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Emberquell Academy #2
Flameborne: Fury
Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet. Fury is a dragon romantasy book perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Their bond is forged in fire. But secrets burn hot.
Bren never meant to give in. But each day training under Donavyn, the fire between them grows—blistering hot and impossible to deny.
Donavyn sees more in Bren than the world ever a Furyknight in the making. But when saboteurs set her up to fall, Donavyn is faced with a desperate Keep her secrets and let the King throw her into the flames? Or reveal his love and clip her wings forever?
The #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, ignites a fierce new world in which a broken young woman must find the strength to claim love—and a future no one believed she'd survive.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy academy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. These romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines.
Their bond is forged in fire. But secrets burn hot.
Bren never meant to give in. But each day training under Donavyn, the fire between them grows—blistering hot and impossible to deny.
Donavyn sees more in Bren than the world ever a Furyknight in the making. But when saboteurs set her up to fall, Donavyn is faced with a desperate Keep her secrets and let the King throw her into the flames? Or reveal his love and clip her wings forever?
The #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, ignites a fierce new world in which a broken young woman must find the strength to claim love—and a future no one believed she'd survive.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy academy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. These romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2025
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Aimee Lynn
25 books76 followersAimee Lynn (also known as Aimee Lane) started her publishing career in 2013, self-publishing a book which was eventually picked up by Alloy Entertainment and published traditionally as Every Ugly Word in 2014. In 2020, as she looked to shift gears into adult fiction she was invited to write for serial platform, Webnovel. In 2021 she became a Top 5 bestselling author on that platform, and in 2022 she won two coveted awards and branched out to other platforms. 2024 was a highlight when her book, Slave to the Wolf King reached #1 on both Radish and MyFavReads.
Her serial work has been translated into four languages, adapted into comics and audiobooks, and reached millions of views from readers around the globe.
Her serial work has been translated into four languages, adapted into comics and audiobooks, and reached millions of views from readers around the globe.
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September 19, 2025
welcome to my storytime
Okay I'm just gonna say it......
"Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet"
WHAT FUCKING CONCLUSION?!?!?!?!
Okay guys, I wasn't much of a fan of the first one, but I thought MAYBE the second one would be better, hoping that the plot would progress and we'd see some action. I liked the characters enough to see where they'd go in this DUET CONCLUSION (definitely NOT a conclusion) but I'm once again sorely disappointed.
Did we get plot progression? No. There was a little "ooooh this might actually be good" at the beginning regardless of all the "you must listen to gods plan" rhetoric. AND THEN ALL THEY DO IS FUCK FOR THE NEXT 60 PERCENT OF THE BOOK (I'm not lying I KEPT TRACK). Look I like smut. I read smut all the time. THIS WAS NOT NECESSARY. It was just the same "yes Donavyn" "oh God Donavyn YES YES" OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I'm not even being dramatic (I am actually but I'm not lying). It was literally just Donavyn and Bren, and their dragons (fucking in the distance, as per the dragon growls and screams) fucking in the woods saying how they just couldn't stop. Again and again. Not even good smut. Very vanilla. Repetitive.
And then after that? Not much happens. The book ends the exact way it started, except surprise (it's not a surprise if you read book 1) they're BONDED NOW, and can mind speak, and if you kill one they all die (dragons too) because their bond is just that strong. Donovyn makes all these plans with the king we don't see happen BECAUSE THE "CONCLUSION" WAS JUST THEM BEING BONDED. The war went absolutely no where. There wasn't a single fight scene FOR THESE STRONG FURYKNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR.
We did get the full story of Bren's trauma, and that was about the only "good" part of this book. The only thing that added substance.
You're telling me I gotta read MORE to get any kind of plot? No thank you. No more "God is the creator and you must trust his plan for you" "If we weren't supposed to be together God wouldn't have made us a pair so we must do this" "This is part of God's plan, we must keep going" bleh. I said this in book one, if you want to give us religion. GIVE US RELIGION. There is no backstory. We all just have to know who God is, cause it's never explained WHO it IS or WHY they follow and mention God so much. It's just there. No rhyme or reason. No church. No biblical teachings. LITERALLY NOTHING. Just a reference to God the creator. Over and over and over.
K bye.
Okay I'm just gonna say it......
"Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet"
WHAT FUCKING CONCLUSION?!?!?!?!
Okay guys, I wasn't much of a fan of the first one, but I thought MAYBE the second one would be better, hoping that the plot would progress and we'd see some action. I liked the characters enough to see where they'd go in this DUET CONCLUSION (definitely NOT a conclusion) but I'm once again sorely disappointed.
Did we get plot progression? No. There was a little "ooooh this might actually be good" at the beginning regardless of all the "you must listen to gods plan" rhetoric. AND THEN ALL THEY DO IS FUCK FOR THE NEXT 60 PERCENT OF THE BOOK (I'm not lying I KEPT TRACK). Look I like smut. I read smut all the time. THIS WAS NOT NECESSARY. It was just the same "yes Donavyn" "oh God Donavyn YES YES" OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I'm not even being dramatic (I am actually but I'm not lying). It was literally just Donavyn and Bren, and their dragons (fucking in the distance, as per the dragon growls and screams) fucking in the woods saying how they just couldn't stop. Again and again. Not even good smut. Very vanilla. Repetitive.
And then after that? Not much happens. The book ends the exact way it started, except surprise (it's not a surprise if you read book 1) they're BONDED NOW, and can mind speak, and if you kill one they all die (dragons too) because their bond is just that strong. Donovyn makes all these plans with the king we don't see happen BECAUSE THE "CONCLUSION" WAS JUST THEM BEING BONDED. The war went absolutely no where. There wasn't a single fight scene FOR THESE STRONG FURYKNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR.
We did get the full story of Bren's trauma, and that was about the only "good" part of this book. The only thing that added substance.
You're telling me I gotta read MORE to get any kind of plot? No thank you. No more "God is the creator and you must trust his plan for you" "If we weren't supposed to be together God wouldn't have made us a pair so we must do this" "This is part of God's plan, we must keep going" bleh. I said this in book one, if you want to give us religion. GIVE US RELIGION. There is no backstory. We all just have to know who God is, cause it's never explained WHO it IS or WHY they follow and mention God so much. It's just there. No rhyme or reason. No church. No biblical teachings. LITERALLY NOTHING. Just a reference to God the creator. Over and over and over.
K bye.
September 26, 2025
please don't tell me it's the "thrilling conclusion" of a "duet" when it clearly isn't.
