Call of the Dragon, Natasha Bowen
Call of the Dragon, Natasha Bowen
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Call of the Dragon

Author: Natasha Bowen

Series: Call of the Dragon #1

Narrator: Osadumebi

Unabridged: 13 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/10/2026


Synopsis

In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky—until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea.

The people are calling . . .
And the gods will answer.

Moremi has only ever known peace in the Kingdom of Kwa, thanks to the two dragon gods keeping an unspeakable evil at bay. But when the king tries to claim the gods’ power for himself, it all goes dreadfully wrong. The great dragons are injured and flee . . . and the world’s darkest shadows are released.

Suddenly, Kwa’s ancient tales of monsters become all too real. Yet as death comes for those around her, Moremi somehow finds herself magically connected to both dragon gods—a feat that should be impossible.

Now, Moremi is Kwa’s only hope for restoring the gods to full strength. But will Jagun, the mysterious prince, let her anywhere near the dragons? And how does her childhood friend, Nox, feel about it all? It may not matter in the end, because if Moremi fails her quest, then she risks the earth caving in and the sky crumbling down.

About The Author

Natasha Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea and Soul of the Deep. She is of Nigerian and Welsh descent and lives in Cambridge, England, where she grew up. Natasha studied English and creative writing at Bath Spa University before moving to East London, where she taught for nearly ten years. She is obsessed with Japanese and German stationery and spends stupid amounts on notebooks, which she then features on her secret Instagram. When she's not writing, she's reading, watched over carefully by Milk and Honey, her cat and dog.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tangi on November 19, 2025

(( 4.25 )) This was a good read. I thought the lore had originality to it. I was locked in from the beginning. I’d definitely recommend & will be reading the sequel. Received E-ARC courtesy of NetGalley ( :......more

Goodreads review by Maxine on January 29, 2026

4.25 for me I think the author set this world up beautifully. As someone who is not familiar with African mythology, I was able to understand the world, culture and magic system. It was all done beautifully and made for a rich story with a complex FMC. I think with Moremi character I think her comple......more

Goodreads review by Daria (AnxiKitKatReads) on February 09, 2026

Unfortunately, this one didn’t land as well as I hoped. The premise of the book sounds fantastic and I was ready for an epic quest, but it felt very rushed and shallow. The world building had potential, but it was underdeveloped in my opinion. I feel like the world building should’ve been more cohes......more

Goodreads review by Dario on February 17, 2026

First and foremost I’d like to thank NetGalley and Random house publishing for the amazing opportunity of a copy of this book. My review is a honest reflection of my feelings of this books. What happens when the dark parts of human nature come out to play with gods and monsters? You get a Call of the......more

Goodreads review by claudia on January 19, 2026

Natasha Bowen's Skin of the Sea was one of the first books I read that included African mythology. Her beautiful prose and immersive writing hooked me in, and both qualities are on display in Call of the Dragon. Moremi has grown up in the kingdom of Kwa, where two powerful dragon gods keep the peopl......more


Quotes

★ "Intricate worldbuilding expands on popular fantasy tropes while crafting exhilarating new twists on common myths about the creation of humankind in this gripping tale of first love, divided loyalties, and loss narrated in doubting yet courageous Moremi’s sincere first-person POV." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "A vivid, powerful fantasy brimming with dragons, betrayal, and destiny." —School Library Journal, starred review

"[A] wellcrafted homage to fantasy, adventure, and of course, dragons." —Booklist

"Bowen weaves together a powerful story of faith and persistence...the novel is a strong choice for readers looking for adventure, magic, and dragons." —The Bulletin