New YA Series revealed by Julie Kagawa!

Happy Friday! Following on from a super "Super Thursday", I think it's safe to say that winter has set in and it's time to consider hibernation with a massive stack of comforting books.

Now one of the most exciting things that MiraInk revealed recently is the brand new series by Julie Kagawa called Talon!

As if she hasn't already given us enough amazing series to read already with the Iron Fey and Blood of Eden series, Julie Kagawa has treated us to another new series - which means she'll be writing 3 at the same time!

Here's a little taster of what the series is about:

The series revolves around dragons with the ability to disguise themselves as humans and an order of warriors sworn to eradicate them. The dragons of TALON and the Order of St. George have been at war with each other for centuries. The fabled creatures, whose existence is unknown by the general public, are determined to rule the world. Their foes, a legendary society of dragon slayers, are equally bent on driving the fabled beasts into extinction. However, when a young dragon and a hardened slayer unknowingly befriend each other, it has severe repercussions for both organizations.

Julie Kagawa said this when the news was revealed: "First off, I want to say that this is my heart series, the story I've wanted to write since I was a kid.  I remember the very first rendition of this story, written years and years ago as a teen, and I've never forgotten that idea, or those characters.  In fact, the two main characters of the series are the same ones from that very first idea; same names, same appearance, nearly the same personalities.  The setting has changed, and the plot has evolved, but Ember and Garret have stayed with me my whole life, and I'm thrilled to finally get the chance to tell their story."

What is your opinion on the new dragon-themed series? Are you excited?
In YA we've had vampires and faeries and magicians of many varieties but have we really had many big name dragons before, except for the Eragon (Inheritance Cycle) series? How do you feel about this - do you think dragons could be the next trend for YA fiction? The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini has done really well, on its fourth book now and a film release of Eragon as well, but I think the books may still be in quite a niche genre. Can Talon change that, do you think?

In my opinion, with the extreme popularity of Game of Thrones (not YA but still popular amongst most) and the emergence of dragons in the series,I think dragons in a realistic world (as opposed to an animated form) is
becoming widely accepted. If Khalessi can have pet dragons, why can't we? I think dragons as a genre topic could really start to find it's feet (with the help of Talon of course!) and be the new biggest YA trend!

Painfully the first book in the series 'Talon' isn't going to be published until October 2014! Hands up who can't wait that long? Although good news is the film rights have already been snapped up, so we'll have a picture to link up with the book.

To celebrate all things Julie Kagawa we're also treating you to a chance to*WIN* 3 copies of her newest book 'The Iron Traitor' which is out November 1st!

Here's the new book trailer:

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