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Emberquell Academy #3
Shadowborne: Fang
Shadowborne, the highly anticipated sequel duet to Flameborne, is a mythical-world romantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, and Sarah J. Maass's ACOTAR series. Dive into an immersive world of dragons, secret societies, and a broken woman fighting for triumph over her kingdom's enemies... and her past.
Secrets can save a kingdom—or destroy everything you love.Bren is the first ever female to attain the coveted rank of Furyknight—the legendary society of men chosen and bonded by dragons, and trained for war. Desperate to keep the secret that her Commanding Officer is also her mate, Bren throws herself into her new duties, only to discover that the Furyknights also hide secrets under their wings.
At the King’s order, Donavyn introduces Bren to the secret society of the Shadowfang. Unknown even to other Furyknights, the covert society’s training in stealth and espionage forces Bren to endure a refining fire. But, as her skill grows, so does Donavyn’s to him, Bren is precious. To the King she’s becoming a dangerously expendable weapon.
Donavyn trains her mercilessly, honing her into a deadly, concealed blade in the hope she can keep herself safe. All while he battles fear for her, and secretly craves vengeance on the men who hurt her before she was his.
But secret wounds need sunlight to heal.
When Bren's past emerges to ignite a white-hot fire and burn up everything she's achieved, the flames threaten to scorch Donavyn—and every honorable intention he ever held—to ash.
Soar into a daring new saga from #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, where secrets lurk in every shadow, and a fearless young woman must risk everything to claim her place and her love, against a kingdom that never expected her to rise.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy secret society romance, touch her and die, who did this to you, strong female lead, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Order duet is in the same universe as the Emberquell Academy duet. This is a romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. The Emberquell romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines, "Who did this to you?", "Touch her and die" vibes, a female lead who grows from weak to strong, secret society, dominant males, and more!
Secrets can save a kingdom—or destroy everything you love.Bren is the first ever female to attain the coveted rank of Furyknight—the legendary society of men chosen and bonded by dragons, and trained for war. Desperate to keep the secret that her Commanding Officer is also her mate, Bren throws herself into her new duties, only to discover that the Furyknights also hide secrets under their wings.
At the King’s order, Donavyn introduces Bren to the secret society of the Shadowfang. Unknown even to other Furyknights, the covert society’s training in stealth and espionage forces Bren to endure a refining fire. But, as her skill grows, so does Donavyn’s to him, Bren is precious. To the King she’s becoming a dangerously expendable weapon.
Donavyn trains her mercilessly, honing her into a deadly, concealed blade in the hope she can keep herself safe. All while he battles fear for her, and secretly craves vengeance on the men who hurt her before she was his.
But secret wounds need sunlight to heal.
When Bren's past emerges to ignite a white-hot fire and burn up everything she's achieved, the flames threaten to scorch Donavyn—and every honorable intention he ever held—to ash.
Soar into a daring new saga from #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, where secrets lurk in every shadow, and a fearless young woman must risk everything to claim her place and her love, against a kingdom that never expected her to rise.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy secret society romance, touch her and die, who did this to you, strong female lead, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Order duet is in the same universe as the Emberquell Academy duet. This is a romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. The Emberquell romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines, "Who did this to you?", "Touch her and die" vibes, a female lead who grows from weak to strong, secret society, dominant males, and more!
563 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2026
About the author
Aimee Lynn
26 books189 followersAimee 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.
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October 17, 2025
VERY DISAPPOINTED! A duet is a story told in two books. There is no such thing as a sequel duet. That is called a series! Had I known that Flameborne was an incomplete series rather than a duet, which is to be followed by another duet, I would never have started it. There is zero chance I will remember the story or care enough in 8 months to continue on with the series. Not impressed with this author!
April 1, 2026
Snapshot: espionage, dragons, politics
This was disappointing. For a third book in the series, we are STILL barely scratching the surface on Bren finally getting some confidence... it's been too drawn out. There is still this weird childlike component to her and she even addresses it herself at one point. It bothers me that even Donavyn notes it, as her love interest (you see her as a child? Ick!!) Donavyn also starts to become unlikable & controlling. Uhhh can we deny a mate bond at this point?
The biggest problem for me was the pace. There is so much inner monologue, condescending monologues from Kgosi, and there was virtually no action or plot development until 70% of the book. Also, the religious comments started getting really distracting and pulling focus from the plot. The "creator" is really shoved down our throats.
We talked about this upcoming espionage trip the entire book, and when they finally get there, we only get a couple chapters and a cliffhanger. Frustrating. For all this talk about Bren finally getting to prove herself, it was unsatisfying.
The overall plot is good (secret spies on dragons? Very cool!) but we barely actually see it. Too much of the book is spent on fluff. Without the fluff, the book could have been 100pgs.
This was disappointing. For a third book in the series, we are STILL barely scratching the surface on Bren finally getting some confidence... it's been too drawn out. There is still this weird childlike component to her and she even addresses it herself at one point. It bothers me that even Donavyn notes it, as her love interest (you see her as a child? Ick!!) Donavyn also starts to become unlikable & controlling. Uhhh can we deny a mate bond at this point?
The biggest problem for me was the pace. There is so much inner monologue, condescending monologues from Kgosi, and there was virtually no action or plot development until 70% of the book. Also, the religious comments started getting really distracting and pulling focus from the plot. The "creator" is really shoved down our throats.
We talked about this upcoming espionage trip the entire book, and when they finally get there, we only get a couple chapters and a cliffhanger. Frustrating. For all this talk about Bren finally getting to prove herself, it was unsatisfying.
The overall plot is good (secret spies on dragons? Very cool!) but we barely actually see it. Too much of the book is spent on fluff. Without the fluff, the book could have been 100pgs.
March 21, 2026
Best dragon series ever!