I'd have rated 4 stars without the deception (inadvertent or not). Fix your blurbs, please.
I'd have rated 4 stars without the deception (inadvertent or not). Fix your blurbs, please.
September 23, 2025
first and foremost: why was this marketed as a duet but now it’s revealed it’s three duets? just say it’s a series?
this book felt like filler - gratuitous smut, cyclical and repetitive arguments, very little plot advancement beyond the “bonding” - which disappointed me. though i am glad the author is taking time to flesh out the series, which is something i was worried about after finishing book one, i didn’t actually see much substance in this book. the only thing that really developed was the (spoiler alert, except not really bc it was super obvious from book 1) “bonding” between the lead characters. and even the romance felt overshadowed by the constant smut/lust.
also, the religious element became almost overbearing. i have seen some critiques of the religious aspect in reviews of the previous book, but i had been able to appreciate - or at least overlook - it’s use (though, i do think it’s a bit on the nose to use “God” and “the Creator” the way it’s used in this series). however, this book it felt like every other piece of dialogue or thought referenced this god and their plan. and for how often we’re hearing about this god, the religion is not really explained or elaborated upon; do the people of this land routinely worship in churches/temples/shrines? it seems like some people have stronger faith than others (donavyn vs the queen), so is this god or faith not ubiquitously worshipped? is this god taking an active or passive role in destiny? how are the dragons related to this god and are there other sentient creatures that also worship the same creator? do the other kingdoms worship this god?
along that line of thought as well, the dragons felt like they were reduced to religious emissaries and/or wild beasts frenzied for mating season. the dragons were my favorite part of book 1 but their presence was heavily reduced in book 2 and half of what they were present for, they were freakin it dragon style in the background of their humans freakin it human style. akhane especially had barely any dialogue/wordcount. kgosi’s lines were just him quoting this vague, diaphanous god’s plan. rather disappointing.
will likely not be reading further, but 2/5 stars as this was easily consumable and entertaining enough to get me to finish the book. if i do somehow end up continuing this series, i would hope to see further world building, especially given the context of this impending war, and development of bren beyond her relationship with donavyn.
this book felt like filler - gratuitous smut, cyclical and repetitive arguments, very little plot advancement beyond the “bonding” - which disappointed me. though i am glad the author is taking time to flesh out the series, which is something i was worried about after finishing book one, i didn’t actually see much substance in this book. the only thing that really developed was the (spoiler alert, except not really bc it was super obvious from book 1) “bonding” between the lead characters. and even the romance felt overshadowed by the constant smut/lust.
also, the religious element became almost overbearing. i have seen some critiques of the religious aspect in reviews of the previous book, but i had been able to appreciate - or at least overlook - it’s use (though, i do think it’s a bit on the nose to use “God” and “the Creator” the way it’s used in this series). however, this book it felt like every other piece of dialogue or thought referenced this god and their plan. and for how often we’re hearing about this god, the religion is not really explained or elaborated upon; do the people of this land routinely worship in churches/temples/shrines? it seems like some people have stronger faith than others (donavyn vs the queen), so is this god or faith not ubiquitously worshipped? is this god taking an active or passive role in destiny? how are the dragons related to this god and are there other sentient creatures that also worship the same creator? do the other kingdoms worship this god?
along that line of thought as well, the dragons felt like they were reduced to religious emissaries and/or wild beasts frenzied for mating season. the dragons were my favorite part of book 1 but their presence was heavily reduced in book 2 and half of what they were present for, they were freakin it dragon style in the background of their humans freakin it human style. akhane especially had barely any dialogue/wordcount. kgosi’s lines were just him quoting this vague, diaphanous god’s plan. rather disappointing.
will likely not be reading further, but 2/5 stars as this was easily consumable and entertaining enough to get me to finish the book. if i do somehow end up continuing this series, i would hope to see further world building, especially given the context of this impending war, and development of bren beyond her relationship with donavyn.
September 23, 2025
This second installment picks up right where the first left off, dropping us straight into the emotional tension between Donavyn and Bren without retreating into unnecessary delays. I appreciated that the relationship development wasn’t dragged out—there’s an immediacy to their bond that feels satisfying after the buildup of book one. The pacing surprised me as well; the narrative doesn’t always hit the “expected” milestones at predictable points, which kept me engaged. I also thought Bren’s backstory was handled in a way that added depth to her character, particularly how her past trauma influences her doubts about worthiness, love, and trust. Those layers made her responses to Donavyn’s care and restraint feel believable and human.
That said, the book struggles with balance in some areas. The constant back-and-forth of “we want each other but can’t have each other” sometimes overshadowed the more compelling aspects of the story. The worldbuilding also stumbles when it leans too heavily on vague references to religion and destiny without grounding them in a clear belief system—rather than enriching the fantasy setting, these elements felt muddled. Similarly, some exposition-heavy sections (especially around politics and history) slowed the momentum, where more organic dialogue or scenes might have been more engaging.
Overall, Flameborne: Fury is a solid continuation of Bren’s journey and does deliver emotional payoff, but its pacing quirks and uneven worldbuilding occasionally pulled me out of the story. I’m invested enough in the characters to see this series through, but I’m not sure I’d follow the author beyond it.
That said, the book struggles with balance in some areas. The constant back-and-forth of “we want each other but can’t have each other” sometimes overshadowed the more compelling aspects of the story. The worldbuilding also stumbles when it leans too heavily on vague references to religion and destiny without grounding them in a clear belief system—rather than enriching the fantasy setting, these elements felt muddled. Similarly, some exposition-heavy sections (especially around politics and history) slowed the momentum, where more organic dialogue or scenes might have been more engaging.
Overall, Flameborne: Fury is a solid continuation of Bren’s journey and does deliver emotional payoff, but its pacing quirks and uneven worldbuilding occasionally pulled me out of the story. I’m invested enough in the characters to see this series through, but I’m not sure I’d follow the author beyond it.
September 26, 2025
If you’re looking for a book that grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked until the very last page, then you have to read the second book in the series! It’s so much better than the first one because the story really grows and becomes more exciting. Some people might call it “Christian romantasy,” but honestly, it has some steamy scenes 🔥🔥 that would even surprise a priest!
The characters are more relatable, and the plot twists will keep you guessing. Trust me, once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down.
The characters are more relatable, and the plot twists will keep you guessing. Trust me, once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down.
October 3, 2025
This is not a duology
The storyline is good, if a bit slow. However, a duology does not end on a cliffhanger and then continue in a different duology. It is more appropriate to call this an incomplete series with a name change.
