Dragonfruit: Chapters 28-35

by Makiia Lucier
In this romantic fantasy, exile Hanalei returns home to Tamarind, and, with prince Samahtitamahenele, goes on a quest to find a seadragon egg that can heal Samahtitamahenele's mother.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Chapters 1-6, Chapters 7-12, Chapters 13-19, Chapters 20-27, Chapters 28-35
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  1. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
    Hanalei slipped her hand in his, and he held on tight, a moment’s solace before he let go, afraid he would crush her fingers.
  2. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
    Only when they teetered under the weight of their bounty did Liko and Bayani move on, heading to the beach.
  3. disconcerting
    causing an emotional disturbance
    Hundreds of eyes peered out at them. White eyes and yellow ones, a few disconcerting red.
  4. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
    Two tentative hearts beating—baby dragons in their shells.
  5. lag
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
    He pointed first at Moa, then at poor Catamara, who lagged behind, clutching at his side.
  6. prone
    lying face downward
    Hanalei pictured Vaea lying prone from a spider bite.
  7. beckon
    summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
    Hanalei beckoned them over, calling out, “She won’t hurt you!” and found she had to repeat her words for the poor boy’s sake.
  8. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
    It took some coaxing, but they managed to get him on the seadragon.
  9. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
    They glowered at one another, and Sam felt his heart crack.
  10. limbo
    a period of prolonged uncertainty
    “She would hate this limbo. We have to try.”
  11. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
    Only Sam stayed awake, keeping vigil, and so it happened that he was the only one who saw when his mother’s eyes opened at last, near dawn.
  12. copse
    a dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes
    The building sat on the far edge of the palace complex, separated from other offices by a copse of flame trees.
  13. garner
    acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
    They rode through the heart of the city, twin princes on their kandayos, garnering stares and double stares along the way.
  14. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
    Jejomar straddled the dragon and held the frill gingerly in his hands.
  15. gamely
    in a plucky or sporting manner
    Sam looked at Hanalei, who smiled gamely, and said, “Where is that list of yours, Sam? You will have to dust it off.”
Created on Tue Jul 08 03:03:21 EDT 2025 (updated Thu Aug 21 17:35:16 EDT 2025)

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