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Magic, dragons, and new gods will shape the world...or destroy it.
An epic dragon riding adventure from Jada Fisher, author of the popular Brindle Dragon series.

Ukrah has found her place with the heroes that defeated the Blight and saved the world. Despite the fact she has no dragon, her training has begun to become a dragon rider. Facing those that would both use her or destroy her, Ukrah must face down her new enemies if she hopes to save those she cares about, and herself. Can she control her magic and save her friends or will she burn out in the process?

New Beginnings is the second book in the Rise of the Black Dragon series which follows the story of a young girl blessed—and cursed—with a magic she doesn’t understand.

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140 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2019

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About the author

Jada Fisher

98 books161 followers
Jada Fisher is the pen name used by Dave and Shannon VanBergen for co-authored fantasy projects. By working with multiple other talented authors, it allows them to share a wide variety of stories.

Dave publishes science fiction and fantasy stories under his real, full name, David J. VanBergen Jr..

Shannon is a USA Today Bestselling Author who publishes cozy mysteries under her real name, Shannon VanBergen.

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Profile Image for Shari Stevers.
19 reviews
March 7, 2020
Jada Fisher is amazing. I'll let you in on a little secret. I think she has time traveled forward and she actually lived these stories , and now she is just recalling all her adventures so that we can live them too!

This series is fun to read. The characters come alive and invite you to come share their adventures. It is relaxing if you love to read like I do. I especially believe teens and young adults will love these stories. And, of course, we who have entered our second childhood love them too.

It is actually the second time I am reading this series. That should tell you how interesting these books are. My granddaughter would tell you, "My gramma never watched a rerun or a movie more than once. She just would never ever read a book twice."
Well, guess what Madison, Gramma is enjoying these even more the second time around!
"Come on everyone! Don't you want to go on an adventure with us? "
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767 reviews16 followers
November 24, 2019
What a tale.

From being alone to being part of a group, Ukrah has come along way. She is learning about dragons and ow to care for them. She has learnt that she has a best friend that she will fight for. What will her next adventure hold for her. I’m off to find out. Highly recommended.
384 reviews2 followers
August 1, 2020
Wow! A great second book in the series!

If you missed the Brindle Dragon series please take the time to read a thrilling adventure which then leads to The Rise of the Black Dragon series. Book two in this series pulls the two series together in a tight action packed story. Highly recommended, happy reading!
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372 reviews2 followers
November 30, 2024
Oh my. It is getting better and better. The mystery continues. Even though we don’t get much ahead in this pamphlet, but we carry on with the story of a mystery girl that still isn’t known what she is. The characters are all so likeable and necessary. I love a book with no page filler.

Let’s see what happens next.
31 reviews
May 27, 2025
I love Dragons

I haven't read a book including dragons that I have not liked. Well, there was one series that I loved until the last book. Then it became more of a sex book than about dragons. I'm sure you can find the ones I'm talking about by checking my reviews.
Jada Fisher never fails to bring me a page turner and these books about the Black Dragon is no different.
198 reviews
January 18, 2020
I love it!

It took a short time for me to realize I read the other series.Great writing, great imagination.This little gal just keeps getting better. The Dragons are a trip. I recommend this book & the other series.The bridle Dragon.
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404 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2020
Fan

This is a fantastic series so far! I can't wait to continue I the journey with the new additions to the storyline! I love how each character has a personal friendship but independent story.
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96 reviews1 follower
February 13, 2020
New Beginnings

I love all books with witches and dragons..read these first two books one after another and ready to start the third. I liked the characters and will be watching for more from this author.
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3 reviews1 follower
August 28, 2020
If you like dragons

This is a decent book series all around so far. At first it was a bit slow then picked up quite quickly. If you’re into dragons this series is something to read.
Profile Image for Tina Chandler.
253 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2021
Witch or no witch?

Society has seemed to be completely changed since the Brindle Dragon series. I'm glad that the author seems to understand that wherever there is Light, there is what is perceived as darkness is actually balance. It may not be what we want, but there it is
Profile Image for Vaun Fiedler.
215 reviews3 followers
October 2, 2022
Another Generation

Excellent story! New characters mixing with old. Dragon magic continues to thrive and influence the world around them and their riders. Looking forward to the rest of this series. 😀
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22 reviews2 followers
March 25, 2025
another horrible book cover. but great story. love the little lore dumps from the God-Woman about her past. Crispin has certainly become more interesting than ever. tayir was mostly ignored in this book, hope there's more of him in the next ones
30 reviews
November 1, 2019
Love this series

I really like this second series! I think even better than the first. I can not wait till the third book comes out!
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784 reviews3 followers
December 19, 2019
Brilliant!

This was a cracking part of the story, I'm not sure if it was too short or if I just read it too fast, but I loved it.
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184 reviews1 follower
December 31, 2019
Loved it

Book 2 of the Black Dragon Series moved along quickly with the characters developing well. I am really looking fires to the next book and hope it won't be long
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January 8, 2020
WOW you guys just keep getting better

Looks like another great adventure is in store so read this fantastic tale and enjoy the new found friends and excitement.
57 reviews2 followers
January 9, 2020
WOW!!

Knew it! Looks like we have another Eist coming up. Or at least someone like her. I can not wait to get the next book!
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115 reviews
February 10, 2020
Always a great story

I greatly enjoy Female heroes And your stories .These stories are touching And Courageous And exciting.You're writing It's very smooth
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90 reviews
March 5, 2020
Good story in the making

Story teller need to proof read before you ship this story out. Stuff happen,that shouldn't. A big mistake on the writers part
8 reviews
April 14, 2020
Love it!

I just can’t get enough of this series! 1st the Brindle Dragon Series and now Rise of the Black Dragon ! Just riveting!
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2,808 reviews
May 18, 2020
Same as the first book in the series, a good read and keeps you turning the pages with a great story. Still had a few slow boring areas, still a good read. Good Reading Everyone.
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July 1, 2020
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2 reviews
December 27, 2020
Riviting

Great read interesting characters plenty of action and dragons doesn't get much better than that
Check out her other books
Profile Image for Dianne.
300 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2021
I really like the fact that all the people from the Brindle dragon series are in this series too very good reading
300 reviews1 follower
March 21, 2021
OK it just keeps getting better

I thought the first book was good but this one’s even better story is starting to ramp up can’t wait to read the next book
69 reviews
January 11, 2022
Another Hit

Who knew I could get into Dragons. The Story keeps getting more complex and I can’t barely wait until the next installment.
1,693 reviews2 followers
May 25, 2023
A good, quick read. Not capturing my interest as much as the previous series, though.
16 reviews
June 29, 2023
book 2 was great

But I have to get to reading the third, I did finish reading this in two reads. Late for work now lol
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