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REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS

Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?

The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons

"A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer

Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons – sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process.

And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion – and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends?

Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon – one which might hold the key to ending the war… forever.

An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons.

S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

©2026 S. F. Williamson (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Dragons War

Critic reviews

"A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer

Praise for A Language of Dragons:

“Dragons meet dark academia in this spellbinding fantasy about forbidden love, tested loyalty, and the art of translation. I was captivated from start to finish!” Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms

“Burning with dragon fire and the flames of revolution, A Language of Dragons is compulsive and brimming with intelligence. This is dark academia with a thrilling twist … A historical YA fantasy that is uniquely compelling.” Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass and Blade

“Hugely gripping and wildly enjoyable, A Language of Dragons sinks its talons into you from the very first page and doesn't let go until its heart-stopping conclusion. This is the dark academia dragon book my heart was yearning for, and a must-read for fantasy fans everywhere.” Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

"A gripping dark academia fantasy … I absolutely loved the unique premise of this book! While there are many great dragon books out there these days, this one stood out to me as a really interesting and different take.” Cosmopolitan

"An incredibly assured debut of betrayal, forgiveness, and bravery." The Observer

"A thrilling mix of dark academia, dragons and romance" The Bookseller

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Another action packed story, it's frightening, heart breaking, beautiful and emotional all rolled together to make this a winner.
I can't wait for the next instalment.
Excellent narration. 💯

FAB.✨

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A 5 star read. Perfect in every way. Great plot and can't wait for the next book. I couldn't stop listening.

Amazing

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This book had me in tears and laughing, an amazing audiobook and a great narrator. I love the way this book ends and would be happy if the series ends there but I don’t think it will. Most of the original characters are back and you get introduced to so many new character. Character development is fantastic, some of the new characters have found a way into my heart with the original characters.

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Fantastic squeal, the class system the politics are just incredibly thought out. Very enjoyable and left screaming for the 3rd and final book

An outstanding piece of literature

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