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Dragon Singer Chronicles #3
Soulflame
The final chapter in Alísa's journey.
The brighter the light, the harder darkness will fight.
Upon her victory against the wayfarer clans, Dragon Singer Alísa begins spreading her message of peace to the warring clans of the west. Confident in her calling and allies, her goal of ending the human-dragon war has never felt more achievable.
But nearby darkness rises. The an’reik—mortals imbued with the power of the dark Nameless Ones—have a mission of their own. With tangled webs of lies, they gather their own armies of dragons and slayers determined to oppose her light.
When an ally betrays her and tragedy strikes, Alísa must face her hardest battle yet—one that will determine not only the fate of the country, but also that of her own soul.
Releases on the author's website July 11, 2025. Wide release October 14, 2025.
The brighter the light, the harder darkness will fight.
Upon her victory against the wayfarer clans, Dragon Singer Alísa begins spreading her message of peace to the warring clans of the west. Confident in her calling and allies, her goal of ending the human-dragon war has never felt more achievable.
But nearby darkness rises. The an’reik—mortals imbued with the power of the dark Nameless Ones—have a mission of their own. With tangled webs of lies, they gather their own armies of dragons and slayers determined to oppose her light.
When an ally betrays her and tragedy strikes, Alísa must face her hardest battle yet—one that will determine not only the fate of the country, but also that of her own soul.
Releases on the author's website July 11, 2025. Wide release October 14, 2025.
- GenresFantasy
694 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 11, 2025
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Michelle M. Bruhn
4 books64 followersMichelle M. Bruhn is a young adult fantasy author whose stories focus on outcasts, hard questions, and hope. She is passionate about seeing through others’ eyes and helping others to do the same, especially through characters with diverse life experiences. She spends the rest of her free time making and listening to music, walking, reading, and snuggling with her cats.
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September 26, 2025
A wonderful conclusion to a heartfelt fantasy about finding your voice, seeking peace, and challenging a culture for the better.
It was so wonderful to finally read the conclusion, and see our characters fight for what they love and find they’re happy endings, not without cost, there’s a lot of hard won things in this one. I’m especially excited that we get Kallars story in this one!!! And of course, all the fun and mayhem that the dragons bring to the table!!
It was so wonderful to finally read the conclusion, and see our characters fight for what they love and find they’re happy endings, not without cost, there’s a lot of hard won things in this one. I’m especially excited that we get Kallars story in this one!!! And of course, all the fun and mayhem that the dragons bring to the table!!
September 29, 2025
*4.5 stars
I want to get one aspect out of the way first: this book is the most blatantly Christian of the three (I'm not Christian - I was brought up Catholic, rejected that at age 14, and have been basically atheist since), we have the much more present in this one, and strong themes about faith and forgiveness. However, the author, through her characters, was not afraid to ask - and try to answer - difficult questions, such as and while those questions in particular are somewhat cliches, I think she did an excellent job at answering them, through not only the characters' conversations and choices, but also the story itself, and the way the magic of the world works. And kind of connected to those answers, there could have been a danger of an unsatisfying and frustrating deus ex machina , but Michelle handles it expertly - nothing that's achieved by the characters feels unearned or contrived. I think many Christians would resonate with the story Michelle's told here, and if you're not Christian, well you get a great dragon fantasy story with interesting, lovable characters and their struggles solidly at its heart.
I loved Kallar's arc, in fact Alise and Falier's too, particularly Falier's of the latter two. I loved how at the end, it could have been overly cheesy, for example I couldn't help wanting , but what we got was so much better and more thought out than that, much more realistic. No quick fixes. And tell you what, I'm not sure what further stories could be told in this world now, but I REALLY want another book, following
Structurally, this is a long book, and admittedly I think one or two scenes could have been cut, e.g. there was one too many scenes with , and with . I also think that while the character work is excellent, the dragons are very cool, and the themes are explored really well, the world itself is missing a little something visually. It has its moments (such as but I would have appreciated a bit more of a detailed picture of the general settings and locations.
Regardless, I have enjoyed every minute I've spent in this world with these characters, and I look forward to rereading the trilogy in the not too distant future - and will be keeping a close eye on what Michelle does next!
I want to get one aspect out of the way first: this book is the most blatantly Christian of the three (I'm not Christian - I was brought up Catholic, rejected that at age 14, and have been basically atheist since), we have the much more present in this one, and strong themes about faith and forgiveness. However, the author, through her characters, was not afraid to ask - and try to answer - difficult questions, such as and while those questions in particular are somewhat cliches, I think she did an excellent job at answering them, through not only the characters' conversations and choices, but also the story itself, and the way the magic of the world works. And kind of connected to those answers, there could have been a danger of an unsatisfying and frustrating deus ex machina , but Michelle handles it expertly - nothing that's achieved by the characters feels unearned or contrived. I think many Christians would resonate with the story Michelle's told here, and if you're not Christian, well you get a great dragon fantasy story with interesting, lovable characters and their struggles solidly at its heart.
