I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons

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I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle

A USA TODAY Bestseller | From the Beloved Author of The Last Unicorn
Whimsical fantasy. Unexpected heroes. Dragons like you’ve never seen them before.

From New York Times bestselling author Peter S. Beagle comes a charming and offbeat fantasy adventure packed with wit, heart, and a fresh take on classic fairy tale tropes.

In the oddball kingdom of Bellemontagne, dragons are just another pest—ranging from pesky, mouse-sized nuisances to full-blown castle wreckers. Unfortunately for Gaius Aurelius Constantine Heliogabalus Thrax (please, call him Robert), he's just inherited his late father’s job as a royal dragon catcher… and he absolutely hates it.

Robert dreams not of slaying monsters, but of polishing boots and tending wardrobes—he longs to be a prince’s valet. But fate, dragons, and a cast of quirky characters—including a rebellious princess, a misunderstood beast, and others bound by their roles—have very different plans.

Together, they must challenge their destinies, embrace their oddities, and face what happens when the storybook script falls apart.

🐉 A cozy, clever fantasy perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and Discworld
🐉 Themes of identity, found family, and rewriting your own narrative
🐉 From the author of the fantasy classic The Last Unicorn

Format: Paperback
Genre: Cozy Fantasy, Satirical Fantasy, Fairy Tale Adventure
Audience: Adult and YA readers who love whimsical worldbuilding, humorous storytelling, and dragons with personality

✨ I'm Afraid You’ve Got Dragons is a heartwarming, hilarious, and hope-filled fantasy about breaking free from expectations—and discovering who you really want to be.