The sex did become a bit tedious but overall it is a good book. If you’re looking for a quick read with an ending that wraps up the plot and storyline, this isn’t it.
The storyline is good, if a bit slow. However, a duology does not end on a cliffhanger and then continue in a different duology. It is more appropriate to call this an incomplete series with a name change.
The sex did become a bit tedious but overall it is a good book. If you’re looking for a quick read with an ending that wraps up the plot and storyline, this isn’t it.
November 21, 2025
Loved this!! I honestly enjoyed all of the characters and was excited for the POV switches. My main issue really has nothing to do with the plot, and more with the world-building… why is Christianity randomly thrown in here? 😭 It really didn’t fit the plot and was very overdone. On one page I read the word God probably 15x 😬 I definitely could have done without the Sunday service vibes, but it is what it is! The ending was pretty abrupt, but apparently the story is split up in to duologies? strange but 🤷🏻♀️ I’ll probably read the next duo.
September 29, 2025
I loved the first one so I was excited to read the second. The mating bond was unexpected because the world-building in the first book didn't seem like it was a world where mating bonds for humans existed, but it wasn't a bad thing. I guessed at her trauma, so for it to be revealed was heavy but good. But to be honest...I skimmed probably 1/3 of the book. way too many sex scenes that were so focused on being different that I had to think about what position they were in or how they were doing things. The whole book lacked a lot of plot, I see where the author took time for the mating bond and working through her trauma, but I feel as though it could have been done in half the chapters it was.
September 30, 2025
I wouldn’t have called this a duet.
To me, a duet is a set of two books where you have a story and a clear conclusion to that “problem” that was presented in the first book. This was not that. While we have world building and movement toward figuring out an enemy, the majority of this book was spent having sex. I’m all for adding spicy scenes where it makes sense to further the relationship between the characters, but I don’t need it to be there as the only way they can feel like they are “together.”
Overall, I’m not sure I’ll continue as I just don’t know if I understand how this will work if new characters are introduced in the next duet.
To me, a duet is a set of two books where you have a story and a clear conclusion to that “problem” that was presented in the first book. This was not that. While we have world building and movement toward figuring out an enemy, the majority of this book was spent having sex. I’m all for adding spicy scenes where it makes sense to further the relationship between the characters, but I don’t need it to be there as the only way they can feel like they are “together.”
Overall, I’m not sure I’ll continue as I just don’t know if I understand how this will work if new characters are introduced in the next duet.
October 7, 2025
I’d say 2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️
Idk majority of the book had no real plot. The ending does though so makes you want to know more… but I just found myself skipping pages because it was redundant. I still might be interested to find out what happens in the next book once it comes out. Maybe.
Quotes I liked:
“God, I hated people sometimes”
“He held me like I was precious”
“It felt like I never took a step forward without a new obstacle to face”
Idk majority of the book had no real plot. The ending does though so makes you want to know more… but I just found myself skipping pages because it was redundant. I still might be interested to find out what happens in the next book once it comes out. Maybe.
Quotes I liked:
“God, I hated people sometimes”
“He held me like I was precious”
“It felt like I never took a step forward without a new obstacle to face”
December 15, 2025
Warning: This book will make you an emotional mess.
It doesn’t end here. It isn’t strictly a duet but rather a series.
It doesn’t end here. It isn’t strictly a duet but rather a series.
September 19, 2025
5⭐️
Even better than the first, plus we finally get some 🔥.
I was a little disappointed because I thought it was a duet, but it's a set of 3 duets!?
Even better than the first, plus we finally get some 🔥.
I was a little disappointed because I thought it was a duet, but it's a set of 3 duets!?
September 27, 2025
Not a conclusion.
there were so many things left open. this reads like a series with no answers. I was really hoping for that legally blond moment between Ruin and Bren (you go here?) but that doesnt happen. some great set up for the warriors but nothing happens with it. Just a lot of mating between the dragons and humans. the whole human mate bond thing was a little weird for me because thats been supernatural based before but I can deal with it. felt pointless with no resolution. less God stuff this time though.
there were so many things left open. this reads like a series with no answers. I was really hoping for that legally blond moment between Ruin and Bren (you go here?) but that doesnt happen. some great set up for the warriors but nothing happens with it. Just a lot of mating between the dragons and humans. the whole human mate bond thing was a little weird for me because thats been supernatural based before but I can deal with it. felt pointless with no resolution. less God stuff this time though.
September 27, 2025
more spice. maybe a bit too much from 30% to 50% then went into lots of details about the plan. yet, never got to the plan bc more emotions/her story and the book ends. yes their love continues. but does he actually get his revenge? so I guess another book is coming yet it's a different series?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2025
I liked this one better - more deeper connection and character development. And more spice. A bit misleading that its a completed duology since the story isnt completed at all and now a new duology is being released - so not happy about that. not sure whether I'll continue with the series
October 20, 2025
3.5/5
A duet ENDS it two books. This book did not. I enjoyed the book, but was pissed that the book didn’t end in a duet. Now there is going to be another duet following the same characters. Someone needs to tell the author what a duet is and what a series is. Ugh!!
A duet ENDS it two books. This book did not. I enjoyed the book, but was pissed that the book didn’t end in a duet. Now there is going to be another duet following the same characters. Someone needs to tell the author what a duet is and what a series is. Ugh!!
September 30, 2025
NOT a complete story (I’d give 0 stars if I could)
I’ve never written a review like this in my 200+.
Even though I had my problems with the first book, I decided to read this one purely out of curiosity. The author left so many unanswered questions and since this story was only a duet, I decided to finish the last book to get my answers.
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Not because I didn’t finish the book, but because it didn’t contain a complete story.
I thought I’d misread the synopsis or mistakenly assumed that this was a duet when it was actually just an unfinished series that happened to have 2 books written so far. That’s happened to me before and is completely my mistake. But again, that wasn’t the case. This was labelled a completed duet—as stated by the author herself in below’s direct quote from this book’s description:
“Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet.”
I don’t know about you, but “thrilling conclusion” seems pretty definitive to me. Since this was marketed as a completed duet, one would assume that included a conclusion to the plot.
The argument could be made that the author was very clear that this was a series of duets. Which is true. At the end of both books, she included this disclaimer:
“Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice.”
But again, nowhere does it state the duet’s individual plot wouldn’t reach a conclusion at the end of each set. (In fact, as seen in the previous quote, it says the complete opposite…but I digress).
