth literature through out the story is great. The comments about certain authors in history was very fun to read!
This had a fun side and a serious side to the story. And yes a love story or two. Wonderful book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This had a fun side and a serious side to the story. And yes a love story or two. Wonderful book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 3, 2026
2.75 stars.
Pros: I appreciated the depth and truth in this book with how it really feels to regulate emotions and deal with daily situations when you are even a little bit neurodivergent. This part was very well done. Additionally, I felt this book was written well. No gaping errors and no big plot inconsistencies.
Cons: Unfortunately, I think that cons overtook the pros. The biggest con for me was how robotic this was to read. Artemis & Arthur even though it was separate points of view-both read exactly the same! The romance and minimal spice was robotic feeling and lacked passion and fire.
Honorable mention: there were some funny parts & dialog twined in this story and as always hats off to the author for even having the cojones to publish. Also ¡Viva! the green flag guys!
🌟🌟.75
🌶️🌶️ I was disappointed with how robotic the spice was. Lacked passion and fire. Sadly, for a dragon.
👿👿 Villian...just kind of meh. I
Overall: this read more like a stereo instructional manual. I didn't feel wrecked in any good (or bad) ways after reading this.
Pros: I appreciated the depth and truth in this book with how it really feels to regulate emotions and deal with daily situations when you are even a little bit neurodivergent. This part was very well done. Additionally, I felt this book was written well. No gaping errors and no big plot inconsistencies.
Cons: Unfortunately, I think that cons overtook the pros. The biggest con for me was how robotic this was to read. Artemis & Arthur even though it was separate points of view-both read exactly the same! The romance and minimal spice was robotic feeling and lacked passion and fire.
Honorable mention: there were some funny parts & dialog twined in this story and as always hats off to the author for even having the cojones to publish. Also ¡Viva! the green flag guys!
🌟🌟.75
🌶️🌶️ I was disappointed with how robotic the spice was. Lacked passion and fire. Sadly, for a dragon.
👿👿 Villian...just kind of meh. I
Overall: this read more like a stereo instructional manual. I didn't feel wrecked in any good (or bad) ways after reading this.
June 10, 2026
Nobody Told Me Dragons Use Libraries is a dual point-of-view story that follows Arthur and Artemis on an unforgettable adventure. Arthur, the dragon alpha, is determined to uncover the truth about his missing ancestry, while Artemis, a librarian, finds herself joining him on a journey filled with mystery, danger, and discovery.
As with any great story, there’s an epic plot twist that keeps you turning pages and wondering what will happen next. The book is packed with adventure, while also weaving in a sweet romance that complements the story without overshadowing it.
I actually discovered this book through my Facebook feed, and I’m so glad I did. It quickly became one of those books that was hard to put down. More than once, I found myself reading "just one more chapter" before finally giving in and going to sleep.
At 430 pages, this April 2026 release delivers an engaging world, memorable characters, and plenty of surprises along the way. If you enjoy fantasy adventures with romance, mystery, and dragons, this is definitely one to add to your TBR list.
As with any great story, there’s an epic plot twist that keeps you turning pages and wondering what will happen next. The book is packed with adventure, while also weaving in a sweet romance that complements the story without overshadowing it.
I actually discovered this book through my Facebook feed, and I’m so glad I did. It quickly became one of those books that was hard to put down. More than once, I found myself reading "just one more chapter" before finally giving in and going to sleep.
At 430 pages, this April 2026 release delivers an engaging world, memorable characters, and plenty of surprises along the way. If you enjoy fantasy adventures with romance, mystery, and dragons, this is definitely one to add to your TBR list.
June 14, 2026
I thought this book was WONDERFUL. Was it perfect? No. There were a few typos, and the intimate scenes felt very generic and lacked the same narrative that you found in the rest of the story. There was a sad lack of detail in a few unfortunate places. The team of authors behind this pen name should have probably worked on the writing voice as a whole, because some places in the book were way stronger than others. But I still found myself enjoying this book quite a lot.
That all being said, this story was the story I've been chasing for SO long. It was funny, both the MC's were green flags and had to overcome some flaws, the plot had high stakes but didn't give me anxiety reading, and the BFF characters were old and hilarious! This was a comfortable and exciting story! I found myself laughing frequently, and I very much enjoyed the mystery they were solving!
It had some really familiar vibes as the 1999 The Mummy, but with dragons instead of mummies!
My rating is for the enjoyment level I had while reading this book. End of story.
Spice level- 1/5 open door.
That all being said, this story was the story I've been chasing for SO long. It was funny, both the MC's were green flags and had to overcome some flaws, the plot had high stakes but didn't give me anxiety reading, and the BFF characters were old and hilarious! This was a comfortable and exciting story! I found myself laughing frequently, and I very much enjoyed the mystery they were solving!
It had some really familiar vibes as the 1999 The Mummy, but with dragons instead of mummies!
My rating is for the enjoyment level I had while reading this book. End of story.
Spice level- 1/5 open door.
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