The Dragon Queen by Penelope Barsetti — book slip

Talon, the Death King, faces a war he may not survive, leaving his lover grappling with the potential loss of the happiness they found together. As the Southern Isles fall under a dictator's rule, Talon's past home becomes a battleground.

To uncover the truth, she infiltrates the castle as a maid, discovering the grim reality of Barron's tyranny and his preparations for war.

As tensions rise, the stakes become personal, and the fight for freedom intertwines with their fight for love.

⚠️ Content warnings: graphic violence, past abuse, mental trauma.