"Dragon Pearl" is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Min, a young fox spirit who dreams of leaving her impoverished planet and joining the Space Forces like her older brother Jun. When Jun is accused of deserting his post to search for the mythical Dragon Pearl, Min sets out to clear his name and find the pearl herself. Along the way, she discovers secrets about her family and the universe that threaten to unravel everything she knows. With the help of new friends and her shape-shifting abilities, Min embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with danger and discovery.

In a world where tribes shape-shift into their totem animals, the story follows Maniye, a young girl torn between her father's Wolf clan in the North and her estranged mother's Tiger clan in the South. Struggling with her dual heritage, Maniye finds herself on a perilous journey that forces her to flee her home, pursued by those who seek to use her unique abilities for their own ends. Along the way, she gathers a diverse group of outcasts and misfits, each with their own secrets and agendas. As ancient powers stir and a long-foretold war looms on the horizon, Maniye must embrace her identity and unite the animal tribes if they are to survive the coming darkness.