This book felt like a magical hug — the kind that wraps around you when you didn’t know how much you needed comfort.

From the very first page, A Witch and Her Dragon (Coven Crest Academy #1) pulled me into a world of soft enchantment, quiet longing, and something surprisingly deep: emotional connection that sneaks up on you. The story follows Raelan, a knight who — reluctantly and with little choice — becomes the protector of Princess Alina while she attends Coven Crest Academy. Alina is fierce, fiercely independent, and absolutely not thrilled about having a babysitter.

What starts as duty and awkward friction quietly shifts into something much more honest and real. Their relationship blossoms the way good slow-burns do: through small, almost ordinary moments that eventually add up to something profound. Yes, she’s an ice witch and he’s a devoted knight, but what makes their romance sing isn’t only the sparks (though, trust me, the fire between them burns hot 🔥). It’s the trust they build, the sacrifices they make, and the way they learn to let each other in.

He’s never said my name before. And somehow, it sounds different on his lips. Prettier. Foreign, almost.

The prose is lush and evocative — not showy, but precise, the kind of writing that leaves you with a soft glow afterward. Magic in this book isn’t loud or flashy; it’s intimate. Spells and ritual sit beside quiet gestures and late-night conversations. Beneath the fantasy trappings are real, human themes: healing after hurt, the hard work of loyalty, and what it takes to feel truly safe with someone.

This isn’t a story you speed through. It asks you to slow down, to savor the simmering tension and the small kindnesses that mean everything. If you let it, the book will settle over you like a warm blanket.

✨ Read this if you:

• Crave slow-burn romance with emotional depth
• Love protective love interests who are steady, not controlling
• Enjoy soft-but-strong heroines who fight and also heal
• Want fantasy grounded in feeling rather than epic battles
• Need a comforting, cozy read that still has heat

💫 Tropes you’ll find:

• Knight x Princess
• Ice witch + protective warrior
• Slow burn / reluctant partnership
• Found family vibes
• Magic school setting (Coven Crest Academy)
• Forced proximity that turns to feelings
• Emotional healing and mutual trus

Final thought

A Witch and Her Dragon is exactly the kind of book you curl up with when you want something that warms and thrills in equal measure. Let it simmer — you’ll be glad you did.