Breath of the Dragon (Breathmarked, #1)

Breath of the Dragon (Breathmarked, #1)

Shannon Lee

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The first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy duology based on characters and teachings created by Bruce Lee! Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Earth to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s honor—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother. But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. There is no future in honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked, born with a patch of dragon scales and blessed with special abilities like his twin. Determined to be the next Guardian, Jun stows away in the wagon of Chang and his daughter, Ren, performers on their way to the capital where the tournament will take place. As Jun competes, he quickly realizes he may be fighting for not just a better life, but the fate of the country itself.


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    Apr 03, 2025
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  • herongraystairs
    Mar 13, 2025
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    "Maybe we were on a path together all along, one we couldn't see at first but that reveals itself with each step."
    schoolyard rivals turned begrudging allies to best friends dynamics will always be something i appreciate.

    the concept of this book was the most interesting to me, and surprisingly i think this would translate to an entertaining movie. as a book however: it was good; i was waiting for you to be great.

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  • theareads
    Mar 14, 2025
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    dnf. i couldn’t get through the first act because i found it not engaging and i found the main character annoying.

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