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Curse of the Dragons #3
Kingdom of Foes & Fears
Years after the curse was broken, Mari discovers that the hardest dragons to tame aren’t full-grown princes—they’re half-grown teenagers with wings, fangs, and feelings.
When a frightened neighboring city brands the fledgling flyers “monsters,” Mari must decide whether to keep her new family hidden or fight for a world that will accept them—before the teens’ own rage ignites a second war.
When twenty-year-old Nuri—the first true draken—lets her fury be seen from the mainland, the fragile refuge her patched-together family has built on Lyoness is shattered, forcing her to choose whether to stay hidden, run alone, or start a war that could wipe out both drakens and humans.
When a frightened neighboring city brands the fledgling flyers “monsters,” Mari must decide whether to keep her new family hidden or fight for a world that will accept them—before the teens’ own rage ignites a second war.
When twenty-year-old Nuri—the first true draken—lets her fury be seen from the mainland, the fragile refuge her patched-together family has built on Lyoness is shattered, forcing her to choose whether to stay hidden, run alone, or start a war that could wipe out both drakens and humans.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2026
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September 10, 2026
Kingdom of Foes & Fears (Curse of the Dragons #3) by Raven Storm
Years after the curse was broken, the real curse begins: trying to raise teenage dragons.
This book wrecked me in the best way.
If Book 1 was about breaking the curse and Book 2 was about surviving it — Book 3 is about what comes after. What happens when the war is over, you finally have your little refuge on Lyoness, and your children are… half-grown, flying, fangy, hormonal teenagers with wings and big feelings?
Mari has gone from cursed-prince-tamer to full-time dragon mom, and honestly? She's never been more relatable. Raven Storm nails that exhausted, fierce, "I will burn the world for my kids" energy. The hardest dragons to tame aren't the princes — it's your own kids when the world calls them monsters.
And then there's Nuri. The first true draken. Twenty years old, powerful, furious, and so achingly human. Her storyline is the heart of this book. When she lets her fury be seen from the mainland and shatters the fragile safety they've built, you feel every second of that impossible choice: stay hidden and safe, run alone and survive, or stand up and risk a second war that could wipe out both humans and drakens.
This isn't just a monster romance anymore. It's a story about:
Found family, motherhood, prejudice, and first-generation trauma. The neighboring city branding the fledglings as "monsters" hit so close to home. It's about what it costs to demand acceptance instead of just begging for tolerance.
Raven Storm's worldbuilding on Lyoness is lush and lived-in, the stakes are higher than ever, and the teen drakens? Chaotic, tender, terrifying, perfect. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to put them all in a blanket fort and protect them.
The pacing is tight, the ending is satisfying but leaves you aching for more, and that cover? That thorny crown with the purple gems is exactly what this book feels like — beautiful, sharp, and earned.
If you loved the series for the spice and the princes, stay for the legacy. This is the most emotional book in the Curse of the Dragons series.
Read if you love: Dragon shifters, found family, fierce FMCs, monster prejudice plots, mother-daughter dynamics, political tension, and twenty-something dragons learning to be.
Thank you to the author for the published copy — this one will stay with me.
Years after the curse was broken, the real curse begins: trying to raise teenage dragons.
This book wrecked me in the best way.
If Book 1 was about breaking the curse and Book 2 was about surviving it — Book 3 is about what comes after. What happens when the war is over, you finally have your little refuge on Lyoness, and your children are… half-grown, flying, fangy, hormonal teenagers with wings and big feelings?
Mari has gone from cursed-prince-tamer to full-time dragon mom, and honestly? She's never been more relatable. Raven Storm nails that exhausted, fierce, "I will burn the world for my kids" energy. The hardest dragons to tame aren't the princes — it's your own kids when the world calls them monsters.
And then there's Nuri. The first true draken. Twenty years old, powerful, furious, and so achingly human. Her storyline is the heart of this book. When she lets her fury be seen from the mainland and shatters the fragile safety they've built, you feel every second of that impossible choice: stay hidden and safe, run alone and survive, or stand up and risk a second war that could wipe out both humans and drakens.
This isn't just a monster romance anymore. It's a story about:
Found family, motherhood, prejudice, and first-generation trauma. The neighboring city branding the fledglings as "monsters" hit so close to home. It's about what it costs to demand acceptance instead of just begging for tolerance.
Raven Storm's worldbuilding on Lyoness is lush and lived-in, the stakes are higher than ever, and the teen drakens? Chaotic, tender, terrifying, perfect. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to put them all in a blanket fort and protect them.
The pacing is tight, the ending is satisfying but leaves you aching for more, and that cover? That thorny crown with the purple gems is exactly what this book feels like — beautiful, sharp, and earned.
If you loved the series for the spice and the princes, stay for the legacy. This is the most emotional book in the Curse of the Dragons series.
