Dragonsitter

On a snowy isle bereft of human contact, Axela is the last dragon in existence, whittling his days away with wine as his only comfort. Ever since he made a pact with the former king, the land has known peace. In return, the kingdom sends caretakers to watch over him, but they never last long—that is until 12-year-old orphan Corette Neivia arrives. Despite Axela's dour attempts to drive Corette away, the plucky young girl has nowhere else to go, and she resolves herself to pull Axela out of his self-inflicted solitude. As the years go by, their bond grows, but so does the rising tension on the continent. Although Axela wants no involvement in another war, the queen calls on him to fulfill another oath—even if it means she must exploit his newfound weakness.