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Dragon Riders of Vorden #2
Red Dragon Ascended
It is not power or strength that makes a great dragon, but the heart it chooses to bond with.
The Weyr of the Evenstar was meant to be a place of honor—a home for those chosen to ride dragons. For Kanastya, it’s a battlefield.
Bullied for her differences and weakened by an illness, every day is a fight for survival. Yet among the dragons, she finds solace and belonging.
But as threats beyond the weyr grow and dragons prepare for war, Kanastya must discover the true meaning of strength. Not the kind forged in perfect health or flawless skill, but the kind that rises despite everything. For her greatest power might not be the one they train for...but the one that makes her different.
The Weyr of the Evenstar was meant to be a place of honor—a home for those chosen to ride dragons. For Kanastya, it’s a battlefield.
Bullied for her differences and weakened by an illness, every day is a fight for survival. Yet among the dragons, she finds solace and belonging.
But as threats beyond the weyr grow and dragons prepare for war, Kanastya must discover the true meaning of strength. Not the kind forged in perfect health or flawless skill, but the kind that rises despite everything. For her greatest power might not be the one they train for...but the one that makes her different.
- GenresFantasy
392 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2025
206 people are currently reading
40 people want to read
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Nita Round
28 books88 followersNita Round is a British author who creates vibrant and unique new worlds as quirky as she is. She takes inspiration from her studies of history and blends together ‘what was’ and creates fantastical worlds, ‘what could be’.
Monsters, heroines, magic, and the strange are all woven into tales of hope and courage. Where women battle evil, something with nothing more than a stout heart, and no matter the odds, ultimately prevail.
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If you want to know more about new books, then subscribe to Nita's reader's list. Free short story Dark Mission available via website, and exclusive to newsletter.
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November 4, 2025
Great Read!
This book was totally different from the other dragon books that I have read. It was very interesting to watch all these people from such diverse backgrounds bind together and fight for what they believe in. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
This book was totally different from the other dragon books that I have read. It was very interesting to watch all these people from such diverse backgrounds bind together and fight for what they believe in. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
November 15, 2025
good story--hoping there is another.
October 6, 2025
Vengeance
This is the second book in the series and the storyline got even more interesting. I can’t wait to read more about the evolution of the dragons. Nita Round has done an amazing job of developing her characters
This is the second book in the series and the storyline got even more interesting. I can’t wait to read more about the evolution of the dragons. Nita Round has done an amazing job of developing her characters
October 16, 2025
Good series
This is the second book in the Dragon Riders of Vorden. A continuation of the story of a young half elf as she evolves and changed the
world and the dragons and people around her 💙 ❤️
This is the second book in the Dragon Riders of Vorden. A continuation of the story of a young half elf as she evolves and changed the
world and the dragons and people around her 💙 ❤️
December 3, 2025
I'm a lover of Dragons though I know they are a some say a mythical beast I don't agree I believe they roamed the earth decades after the dinosaurs time actually sometime on or near the fall of the Romans period. Having shared that thought! I have read other works of yours and being captivated by those as I have been by these books as well! Now I can't wait for the closing act in riveting series❗ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❗
October 6, 2025
This is only the second book and I already love this series. The situation is getting more dire, yet the people (and dragons) continue to grow and learn. If you like dragons and sapphic leaders, this is for you! There is intrigue, adventure and possible danger in the future, but the people and dragons persevere.
January 6, 2026
Amazing adventure
Start with the first in the series to appreciate the details of the plot. Watch kanastya develop into an arch mage who comes into her magic. This series is complex and exciting. The world building is fabulous. The world of.Borden won't let.you go. I loved this one and can't wait for.the next.
Start with the first in the series to appreciate the details of the plot. Watch kanastya develop into an arch mage who comes into her magic. This series is complex and exciting. The world building is fabulous. The world of.Borden won't let.you go. I loved this one and can't wait for.the next.
February 17, 2026
DNF 62% Too slow, got boring.
