The Skystone Chronicles Book 1: Dragon Thief - Blake And Raven Penn

An exciting fantasy adventure and a great start to a promising new series. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Asher of Steel Rim might be a halfway-decent thief, but he's not exactly the realm's most popular guy. As an outcast among outcasts, some hate him for his scale-tipped, pointed ears. Others wish him dead because he's a magi in a land where those born with etherarchy are outlawed. In the wild, desert wastelands of Drakfell, Asher finally finds the opportunity he's been waiting for: A chance to avenge his mother's death by taking down the legendary leader of the Mage Hunters herself. The Black Valkyrie. To get his shot, Asher joins a crew of Knights determined to steal a true dragon egg. But Asher's journey of personal vengeance lands him right in the middle of a war that goes far beyond anything he could've imagined. Dragon Thief is a dragon rider epic fantasy with dragons that Paolini would be proud of, a cast of characters that would keep Riordan turning the page, and a magic system that would make Brandon Sanderson say, ...nice. This book is perfect for readers who loved Eragon and Mistborn.