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Rogue X Ara #2
The Last Draig
Rogue and Ara have fought tooth and nail for each other and their people, defying even death in their pursuit of peace and love.
But when their bond was finally solidified, another chain was broken, and Rogue’s hidden magic was released—a shock that no one, not even Rogue himself, saw coming.
Now, with broken curses, a powerful mate bond, and two lines of ancient magic, Rogue and Ara must tread carefully through uncharted territory to find the one thing that could turn the tides in their an impossibly lost object, one that’s been forgotten to time but needed now more than ever—and they must do so before Adonis’ armies rise again, the ever-present threat on the horizon.
But when their bond was finally solidified, another chain was broken, and Rogue’s hidden magic was released—a shock that no one, not even Rogue himself, saw coming.
Now, with broken curses, a powerful mate bond, and two lines of ancient magic, Rogue and Ara must tread carefully through uncharted territory to find the one thing that could turn the tides in their an impossibly lost object, one that’s been forgotten to time but needed now more than ever—and they must do so before Adonis’ armies rise again, the ever-present threat on the horizon.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2023
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About the author
J.D. Linton
7 books610 followersJD Linton is the debut author of The Last Storm, book 1 in the Rogue x Ara series.
She's married to her high school sweetheart and a mother of one. She enjoys reading and writing spicy fantasy romance, and as with most writing mamas, she’s also a midnight writer—up all day with her real baby and up all night with her fictional babies.
When not writing, you can find her reading, making a million tiktoks, or at the park with her son.
Writing has truly changed her life, and she’s even more thankful for the incredible community it brought with it.
She's married to her high school sweetheart and a mother of one. She enjoys reading and writing spicy fantasy romance, and as with most writing mamas, she’s also a midnight writer—up all day with her real baby and up all night with her fictional babies.
When not writing, you can find her reading, making a million tiktoks, or at the park with her son.
Writing has truly changed her life, and she’s even more thankful for the incredible community it brought with it.
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December 16, 2023
I NEED THE 3RD BOOK NOW
November 20, 2023
RTC. I’m gonna need to process that ending for a few days 🥲
The Last Draig
☆☆☆☆
» while this is a review for book two in the series, I am going to try to keep it as spoiler-free as possible. «
If only I could send this to you through the flames ✨
“Grief was heavy—too heavy. It was a weight permanently tied to our souls after loss, only lessening with time, and it could all too easily drag us to the deep, unending bottom of our sorrow if given the opportunity. Without help to lighten the load, that was exactly what it would do: drown the hurt and vulnerable.”
The Last Draig picks up RIGHT where The Last Storm leaves off and if you’ve read The Last Storm, you’ll understand that it was greatly appreciated that JD wrote it this way. So, from the first page there’s a bit of chaos and adventure taking place.
While there is a lot going on from the start, at times it felt like there was nothing going on at all. There were times throughout the book that felt rather slow and other times that had my heart racing. While I am one for more adventure, action, and training sequences in my fantasies, I still very much enjoyed the story. I just wished there was more happening at times.
“And one day, the sun will peek over the horizon and shine so brightly, you’ll forget it was ever dark at all. And then… Then, you will live.”
I definitely feel that JD Linton laid this book out to be a buffer for the havoc she is going to wreak upon our souls in book three. And after that CLIFFHANGER?! I am READY FOR IT. I was desperate for book three the second I completed book two.
The Characters:
We get to see more characters in this book and I feel like we get to learn more about them than we did in The Last Storm as well. I enjoyed getting to know each of them a little better and getting to meet new ones. There were a good number of character moments that had me tearing up and grabbing a box of tissues.
The World:
I definitely feel like we got a bit more information about the world and how things work in this book. I definitely loved the addition of the wyverns and getting to see relationships form there (iykyk). I also really loved getting to see the way the magic worked more and the different powers each individual had.
“Let me make one thing abundantly clear: there is not a single force in this entire realm that could keep me from you. Not the shift. Not Adonis. Not even the chains of death. I would claw my way from the grave, defying the Goddess herself, before I ever let you shed a tear for me. You are not just my mate, Ara—you are my home. Even if you hadn’t come to my rescue, I would have returned eventually. I would have found a way. I will always return to you.”
