Shadows of Mallin: An Isekai Progression Fantasy (Draka Book 1)
An otherworlder transported into a dragon’s body must grow her skills, build her hoard, and forge friendships in the first book of a charming isekai series.
A single slip is all it takes. But the consequences of falling from a rock wall are usually broken bones and bruises . . . not waking up in the body of a dragon. So when a young bouldering instructor finds herself suddenly transported to a strange new world—and into a powerful, black-scaled frame—she’ll have to rethink all the rules as well as her own expectations.
Adopting the name Draka, the newly minted dragoness begins to explore the forests, mountains, and villages surrounding the city of Karakan. To not only survive but thrive, she must learn to spread her wings, discover the joys of growing her hoard, and figure out how to handle the seductively draconic voice encouraging her to find violent means to any ends.
But most importantly, Draka will have to overcome her intimidating shape to form alliances with the human adventurers she meets. Because sometimes even dragons need a little help from their friends.
The first volume of the hit fantasy adventure series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0DSY9G6FL
Publisher : Podium Publishing
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : February 11, 2025
Language : English
File size : 4.9 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 353 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1039482036
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : Draka
Best Sellers Rank: #40,138 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #369 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Kindle Store) #428 in Coming of Age Fantasy (Books) #663 in GameLit & LitRPG Fiction eBooks
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An otherworlder transported into a dragon’s body must grow her skills, build her hoard, and forge friendships in the first book of a charming isekai series.
A single slip is all it takes. But the consequences of falling from a rock wall are usually broken bones and bruises . . . not waking up in the body of a dragon. So when a young bouldering instructor finds herself suddenly transported to a strange new world—and into a powerful, black-scaled frame—she’ll have to rethink all the rules as well as her own expectations.
Adopting the name Draka, the newly minted dragoness begins to explore the forests, mountains, and villages surrounding the city of Karakan. To not only survive but thrive, she must learn to spread her wings, discover the joys of growing her hoard, and figure out how to handle the seductively draconic voice encouraging her to find violent means to any ends.
But most importantly, Draka will have to overcome her intimidating shape to form alliances with the human adventurers she meets. Because sometimes even dragons need a little help from their friends.
The first volume of the hit fantasy adventure series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0DSY9G6FL
Publisher : Podium Publishing
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : February 11, 2025
Language : English
File size : 4.9 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 353 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1039482036
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : Draka
Best Sellers Rank: #40,138 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #369 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Kindle Store) #428 in Coming of Age Fantasy (Books) #663 in GameLit & LitRPG Fiction eBooks
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (520) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Richard R –
Great book, must read if you like isekai
Good plot, good characters, interesting world. I really liked it, the litrpg elements are pretty light but I prefer that over endless stat pages. Highly recommend picking this up.
Eric Simmons –
Good read
Great characters, engaging, and fantasy elements aside, believable interactions. For both books in the series thus far.Solid.No significant spelling or grammatical errors.
Minajerie –
Interesting take
I really enjoyed the main character and how her change from human to dragon was portrayed. The difference in instincts and manner, but still having the human memories and personality. The drive to be more social and humane than what her dragon side wanted. Very good read. I look forward to the next book.
A –
Very Good Book
A fresh new look at dragons from the point of view of a human isekai-ed into the body of one. Kept me engaged from the very first page.
Karen –
loved it!
The new perceptive of an isekai reincarnation was a fresh new read and exciting book, I couldn’t put it down lol, it’s was different and an enjoyable read! Thank you
Kindle Customer –
Marvelous
What can I say? Great characters, fun interactions, and an exploration of a dangerous new world.The writing is engaging. The world building is slow and thoughtful. The enemies are neither too weak nor too strong.Mysteries are afoot!An easy 5 stars for an isekai with very light litrpg elements and a relatable MC. Can’t wait for the next one.
Fur Trader –
Isekai with a fun twist!
Wonderful story with rich humanity and dragonity too. Well-writ and thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to pre-ordering sequels!
Joshua R. –
Good Dragon POV, At Least
Dragon POV isekai that’s, surprise surprise, a litRPG too. In it, a woman is reborn as a dragon in a new fantasy world, and despite prejudice, finds humans to form an adventuring party with. In all respects but one, this book was generic but inoffensive fantasy fare. There’s adventuring and monsters and mysterious magic and stuff, absolutely nothing terribly inspired. The litRPG elements were so incredibly light you could forget they were there. But what it did have was a very good dragon POV. They felt delightfully inhuman and getting to watch them figure out how to be a feral critter was very fun. However, the book went nowhere particularly fast and ended without a bang. It was impressively inoffensive but ultimately unambitious in scope and subject. So you know it was okay I guess. Read this if you’re a big fan of dragon POVs.
Matthew –
A lovely fantasy world I enjoyed the whole way and left wanting more. Following draka as she explored her new home and body was a joy
Seren –
It’s a fun story. I would read more by this author. The plotline was well put together.
MOREAU –
Excellent premier livre de la série, même s’il est dédié à l’installation de l’univers et des personnages principaux. Excellents moments, niveau de langue très bon et quelques doses d’humour bien placées.
Cliente de Kindle –
This is my second read of the book, once in royalroad and now once again in my kindle. I love the adventuring of the wild for treasures and how the hoard system works. I’d recommend this book to any fantasy fan 🙂
Unsettled –
Progression fantasy as a dragon, not unique but reasonable light read