As far as I can tell, the author was going for more of a ‘Part 1, Part 2, Part 3’ type of distinction with this series. The first part using its duets to tell the story of the main characters finding themselves and each other, and then continuing on to the next set of duets for ‘Part 2’ of the story arc. That would’ve worked a lot more than the misleading description the books have now.
It should be said that I’m no stranger to an interconnected series. In fact, it’s my preferred way to read—when different couples get their own story and their own HEA while also dealing with the overarching plot of the entire series. And if that interconnected series was about the same couple over and over but dealing with a different plot each time? One that concluded at the end of each book like episodes of a TV show, while the longstanding plot remained until the series finale? I love those too.
The problem here was the misleading descriptions the author provided on both books. If I’d known this was a series of interconnected duets (keyword: interconnected) where each set had their own story arc and the overarching plot continued between all 6 books—and thus didn’t reach a true conclusion until the very last book—I would have a different opinion. (Though even that would be misleading since this first duet doesn’t actually conclude in any way, but again, I digress).
As of now, going into this duet being told by the author it came to a “thrilling conclusion” and was followed up by 2 more adventurous duets featuring the same couple only to find out that wasn’t the case, the story stayed unfinished, and nothing is actually set in stone was frustrating beyond belief.
Let’s call it what it is: this is book 2 in a series of 6, each duet within representing a story arc that concludes at the end of the entire series. Most importantly, no individual book or set of books can be read as standalones. That would fix the problem since it clearly states that to enjoy books 1-2, books 3-6 must be read too.
Having said that, the fact the book ended where it did—in the middle of the MC’s relationship trails and the beginning of their recon mission for the mysterious war they’re supposedly fighting—made things even worse. Absolutely nothing was settled enough at the end for it to feel even remotely satisfying. Not the complications around the MC’s relationship that affects their jobs, their positions, the entire hierarchy of their society. Not the war (though, who are they fighting, anyway?) or the dragon hatch crisis. Even the plot lines around the FMC’s past trauma remained unfinished, though it was one of the biggest storylines of this duet.
The only way these books could be argued as concluded is through the MCs’ relationship. The end of the book saw them together—assumedly for good—but since the relationship is so complicated and affects almost every other plot point, it’s not concrete. It would technically be a happy-for-now ending since this duet exists as its own entity. That’s truly the only argument for this being a “completed” set. Even then, labelling the book as a finished duet because one plot line is somewhat settled is a stretch.
“But why are you complaining? You mentioned yourself that the author said this was a series of duets, so of course not everything is going to be settled!” Very true. If only she didn’t call this a conclusion to a story that is very much not concluded.
Honestly, I went back and forth on whether or not to even write this review since it’s entirely negative and so different from what I usually write. But I came to the conclusion (no pun intended) that if the author could tell readers her story was finished when it was very much NOT, I could share my opinion in a respectful way so others could avoid wasting their time like I did.
I’ve never written a review like this in my 200+.
Even though I had my problems with the first book, I decided to read this one purely out of curiosity. The author left so many unanswered questions and since this story was only a duet, I decided to finish the last book to get my answers.
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Not because I didn’t finish the book, but because it didn’t contain a complete story.
I thought I’d misread the synopsis or mistakenly assumed that this was a duet when it was actually just an unfinished series that happened to have 2 books written so far. That’s happened to me before and is completely my mistake. But again, that wasn’t the case. This was labelled a completed duet—as stated by the author herself in below’s direct quote from this book’s description:
“Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet.”
I don’t know about you, but “thrilling conclusion” seems pretty definitive to me. Since this was marketed as a completed duet, one would assume that included a conclusion to the plot.
The argument could be made that the author was very clear that this was a series of duets. Which is true. At the end of both books, she included this disclaimer:
“Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice.”
But again, nowhere does it state the duet’s individual plot wouldn’t reach a conclusion at the end of each set. (In fact, as seen in the previous quote, it says the complete opposite…but I digress).
As far as I can tell, the author was going for more of a ‘Part 1, Part 2, Part 3’ type of distinction with this series. The first part using its duets to tell the story of the main characters finding themselves and each other, and then continuing on to the next set of duets for ‘Part 2’ of the story arc. That would’ve worked a lot more than the misleading description the books have now.
It should be said that I’m no stranger to an interconnected series. In fact, it’s my preferred way to read—when different couples get their own story and their own HEA while also dealing with the overarching plot of the entire series. And if that interconnected series was about the same couple over and over but dealing with a different plot each time? One that concluded at the end of each book like episodes of a TV show, while the longstanding plot remained until the series finale? I love those too.
The problem here was the misleading descriptions the author provided on both books. If I’d known this was a series of interconnected duets (keyword: interconnected) where each set had their own story arc and the overarching plot continued between all 6 books—and thus didn’t reach a true conclusion until the very last book—I would have a different opinion. (Though even that would be misleading since this first duet doesn’t actually conclude in any way, but again, I digress).
As of now, going into this duet being told by the author it came to a “thrilling conclusion” and was followed up by 2 more adventurous duets featuring the same couple only to find out that wasn’t the case, the story stayed unfinished, and nothing is actually set in stone was frustrating beyond belief.
Let’s call it what it is: this is book 2 in a series of 6, each duet within representing a story arc that concludes at the end of the entire series. Most importantly, no individual book or set of books can be read as standalones. That would fix the problem since it clearly states that to enjoy books 1-2, books 3-6 must be read too.
Having said that, the fact the book ended where it did—in the middle of the MC’s relationship trails and the beginning of their recon mission for the mysterious war they’re supposedly fighting—made things even worse. Absolutely nothing was settled enough at the end for it to feel even remotely satisfying. Not the complications around the MC’s relationship that affects their jobs, their positions, the entire hierarchy of their society. Not the war (though, who are they fighting, anyway?) or the dragon hatch crisis. Even the plot lines around the FMC’s past trauma remained unfinished, though it was one of the biggest storylines of this duet.
The only way these books could be argued as concluded is through the MCs’ relationship. The end of the book saw them together—assumedly for good—but since the relationship is so complicated and affects almost every other plot point, it’s not concrete. It would technically be a happy-for-now ending since this duet exists as its own entity. That’s truly the only argument for this being a “completed” set. Even then, labelling the book as a finished duet because one plot line is somewhat settled is a stretch.
“But why are you complaining? You mentioned yourself that the author said this was a series of duets, so of course not everything is going to be settled!” Very true. If only she didn’t call this a conclusion to a story that is very much not concluded.
