Find Aurialla's dragon, and you'll find Princess Aurialla. At least, that's what dragon trainer Bryleck Storn believes. Despite reports of Aurialla's death after her kingdom fell to the Noneekian empire, Bryleck is convinced Aurialla must have survived. After all, she's the only one who can fulfill Erim's prophecy of peace and end the war with the Noneekians-and she's the only woman he's ever loved. Giving up on her would be giving up hope-and no amount of candied henew root could drown out that kind of loss.Taya Sparoman wants to learn how to cook a giant skug beetle-for survival purposes only, of course. After the Noneekians invaded, Taya's desperation for food led her to join their army. Her decision brings her regular meals-and unexpected friends-but problems arise when her skill with magic gets her assigned to find and capture her country's missing princess, Aurialla. Disobeying orders would be dangerous, but can Taya really hunt down her country's rightful heir, destroying Erim's prophecy and her people's last hope?When Taya and Bryleck's paths collide, Taya must choose: stay loyal to her friends in the Noneekian army, or join Bryleck in his attempt to save the prophecy, risking her own life-and possibly her heart-in the process?The Prophecy of Erim is a wholesome fantasy adventure with romance and a touch of humor. If you enjoyed Howl's Moving Castle, Dealing with Dragons, or The Blue Sword, then you'll likely enjoy this book. Although it is the first book in a series, it is a standalone novel.