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Meet Jestin Kase, a foster kid on the run in Chicago. No prophecy. No destiny. Just sass, scars, and a refusal to accept our broken world as normal. Oh, and there's a cat. A very hissy cat.  

A modern-day Oliver Twist meets City of Bones in this razor-sharp, darkly funny thrill ride—a YA urban fantasy perfect for fans of Buffy and Supernatural

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Jestin Kase and the
Demons of Dark Metal

Jestin goes global!

 

Determined to fix his Metal and save a friend from a demonic coma, Jestin travels the world, from the Serpent Mound in Ohio, to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. But as ancient sites begin to awaken, Jestin reaches a breaking point...yes, again...

 

And this time...the world might break with him.  â€‹â€‹

PRAISE FOR DRAGON METAL

Sparks with cinematic energy and imagination.

Booklife

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This whip-smart fantasy offers '90s nostalgia and an irresistible underdog hero.

Kirkus Reviews

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Recommended for Young Adult Fantasy fans interested in stories with a lot of action, thrills, and magic.

OnlineBookClub.org

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Electrifying. 

Foreword Reviews

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Highly recommended for audiences who want their tales cemented by action, unexpected encounters, and thought-provoking emotional growth.

Midwest Book Review

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An exciting start to a new YA adventure series full of good action, quippy characters, and heart!

Reedsy Discovery

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For readers who love distinctive mythology...a fantastic read! 

Pine Reads Review 

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A strong start to a series...hard to put down.

Reader's Favorite 

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An epic adventure that's sure to please young adult readers who can relate to teenage protagonists overcoming adversity to serve a common good.

Booklife

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Complex worldbuilding and sizzling, widescreen action.

Kirkus Reviews

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The Babylonian mythology is a pleasant change from genre conventions...readers will cheer.

Booklife

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The level of suspense in this tale is second to none. 

OnlineBookClub.org

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Readers of early Cassandra Clare, Rick Riordan, and Eoin Colfer will all find something to enjoy in this one!

Reedsy Discovery

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A joy to read. 

OnlineBookClub.org

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Intense.

NetGalley

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Jestin Kase is definitely one to watch. 

Reedsy Discovery

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The character development is flawless. 

OnlineBookClub.org

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Great for fans of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Claire Legrand's Furyborn.

Booklife 

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No, I won't read your stupid book, leave me alone!

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