Eon could be an absorbing read for YA fantasy fans as it delivers an imaginative world of high-stakes, magic, and mythical creatures. The book's unique feature is the gender identity of the protagonist and how she navigates through the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated society. The book received the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel, which testifies to its excellence.

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• Locus Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Novel (2009)
• Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction Prize (2009)
• James Tiptree Jr. Award Nominee (2008)
• Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel & Nominee for Young Adult Novel (2008)
• The Inky Awards Nominee for Gold Inky (2009)

She has a powerful secret... with deadly consequences.For years, Eon's life has been focused on magical study and sword-work, with one goal: that he be chosen as a Dragoneye, an apprentice to one of the twelve energy dragons of good fortune. But Eon has a dangerous secret. He is actually Eona, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been masquerading as a twelve-year-old boy. Females are forbidden to use Dragon Magic; if anyone discovers she has been hiding in plain sight, her death is assured.When Eon's secret threatens to come to light, she and her allies are plunged into grave danger and a deadly struggle for the Imperial throne. Eon must find the strength and inner power to battle those who want to take her magic... and her life.