Bound by Blood by Richard Fierce

The fate of the empire will be decided in fire and blood.

From the moment she was born, Kai Lin was meant to bond with a dragon. But when the long-awaited Ceremony of Oaths goes horribly wrong, everything she thought she knew is shattered. Betrayed and hunted, she flees into the unknown, seeking the one who can help her unlock the power buried deep within.

Kai must master her abilities, but as her power grows, so does the threat of the Drakka—a ruthless force of creatures determined to bring the empire to its knees. She must rally her allies for a battle that will decide the fate of the empire.

Blood ties will be tested. Cities will burn. And in the end, only one will stand.