Overall, I had a fun time reading this (even if it broke my heart in several ways) and I am looking forward to book three!! I do hope to get a bit more character development with Rogue and Ara so that they both see how great they themselves are and not just how great the other person is. They both just need a good ole confidence boost 🖤
As always, thank you JD for sending me an eARC of your book and thank you for giving me a world to live in for awhile 🖤
The Last Draig
☆☆☆☆
» while this is a review for book two in the series, I am going to try to keep it as spoiler-free as possible. «
If only I could send this to you through the flames ✨
“Grief was heavy—too heavy. It was a weight permanently tied to our souls after loss, only lessening with time, and it could all too easily drag us to the deep, unending bottom of our sorrow if given the opportunity. Without help to lighten the load, that was exactly what it would do: drown the hurt and vulnerable.”
The Last Draig picks up RIGHT where The Last Storm leaves off and if you’ve read The Last Storm, you’ll understand that it was greatly appreciated that JD wrote it this way. So, from the first page there’s a bit of chaos and adventure taking place.
While there is a lot going on from the start, at times it felt like there was nothing going on at all. There were times throughout the book that felt rather slow and other times that had my heart racing. While I am one for more adventure, action, and training sequences in my fantasies, I still very much enjoyed the story. I just wished there was more happening at times.
“And one day, the sun will peek over the horizon and shine so brightly, you’ll forget it was ever dark at all. And then… Then, you will live.”
I definitely feel that JD Linton laid this book out to be a buffer for the havoc she is going to wreak upon our souls in book three. And after that CLIFFHANGER?! I am READY FOR IT. I was desperate for book three the second I completed book two.
The Characters:
We get to see more characters in this book and I feel like we get to learn more about them than we did in The Last Storm as well. I enjoyed getting to know each of them a little better and getting to meet new ones. There were a good number of character moments that had me tearing up and grabbing a box of tissues.
The World:
I definitely feel like we got a bit more information about the world and how things work in this book. I definitely loved the addition of the wyverns and getting to see relationships form there (iykyk). I also really loved getting to see the way the magic worked more and the different powers each individual had.
“Let me make one thing abundantly clear: there is not a single force in this entire realm that could keep me from you. Not the shift. Not Adonis. Not even the chains of death. I would claw my way from the grave, defying the Goddess herself, before I ever let you shed a tear for me. You are not just my mate, Ara—you are my home. Even if you hadn’t come to my rescue, I would have returned eventually. I would have found a way. I will always return to you.”
Overall, I had a fun time reading this (even if it broke my heart in several ways) and I am looking forward to book three!! I do hope to get a bit more character development with Rogue and Ara so that they both see how great they themselves are and not just how great the other person is. They both just need a good ole confidence boost 🖤
As always, thank you JD for sending me an eARC of your book and thank you for giving me a world to live in for awhile 🖤
January 17, 2024
ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER AND I AM PHYSICALLY SHAKING.
The absolute chokehold these books have over me right now and the third doesn’t even have a release date yet. I am unwell.
After some time to process that cliffhanger, I have more thoughts. Truth be told, Lindon’s writing is something I’m still getting used to. For me, the first 50 pages and last 50 pages of these books seem to be the best parts, while things tend to muddle or mellow just a bit in the middle. Her writing can also come off a tiny bit aggressive or heavy handed, particularly when she’s reinforcing a part of the story or plot point, but overall, her writing wildly improved from book 1 to book 2 and I am completely locked in. I cannot wait for the rest of this series.
The absolute chokehold these books have over me right now and the third doesn’t even have a release date yet. I am unwell.
After some time to process that cliffhanger, I have more thoughts. Truth be told, Lindon’s writing is something I’m still getting used to. For me, the first 50 pages and last 50 pages of these books seem to be the best parts, while things tend to muddle or mellow just a bit in the middle. Her writing can also come off a tiny bit aggressive or heavy handed, particularly when she’s reinforcing a part of the story or plot point, but overall, her writing wildly improved from book 1 to book 2 and I am completely locked in. I cannot wait for the rest of this series.
May 15, 2024
It took me so long to finish this book because I was honestly bored. But then of course the last 40 pages became so interesting and the cliffhanger absolutely devastating. So here we are, sitting at 3⭐️. I’ll most definitely read the third when it’s released, but this isn’t my favorite fantasy series. The author’s writing did get significantly better this book though, however I still found myself underwhelmed.
