Realm of Thieves

One of Paste’s Best Fantasy Books of June 2025!Two thieves vie for dominance in the illegal dragon egg trade, putting both their lives and their hearts on the line in this scorching romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle.For Brynla Aihr, crime and survival have always gone hand in hand. Ever since she escaped the fanatical dragon-worshipping cult that controls her homeland, she’s had to carve out a life doing the unthinkable: stealing dragon eggs. Egg theft is illegal and, in most cases, fatal. To breach a dragon’s nest means a harrowing journey through the ancient wards spelled to keep the monstrous beasts confined. Dragons can’t get out and only those with a death wish can get in.

"Realm of Thieves should be on every Romantasy lover's 2025 must-read list! Karina has crafted a captivating, magical world full of danger, mystery, romance, and, most importantly, DRAGONS!"--Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times and international bestselling author
"Karina Halle always charms."--New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren
"Realm of Thieves is as creative, charming, and clever as its spectacular heroine, Brynla. Blending dragons, magic, banter and spice, Halle delivers the perfect romantasy read."--USA Today bestselling author Kate Golden
"Clever. Thrilling. Seductive. An utterly hypnotic adventure that I can't wait to continue."--USA Today and internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker
"Captivated on page one. This new world is the perfect, gritty place to escape. With heart-racing action and perfect tension, Halle has done it again!"--USA Today bestselling author LJ Andrews
"Realm of Thieves has everything a romantasy reader could want in a story: rival thieves in a black market dragon egg trade, an incredibly unique world of magic and mysteries, and a teleporting dog. Heart-pounding action is perfectly balanced with sizzling romance. I can't wait to continue this series!"--Demi Winters, author of The Ashen Series
"Karina Halle's talent for weaving sensual tales filled with mythology, fantasy and razor-sharp wit continues to delight"--Lucy Eden, author of Love in Bloom
"Jurassic Park [meets] Fourth Wing"--Shelf Awareness