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The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall Book Tour

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The Last Rift Dragon by Shami Stovall

Genre: Fantasy | Age Category: Young Adult | Number of Pages: 340 Pages

Publication Date: July 20, 2026

The Last Rift Dragon Blurb


The City of Bridgehaven is under attack.


The nation to the west intends to murder Bridgehaven’s last three remaining dragons, rendering them extinct. They’ll stop at nothing to crush the eggs, flay the dragons, and burn Bridgehaven to the ground.


But Richter Whitlock is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen. He joins the Knights of the Silver Fog—individuals dedicated to protecting Bridgehaven, and the dragons, at all costs—in the hopes of caring for a fragile dragon egg, so that one day he may bond and fight back.


But there are traitors in Bridgehaven, and enemies are circling close.

If Richter hopes to save his home, and his egg, he’ll have to master his magic, learn to craft magitech, and become one of the greatest Knights anyone has ever seen…

The Last Rift Dragon Book Review



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Bridgehaven was once a place filled with dragons and magic. With each dragon's breath, magic misted the air and granted the people who lived among them abilities. Yet over time, as the Knights of the Silver Fog crossbred dragons, they created powerful but sterile ones. Now with only a few remaining eggs left, Richter and his group of initiate knights must bond with them to ensure their home’s survival. For lurking outside their borders are those who would see the last of the dragons annihilated, and the people who bond with them. But as Richter and his fellow knights take their chosen eggs, one of their very own will betray them, causing what may very well be the downfall of Bridgehaven.

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There was a level of nostalgia that came over me while reading The Last Rift Dragon, and I couldn’t help but think of the Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey. While there may not be any silver thread or science fiction aspects, the desperate quest to save their home and being transported to another world really hit the mark, not to mention the beautiful bond that forms between dragon and knight during hatching.

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The worldbuilding of The Last Rift Dragon is carefully woven into the story. The opposing cultures have a foundation in differing religious beliefs, yet it never feels like the story is focusing solely on this piece. Instead, it is used as a catalyst for character actions and blends well into the background and emotionally charged rivalry. And as Richter embarks on his quest, the way Shami Stovall is able to give the reader a world filled with magic, fierce wild dragons, and developing friendships will hook the reader. And this wouldn’t be an action-packed read without the charged aerial combat and do-or-die situations. Richter will be forced to push past his known limits and drive his fellow knights to reach new heights in order to survive.

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The Last Rift Dragon will start to take readers down a well-known path, and suddenly throw them into a twist that will keep them turning the pages. This is a sure-fire read for those who enjoy stories with bonded dragons and fierce rivalry. The ultimate goal of survival when all else seems lost will be sure to hook you. I am already eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.


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About the Author

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Author Shami Stovall

Shami Stovall is a multi-award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction, best known for her Frith Chronicles and Chronos Chronicles series. Before she was author, Stovall taught history and criminal law at the college level, and loved every second.


When she’s not reading fascinating articles and books about ancient China or the Byzantine Empire, Stovall can be found playing way too many video games, especially RPGs and tactics simulators, or hanging with John 3 and John 4.

If you want to contact her, you can do so at the following locations:



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