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Scales of Ash & Smoke

Young Adult Fantasy

She lived her whole life enslaved to the dragons. 

But now she’s one of them.  

Seventeen-year-old Kaida, a human, has spent her entire life enslaved to the dragons who slaughtered half the human population a thousand years ago. She is forced to serve her ruthless Master, Eklos, until one deadly summer day when the Prince of Elysia saves her life.

Prince Tarrin steals her away to the Royal Palace, shocking Kaida when he reveals that she is mutator formarum.

He promises her safety, but when they uncover a dangerous conspiracy to rid Elysia of the Royal Family, she begins to question how safe she truly is.  

And when desire blooms between Kaida and Tarrin, in the midst of fighting for their lives, she must choose whether to save the very creature she swore to hate, or allow him to perish… 

And destroy her own heart. 

Scales of Ash & Smoke is book one in the Ash & Smoke series. The sequel to SOAAS is Scales of Ice & Shadow.

“…a masterful work of ya fantasy fiction which contains all the must-have ingredients for a thrilling read, from a compelling central pair of characters to a lavish and atmospheric setting filled with danger and intrigue.”

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2021 Best Indie Book Award Fantasy Winner

2022 MN Author Project YA Fiction Winner

What readers are saying

  • “Swoony, sweet romantasy meets elemental magic and an epic world of dragons in this unique story…”

    Rachel L. Schade, author of the Cursed Empire series

  • “The perfect series for fans of fantastical worlds, sweet romance, and magic! Schneider serves up a refreshingly unique take on dragons, a gripping love story that transcends deep-rooted enmity, and the palpable sense of hope that persists despite looming war. A tale not only worth reading, but celebrating!”

    Natalia Macias Lucia, author of Girls of Salt and Sea

  • “I. Am. Obsessed…The romantic tension between Kaida and Tarrin is just so well written (*internal squealing*), so if a (non-toxic) enemies-to-lovers trope compels you to pick it up, this book will deliver.”

    Marissa Lete, author of Echoes

  • “The dragon story GOT should’ve had…Everything I could’ve ever wanted in a fantasy and didn’t know I needed.”

    Amazon Review

  • “Wow, my heart is still racing. The flow of this book is outstanding. The characters are great. The plot is totally believable. I can’t remember if I ate dinner. Very highly recommend.”

    Amazon Review