Honestly, I went back and forth on whether or not to even write this review since it’s entirely negative and so different from what I usually write. But I came to the conclusion (no pun intended) that if the author could tell readers her story was finished when it was very much NOT, I could share my opinion in a respectful way so others could avoid wasting their time like I did.
November 16, 2025
THIS IS NOT A DUET AND ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER.
The author declares this is like ACOTAR and the Empyrean series. Not remotely close. I’m very disappointed at the start of the book. It’s 200 pages constant repetition of the same fears and doubts from our FMC in the first book with 90 pages of sex, fear and doubt on repeat over and over again. NINETY PAGES!!! What was worse is after 90 pages her fear and doubt on repeat, finally infiltrated the MMC. I was so close to DNFing the book. Thankfully it starts to get interesting after the first 200 pages but that doesn’t last long. The book could’ve addressed the fear built-up from book one at the beginning and then expanded and pull the characters into the rich development to finish strong. Instead, the entire book revolves around more of the fear and doubt until the very end. It feels unfinished. Not to mention the constant internal monologue and the dialogue is stunted. Why even have the other plot lines if we’re not going to finish them? The author doesn’t finish a thought at times. Donavyn said, three things happened once, first… and then there was no second or third. Then with the king in the last chapter, Donavyn says two points, first…and then there’s no second point.
I’m frustrated that we didn’t get answers on certain things. It was Ekko that called her Little Flame while in the tree at the launch before she met with Ruin or Chosen by Akhane. How did Ekko recognize her as Little Flame? When she landed and the harness was wet, and she went to get a stable boy to help and all hell broke loose, no one ever went to retrieve the harness. It’s the little things.
When Donavyn and Kgosi found them, Donyvan abandon the harness to the storm and didn’t go back for it to dry it out. It’s the little thing. It’s disappointing that Bren didn’t get to confront Ruin.
I also wonder if the author has some type of relationship with Tommee Proffit. All the recommended songs are by that artist.
This “Duet” ended on a cliffhanger. NOT A DUET!!!
The author declares this is like ACOTAR and the Empyrean series. Not remotely close. I’m very disappointed at the start of the book. It’s 200 pages constant repetition of the same fears and doubts from our FMC in the first book with 90 pages of sex, fear and doubt on repeat over and over again. NINETY PAGES!!! What was worse is after 90 pages her fear and doubt on repeat, finally infiltrated the MMC. I was so close to DNFing the book. Thankfully it starts to get interesting after the first 200 pages but that doesn’t last long. The book could’ve addressed the fear built-up from book one at the beginning and then expanded and pull the characters into the rich development to finish strong. Instead, the entire book revolves around more of the fear and doubt until the very end. It feels unfinished. Not to mention the constant internal monologue and the dialogue is stunted. Why even have the other plot lines if we’re not going to finish them? The author doesn’t finish a thought at times. Donavyn said, three things happened once, first… and then there was no second or third. Then with the king in the last chapter, Donavyn says two points, first…and then there’s no second point.
I’m frustrated that we didn’t get answers on certain things. It was Ekko that called her Little Flame while in the tree at the launch before she met with Ruin or Chosen by Akhane. How did Ekko recognize her as Little Flame? When she landed and the harness was wet, and she went to get a stable boy to help and all hell broke loose, no one ever went to retrieve the harness. It’s the little things.
When Donavyn and Kgosi found them, Donyvan abandon the harness to the storm and didn’t go back for it to dry it out. It’s the little thing. It’s disappointing that Bren didn’t get to confront Ruin.
I also wonder if the author has some type of relationship with Tommee Proffit. All the recommended songs are by that artist.
This “Duet” ended on a cliffhanger. NOT A DUET!!!
December 29, 2025
FYI this review is solely for myself when I look back on recs. Contains spoilers.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
So this book was nothing like the last one. It was like 75% spice. Whew. 😮💨 very hot, but lacked the plot the last book had. I liked that more.
In the beginning FMC Bren receives an order to do her final task which is a mission. Her mission states to find the enemies at the border. Collect intel. And report back. After she flies with her dragon Ahkane out to complete said mission MMC and commander Donovyn realizes she's been sent on a false mission because he was to be delivering her task himself. Bren discovers true enemies and collect real intel all under the rouse of believing it's a fake and her final mission.
Donovyn and his dragon Kgosi fly out to find them when Kgosi goes wild and reveals Ahkane is his mate and Bren is Donovyns.
When Donovyn realizes what Bren found while out on her mission he reports back to the king only to realize HE is the one who sent her on the fake mission believing even if she was found it was no loss to the army.
The rest of the book is pretty much them solidifying the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot. At one point Bren severs their bond in a panic because the queen, who always wanted to sleep with Donovyn, tells Bren in a jealous rage after being rejected that he's hers and will always come back to her after her newness wares off and he gets bored. In order to fix the bond she has to come clean and be completely open about why she panicked. She admits her ex bf (Ruin) and a few of his dragon rider friends raped her and used her love for Ruin to manipulate her. She conceals all their identities in an effort to make sure Donovyn doesn't retaliate and get punished but accidentally let slip the name one of the dragons call Ruin, so he knows who it is and is privately planning revenge/murder.
The book is pretty much them solidifying and fixing the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot.
Book ends with him telling the king they're mates and getting ready to take off to scout the enemies she found in her mission.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
So this book was nothing like the last one. It was like 75% spice. Whew. 😮💨 very hot, but lacked the plot the last book had. I liked that more.
In the beginning FMC Bren receives an order to do her final task which is a mission. Her mission states to find the enemies at the border. Collect intel. And report back. After she flies with her dragon Ahkane out to complete said mission MMC and commander Donovyn realizes she's been sent on a false mission because he was to be delivering her task himself. Bren discovers true enemies and collect real intel all under the rouse of believing it's a fake and her final mission.
Donovyn and his dragon Kgosi fly out to find them when Kgosi goes wild and reveals Ahkane is his mate and Bren is Donovyns.
When Donovyn realizes what Bren found while out on her mission he reports back to the king only to realize HE is the one who sent her on the fake mission believing even if she was found it was no loss to the army.
The rest of the book is pretty much them solidifying the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot. At one point Bren severs their bond in a panic because the queen, who always wanted to sleep with Donovyn, tells Bren in a jealous rage after being rejected that he's hers and will always come back to her after her newness wares off and he gets bored. In order to fix the bond she has to come clean and be completely open about why she panicked. She admits her ex bf (Ruin) and a few of his dragon rider friends raped her and used her love for Ruin to manipulate her. She conceals all their identities in an effort to make sure Donovyn doesn't retaliate and get punished but accidentally let slip the name one of the dragons call Ruin, so he knows who it is and is privately planning revenge/murder.