Plus for a book categorized with a 13-18 reading age, what was portrayed as a strong supportive friendship was being turning into something I was uncomfortable with and wouldn't want my own teenagers exposed to. The blurb for this book should be corrected to reflect this aspect of the storyline.
Plus for a book categorized with a 13-18 reading age, what was portrayed as a strong supportive friendship was being turning into something I was uncomfortable with and wouldn't want my own teenagers exposed to. The blurb for this book should be corrected to reflect this aspect of the storyline.
October 8, 2025
Chef’s kiss
When a book wraps you up, sets you down, and feels like a part of you just came home, the chef’s kiss is well deserved. This author just earned themselves a pile of Scoobie snacks. Good book, excellent series, please feed me more!
When a book wraps you up, sets you down, and feels like a part of you just came home, the chef’s kiss is well deserved. This author just earned themselves a pile of Scoobie snacks. Good book, excellent series, please feed me more!
October 14, 2025
wow!
An amazing dragon book set! This is an incredible second book! I was seeing and feeling all of the emotion and interactions as this story developed. The characters are so well done. I was drawn in during book one and book two was even better.
An amazing dragon book set! This is an incredible second book! I was seeing and feeling all of the emotion and interactions as this story developed. The characters are so well done. I was drawn in during book one and book two was even better.
October 19, 2025
Read Book 1 and 2 without stopping…Eager for book 3!
A very enjoyable series. The characters are interesting, the writing and editing are solid, but it’s the creativity of the plot that will grab you.
A very enjoyable series. The characters are interesting, the writing and editing are solid, but it’s the creativity of the plot that will grab you.
October 27, 2025
Excellent Character & Scene building
Loving this series, so many unique fantasy, dragon, character driven scenarios. Heartfelt grief, love, dangerous foes and complicated if not questionable allies. And, darn it! I need to see that the bad guys get their comeuppance.
Loving this series, so many unique fantasy, dragon, character driven scenarios. Heartfelt grief, love, dangerous foes and complicated if not questionable allies. And, darn it! I need to see that the bad guys get their comeuppance.
November 15, 2025
Nice....
Ok this is a damn good book !
I am really looking forward to reading the next one when it comes out.
So go ahead and take a chance....
I don't think you will be disappointed !!!!
jrwii
Ok this is a damn good book !
I am really looking forward to reading the next one when it comes out.
So go ahead and take a chance....
I don't think you will be disappointed !!!!
jrwii
October 4, 2025
Toot!
The story and characters just keep getting better. Really pulls you into their world! I want the next book NOW!
The story and characters just keep getting better. Really pulls you into their world! I want the next book NOW!
October 5, 2025
READ IT ! READ IT! READ IT!!!
One of the greatest stories I’ve read and a long time each chapter keeps you wanting more! So refreshing and magical!
One of the greatest stories I’ve read and a long time each chapter keeps you wanting more! So refreshing and magical!
November 2, 2025
Good story
I loved all the difference characters in this book series,I think it's going to be one of the best yet.
I loved all the difference characters in this book series,I think it's going to be one of the best yet.
November 15, 2025
Immersive
Well read. The author has you immersed deeply, visualizing every detail. The storyline is blended and heartfelt. I was hooked from the start. I absolutely love the series.
Well read. The author has you immersed deeply, visualizing every detail. The storyline is blended and heartfelt. I was hooked from the start. I absolutely love the series.
November 21, 2025
This series is not complete but I really enjoyed it!
December 7, 2025
Loved it, such a more pleasant lecture than the first one, looking forward for the third book !
Ps : I still think Skent is the silver dragon or something
Ps : I still think Skent is the silver dragon or something
January 7, 2026
Excellent book
Excellent book, great characters and great action. Nita Round's second offering in the series continues to entertain. I'm on to the next in the series right away...
Excellent book, great characters and great action. Nita Round's second offering in the series continues to entertain. I'm on to the next in the series right away...
January 14, 2026
2/5 I was not impressed the pacing of this one. Our main girl ends up being sick for over half of the book for “some odd reason” as if she isn’t “the first dragon mage in hundreds of years.” 🙄🙄
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