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The Book of Deacon by Joseph R. Lallo

An outcast with a mysterious crystal, a ragtag band of allies, and a continent teetering on the edge of war—one small choice could set legends in motion. The Book of Deacon is classic adventure fantasy with earnest heroes, secret magics, and a world worth saving.

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... Myranda’s bond with Myn the dragon and the constant, heartfelt dragon–human partnership?

His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik

If you loved how Myranda protects and grows alongside Myn—from that first fragile hatching to facing soldiers and sorcery together—you’ll adore the bond between Captain Will Laurence and the dragon Temeraire in His Majesty’s Dragon. Like Myn, Temeraire isn’t just a mount; he’s a thinking, feeling partner whose curiosity and fierce loyalty reshape his human’s life. The way Myranda and Deacon scramble to safeguard Myn during the long war echoes Laurence defying protocol to do right by his dragon, carrying you through aerial battles, tender training scenes, and a relationship that deepens with every test.

... the ragtag, loyalty-first crew you found with Myranda, Deacon, Lain, and Myn?

The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Buroker

If the makeshift family that forms around Myranda—Deacon’s awkward brilliance, Lain’s guarded steel, and Myn’s fierce devotion—hooked you, The Emperor’s Edge delivers that same “we don’t belong anywhere but together” energy. Amaranthe, a by-the-book officer framed as a traitor, assembles a mismatched team (including the deadly, taciturn Sicarius) and forges trust through hair‑raising missions and quiet moments of care. Much like slipping across war lines to protect a dragon egg or smuggling a cursed blade, the crew’s covert capers bind them into a found family you’ll root for.

... a wise mentor guiding a raw talent, like Deacon steadying Myranda’s first steps into real power?

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

If Deacon’s patient nudges and hard-won lessons as he shepherds Myranda through danger and responsibility spoke to you, Ged’s journey in A Wizard of Earthsea will resonate. Under the guidance of Ogion and the masters of Roke, Ged learns that names and choices carry weight—just as Myranda learns that carrying a legendary blade and guarding Myn has consequences beyond her own survival. Watching a gifted but untested mage face the shadow he unleashed mirrors the way Myranda must grow into her role in ending a ruinous war.

... watching an outcast grow into her calling amid a brutal war?

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

If Myranda’s path from starving exile to a linchpin in the struggle to end the North–South war moved you, Assassin’s Apprentice offers a similarly intimate arc. Fitz—born a royal bastard—learns the clandestine arts under Chade while navigating court politics and the threat of the Red‑Ship Raiders. Like Myranda bearing a cursed blade and protecting Myn while crossing enemy lands, Fitz shoulders dangerous tasks before he feels ready, and each small, costly victory earns him purpose and identity. It’s patient, personal growth set against high stakes.

... a lore-rich, war-torn secondary world of ancient artifacts, secret orders, and unfolding prophecy?

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

If the deep lore of the Chosen, the long North–South conflict, and relics like Myranda’s blade pulled you in, The Way of Kings magnifies those pleasures. On the Shattered Plains, Kaladin’s struggle with Bridge Four, Dalinar’s visions of a forgotten past, and the mystery of Shardblades and ancient oaths echo the thrill of piecing together the truth behind your favorite dragon egg, lost magics, and whispered destinies. You’ll get sweeping history, interlocking mysteries, and that same sense that today’s skirmish is part of an age‑old story finally waking.

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