Read if you love: Dragon shifters, found family, fierce FMCs, monster prejudice plots, mother-daughter dynamics, political tension, and twenty-something dragons learning to be.
Thank you to the author for the published copy — this one will stay with me.
April 22, 2026
Kingdom of Foes & Fears (Curse of the Dragons #4) by Raven Storm feels like the point in the series where everything starts tightening into its final shape, and I definitely felt that shift while reading it.
This installment leans heavily into conflict and emotional pressure, both externally with the escalating threats and internally with the characters finally being forced to confront what they’ve been avoiding. I appreciated how much more intense everything felt here—there’s a constant sense that choices actually have consequences now, and that raised the stakes in a really satisfying way.
The relationships between the characters are also at their most complicated in this book. There’s tension, mistrust, loyalty being tested, and moments where you can really feel how far everyone has come since the beginning. I did enjoy this development a lot, even if I still sometimes wished a few of the emotional beats were given a bit more breathing room instead of moving quickly to the next big event.
World-building continues to expand, but at this point it’s more about payoff than discovery. Some reveals landed well and added depth to the earlier books, while a few explanations felt slightly rushed, like they were trying to keep momentum high for the finale rather than fully unpacking everything.
The pacing overall is fast and quite packed, which made it an engaging read, but there were moments where I wanted the story to slow down just enough for certain scenes to really sink in emotionally.
Overall, Kingdom of Foes & Fears is a strong, high-stakes continuation of the series that definitely kept me invested and eager for the endgame. It’s not quite a five-star for me because of the rushed feeling in some of the bigger reveals and emotional moments, but it’s still a solid four-star read that successfully builds tension for what’s to come.
This installment leans heavily into conflict and emotional pressure, both externally with the escalating threats and internally with the characters finally being forced to confront what they’ve been avoiding. I appreciated how much more intense everything felt here—there’s a constant sense that choices actually have consequences now, and that raised the stakes in a really satisfying way.
The relationships between the characters are also at their most complicated in this book. There’s tension, mistrust, loyalty being tested, and moments where you can really feel how far everyone has come since the beginning. I did enjoy this development a lot, even if I still sometimes wished a few of the emotional beats were given a bit more breathing room instead of moving quickly to the next big event.
World-building continues to expand, but at this point it’s more about payoff than discovery. Some reveals landed well and added depth to the earlier books, while a few explanations felt slightly rushed, like they were trying to keep momentum high for the finale rather than fully unpacking everything.
The pacing overall is fast and quite packed, which made it an engaging read, but there were moments where I wanted the story to slow down just enough for certain scenes to really sink in emotionally.
Overall, Kingdom of Foes & Fears is a strong, high-stakes continuation of the series that definitely kept me invested and eager for the endgame. It’s not quite a five-star for me because of the rushed feeling in some of the bigger reveals and emotional moments, but it’s still a solid four-star read that successfully builds tension for what’s to come.
July 19, 2026
I genuinely don’t even know how to put into words the level of awe I felt reading Kingdom of Foes & Fears by Raven Storm 🔥🐉
What started in book one and expanded in book two absolutely EXPLODED in this instalment, in the best possible way. The scale, the emotion, the dragons, the relationships, the stakes … every single piece of this story felt bigger, heavier, and much more powerful. I was completely baffled by how seamlessly the author managed to take all of these moving parts and weave them together into something that felt both chaotic and beautifully intentional.
Zariah’s journey is what had me in a chokehold through the entire series. Watching her wrestle with her autonomy, her power, her fears, and everything she’s becoming was mesmerizing. The emotional weight of this story hit just as hard as the action did and both balanced themselves flawlessly. The found family dynamics, the loyalty, the protectiveness, the healing woven through the brutality of this world … chef’s kiss!
And the ending? Honestly perfect for this series. I loved the way the author tied everything together while still making the journey feel emotional, meaningful, and earned.
I was also SO surprised to learn there’s a prequel novella for this world and the second I found out, I immediately had my nose buried deep into it because there was absolutely no way I was leaving this universe yet 😂🐉
This series completely swallows you whole and refuses to let go ✨🔥
What started in book one and expanded in book two absolutely EXPLODED in this instalment, in the best possible way. The scale, the emotion, the dragons, the relationships, the stakes … every single piece of this story felt bigger, heavier, and much more powerful. I was completely baffled by how seamlessly the author managed to take all of these moving parts and weave them together into something that felt both chaotic and beautifully intentional.
Zariah’s journey is what had me in a chokehold through the entire series. Watching her wrestle with her autonomy, her power, her fears, and everything she’s becoming was mesmerizing. The emotional weight of this story hit just as hard as the action did and both balanced themselves flawlessly. The found family dynamics, the loyalty, the protectiveness, the healing woven through the brutality of this world … chef’s kiss!
