From “Home of the Dragon” to “Fourth Wing” and extra, dragons are having a little bit of a second in popular culture. These fire-breathing mythological creatures have been a staple of fantasy storytelling for a very long time, and it is no surprise — they’re {powerful}, magical, and so they have sufficient lore to suit neatly into any story that wants an extra-powerful twist.

Not all dragons are created equal, although, as the wide range of books about dragons makes very clear. Whereas most books that includes dragons are set in some form of traditional epic-fantasy world, others put extra of a unusual twist on the legends. Our picks for the most effective books with dragons embrace wealthy, sweeping fantasies like “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros and “The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon alongside extra unconventional takes on dragon lore like “When Ladies Had been Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill and “Tooth and Claw” by Jo Walton. Whether or not you want your dragons scary, foolish, or someplace in between, this roundup of suggestions has one thing for everybody. And if you would like much more nice books, take a look at the 2024 POPSUGAR Studying Problem.