July 12, 2024
4 stars ⭐️
ARC provided by the author - thank you so much!
Absolutely love this series, starting from the first book, "The Last Storm," and I am so excited for the next book in this captivating world. I was completely immersed in the story and the intricate world-building. The characters are well-developed, and their relationships unfold seamlessly. Ara and Rogue's chemistry is simply out of this world! I love their banter and affection for each other - it makes them one of my favourite fictional couples. This series has everything I love: fated mates, found family dynamics, dual POVs, and fantasy romance.
If you enjoyed the first book, do yourself a favor and dive into this one!!
ARC provided by the author - thank you so much!
Absolutely love this series, starting from the first book, "The Last Storm," and I am so excited for the next book in this captivating world. I was completely immersed in the story and the intricate world-building. The characters are well-developed, and their relationships unfold seamlessly. Ara and Rogue's chemistry is simply out of this world! I love their banter and affection for each other - it makes them one of my favourite fictional couples. This series has everything I love: fated mates, found family dynamics, dual POVs, and fantasy romance.
If you enjoyed the first book, do yourself a favor and dive into this one!!
August 23, 2025
I don’t even want to finish this series, that ending was pain and I do not enjoy pain. But gosh, Rogue is everything & more.
May 15, 2024
Wow! I am at a complete loss for words!
The cliffhanger ending has me needing the 3rd book ASAP!! I am going to continue thinking about this series until I get the next book. The hold that JD Linton has on me right now…
I have been thinking about this series ever since finishing The Last Storm and this was everything I had hoped it was! It felt so great to be back in Ara and Rogues world! Their world is so beautifully described and I love their little chosen family! ❤️
This is everything I love in romantasy! It literally checks all the boxes for me! If you are looking for a fae romantasy, this is for you!
What to expect:
- Fae
- Dragons
- Enemies to Lovers
- Dual POV
- Touch Her and Die 🫠
- Found Family
- Forced Proximity
The cliffhanger ending has me needing the 3rd book ASAP!! I am going to continue thinking about this series until I get the next book. The hold that JD Linton has on me right now…
I have been thinking about this series ever since finishing The Last Storm and this was everything I had hoped it was! It felt so great to be back in Ara and Rogues world! Their world is so beautifully described and I love their little chosen family! ❤️
This is everything I love in romantasy! It literally checks all the boxes for me! If you are looking for a fae romantasy, this is for you!
What to expect:
- Fae
- Dragons
- Enemies to Lovers
- Dual POV
- Touch Her and Die 🫠
- Found Family
- Forced Proximity
January 30, 2024
Omg just O.M.G I literally have no words. My jaw is on the FLOOR. I started these books thinking I was reading a duet, I didn’t know that this one ended on the biggest cliffhanger of ALL cliffhangers! My heart hurtttts. And there is no news yet of a 3rd book! :( Just wow, this book was amazing. I highly recommend reading this series it’s amazing so far.
January 3, 2024
holy cow, so good i love ara and rogue. the ending was insane
December 28, 2023
i found ara to be annoying in this book like all she did was cry and complain and act helpless. she didn’t use any of her powers until at least 50% of the way through the book ???? even tho she’s supposedly one of the most powerful beings ?? rogues character development was nice tho i’ll give it that. although he was kinda annoying too saying he won’t take aras choice away and then doing that repeatedly like bro stop lying to yourself. the ending was a whirlwind and im gonna have to read the next one although im not happy about that i need to know what happens 😭😭
June 9, 2024
4 stars average rating is CRIMINAL. I downloaded the first and second books during stuff your kindle day and the first was pretty bad— however I chalked up the poor writing to it being the author’s first book. I ended up without wifi and reading the second book on a flight and I deeply regret that decision. terrible
October 31, 2023
ARC REVIEW - SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
"I had felt indestructible. Formidable. Terrifying. As a woman in a man's world, that feeling was an addictive, dangerous thing - a dangerously, eye-opening thing, revealing just how fragile a man can be in the face of a powerful woman. I should have felt irredeemable. I should have been disgusted and wracked with guilt, but I wasn't..." - The Last Draig
Unsurprisingly, J.D. Linton delivers another empowering, exciting, epic adventure with Ara and Rogue (and a lovely cast of side characters that I've grown to love!) Picking up right where book one left off, we get to experience Rogue's new shifting abilities, the mental and physical impacts of becoming a draig. As a dragon fangirl, I have grown to adore Rogue even more now! Also, the wyvern plot line was so intriguing, especially Iaso's bond with the baby wyvern (TOO CUTE!) I need a bunch of new fan art right away. Fans of Heir of Fire and Fourth Wing will adore this book!