The book is pretty much them solidifying and fixing the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot.
Book ends with him telling the king they're mates and getting ready to take off to scout the enemies she found in her mission.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 28, 2025
Bren and Donavyn’s saga continues, but it’s not finished in this book.
***spoilers***
Bren continues in her journey to become a Furyknight and encounters more resistance from herself than she could have anticipated. Her trauma, details of which are finally revealed, could ruin her happiness and kill her.
I really like the premise of this story, and it finally starts having more action than just her internal conflict about 80% through. That’s where I really got into the story. Now, as far as the claims that this is as good as Fourth Wing or ACOTAR… not so much. I very much want the author to grow in her writing as I can see promise. However, more work on world building, foreshadowing, and proofreading would help elevate this story.
I have highlighted areas that either need correction due to grammar or spelling as well as left commentary on areas I found frustrating. It’s clear from the author’s acknowledgments at the end of the books that she’s a very religious Christian. This carries through in her work, which could be an asset, but there is no context to the constant “creators will” and “God’s plan” from Donavyn and Kgori ( I think I spelled this name correctly). They are pretty much the only ones who invoke a higher power
We as readers don’t know what religion they practice as it’s not defined. The reader is just stuck assuming it’s Christianity. And, just like most religions, people in power don’t really believe, and the common folk just don’t really care or use it to manipulate. With the exception of Donavyn who has his dragon to keep him on track. But what of the other dragon riders? We have zero idea if their dragons do the same. Especially as most of the Furyknights don’t believe that Bren should follow the path her dragon chose, which tells the reader that there is very little actual respect for the dragons.
Overall, I will read the next books as they come out and look forward to the authors progress as a writer.
***spoilers***
Bren continues in her journey to become a Furyknight and encounters more resistance from herself than she could have anticipated. Her trauma, details of which are finally revealed, could ruin her happiness and kill her.
I really like the premise of this story, and it finally starts having more action than just her internal conflict about 80% through. That’s where I really got into the story. Now, as far as the claims that this is as good as Fourth Wing or ACOTAR… not so much. I very much want the author to grow in her writing as I can see promise. However, more work on world building, foreshadowing, and proofreading would help elevate this story.
I have highlighted areas that either need correction due to grammar or spelling as well as left commentary on areas I found frustrating. It’s clear from the author’s acknowledgments at the end of the books that she’s a very religious Christian. This carries through in her work, which could be an asset, but there is no context to the constant “creators will” and “God’s plan” from Donavyn and Kgori ( I think I spelled this name correctly). They are pretty much the only ones who invoke a higher power
We as readers don’t know what religion they practice as it’s not defined. The reader is just stuck assuming it’s Christianity. And, just like most religions, people in power don’t really believe, and the common folk just don’t really care or use it to manipulate. With the exception of Donavyn who has his dragon to keep him on track. But what of the other dragon riders? We have zero idea if their dragons do the same. Especially as most of the Furyknights don’t believe that Bren should follow the path her dragon chose, which tells the reader that there is very little actual respect for the dragons.
Overall, I will read the next books as they come out and look forward to the authors progress as a writer.
November 11, 2025
Hmmmm mixed feelings on this one,
Bren and Donayvan get it on in this book and forge their mate bond, but whilst there was no spice in book 1 the author has more than made up for it in book 2, and too much in my view. They are at it like rabbits and while I'm no prude and appreciate a good sex scene as much as the next person I dont want it to consume, overshadow, or dominate at the expense of action or plot.
It really felt like not much hapened in this book except bonking. There wasnt much interaction between Bren and her squadron, or training or Bren's development as a Furyknight, which was disappointing. These sort of books about trainee warriors/ magic users rely on seeing the character grow and improve their skills. And that didnt happen here. It was far too focused on Bren and Donayvan's sex life. I got bored of the endless how's your father.
And although there was mention of possible betrayal within the ranks and what happened to Bren that caused her trauma all it did was set up the next duet of books. This one had no resolution, it kinda just petered out, it felt like the author was more concerned about setting up the next books rather than giving us a satisfactory ending to this one.
I'm still not a fan of the age gap between Donayvan and Bren, he's far too old for her. I know historically age gaps happened all the time, many an much older man has married a nubile young woman but it has become less socially acceptable and now seems uncomfortable and icky, an uneven power exchange. I like him as a MMC but not as a romantic lead, he's better suited as a mentor.
All in all I liked this less than book 1, not crazy about the religious overtones either. I feel like this was mostly filler, sex and not much else.
Bren and Donayvan get it on in this book and forge their mate bond, but whilst there was no spice in book 1 the author has more than made up for it in book 2, and too much in my view. They are at it like rabbits and while I'm no prude and appreciate a good sex scene as much as the next person I dont want it to consume, overshadow, or dominate at the expense of action or plot.
It really felt like not much hapened in this book except bonking. There wasnt much interaction between Bren and her squadron, or training or Bren's development as a Furyknight, which was disappointing. These sort of books about trainee warriors/ magic users rely on seeing the character grow and improve their skills. And that didnt happen here. It was far too focused on Bren and Donayvan's sex life. I got bored of the endless how's your father.
And although there was mention of possible betrayal within the ranks and what happened to Bren that caused her trauma all it did was set up the next duet of books. This one had no resolution, it kinda just petered out, it felt like the author was more concerned about setting up the next books rather than giving us a satisfactory ending to this one.
I'm still not a fan of the age gap between Donayvan and Bren, he's far too old for her. I know historically age gaps happened all the time, many an much older man has married a nubile young woman but it has become less socially acceptable and now seems uncomfortable and icky, an uneven power exchange. I like him as a MMC but not as a romantic lead, he's better suited as a mentor.
All in all I liked this less than book 1, not crazy about the religious overtones either. I feel like this was mostly filler, sex and not much else.
September 21, 2025
Okay, Flame Chosen Borne Book 2 absolutely wrecked me, and in the best way. The connection between Bren and Donavyn was wholesome. It's not just romance; it’s the way they grow together, trust each other, and really build something that feels so real. You can actually feel the chemistry between them, and it’s impossible not to get emotionally invested in their journey. Also, there was lots of spice! I would say it rates 4/5 in this book.
