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Drakkon: Serpent Prince
by Maham Fatemi
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A deposed princess and the empire's most ruthless warrior trapped in a cursed marriage -- the enemies-to-lovers tension is agonizing in the best way, wrapped in lush Asian-inspired palace intrigue.
Synopsis
He shattered her life without mercy. Now she’s bound to him and planning his downfall. The night the throne was usurped by the wicked emperor, Princess Biyu lost everything. Now she lives as an imprisoned remnant of a dead dynasty. When her half-brother devises a plan to reclaim the throne, Biyu sees a chance to change her fate. But before she can act, she draws the attention of Nikator—the emperor’s most ruthless warrior. He is merciless, cruel, and loyal to the usurper who stole the crown. And now, he's her personal bodyguard. Desperate to shake him, Biyu turns to ancient magic. The spell was meant to drive him away. Instead, it binds them together in a cursed, unbreakable marriage. She didn’t mean to tie her fate to a monster. And he certainly didn’t ask to be chained to a prisoner. Now locked in a union neither of them wanted, Biyu is thrust into a life of secrets and sabotage—spying for her brother, plotting against the throne, and doing everything she can to avoid Nikator’s suspicion. But the longer they are bound, the harder it becomes to separate hatred from heat, and vengeance from the pull of something deeper. She came to reclaim power. But in a palace ruled by blood and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be the one who stands beside her. In a world where loyalty is lethal and love is a curse, surrendering her heart could cost her everything. Serpent Prince is a standalone novel and the second installment in the Drakkon series. It can be read alone, but for a better reader experience, it’s best to read the series in order. Serpent Prince is perfect for fans of enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and wickedly beautiful villains.
At a Glance
4.35 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.35 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
472 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2025
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Dark Fantasy
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
M/F
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
First Person
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Slow Burn
CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.
spoiler
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No
TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
FMC: deposed princess finding her strength sign in to unlock
heavy yearning and tension, fade to black on-page, emotional intimacy emphasized over physical
kingdom / empire sign in to unlock
satisfying emotional resolution with earned trust and connection sign in to unlock
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