When Yeva was 13, she slew her first dragon, a small creature that managed to corner her sister in the kitchen of their rural home. Soon after, she was sent to the capital city to become a guildknight, an elite force dedicated to eradicating dragons from Mithrandon. When she arrives, she's treated differently and finds that the only way to feel safe is to constantly wear her armor, including her golden mask, when in the presence of others, eventually becoming a legend in Mithrandon. When she's sent on a fact-finding mission to the dragon-worshipping kingdom of Quanbao, Yeva quickly learns that the armor that made her comfortable is now a barrier to fitting in, something she must do if she's to build a relationship with Lady Sookhee, the girl-king of Quanbao.
This short novel feels very much like a fairy tale in that it's somehow both epic and self-contained in a fully realized world that's both familiar and magically strange. I loved Yeva's growth and self-discovery, as well as the relationship she builds with Lady Sookhee. An excellent fantasy, perfect for someone who enjoyed Priory of the Orange Tree but would like a shorter read.
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