Lei, a teen struggling through life’s trial, has come to his wits' end. His land is in a famine, the girl he loves has no idea how he feels about her, and his mother lies on her deathbed. On top of it all, a paralyzing anxiety prevents him from doing anything about his problems.

When rumors of a mythical dragon wreaking havoc along southern China reaches his village, Lei and several others journey to validate the threat. Led by a foreigner, the group travels farther than any of them could have ever imagined, seeing things they had only heard in fables, and facing threats that none of them were ready for.

For Lei to overcome everything in his way, he must grow to become what he was meant to be. Lei must learn the way of dragons.

Quotes:
“Maybe I have to believe in something more than just what I see if I need a miracle.”

“Let me tell you something; when you’re desperate, truly desperate, nothing will stop you. Not even the lack of faith or confidence you have in yourself. You will find a way to persevere, even against your own mind and body that wants to quit.”

“A kind act isn’t kind if it makes the one who did it suffer. It’s harmful and dangerous.”

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