Not only do their dragons can form bonds with their mates, but humans as well. We get to see the couple form their own true bond, stringing them along with endless love. The way they both connect with their dragons makes the whole thing feel complete as well. You can feel the unity, and it's honestly beautiful.
Now, the emotional depth of this book really hits hard. Around 70%, when Bren reveals her past? I lost it. The way the author goes into such detail about her trauma makes you feel it in your bones. You can feel her pain and shame.
The focus of this book is on Bren and Donavyn’s relationship, while book one was more about Bren’s training and her bond with her team. This one is much more emotional.
I saw the author mention that there will be three duets featuring the same couple, and I find that really interesting! I’m guessing each duet will focus on a specific theme, but with the same characters. For example, since the series starts with Bren being chosen (Book 1) and then moves into her becoming part of the Furyknight (Book 2), I’m assuming Duet 2 will shift focus to the war, especially since Book 2 ended on that note. I really hope Ms. Lynn doesn’t introduce or center around new characters too much, there’s still so much potential with the current ones!
Anywho! I cannot wait for the next duet or book!
Not only do their dragons can form bonds with their mates, but humans as well. We get to see the couple form their own true bond, stringing them along with endless love. The way they both connect with their dragons makes the whole thing feel complete as well. You can feel the unity, and it's honestly beautiful.
Now, the emotional depth of this book really hits hard. Around 70%, when Bren reveals her past? I lost it. The way the author goes into such detail about her trauma makes you feel it in your bones. You can feel her pain and shame.
The focus of this book is on Bren and Donavyn’s relationship, while book one was more about Bren’s training and her bond with her team. This one is much more emotional.
I saw the author mention that there will be three duets featuring the same couple, and I find that really interesting! I’m guessing each duet will focus on a specific theme, but with the same characters. For example, since the series starts with Bren being chosen (Book 1) and then moves into her becoming part of the Furyknight (Book 2), I’m assuming Duet 2 will shift focus to the war, especially since Book 2 ended on that note. I really hope Ms. Lynn doesn’t introduce or center around new characters too much, there’s still so much potential with the current ones!
Anywho! I cannot wait for the next duet or book!
October 7, 2025
2.5 Stars
The first book was so different from this one. It kept moving from one scene to the next. Not necessarily full of action but the storyline kept moving.
This one, however, such a let down. It was Go, stop, stop, stop, Go, stop, stop, stop, Go. It was great to see these 2 finally get together but it deducted from the main story. That was not the case in the first book so this almost felt like it was written by someone else. The book went from her 3rd trial, to Heat/intimacy for about 5-8 chapters, then the story picks back up, to then again Heat/intimacy for about 5-8 chapters, then to her breaking down because of her backstory (which I'm glad we finally got out of her), to more Heat/intimacy. And just when you think the main story is going to be picked back up it's all about the injustices she suffered and how to make it right for a couple of chapters before it ends. I found myself skimming A LOT on this one.
I was hoping for a full wrap up of the main plot of this "Duet". Or at least being able to see Bren get back up, stand tall and show her strength like she did in the first book but even more deserved this time around after we finally learn all she suffered. I wouldn't even call these two books a Duet because other then her making it to Furyknight, there were a lot of loose ends. This was just a fluffer/filler book. All so the author can pick those up in the next duet/series coming out next spring. Not sure if I'll pick that one up right now. We'll see how I feel in 5+ months.
The first book was so different from this one. It kept moving from one scene to the next. Not necessarily full of action but the storyline kept moving.
This one, however, such a let down. It was Go, stop, stop, stop, Go, stop, stop, stop, Go. It was great to see these 2 finally get together but it deducted from the main story. That was not the case in the first book so this almost felt like it was written by someone else. The book went from her 3rd trial, to Heat/intimacy for about 5-8 chapters, then the story picks back up, to then again Heat/intimacy for about 5-8 chapters, then to her breaking down because of her backstory (which I'm glad we finally got out of her), to more Heat/intimacy. And just when you think the main story is going to be picked back up it's all about the injustices she suffered and how to make it right for a couple of chapters before it ends. I found myself skimming A LOT on this one.
I was hoping for a full wrap up of the main plot of this "Duet". Or at least being able to see Bren get back up, stand tall and show her strength like she did in the first book but even more deserved this time around after we finally learn all she suffered. I wouldn't even call these two books a Duet because other then her making it to Furyknight, there were a lot of loose ends. This was just a fluffer/filler book. All so the author can pick those up in the next duet/series coming out next spring. Not sure if I'll pick that one up right now. We'll see how I feel in 5+ months.
October 2, 2025
Ok, so I would like to thank Aimee Lynn for the trigger warning before the book began. I read it all, even the hard stuff and I was absolutely devastated for Bren when her story finally unfolded. I wanted to rage the way the General wanted. Bren’s PTSD is completely warranted. It was heartbreaking to be with her through it. Now to some other news… While I understand the need for characters like the king and queen, Ms. Lynn did a phenomenal job at making them entirely unlikable. I understand the politics and the underlying selfishness are essential to the characters, but man, oh man are those royals just vile. The relationship between Bren and her squad is so good! The developing relationship between Bren and Donovan is something else altogether…Spicy!!! When I tell you I devoured this book, I mean I absolutely consumed this 446 page wonder in less than 3 days! And I had to work! I could not put it down when I had any moment to read! So good and I cannot wait for the next duet to be completed so I can visit with Bren, Donovan, Kgosi, and Akhane again.
I know there are folks who don't like the fact that this duet didn't really have an ending where all the story is finished and there is an HEA or resolution, however, I felt like this part of the story was complete. I am so looking forward to the next!
I know there are folks who don't like the fact that this duet didn't really have an ending where all the story is finished and there is an HEA or resolution, however, I felt like this part of the story was complete. I am so looking forward to the next!
December 10, 2025
I'm seriously annoyed. You give me two books, label them duet. *We can argue the semantics of terminology between duet and duology. But since this is strictly a book at the moment with no audiobook to allow confusion. So I'm told it's a duet, meaning 2 books equals a complete story. When I got to the epilogue at the 89% mark (on Kindle) I was slightly confused. And low and behold I'm left with an incomplete story. Only to be told there's at least another duet for Bren and Donavyn. WTAF! Now I'm pretty mad and totally feel duped.
Besides that MAJOR issue, the story. I continue to really enjoy the storyline, minus the uber Christian over tone in a fantasy with dragons. When I can ignore that it's got good bones to be a great story.