My only critique is ALDEN REALLY?! J.D. LINTON WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
As if Ara and Rogue didn't have enough trauma to deal with! I know there's a war going on, but still! Just as we as readers were getting over Doran's death R.I.P. As someone whose grandparent was a second parent to them, Ara and Alden's relationship really tugged at my heartstrings. Especially the scenes of them bonding in the library together? It feels like I am mourning the death of an actual person.
What really draws me to these books are the accurate and relatable depictions of Ara's mental health struggles. All of the techniques that Ara uses for her panic attacks are ones that I use as well. I read fantasy books like these to escape, but it's equally important for me to relate to the characters' personal struggles. Honestly, it makes sense to me that fantasy characters experiencing war, trauma, abuse, misogyny, etc. would suffer the most mentally. Also, I appreciate that we got to see Rogue dealing more with his traumatic childhood in this sequel. Reading about him embracing his draig heritage and learning to separate that from his father's abuse almost brought tears to my eyes. Reading this series has become so therapeutic to me. But one final note I have: THE LAST LINE OMGGGGGG I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!!!!!!
Favorite Quotes:
"Panic was a vicious, sadistic beast that my body had an incredibly hard time fighting off, but I had practice."
"'Not so broken after all,' I replied breathlessly, arching into him. 'No.' He smiled against my skin. 'Not so broken after all.'" (I loved this callback to the previous book!)
"I had never had friends, much less friends like this, who just enjoyed being near each other."
"They say time heals all wounds, but I was beginning to lose faith in that statement. How does anything heal wounds that don't bleed?"
"...I knew I could trust him. He was just that kind of person - the one you wanted on your team."
:(:(:(:(:(
"Honestly, Ara can you blame them? Men are simple creatures, Ren and Rys included. I believe I could do anything and they would applaud." THE WAY I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER
"I didn't do well in the heat." (As someone with a thyroid problem, a truer statement than this has never been spoken!)
"If my childhood self could see what we had built, I don't think he would have felt so bad, so alone." ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
"Who charges at a fucking dragon with nothing but a sword?"
"Just another wild creature to add to the growing list of odd pets at Draig Hearth." AWWWW:)
"You are nothing, Finley." GO BADASS ARA GO!!!!!
"I had felt indestructible. Formidable. Terrifying. As a woman in a man's world, that feeling was an addictive, dangerous thing - a dangerously, eye-opening thing, revealing just how fragile a man can be in the face of a powerful woman. I should have felt irredeemable. I should have been disgusted and wracked with guilt, but I wasn't..." - The Last Draig
Unsurprisingly, J.D. Linton delivers another empowering, exciting, epic adventure with Ara and Rogue (and a lovely cast of side characters that I've grown to love!) Picking up right where book one left off, we get to experience Rogue's new shifting abilities, the mental and physical impacts of becoming a draig. As a dragon fangirl, I have grown to adore Rogue even more now! Also, the wyvern plot line was so intriguing, especially Iaso's bond with the baby wyvern (TOO CUTE!) I need a bunch of new fan art right away. Fans of Heir of Fire and Fourth Wing will adore this book!
My only critique is ALDEN REALLY?! J.D. LINTON WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
As if Ara and Rogue didn't have enough trauma to deal with! I know there's a war going on, but still! Just as we as readers were getting over Doran's death R.I.P. As someone whose grandparent was a second parent to them, Ara and Alden's relationship really tugged at my heartstrings. Especially the scenes of them bonding in the library together? It feels like I am mourning the death of an actual person.