And the ending? Honestly perfect for this series. I loved the way the author tied everything together while still making the journey feel emotional, meaningful, and earned.
I was also SO surprised to learn there’s a prequel novella for this world and the second I found out, I immediately had my nose buried deep into it because there was absolutely no way I was leaving this universe yet 😂🐉
This series completely swallows you whole and refuses to let go ✨🔥
May 29, 2026
Having now read three books in this series, I can confidently say that this author has created a world that keeps getting better with every installment. Kingdom of Foes & Fears delivers everything I've come to love about the series—compelling characters, emotional depth, high-stakes tension, and a story that kept me turning pages late into the night.
One of the things I appreciate most is how effortlessly the author balances action, intrigue, and romance. The character development feels natural and engaging, and I found myself deeply invested in both the relationships and the larger story unfolding around them. The writing is immersive, the pacing is strong, and the emotional moments hit exactly where they should.
What continues to impress me about this series is its ability to expand the world while still making every book feel personal and meaningful. If you've enjoyed the previous books, this one will not disappoint. It's a captivating addition to the series that left me eager to see what happens next. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy fantasy romance filled with tension, heart, and unforgettable characters.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
One of the things I appreciate most is how effortlessly the author balances action, intrigue, and romance. The character development feels natural and engaging, and I found myself deeply invested in both the relationships and the larger story unfolding around them. The writing is immersive, the pacing is strong, and the emotional moments hit exactly where they should.
What continues to impress me about this series is its ability to expand the world while still making every book feel personal and meaningful. If you've enjoyed the previous books, this one will not disappoint. It's a captivating addition to the series that left me eager to see what happens next. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy fantasy romance filled with tension, heart, and unforgettable characters.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 9, 2026
Another great story from the pen of Raven Storm.
Dragons; Draken; Air, Earth and Sea Witches. What more could you possibly ask for?
Religious zealots have caused more problems than they are worth. They stoke the fires of fear against all they don't understand and against anything/anyone that is different from the perceived norm. History has shown it time and time again. Look at the destruction caused by The Crusades and the Witch Trials. So many innocent lives lost.
The priest in this story is a fanatic. He thought that by working the villages into a frenzy about witches, it would scare them into returning to the church. It almost succeeded and an innocent elderly lady suffering from dementia, was almost drowned as a witch. Thank the stars for cooler heads. I am really looking forward to the next book.
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.
Dragons; Draken; Air, Earth and Sea Witches. What more could you possibly ask for?
Religious zealots have caused more problems than they are worth. They stoke the fires of fear against all they don't understand and against anything/anyone that is different from the perceived norm. History has shown it time and time again. Look at the destruction caused by The Crusades and the Witch Trials. So many innocent lives lost.
The priest in this story is a fanatic. He thought that by working the villages into a frenzy about witches, it would scare them into returning to the church. It almost succeeded and an innocent elderly lady suffering from dementia, was almost drowned as a witch. Thank the stars for cooler heads. I am really looking forward to the next book.
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.
May 14, 2026
Negative one star
How could this come from same author. Did Storm change editors?
The story has the same main characters, the plot is all wrong. The queens mate comes back to ask for help, touching. Then the story has no plot after. Sea witchs added nothing to the story. Air, earth, and fire witchs were so poorly thrown in. The ending awful...to end with a sex scene...a not even believed scene from two virgins.
Aweful, disappointing
Skip this book
This reader won't read this author again.
How could this come from same author. Did Storm change editors?
The story has the same main characters, the plot is all wrong. The queens mate comes back to ask for help, touching. Then the story has no plot after. Sea witchs added nothing to the story. Air, earth, and fire witchs were so poorly thrown in. The ending awful...to end with a sex scene...a not even believed scene from two virgins.
Aweful, disappointing
Skip this book
This reader won't read this author again.
April 26, 2026
Every story the world building is impressive and very detailed. Cannot wait for the continuation of this story full action, danger and passion.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 28, 2026
This series just keeps getting better as it goes one. I love Mari and her story.
June 21, 2026
DNF 25%
Wtf?
Wtf?
July 24, 2026
Amazing
This book does not disappoint! It keeps up the pace of the first two books and leaves me wanting more.
This book does not disappoint! It keeps up the pace of the first two books and leaves me wanting more.
April 27, 2026
I truly wanted to give this book a better rating. Compared to the rest of the series it just fell flat. The amount of typos, writing errors and plot holes were beyond distracting. The previous novels had these as well but not as many. This storyline felt rushed and under explained onto of all of the considerable mistakes. This series could really be great with its unique story if a good editor got a hold of it. As it is, it reads like fan fiction written by a highscooler.
July 24, 2026
Why did Mari kiss Harlon on the beach that was so random
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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