I loved Kallar's arc, in fact Alise and Falier's too, particularly Falier's of the latter two. I loved how at the end, it could have been overly cheesy, for example I couldn't help wanting , but what we got was so much better and more thought out than that, much more realistic. No quick fixes. And tell you what, I'm not sure what further stories could be told in this world now, but I REALLY want another book, following
Structurally, this is a long book, and admittedly I think one or two scenes could have been cut, e.g. there was one too many scenes with , and with . I also think that while the character work is excellent, the dragons are very cool, and the themes are explored really well, the world itself is missing a little something visually. It has its moments (such as but I would have appreciated a bit more of a detailed picture of the general settings and locations.
Regardless, I have enjoyed every minute I've spent in this world with these characters, and I look forward to rereading the trilogy in the not too distant future - and will be keeping a close eye on what Michelle does next!
October 19, 2025
An epic conclusion to a wonderful series!
I really enjoyed seeing how Alisa, Falier, and Kallar developed in this novel. Whether it was Alisa trusting the Maker after tragic loss, Falier embracing both his holder and slayer side, or Kallar wrestling the demonic powers, the character development really made me want to continue reading. Of all three character arcs, Kallar's was my favorite. I understand all too well what it is like to feel helpless when you're a person who wants to be helpful. His wrestling with the Maker, his anger and tears, are all so real and raw that my heart broke for him. I did enjoy Falier and Alisa's arcs because it showed how much they've grown through the series and ultimately what their future would hold. The character development really carried this novel.
This brings me to the plot. The stakes are definitely high as a demonic influence (an'reik) sway the dragon slayer clans to fight a war against Alisa and her dragon-human alliance. There's plenty of battles and debates as slayer clans have to decide who they will ally themselves with. This war was definitely different than any others I've read.
However, this massive book (650+ pages) felt dragged out with its skirmishes, and I felt the length numerous times while reading. I definitely felt like things could've been cut or even split into two books instead of three.
All of that being said, I really liked it, and it may be that my own personal preferences influenced my perception of the book's length. Overall, if you loved her first two books, I still think you'll be satisfied with this conclusion, just like me.
I really enjoyed seeing how Alisa, Falier, and Kallar developed in this novel. Whether it was Alisa trusting the Maker after tragic loss, Falier embracing both his holder and slayer side, or Kallar wrestling the demonic powers, the character development really made me want to continue reading. Of all three character arcs, Kallar's was my favorite. I understand all too well what it is like to feel helpless when you're a person who wants to be helpful. His wrestling with the Maker, his anger and tears, are all so real and raw that my heart broke for him. I did enjoy Falier and Alisa's arcs because it showed how much they've grown through the series and ultimately what their future would hold. The character development really carried this novel.
This brings me to the plot. The stakes are definitely high as a demonic influence (an'reik) sway the dragon slayer clans to fight a war against Alisa and her dragon-human alliance. There's plenty of battles and debates as slayer clans have to decide who they will ally themselves with. This war was definitely different than any others I've read.
However, this massive book (650+ pages) felt dragged out with its skirmishes, and I felt the length numerous times while reading. I definitely felt like things could've been cut or even split into two books instead of three.
All of that being said, I really liked it, and it may be that my own personal preferences influenced my perception of the book's length. Overall, if you loved her first two books, I still think you'll be satisfied with this conclusion, just like me.
July 16, 2025
Soulflame is the 3rd book of the Dragon Singer Chronicles. One of the best series ever written! (I mean, the title alone is awesome!)
It's pretty rare, that every book in one series is everything you hoped for and more! But here we are. The ending leaves room for new adventures, yet is absolutely satisfying and so beautiful.
Michelle Bruhn's writing style is amazing, her storytelling excellent.
The element of faith is woven expertly throughout the book, never in a "I slap you in the face with my truth"-kind of way, but very humble and uplifting. I was so moved by the depth and beauty of it.
You can feel the love the author put in writing her characters; They are incredible!
M. Bruhn is truly gifted and I'm so happy to have found her Dragon Singer Chronicles 💜💜💜
I really want to write more about this masterpiece, for it's perfect, powerful, a glorious victory!! - the book and the series!- but I'm afraid, I wouldn't do it justice. You simply have to read it!!!