What really draws me to these books are the accurate and relatable depictions of Ara's mental health struggles. All of the techniques that Ara uses for her panic attacks are ones that I use as well. I read fantasy books like these to escape, but it's equally important for me to relate to the characters' personal struggles. Honestly, it makes sense to me that fantasy characters experiencing war, trauma, abuse, misogyny, etc. would suffer the most mentally. Also, I appreciate that we got to see Rogue dealing more with his traumatic childhood in this sequel. Reading about him embracing his draig heritage and learning to separate that from his father's abuse almost brought tears to my eyes. Reading this series has become so therapeutic to me. But one final note I have: THE LAST LINE OMGGGGGG I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!!!!!!
Favorite Quotes:
"Panic was a vicious, sadistic beast that my body had an incredibly hard time fighting off, but I had practice."
"'Not so broken after all,' I replied breathlessly, arching into him. 'No.' He smiled against my skin. 'Not so broken after all.'" (I loved this callback to the previous book!)
"I had never had friends, much less friends like this, who just enjoyed being near each other."
"They say time heals all wounds, but I was beginning to lose faith in that statement. How does anything heal wounds that don't bleed?"
"...I knew I could trust him. He was just that kind of person - the one you wanted on your team."
:(:(:(:(:(
"Honestly, Ara can you blame them? Men are simple creatures, Ren and Rys included. I believe I could do anything and they would applaud." THE WAY I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER
"I didn't do well in the heat." (As someone with a thyroid problem, a truer statement than this has never been spoken!)
"If my childhood self could see what we had built, I don't think he would have felt so bad, so alone." ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
"Who charges at a fucking dragon with nothing but a sword?"
"Just another wild creature to add to the growing list of odd pets at Draig Hearth." AWWWW:)
"You are nothing, Finley." GO BADASS ARA GO!!!!!
December 27, 2023
This book was my favorite out of the two, and everything I said in my review of the first one still stands for this one.
I liked this one more because it shows how they function and work together as a unit instead of actively trying to work against each other.
We get to see their bond grow into more than simply being fated mates but into actually wanting to be together.
The moments between the characters are a lot of tender and heartfelt than sexual now that they have established mutual feelings for each other and claimed each other and all that other stuff. Which I enjoy because the first book felt too smut focused at times.
One thing I have repeatedly not liked is how predictable the story for the most part has become, it’s kinda like anytime they have a nice heartfelt moment it’s followed by some fucked shit like idk world ending or something outlandish like that.
Like the last book ends which the FMC finally claiming/ surrendering herself to the MMC, we spend the entire book sitting on what that bite means for them and their mating bond. It’s this huge moment where she acknowledges she wants him wholeheartedly and how he never thought she would like him back let alone claim him. Super awesome and heartfelt and just overall a “OMG FINALLY” moment BUT of course she breaks this curse we didn’t know he had on him that was somehow tied to hers and he’s a dragon now ?!?!! FUCKS SOME SHIT UP AND THEN DISAPPEARS FOR A WEEK. AND THEN WHEN WE FIND HIM AGAIN HE NOW APPARENTLY HAS 2 FORMS AND HIS NEW FORM IS JUST AN ASSHOLE.?!?!?
I really didn’t like the addition of his dragon form because it made everything confusing and his dialogue became more dickish that it was hard to tell when it was rouge or his dragon. He went from saying dreamy shit like “There will never be another woman for me” to saying stuff along the lines of how he liked hunting her like prey WHEN SHE WENT TO SAVE HIM and almost let her fall off a cliff like twice. . when we all know our rouge would actually lite himself on fire before he left her fall off of anything. It was just weird to me and I didn’t like it but apparently the FMC was all for it?!? IM SO SERIOUS WHEN I SAY I THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH HIS DRAGON FORM I WAS SO SCARED YALL. I LOVED THIS SERIES SO FAR BUT I WOULD HAVE DNF RIGHT THEN AND THERE.
To make it worse I think they do have sex in his dragon form or like his dragon was in his human body which I DID NOT LIKE AT ALL.
I also despised that ending because let’s be real we all saw the MMCs brother manipulating the group coming , it was foreshadowed to the point they outright told us. I would have been beyond fine with some manipulation angst between the FMC and the MMC and that be the end of it, happily ever after and all that fun stuff. BUT HIS FUCKEN WINGS?!! TAKING HIS FUCKEN WINGS?!? ARE YOU SO SERIOUS RIGHT NOW.
AND DONT GIVE ME THIS THEY PROBABLY ARENT HIS SHIT??
