Flameborne: Fury

Emberquell Academy #2

by Aimee Lynn

Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the continuing saga of the Emberquell Academy series. Flameborne: Fury is a mythical realm, 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 dared: a Furyknight in the making. But when saboteurs set her up to fall, Donavyn is faced with a desperate decision: Keep her secrets and let the King throw her into the flames? Or reveal his love and clip her wings forever?

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.

Tropes and content include: Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy academy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, weak-to-strong female lead, age gap, slow burn, and much, much more!

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Romantasy, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Audiobook, Forced Proximity

414 pages, ebook

Published September 18, 2025

About the author

Aimee Lynn was born in Oregon and grew up in New Zealand. She dreamed of being a novelist from the age of seven, but as a Gen-Xer, was informed it wasn’t a realistic career. Instead, she went to college to be a journalist and (very realistically) never completed her degree. It wasn’t until her mid-thirties, after a marriage, a corporate career, and a family, that she rediscovered the joy she’d found in writing fiction. Now, she thanks God for giving her a husband whose love inspires romance, and who isn’t threatened by Jason Momoa.

Reviews

[Haleigh · Rating 1 out of 5]

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.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Kelsey · Rating 1 out of 5]

…was that…religious dragon smut?

[Holly · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Stacy T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picking up right where Chosen left off, Flameborne: Fury gives us a much deeper look into everything Bren has survived and the experiences that shaped her into who she is. We also get more adventures, new pieces of the world, and a broader sense of where this series could be heading.

One thing worth noting: this was listed as a duet, but it is definitely not a completed two-book story. It is book two in an ongoing series. The “duet” seems to apply more to the matching titles than to the actual structure.

I did struggle with how heavily God was worked into the storyline this time around. It felt out of place within the world and even more awkward considering how much spicier this book became.

This one did not work quite as well for me as the first book, but I was still entertained. I am curious enough about where the story is going that I will eventually pick up book three and see what happens next.

[JoAnna VanDorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m just going to leave one review for all these books

Firstly I absolutely loved this series. But as you can see by other reviews it is a religious dragon book. But I’ve read plenty of paranormal books where their talk about Gods and Deities. But apparently religion triggers people. So if you are one of those maybe you should skip. But if you actually have an open mind the. Definitely give this series a try.

Bren’s past when we hear the whole story is absolutely heartbreaking. She was used and abused by multiple people.

But Donavyn and the dragons showed her how absolutely amazing and strong she is.

Spice is probably a single pepper

[Han · Rating 2 out of 5]

So much spice, so little substance. I kept reading because the idea had potential and I wanted to know where things were going, but it felt like the relationship completely took over the story while the actual plot sat in the background collecting dust. Give me more world-building, more stakes, more reasons to care about the war happening around them. I didn’t hate it, but I also wasn’t obsessed. I’m not even sure I’ll finish the rest of the series… but who am I kidding? There’s still a very real chance I end up reading book 3 anyway. 🤡

[Hallie Vander Dussen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series has honestly gone down hill. I’m considering not even reading the last one it’s not great. It feels like the characters are stuck in a never ending loop and no problems re being solved

[Emma Schissel · Rating 1 out of 5]

this was terrible and i would have DNF’d if not for my coworker who recommended it.

they fucked for 90% of it, there was absolutely no point to the story beyond the author needing a reason to share bren’s trauma. everything happened in the span of like a week and a half. nothing happened in this book at all.

this had such potential, but was squandered. also she needs a new editor because there were grammatical errors.

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

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!!

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ this is BOOK 2 in the series (despite what it says on Goodreads). A great step forward in the story as the two MMCs go from strength to strength together. We finally find out what Bren’s been through and it’s heartbreaking. I absolutely adore Donovyn’s unwavering love of Bren, despite what happens in the last 25% of the book. I hope he rips Ruins asshole out and feeds his body to the pigs.

[Chantelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Chaffing and uti was a real concern for me because of *activities* but Im glad bathing was mentioned frequently , points for hygiene.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trigger heavy but I am obsessed with this series. On to book 3!