But the Christian blindly believing God our creator has a reason for everything propaganda, with zero backstory to the why. Plus you tell me everything happens because "God has a plan" but then allow (without spoiling) what happened to Bren. Really. Fine, but include in your story why that part.
I said in my book 1 review. I have nothing against and actually enjoy quite a bit of fantasy stories with a god or many gods being front and center. But this just reads like propaganda.
Besides that MAJOR issue, the story. I continue to really enjoy the storyline, minus the uber Christian over tone in a fantasy with dragons. When I can ignore that it's got good bones to be a great story.
But the Christian blindly believing God our creator has a reason for everything propaganda, with zero backstory to the why. Plus you tell me everything happens because "God has a plan" but then allow (without spoiling) what happened to Bren. Really. Fine, but include in your story why that part.
I said in my book 1 review. I have nothing against and actually enjoy quite a bit of fantasy stories with a god or many gods being front and center. But this just reads like propaganda.
November 16, 2025
I’m annoyed about this one. I liked the tension in the first one, the world seemed interesting (although similar to Fourth Wing), I thought after the first one we’d pick up the pace. Nope! First, the FMC… she seemed inconsistent in her personality. Characters kept seeing her fire, maybe I’m just blind, because all I saw was her trust issues (with others and herself). And I know she experienced trauma (I understand), I do appreciate that it was better explained in this book. However, I think the way she was written, the side characters talked about her having fire, her being cunning, etc. but it never connected with me as a reader. Almost, since she didn’t like herself, you as the reader didn’t either. Now pacing… the fact this was marked as a DUET is insanity. Nothing substantial was resolved. The entire second book was just sex and filler. The War, still impending. The discovered enemy camp, straight chilling near their border. Bren’s and Akhane’s gifts, what gifts?!? But guess what, sex and mate bonds, check! Legit almost 2/3rds of this book was just sex.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 3, 2026
Well, book one was a little bit slow to start, the set up was really good. And the cliffhanger was really annoying, but thankfully you book 2 existed and I didn’t have to deal with that. But I do have to leave myself all these notes now because book 3 is now not going to be released until April so here are the notes for myself.
Donyvan and Bren have completed their bond and solidified their relationship by Bren being honest about her past and the furyknight, Ruin, and his brothers and their gross act. Donyvan is keeping his vengeance a secret from his dragon Kgosi who is mates with Brens Dragon Akahne. I hope the third book goes back over her brothers/ her squad because it’s hard to remember all of their names right now, but remember Ronen as the wing leader and Gill as a second in command, the king and queen do not seem to be villains, but they are also not good people, Bren found an enemy camp, thinking it was her last trial and so she and Donyvan must now infiltrate that camp as well as figure out the mole that is within the kingdom.
Donyvan and Bren have completed their bond and solidified their relationship by Bren being honest about her past and the furyknight, Ruin, and his brothers and their gross act. Donyvan is keeping his vengeance a secret from his dragon Kgosi who is mates with Brens Dragon Akahne. I hope the third book goes back over her brothers/ her squad because it’s hard to remember all of their names right now, but remember Ronen as the wing leader and Gill as a second in command, the king and queen do not seem to be villains, but they are also not good people, Bren found an enemy camp, thinking it was her last trial and so she and Donyvan must now infiltrate that camp as well as figure out the mole that is within the kingdom.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2025
I was always here for the plot, and I thought this book would wrap it up nicely. The plot is good so hear me when I say that all the spice is UNNECESSARY. It was not realistic and honestly, it made me uncomfortable. They were outside in a storm, wet, dirty, and cold and not far from enemy territory that were days away from marching on the King's territory...Then, in a stable with a small cot and NOONE heard them...This book would have had better reviews from everyone if the author would have wrapped things up in this book. I would love to see how the series end because that is what I am invested in. I care for the bond between Donavyn and Bren, but I skimmed right through all that spice just to get to the premise of the story, and it had the nerve to end on another cliffhanger. Please finish the story. In case you did not hear me, please finish the story and exclude all the spice. This is a "stakes are high" book so please write accordingly.
December 11, 2025
I picked up this book for the “who did this to you?” / “touch her and die” energy… only to find out I have to read another book to actually get the “touch her and die” moment? Ugh.
I also really disliked how Bren was forced to reveal her past. That kind of vulnerability should come from trust, not pressure. when Keg forced Bren to relive and share the darkest moment of her life, the one that drove her to consider suicide. It felt wrong. Survivors of SA deserve safety and support when choosing to come forward, and the way it was handled here was the opposite of that. It just didn’t sit right with me at all. I also hated how Donovan forced her to share with her brothers that she felt like a burned to them. I wouldn't have trusted him after that. he should have encouraged her but forcing her to reveal things she wasn't ready for changes the dynamic of their relationship and he never had to work to win back that trust. It just left me struggling to want them to be together.
I also really disliked how Bren was forced to reveal her past. That kind of vulnerability should come from trust, not pressure. when Keg forced Bren to relive and share the darkest moment of her life, the one that drove her to consider suicide. It felt wrong. Survivors of SA deserve safety and support when choosing to come forward, and the way it was handled here was the opposite of that. It just didn’t sit right with me at all. I also hated how Donovan forced her to share with her brothers that she felt like a burned to them. I wouldn't have trusted him after that. he should have encouraged her but forcing her to reveal things she wasn't ready for changes the dynamic of their relationship and he never had to work to win back that trust. It just left me struggling to want them to be together.
December 27, 2025
This book was a good read. Especially if you love dragons.
I enjoyed reading this book. I pretty much binged read both books in two days. Oh how I love the dragons. There was only a few things I didn't enjoy about the books but other than that they were a great read. The word God is used way too much. I feel like every time I turn around someone is mentioning God. We got it the first 40 times it was mentioned in two chapters. Also I get the main character went through a lot bi just felt like it dragged on forever for her to heal and get over what had happened to her. It dragged out and then it blew up and poof everything seemed fine? Just could have happened sooner I think rather than later. Other than that these were good books! The dragons seriously made me laugh and I loved them!
I enjoyed reading this book. I pretty much binged read both books in two days. Oh how I love the dragons. There was only a few things I didn't enjoy about the books but other than that they were a great read. The word God is used way too much. I feel like every time I turn around someone is mentioning God. We got it the first 40 times it was mentioned in two chapters. Also I get the main character went through a lot bi just felt like it dragged on forever for her to heal and get over what had happened to her. It dragged out and then it blew up and poof everything seemed fine? Just could have happened sooner I think rather than later. Other than that these were good books! The dragons seriously made me laugh and I loved them!
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