David Green – Everything Is Better With Dragons

Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 Oct. 2025

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wise Owl Publishing

What Would You Do To Discover Your Heart’s Desire?

Greton of Willow is in a spot of bother. Caught in the act while escorting a family of elves to safety, Greton flees for greener pastures with only his scant magic and brilliant mind to his name.

And a question. The question.

‘What is your heart’s desire?’

A life-long outsider, Greton sets out to uncover what lies at the centre of his heart. Is it adopting a tawny owl? Owning his very own map shop? Forging a found family with others as similarly scorned as himself? The possibilities are endless. Determined to put his marvellous mind to the task, Greton discovers a way to reveal anyone’s heart’s desire, but not everyone’s longings are as pure as his…

Something odd is occurring in Greton’s new home of Barrow’s Hill, and, before long, the old man in search of a comfortable new life finds himself swept up in danger and mischief.

A heart-felt, cozy, neurodivergent adventure filled with found family and an elderly autistic hero searching for his place in the world, ‘Magic, Maps, and Mischief’ is a story built on love, friendship and acceptance, perfect for readers of ‘Legends and Lattes’, ‘The Teller of Small Fortunes’ and ‘Under The Whispering Door’.

I have an advanced copy of this book (from the author), and so far, I love it. Greton is delightful! Elderly, autistic, and asexual, he makes friends with elves, disabled owls, and sea captains as he searches for his hearts desire. I will be reviewing after publication, and I will be buying an official copy.

I hope David publishes a paperback copy eventually. It’s available on Kindle Unlimited from publication date, but you can also buy it for £2.99. For more about David, see his website. I have two different editions of his In Solitude’s Shadow, and will also be reviewing the latest edition as soon as I get a chance.

The cover design is gorgeous – Liz Delton is so talented! I’m going to have to talk to her about a cover design when I get my space dragon story finished.

Final word: GO PRE-ORDER THIS BOOK