[Sarah Curtis · Rating 1 out of 5]

First book was good, second one I hate the trope. Dislike how the main character has now gone all oh woe is me and I’m such a weak little girl. Dislike the weird joint dragon and human love scene crossovers, gives me major ick

[JoyceLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breeeewn babygirl had me SICK. That torment? That trauma? The way she’s clawing her way out of literal emotional hell? I felt that in my chest. The knot in the throat. The “blink fast so the tears don’t fall” type pain. She’s not just surviving — she’s rising, and it’s powerful to witness.

And DONAVYN?!?!?!

Where. Do. We. Apply.

The way that man absorbs her pain without flinching. The way he moves with purpose. The quiet intensity. The vengeance simmering just beneath the surface for anyone who dared to hurt her? OBSESSED. He’s not just protective — he’s calculated. He’s patient. He’s “I’ll burn the world down but make it look like an accident” energy and I am here for every single second of it.

And the SPICE?!?!?!

Ma’am.

When I tell you the tension was tensioning and then it just IGNITED? The build-up, the heat, the way he touches her like she’s both fragile and his entire universe? Yeah… ovaries did not survive. Flames were not just fanned — they were set ablaze. 🥵

I am absolutely about to lose sleep over this next book and honestly? Worth it. Because if his vengeance unfolds the way we think it will? We’re not ready. We are NOT ready.

Locked in. Chokehold. Strangled. And voluntarily handing over the oxygen mask for more. 😌🔥

Now tell me — are we emotionally prepared for what’s coming next or are we about to spiral???
Are we ready for vengeance Donavyn + fully empowered Bren? Because that combination might actually be illegal 😮‍🔥

[Addilynn Wood · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[KyLee Beckstrom · Rating 2 out of 5]

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”

[Sentranced Jem · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Trasonya · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[delaney ₊˚ෆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Emily Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[**Manjula ♥ Books** · Rating 4 out of 5]

It started off nice enough. And then it got repetitive. Donovan's battle with rage and Kgosi's advice of trust in your creator got old fast. There were some redeeming moments towards the end when they finally made it to Draeventhall.

Verdict: Let's hope the next book picks up and doesn't go on and on about the Creator.

[Valerie M · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stupidest sh*t was said in this one. When spicy thoughts are happening, lets NOT have the MMC (on 2 separate occasions) compare the FMC to a f*cking SEAL and a PORPOISE. And the language used in some spicy scenes is also meh/icky. But there’s a ton of it! I found a lot of repetitive statements/metaphors throughout, as well as some typos. This one really focused on the relationship between the MCs, their dragons, and the FMC overcoming past trauma and poor self image. It is an "emotionally heavy" read with some "big picture" plot still happening.

Flame Borne - Fury (Book 2): Fear/shame/anxiety, orders/missions, unsuspected danger, dragons, political/military aspects, deception, longing/tension, bonds, spiceeeee, devotion/desire, p0sess¡ve/0bsess¡ve/protective MMC, mates, "Mine", rage, panic, memories, emotional turmoil and breakthroughs, trust, plotting (MMC), cliffhanger ending.

[Pete Arcane Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! its rare a second book in a series is a stand-out but this.. yes. yes
Aimee Lynn very quickly becoming a favourite Author of mine 🖤
ps spice 😍 yes!!!

[H · Rating 5 out of 5]

spice hit in this book! the fmc and mmc discover they are bonded like their dragons and it is all their ❤️story. can't wait for next book!🐉🔥🥰❤️‍🔥

[Romance.Booktalk]

DNF’d at 55%.

I tried really hard to like this book, but unfortunately it wasn’t for me. I’m done with this series. Dragons on heat just didn’t do it for me.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!?

[Morgan Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cliffhangers

These M’F’ing cliff hangers, urg!!

Where the first book was 95% story and 5% smut this book was 75% smut and 25% story. I’m not complaining but it was a bit unbalanced for me.

There are apparently 2 more books in the world so I guess I need to keep reading to find out if it levels off!

[Sufia Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

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