
Tailwind - Olivia Hayward
Olivia Hayward
- Pages · 480 pages
- Publication Date · 03/09/2026
- Genre · Romance
'You won't want it to end' ANNIE SUMMERLEE
'Fast paced and super fun. F1 and dragons are a dynamic combination' FELIX MOSSE`I loved this book' H. LEIGHTON DICKSON`An absolute thrill-ride' BRANDON PURVES`Clear your schedule!' G. L. PRESTONPre-order this full-throttle, fiery debut set in a rich new world of dragon racing - filled with scorching heat, breakneck speeds and white-knuckle thrills. There has never been a female dragon rider in the Volitant Dragon Races. Until now. Once, Lena's flying talent promised a future for women in this thrilling, dangerous sport. But after a betrayal ended her chance for a racing career, Lena now works as a dragon keeper for the washed-up racing tyrant Thorne. Cherishing the close bond she has forged with Gottyk, Thorne's racing dragon, Lena still yearns to fly - to race. But when an accident takes Thorne out of action minutes from a race beginning, Lena sees a sudden, secret opportunity. Put on Thorne's racing helmet, and take his place in Volitant. A chance for her, and women riders everywhere, to seize their victory from the skies . . . EARLY READERS ARE FEELING THE DRAGON RUSH!`The racing book I didn't know I needed. Take Fourth Wing dragon banter and mix some F1 - you'll get this.' 5* Reader Review`Dragons, banter, he falls first... What more could you want. It starts with a bang and doesn't stop until the finish line' 5* Reader Review`As fast-paced as the dragon races it describes. full of action, dragons, and epic friendships' 5* Reader Review`Love the idea of high-speed dragon racing, and the execution was flawless. A fun mixture of Formula 1 and fantasy tech plus dragons.' 5* Reader Review`I could talk for hoursssss about all the things I adored in this book. . The worldbuilding was incredible and immersive' 5* Reader Review
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