It's pretty rare, that every book in one series is everything you hoped for and more! But here we are. The ending leaves room for new adventures, yet is absolutely satisfying and so beautiful.
Michelle Bruhn's writing style is amazing, her storytelling excellent.
The element of faith is woven expertly throughout the book, never in a "I slap you in the face with my truth"-kind of way, but very humble and uplifting. I was so moved by the depth and beauty of it.
You can feel the love the author put in writing her characters; They are incredible!
M. Bruhn is truly gifted and I'm so happy to have found her Dragon Singer Chronicles 💜💜💜
I really want to write more about this masterpiece, for it's perfect, powerful, a glorious victory!! - the book and the series!- but I'm afraid, I wouldn't do it justice. You simply have to read it!!!
July 24, 2025
What an ending! We all know that one of the biggest questions going into a series is 'will the author be able to stick the landing?' and I'm very happy to report that the answer is definitely yes for the conclusion of this trilogy!
There are three POVs in this one, Alisa, Falier, and Kallar. The focus is definitely on Alisa and Falier though. I will note for more sensitive readers that Kallar's chapters are definitely darker than what has been in the series so far. However, Michelle does a wonderful job balancing that darkness with humor and friendship.
This book made me cry *twice*, which almost never happens. I can't mention why (spoilers, lol), but there were a couple scenes that really got to me. This story also made me laugh, as we get even more banter and Sesina's sassy comments. Alisa and Falier continue to be adorable throughout, and there were several moments between them that I absolutely loved!
The stakes are definitely ramped up in this book, as Alisa and her clan encounter more and more of the an’reik and they begin to fight an uphill battle for the sake of the entire world. Plus a betrayal and a devastating loss really throw a wrench in Alisa's plans.
I really loved Alisa, Falier, and Kallar's arcs in this! Alisa has to deal with a devastating loss (spoilers) and betrayal and the fallout that comes from that, on top of trying to unite dragons and humans and saving the world from the an’reik. We also see Falier trying very hard (maybe too hard at times) to be the warrior he thinks he needs to become, which may or may not cause a great deal of strain on his and Graydonn's bond. Kallar... I've got to say, while he's not my favorite character, he grew on me over the course of the story (a testament to Michelle's skills). I especially liked his interactions with Bria and a certain dragon toward the end of the book!
We learn even *more* about the dragons and their culture, which was fantastic! We get to see even more ice dragons, which is a big plus for me because we all know how much I love Saynan.
Overall, this was a great finale for this trilogy and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves dragon riders, HTTYD, or who read Dragon Slippers growing up!
CWs: PG-13 level violence, possession, death.
*I received an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by this.
There are three POVs in this one, Alisa, Falier, and Kallar. The focus is definitely on Alisa and Falier though. I will note for more sensitive readers that Kallar's chapters are definitely darker than what has been in the series so far. However, Michelle does a wonderful job balancing that darkness with humor and friendship.
This book made me cry *twice*, which almost never happens. I can't mention why (spoilers, lol), but there were a couple scenes that really got to me. This story also made me laugh, as we get even more banter and Sesina's sassy comments. Alisa and Falier continue to be adorable throughout, and there were several moments between them that I absolutely loved!
The stakes are definitely ramped up in this book, as Alisa and her clan encounter more and more of the an’reik and they begin to fight an uphill battle for the sake of the entire world. Plus a betrayal and a devastating loss really throw a wrench in Alisa's plans.
I really loved Alisa, Falier, and Kallar's arcs in this! Alisa has to deal with a devastating loss (spoilers) and betrayal and the fallout that comes from that, on top of trying to unite dragons and humans and saving the world from the an’reik. We also see Falier trying very hard (maybe too hard at times) to be the warrior he thinks he needs to become, which may or may not cause a great deal of strain on his and Graydonn's bond. Kallar... I've got to say, while he's not my favorite character, he grew on me over the course of the story (a testament to Michelle's skills). I especially liked his interactions with Bria and a certain dragon toward the end of the book!
We learn even *more* about the dragons and their culture, which was fantastic! We get to see even more ice dragons, which is a big plus for me because we all know how much I love Saynan.
Overall, this was a great finale for this trilogy and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who loves dragon riders, HTTYD, or who read Dragon Slippers growing up!
CWs: PG-13 level violence, possession, death.
*I received an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by this.
April 25, 2026
I stumbled across this book series on hoopla and enjoyed listening very much!
This is the last book. It’s a little dark in spots but comes through in the end, just like life.
This is the last book. It’s a little dark in spots but comes through in the end, just like life.
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