Dragonspawn

<p><strong>Some secrets are best left buried.</strong></p><p>Desiree Black's foster family welcomed her years ago but most of the villagers merely tolerate the seventeen-year-old's presence with barely concealed hatred-and fear. Dez herself can't stomach remembering the strange power that rose up inside her and left her brother with a shattered arm. The only peace she finds from others' accusing stares is in the misty swamps surrounding the village. Swamps that have long held mystical secrets.</p><p>Secrets that are ready to be exposed.</p><p>After a narrow escape from the town bully sends Dez deep into the swamps she stumbles across a glowing warm stone buried in the muck. Long hidden truths are divulged when a crazy hag rescues her and sets Dez on an extraordinary new course-to become one of the legendary dragon riders.</p><p>Now Dez and her dragon hatchling must harness their magical link on the long journey to join the Rebellion-and avoid the enemy closing in on them. But it's in the heat of battle where Dez discovers the painful reality of her forgotten past.</p><p>And exactly why she can't be trusted.</p>