The Drakon King by Terry J. Benton-Walker
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Release date: November 10, 2026
Queer, Black, and sexy as hell, The Drakon King is a forbidden love story between princes in the court of a cruel king and an edge-of-your-seat tale of missing dragons, ruthless betrayals, and stolen hearts.
Two princes, born to rival kingdoms.
Heir to a kingdom built on lies, Prince Reverie has one goal: avoid the crown. So when Reverie sees an opportunity to escape a life of pain and cruelty, he takes it and runs.
Heir to a kingdom banished into the sky, Prince Xandreth has one goal: find out why his people are going missing, abandoning his kingdom to find the truth, no matter the cost.
A meeting that was never meant to be.
On the run, pursued by both kingdoms and wild creatures, the princes meet. Xandreth can't trust a party boy to help find the answers he seeks and Reverie has been taught to hate and fear Xandreth's people since he was born, but the only way forward is for Reverie to break his vow to never return home. And for both of them to trust the other with their lives.
A love that could change the world.
But as truths come to light, a myth as old as the world comes to light, as well. A bird on fire and a world turning to ash.
Reverie and Xandreth are suddenly at the heart of a crisis - and a love - neither can afford to ignore.
Together they must claim the power they left behind and change their world.
Or watch it burn.
Perfect for fans of Crescent City, When the Moon Hatched, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Fourth Wing, and the world of Blade Runner.
The hardcover edition includes a gorgeous two-page world map.
Expect:
- Black mlm romance
- Dragons
- Forced proximity
- Rivals to lovers
- Cinnamon roll mmc
- Epic worldbuilding
- Powerful witches
- Mechs and magical tech
About the Author
TERRY J. BENTON-WALKER grew up in rural Georgia and now lives in Atlanta with his son, where he writes fantasy and horror for adults, young adults, and children. He has an industrial engineering degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Georgia State. When he's not writing, he can be found gaming, eating ice cream, or both. The White Guy Dies First is his first anthology. Benton-Walker is also the author of Blood Debts and Blood Justice for teens and Alex Wise vs. the End of the World for middle-grade readers.