THE NOTE,
THE PAIN IN HIS BACK,
THE FMC SEEING THEM.?!?!
AND I JUST KNOW IN MY BONES THIS IS GOING TO BE HOW THE BROTHER GETS THE MMC TO TURN ON THE FMC BUT LIKE SERIOUSLY?!?!! GIVE THEM A BREAK, GIVE HIM A BREAK!!
That was probably the worst possible point to leave it on a cliffhanger with no actual concrete release date for the 3rd installment.
Overall like I said in the first review there was no need for this to be more than one book let alone 3, and at this point I feel like the author is just throwing hardships at them for the plot ?? idk. I can only read a heartfelt moment followed by chaos so many times. I can only read the same jaw dropping cliffhanger so many times.
Update: YALL HER NEXT BOOK ISNT EVEN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT ITS A PREQUEL??!?!!!! WTF
Update 2: Currently reading my favorite hockey romance to feel happy after this book and the news that the 3rd one will not be coming out anytime soon.
I liked this one more because it shows how they function and work together as a unit instead of actively trying to work against each other.
We get to see their bond grow into more than simply being fated mates but into actually wanting to be together.
The moments between the characters are a lot of tender and heartfelt than sexual now that they have established mutual feelings for each other and claimed each other and all that other stuff. Which I enjoy because the first book felt too smut focused at times.
One thing I have repeatedly not liked is how predictable the story for the most part has become, it’s kinda like anytime they have a nice heartfelt moment it’s followed by some fucked shit like idk world ending or something outlandish like that.
Like the last book ends which the FMC finally claiming/ surrendering herself to the MMC, we spend the entire book sitting on what that bite means for them and their mating bond. It’s this huge moment where she acknowledges she wants him wholeheartedly and how he never thought she would like him back let alone claim him. Super awesome and heartfelt and just overall a “OMG FINALLY” moment BUT of course she breaks this curse we didn’t know he had on him that was somehow tied to hers and he’s a dragon now ?!?!! FUCKS SOME SHIT UP AND THEN DISAPPEARS FOR A WEEK. AND THEN WHEN WE FIND HIM AGAIN HE NOW APPARENTLY HAS 2 FORMS AND HIS NEW FORM IS JUST AN ASSHOLE.?!?!?
I really didn’t like the addition of his dragon form because it made everything confusing and his dialogue became more dickish that it was hard to tell when it was rouge or his dragon. He went from saying dreamy shit like “There will never be another woman for me” to saying stuff along the lines of how he liked hunting her like prey WHEN SHE WENT TO SAVE HIM and almost let her fall off a cliff like twice. . when we all know our rouge would actually lite himself on fire before he left her fall off of anything. It was just weird to me and I didn’t like it but apparently the FMC was all for it?!? IM SO SERIOUS WHEN I SAY I THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH HIS DRAGON FORM I WAS SO SCARED YALL. I LOVED THIS SERIES SO FAR BUT I WOULD HAVE DNF RIGHT THEN AND THERE.
To make it worse I think they do have sex in his dragon form or like his dragon was in his human body which I DID NOT LIKE AT ALL.
I also despised that ending because let’s be real we all saw the MMCs brother manipulating the group coming , it was foreshadowed to the point they outright told us. I would have been beyond fine with some manipulation angst between the FMC and the MMC and that be the end of it, happily ever after and all that fun stuff. BUT HIS FUCKEN WINGS?!! TAKING HIS FUCKEN WINGS?!? ARE YOU SO SERIOUS RIGHT NOW.
AND DONT GIVE ME THIS THEY PROBABLY ARENT HIS SHIT??
THE NOTE,
THE PAIN IN HIS BACK,
THE FMC SEEING THEM.?!?!
AND I JUST KNOW IN MY BONES THIS IS GOING TO BE HOW THE BROTHER GETS THE MMC TO TURN ON THE FMC BUT LIKE SERIOUSLY?!?!! GIVE THEM A BREAK, GIVE HIM A BREAK!!
That was probably the worst possible point to leave it on a cliffhanger with no actual concrete release date for the 3rd installment.
Overall like I said in the first review there was no need for this to be more than one book let alone 3, and at this point I feel like the author is just throwing hardships at them for the plot ?? idk. I can only read a heartfelt moment followed by chaos so many times. I can only read the same jaw dropping cliffhanger so many times.
