Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling fantasy debut is a propulsive adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten.

At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and taking care of his ailing mother. But he has a not-so-secret gift that he’s parlayed into a side career: he was born with the ability to see the red threads of fate between soulmates, which lends itself nicely to matchmaking. Sai has thus far been content not to follow his own thread, the only one he’s ever seen that’s gray and fraying.

But Sai’s ordinary existence is about to be turned upside-down by a pair of shining dragon scales. When his mother’s doctor sells them to him, claiming them as a miracle cure, Sai is pretty sure he’s being scammed. When the medicine actually works—and the terrifying, ruthless emperor catches wind—Sai is thrust into the search for a dragon long thought extinct that will lead him into the throes of a brewing war and deep into foreign lands, facing down challenges both magical and mortal on an unexpected adventure. And for the very first time, as his own thread of fate begins to move, he may be able to solve the mystery of his Fated One at the other end of the line.

Katrina Kwan is a Vancouver-based author and actress. After graduating from Acadia University in 2017 with a BA in political science with honors, Kwan spent the next six years honing her creative skills as a freelance ghostwriter. With several ghostwritten romance novels under her belt, she’s ecstatic to finally be writing books under her own name. She is also the author of the contemporary romcom Knives, Seasoning, & a Dash of Love. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and two cats, and when she isn’t writing, she is desperately trying to keep her collection of houseplants alive.

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"[E]ndearing and relatable...fans of romantasy will like Kwan's Chinese mythology-inspired debut."

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"This sweeping romantic fantasy has it all: epic journeys, characters to root for, and a romance that spans the ages. Packed full of mythology and gorgeously lush prose, the banter between the ever-upbeat Sai and the surly, secretive Jyn is top-notch. The twists kept me turning pages until I reached the incredibly satisfying, heartwarming conclusion. An absolutely swoony, thrilling adventure!"

<B>—Keshe Chow, author of <i>The Girl With No Reflection</i></B>

“The Last Dragon of the East is an enchanting tale of destiny and devotion. Led by captivating characters and rich with tender romance, this book asks us how far we would go for those we love.”

<b>—Kylie Lee Baker, <i>The Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Scarlet Alchemist</i></b>

"Rich with Chinese mythology, The Last Dragon of the East spins a heart-wrenching tale of love that transcends lifetimes."

<B>—Xiran Jay Zhao, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Iron Widow</i></B>

"Katrina Kwan weaves Chinese myths of dragon gods and threads of fate into a delightfully heart wrenching romantic fantasy. I adored Jyn and Sai’s grumpy sunshine dynamic (one of my all time favourite tropes!) and their push-pull dynamic. Lush, epic, swoony!"

<B>—A. Y. Chao, author of <i>Shanghai Immortal</i></B>

“Katrina Kwan bursts onto the fantasy scene with this stirring tale of fate and loss and hope. Epic in its scope, poignant in its prose, and profound in its themes, The Last Dragon of the East is an exciting adventure and a wrenching love story rolled into one.”

<b>—Thea Guanzon, <i>USA Today</i> and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Hurricane Wars</i></b>