Fireside and Shadow by K E O'Conner

Is this the end or the start of something magical? Bell and Hodgepodge find themselves thrust into the ultimate battle against the royal family’s dark schemes. The dragons are awake, heralding hope, but Bell is grappling with her newfound abilities and the burden of an unforeseen destiny. Entwined in Lady Isolda's labyrinth of cunning, Bell must navigate the twists and turns of a realm on the verge of upheaval. Unveiling the secrets concealed within the castle’s walls, she exposes the lengths to which Lady Isolda has gone to maintain power. As Bell and Hodgepodge strive to protect loved ones and help the dragons, alliances are tested, and a battle for the realm's soul unfurls. Will Bell master her magic in time to rescue her home, or will the lingering shadows of the past devour all she holds dear?