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Blood of the Covenants #4
Dragon's Crown
Two crowns, one reign. . . .
Sarah Lind is now the Queen of Ice. With the help she gave the dragon-shifter dramá as the Moondaughter of prophecy, the man she loves and the Six Realms he protects have survived the Devourer's second invasion.
Yet all is still far from well. In the battle's devastating aftermath, she and her family are now in exile in the Seventh Realm, with Earth cut off from them, perhaps forever . . . and the new King of the Six Realms has shut them out.
Koriben Sunfilled is now the King of Flame. Shattered by his father's sacrifice to save him, Ben will not risk the one he loves most, Sarah, doing the same.
Yet his self-imposed hell is slowly killing him, even as troubles and dangers mount, proving that he and his people need Sarah and her own, now more than ever.
At both their Trees' commands, Ben and Sarah will have to mourn, forgive, and heal while learning to be the Monarchs their peoples need—and soon. For as history has taught them all too well, it is one thing to repel a Devourer's invasion . . .
. . . and it is quite another to survive the after.
Sarah Lind is now the Queen of Ice. With the help she gave the dragon-shifter dramá as the Moondaughter of prophecy, the man she loves and the Six Realms he protects have survived the Devourer's second invasion.
Yet all is still far from well. In the battle's devastating aftermath, she and her family are now in exile in the Seventh Realm, with Earth cut off from them, perhaps forever . . . and the new King of the Six Realms has shut them out.
Koriben Sunfilled is now the King of Flame. Shattered by his father's sacrifice to save him, Ben will not risk the one he loves most, Sarah, doing the same.
Yet his self-imposed hell is slowly killing him, even as troubles and dangers mount, proving that he and his people need Sarah and her own, now more than ever.
At both their Trees' commands, Ben and Sarah will have to mourn, forgive, and heal while learning to be the Monarchs their peoples need—and soon. For as history has taught them all too well, it is one thing to repel a Devourer's invasion . . .
. . . and it is quite another to survive the after.
690 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2024
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About the author
Leah E. Welker
12 books13 followersLeah E. Welker began crafting stories almost from the moment she learned to speak. One of her very first novels was a fantasy retelling of Robin Hood, emailed to her siblings and best friend chapter by chapter.
Though she voraciously read all sorts of fantasy, she found her home in the full-fantasy realms of Gail Carson Levine, Patricia C. Wrede, Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, Christopher Paolini, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien. She hopes The Blood of the Covenants, her young adult fantasy series, pays homage to these greats (with an added dash of romance, too).
Leah lives in the DC area with her family and a handsome rescue Australian shepherd, Wes. You can find out more about her (and Wes!) at leahewelker.com.
Though she voraciously read all sorts of fantasy, she found her home in the full-fantasy realms of Gail Carson Levine, Patricia C. Wrede, Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, Christopher Paolini, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien. She hopes The Blood of the Covenants, her young adult fantasy series, pays homage to these greats (with an added dash of romance, too).
Leah lives in the DC area with her family and a handsome rescue Australian shepherd, Wes. You can find out more about her (and Wes!) at leahewelker.com.
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January 30, 2025
I have read all six books in this series, and after reflecting a bit, I am coming back to review them.
I do not remember much about this installment. It felt very much like a necessary stepping-stone between the anguish of book three and the joy of book five, and I remember enjoying it, but I don’t recall very many details. Oh well! I was and am grateful for the opportunity to read and cherish these books; they are well worth treasuring.
Each character comes alive on the page, and I feel I am better for the friendships I cultivated with them. Each storyline contains themes of holding onto hope amidst despair and keeping our eyes on the one light in all this darkness. The world was enchanting in each book; I am glad I could visit it.
I hope other readers enjoy this stepping-stone!
I do not remember much about this installment. It felt very much like a necessary stepping-stone between the anguish of book three and the joy of book five, and I remember enjoying it, but I don’t recall very many details. Oh well! I was and am grateful for the opportunity to read and cherish these books; they are well worth treasuring.
Each character comes alive on the page, and I feel I am better for the friendships I cultivated with them. Each storyline contains themes of holding onto hope amidst despair and keeping our eyes on the one light in all this darkness. The world was enchanting in each book; I am glad I could visit it.
I hope other readers enjoy this stepping-stone!
November 24, 2025
4-Star Review: Dragon’s Crown by Leah E. Welker
Dragon’s Crown is an emotional, magic-rich continuation of Sarah Lind and Koriben Sunfilled’s journey, and it delivers all the epic fallout you’d expect after the battle that reshaped their world. The story digs deep into the aftermath—grief, exile, broken trust—and Welker does a strong job showing how heavy the crown becomes for both the Queen of Ice and the King of Flame.
The tension between Sarah and Ben is one of the book’s biggest strengths. Their separation, driven by fear, hurt, and responsibility, adds real emotional weight, and watching them navigate that damage makes the story feel grounded despite its sweeping fantasy stakes. The worldbuilding continues to shine as well, especially the layered conflict between realms and the sense that history is repeating in dangerous ways.
There are moments where the pacing slows, especially during stretches of introspection, but the payoff is worth it. The themes of healing, forgiveness, and stepping into unwanted leadership are handled with sincerity, and the rising threat keeps the momentum building toward a satisfying close.
Overall, this is a heartfelt, immersive next chapter in the series—one that blends love, loss, and looming danger into a compelling read. Fans of character-driven fantasy will find plenty to enjoy.
Dragon’s Crown is an emotional, magic-rich continuation of Sarah Lind and Koriben Sunfilled’s journey, and it delivers all the epic fallout you’d expect after the battle that reshaped their world. The story digs deep into the aftermath—grief, exile, broken trust—and Welker does a strong job showing how heavy the crown becomes for both the Queen of Ice and the King of Flame.
The tension between Sarah and Ben is one of the book’s biggest strengths. Their separation, driven by fear, hurt, and responsibility, adds real emotional weight, and watching them navigate that damage makes the story feel grounded despite its sweeping fantasy stakes. The worldbuilding continues to shine as well, especially the layered conflict between realms and the sense that history is repeating in dangerous ways.
There are moments where the pacing slows, especially during stretches of introspection, but the payoff is worth it. The themes of healing, forgiveness, and stepping into unwanted leadership are handled with sincerity, and the rising threat keeps the momentum building toward a satisfying close.
Overall, this is a heartfelt, immersive next chapter in the series—one that blends love, loss, and looming danger into a compelling read. Fans of character-driven fantasy will find plenty to enjoy.
July 24, 2025
Probably the lowlight of the series for me. There was so much that could have been cut from this and some chapters just dragged on for no reason. We also got some random bits of worldbuilding and lore dump in the middle of it, which was a bit weird considering this is the 4th book in the series. New information is ok, but suddenly learning they can do something they hadn't been able to before was a bit... weird? I don't know. Will read the next one, though. I'm too invested now, having read 60% of the series
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