Update: YALL HER NEXT BOOK ISNT EVEN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT ITS A PREQUEL??!?!!!! WTF
Update 2: Currently reading my favorite hockey romance to feel happy after this book and the news that the 3rd one will not be coming out anytime soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2024
4/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
THAT ENDING!
That’s cliffhanger is absolutely BRUTAL. And I love it.
I have SO MANY questions about what is going to happen next and how certain people play into things.
This book was combination of action packed quests and sweet found family moments. I love the woven family our main characters have made. All their moments together are so sweet and wholesome. I am big into the action though and going on quests is something I will never get enough of and the introduction of the Wyverns was so fun. I do wish we got a bit more of Rogue’s dark/primal side but I loved seeing the separation wasn’t drawn out too long.
I did feel there were some moments that seemed a back and forth for our character’s personalities but overall I really enjoyed seeing both of them grow and reveal who they truly are.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how BADASS Ara is. Girl literally rides lightning. Enough said.
I think the plot was overall super interesting but it did slow at some points. It was rather predictable but I didn’t feel that made it any less enjoyable to read. I really enjoy all the side characters and the creatures throughout this story.
I CANNOT wait until the next book !!
3/5🌶️
THAT ENDING!
That’s cliffhanger is absolutely BRUTAL. And I love it.
I have SO MANY questions about what is going to happen next and how certain people play into things.
This book was combination of action packed quests and sweet found family moments. I love the woven family our main characters have made. All their moments together are so sweet and wholesome. I am big into the action though and going on quests is something I will never get enough of and the introduction of the Wyverns was so fun. I do wish we got a bit more of Rogue’s dark/primal side but I loved seeing the separation wasn’t drawn out too long.
I did feel there were some moments that seemed a back and forth for our character’s personalities but overall I really enjoyed seeing both of them grow and reveal who they truly are.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how BADASS Ara is. Girl literally rides lightning. Enough said.
I think the plot was overall super interesting but it did slow at some points. It was rather predictable but I didn’t feel that made it any less enjoyable to read. I really enjoy all the side characters and the creatures throughout this story.
I CANNOT wait until the next book !!
March 7, 2024
I didn’t like it much, I kept falling asleep on it! Ara had no personality… sorry her only personality is Rogue, she doesn’t do anything else than talk about him. 400 pages and she cries in all of them I wanted to slap her, she is very immature and boring. Between Rogue and her, they keep telling each other I love you but never had a single conversation only having sex, I mean not a personal conversation just about their missions why do they love each other?
Didn’t get attached to any of the characters, none of them doesn’t really bring anything to the story, Adonis seems to be the most interesting character and we haven’t even seen him yet.
Didn’t get attached to any of the characters, none of them doesn’t really bring anything to the story, Adonis seems to be the most interesting character and we haven’t even seen him yet.
May 8, 2024
Literally could not finish it I disliked it so much
March 25, 2025
I really liked the first half of this book, but the second felt lacking a bit. Honestly I liked the plot but sometimes the spice overtook the fmc and the mmcs dynamic.
November 18, 2025
Plot: 4.5/5 • Smut: 4/5 —————> This of course picks up where book one ends. Man, did this one keep me on my toes just a little bit. More death. More war. More romance. More plotting.
Rogue finally learning how to channel his dragon made it all worth it. I love that the draig and the storm bringer are making things happen. I’m a little confused on they’re married? already. Or are we just calling her queen? did his public display really just do it? i’m a little confused there. maybe I read too fast.
Ends on a huge cliffy. Fuck Delphia. I knew it. I called it. I wish I had been wrong.
Can’t wait for book three. 🐉⚡️
Rogue finally learning how to channel his dragon made it all worth it. I love that the draig and the storm bringer are making things happen. I’m a little confused on they’re married? already. Or are we just calling her queen? did his public display really just do it? i’m a little confused there. maybe I read too fast.
Ends on a huge cliffy. Fuck Delphia. I knew it. I called it. I wish I had been wrong.
Can’t wait for book three. 🐉⚡️
October 23, 2023
First: if it’s been a while since you’ve read the first book, I highly recommend you go back to the last few chapters and re-read them.
