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The last dragon died half a century ago, and Jun Weaver still dreams of the rain that hasn't fallen since. Her mundane life takes a turn when she encounters Aurel, who she suspects may hold the key to restoring balance and is destined to find the elusive serpent from the prophecy. Joined by Casey, Jun's closest friend and the village brewer, the three embark on a journey to unravel the prophecy's intricacies, figure out what the serpent's role truly is, and why the dragon has to die, not knowing they are being watched. Follow our trio as Jun discovers a love of adventure, Casey's devotion takes an unexpected turn, Aurel spills his secrets like dust in the sand, and the three of them discover the true power of their bond. "The story itself feels highly original, even as it is reminiscent of classics like Howl's Moving Castle." — M. Daniel McDowell. "The explorations of love in this story had me constantly falling in love with it over and over again." — C.D. Houck. "Choosing an older woman as the main character is brilliantly unique." — Rajesh.