BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Lady of Dragons Part One by Shelby Elizabeth

💖 Welcome to My BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight!

BBNYA season is in full swing, and today’s feature shines with fire, heart, and a beautifully crafted friends-to-lovers bond. If you love dragon riders, phoenix magic, gentle love interests, fierce heroines, training trials, and found-family vibes, you’re in for a treat.

Lady of Dragons Part One by Shelby Elizabeth captured my attention with its sweeping YA fantasy world and its emotional depth, and I'm delighted to highlight it again for the 2025 Semi-Finalist lineup.

Note: If you’re looking for my 2024 spotlight for this same book, you can find it here: 2024 edition. This post is for the new 2025 BBNYA round.

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📚 All About Lady of Dragons Part One

Lady of Dragons Part One
By Shelby Elizabeth
Published by Independent Author on August 2023
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Formats: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 374

Finlay McDonough wants nothing more than to be a Dragon a warrior bound with a dragon partner, intent on ridding the kingdom of its dragon-killing monarchy. Well, she might want one thing just a bit more ... Evander, her childhood friend, now keeper of the dragon sanctuary.

Scouting with Evander one day, Finlay's attempt to save a dragon goes horribly wrong, and she inadvertently ties her fate to the dragon's--their souls bind, lending Finlay powers like those of the Mages the Knights are sworn to destroy.

After passing the trial to train as a Knight, Finlay discovers a devastating truth about a beloved dragon. To save them, she'll need to risk her dream of becoming a true Knight, her chance at a happily-ever-after with Evander ... and maybe her very identity.Fantasy romance with a strong heroine, sweet love interest, sassy dragon companion, and more than a dash of adventure awaits.

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🛒Purchase Links for Lady of Dragons Part One

Kindle  |  Paperback  | Hardcover

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✍️ Meet the Author - Shelby Elizabeth

Shelby Elizabeth is a teacher from Upstate New York who writes young adult fantasy, romantasy, and contemporary romance. When she’s not writing, she’s enjoying time with her family, cuddling with her cats, or curled up with a good book or show.

Connect with Shelby Elizabeth:

• X: https://x.com/ShelbyEBooks

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyelizabethbooks

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 💚About BBNYA

The Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is a yearly competition judged by book bloggers, for book bloggers — and most importantly, for readers who love discovering hidden gems in the indie world.

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Want to learn more?
📚 Visit the BBNYA Website
🐦 Follow @BBNYA_Official on X (Twitter)
💬 And don’t miss @The_WriteReads, the powerhouse community behind this amazing event.

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📜 MORE 2025 BBNYA SEMI-FINALISTS

Check out more of my BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist spotlights here:

Nighthawks by Kaitin Corvus

Strange Grey Everything By Rebecca Crunden

The Cyclopes’ Eye by Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius

Saving Grace by Jon McConnell

My Dark Self by Jessica Huntley

Love Awaits by Harshita Nanda

Mary and Bright Nikki Perry & Kirsti Roby

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🌟 Closing Notes

Thank you for joining me for today’s BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist spotlight! Lady of Dragons Part One blends magic, loyalty, danger, and a deeply rooted friends-to-lovers romance that keeps readers turning pages long into the night. It’s always a joy to feature stories that celebrate indie creativity and imaginative world-building, and this one brings all the dragon-rider magic I love highlighting.

If you’ve read this book or plan to, I’d love to hear your thoughts — drop a comment and tell me your favorite fantasy creature or your go-to romantasy trope. And don’t forget to check out the other BBNYA 2025 spotlights making the rounds this month. There are so many incredible voices to discover!

Until next time, happy reading — and may a friendly dragon always choose you. 🐉💫

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