Second: this book does end on a cliff hanger…and boy is it a big one!! We finally get to see Ara and Rogue happy, content with life, and with their chosen family. And then freaking Adonis….
I can’t wait to keep reading this series!
Thank you JD Linton for the ARC!
Second: this book does end on a cliff hanger…and boy is it a big one!! We finally get to see Ara and Rogue happy, content with life, and with their chosen family. And then freaking Adonis….
I can’t wait to keep reading this series!
Thank you JD Linton for the ARC!
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January 25, 2024
The Last Draig, the second installment in the Rogue x Ara series didn't disappoint. I actually loved it more than the first book. The pace was good, the relationship between Rogue and Ara was better and more real, the reveals were intriguing and then the cliffhanger we were left with... OMG, I stared at the wall not knowing what to do with myself. I don't know when the third book is suppose to be published, but I NEED it :)
November 10, 2023
Where do I start?! I love Ara and Rogue so so much, their story in book 1 was so amazing and JD Linton left me begging for book 2.
Book 2 starts right where book 1 left off. Rogue and Ara have to work together with loved ones and friends to find a lost crown, in order to save all. It’s wonderfully written, well developed, and the characters are fantastic. 🖤
Book 2 starts right where book 1 left off. Rogue and Ara have to work together with loved ones and friends to find a lost crown, in order to save all. It’s wonderfully written, well developed, and the characters are fantastic. 🖤
March 23, 2024
Holy Cliffhanger!
OMG OMG OMG
My heart is in my throat. So beautifully descriptive in every scene, incredible character development, constant twists and turns, JUST READ IT!
I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series!
OMG OMG OMG
My heart is in my throat. So beautifully descriptive in every scene, incredible character development, constant twists and turns, JUST READ IT!
I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series!
November 15, 2023
ARC REVIEW/CONTAINS SPOILERS:
Y’all this BOOK!!!!!! 😍 I’ve waited so long to be able to follow the next part of Ara and Rogue’s story and it did not disappoint. I fell in love even more with this world and these characters during the course of this book, and my girl JD upped the SPICE 🌶️ level in this one, much to my happiness. This book had me captivated and entranced at every turned page and I had my heart ripped out by the cliffhanger at the end. I have so many unanswered questions, and cannot wait to read book 3. If you’re contemplating this series and love dragons, fantasy, fae, action, and spice: Do yourself a favor and start on The Last Storm. You will NOT regret it. (Rogue + Ara Forever ❤️)
Y’all this BOOK!!!!!! 😍 I’ve waited so long to be able to follow the next part of Ara and Rogue’s story and it did not disappoint. I fell in love even more with this world and these characters during the course of this book, and my girl JD upped the SPICE 🌶️ level in this one, much to my happiness. This book had me captivated and entranced at every turned page and I had my heart ripped out by the cliffhanger at the end. I have so many unanswered questions, and cannot wait to read book 3. If you’re contemplating this series and love dragons, fantasy, fae, action, and spice: Do yourself a favor and start on The Last Storm. You will NOT regret it. (Rogue + Ara Forever ❤️)
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January 12, 2024
I reallly realllllly reallllllly liked this book!!!!
January 19, 2024
MISS AUTHOR WHAT THE ACTUAL FLYING FUCK
May 10, 2024
Love this story! The world, adventure, characters are so captivating. The writing had me at the edge of my seat needing more and that ending! Wow! Can't wait to see what comes next!
July 30, 2024
Holy shit...
December 30, 2024
Oh my god. I cannot begin to describe what happened! 5 freaking stars.
On January 10 2025, i will be reading and finishing the 3rd book!!! I NEED IT NOW!!!
On January 10 2025, i will be reading and finishing the 3rd book!!! I NEED IT NOW!!!
March 23, 2025
The writing is getting so much better. Any idea when the next book comes out. I really enjoyed this.
May 10, 2024
J.D. Linton is inspired and such a beautiful story teller! I am absolutely obsessed with The Last Storm series and it is probably one of my new favorites! I loved the pace of this novel and the plot was great! I was enthralled with the characters and couldn’t stop reading! This one had more spice than the first book! The audiobook is amazing as well! Nikki Grey has the perfect voice for Ara! I honestly can’t wait for the next two books! And I will definitely be coming back for a reread!
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