I’d love to see this series made into a movie. It’s amazing! Bren MFC has come so far and I love how at times she stills struggles just like the rest of us do. The relationship between the dragons is incredible and there’s time when it makes me reflect. You won’t be disappointed in this series. That cliffhanger though!
I’d love to see this series made into a movie. It’s amazing! Bren MFC has come so far and I love how at times she stills struggles just like the rest of us do. The relationship between the dragons is incredible and there’s time when it makes me reflect. You won’t be disappointed in this series. That cliffhanger though!
July 5, 2026
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
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
March 22, 2026
oh. my. God.
that cliff!!! im usually excellent as seeing the cliff from a mile away. its a talent of mine. but this one... no way! Aimee!!! what was that?! and now i have to WAIT??
Okay. im still reeling from that so my thoughts are all jumbled.
this was a fantastic book. the perfect length with a good amount of smut and plot. it balanced so nicely! thats sometimes hard to find these days.
without giving away spoilers, this is the 3rd book of this series so obviously you've read the first two if youre reading this review. if you havent, this is your sign to go to book one and start! I will admit that I struggled a bit at the beginning of book one but I am so glad I kept going. its been a journey!
this may become God tier level for me depending on book 4, which is the last book of the series (I think), and how it all ends. im really hoping for certain events to happen. namely talon 😒 gets what he deserves, and more women are welcomed in joining the furyknights. if those two things happen, ill be happy.
personally, I think there should be an extra star rating for God tier books. so im giving this book and series (so far) a 6⭐️ rating with a powerful 4🌶. all of the smut is very deeply emotional which i absolutely love! (also hard to come by)
all in all, highly HIGHLY recommend this book and series as a whole to anyone who loves that balance between plot and spice, fantasy lovers, dragons especially, with Fated mates.
well done Aimee!
that cliff!!! im usually excellent as seeing the cliff from a mile away. its a talent of mine. but this one... no way! Aimee!!! what was that?! and now i have to WAIT??
Okay. im still reeling from that so my thoughts are all jumbled.
this was a fantastic book. the perfect length with a good amount of smut and plot. it balanced so nicely! thats sometimes hard to find these days.
without giving away spoilers, this is the 3rd book of this series so obviously you've read the first two if youre reading this review. if you havent, this is your sign to go to book one and start! I will admit that I struggled a bit at the beginning of book one but I am so glad I kept going. its been a journey!
this may become God tier level for me depending on book 4, which is the last book of the series (I think), and how it all ends. im really hoping for certain events to happen. namely talon 😒 gets what he deserves, and more women are welcomed in joining the furyknights. if those two things happen, ill be happy.
personally, I think there should be an extra star rating for God tier books. so im giving this book and series (so far) a 6⭐️ rating with a powerful 4🌶. all of the smut is very deeply emotional which i absolutely love! (also hard to come by)
all in all, highly HIGHLY recommend this book and series as a whole to anyone who loves that balance between plot and spice, fantasy lovers, dragons especially, with Fated mates.
well done Aimee!
July 1, 2026
Honestly pretty mid
June 3, 2026
Look, I LOVE the first 2 books in this series, but this one dragged a bit. The first 65% of the book is them planning for a mission, but tbh, nothing happens. They have sex, they have some arguments, they train...a LOT, but otherwise, not much happens. The ending was a bit more exciting once they finally left for the mission, but it all felt a bit rushed and anticlimactic.
Also, this fucker Ruin better have a horrible demise.
Also, this fucker Ruin better have a horrible demise.
April 13, 2026
Honestly the ending (or the events leading to the ending) was the best part of this book in the series. I knew the past would inevitably come back in some way, so I’m excited to see later this month how it turns out in the next book.
May 14, 2026
Im reading words but NOTHING IS HAPPENING !!!! Same as last book, first 80% is repetitive and then finally we get a bit of progress in the last 100 pages, I’m too far deep to quit now since there’s one book left, hopefully it’s exciting since it’s the finale ugh
March 26, 2026
Ready for the Conclusion
I really enjoy this story but Donovan and Kgosi's back and forth about rusting Brennan and God's will was tiresomely repetitive. As with the previous books, this one ends on a heck of a cliff hangar and I'm glad I won't have to wait too long for the finale.
I really enjoy this story but Donovan and Kgosi's back and forth about rusting Brennan and God's will was tiresomely repetitive. As with the previous books, this one ends on a heck of a cliff hangar and I'm glad I won't have to wait too long for the finale.
March 25, 2026
😳😰😳🥴😩🤬
How did I know?! How did I know!!!!! Omg, I need this month to fly by. I’m so nervous, idk what to think. Then there’s little benji in the hallow earth with the unknown male dragons. I need RECKONING fast; and at least 500 full pages lol.
How did I know?! How did I know!!!!! Omg, I need this month to fly by. I’m so nervous, idk what to think. Then there’s little benji in the hallow earth with the unknown male dragons. I need RECKONING fast; and at least 500 full pages lol.
July 6, 2026
⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️
This is the third book in the Flameborn series and continues Bren and Donavyn’s story.
If book one was about Bren proving she belonged and book two was about trust and accepting love, then book three is about Bren finally stepping into who she’s meant to become.
The romance is established.
Now the plot really begins to take center stage.
The Story
Bren is now an official Furyknight and is accepted into the Shadowfangs—a secret subgroup within the Furyknights whose members carry out the kingdom’s most dangerous missions. Only those chosen to serve in the Shadowfangs know the group even exists, and Bren is fortunate to have two of her brothers already among its ranks.
This book begins with Bren continuing to prove herself as a Furyknight. She trains alongside the men, earns the respect of those around her, and slowly grows into the warrior everyone else already sees.
Before the undercover mission even begins, another major mystery unfolds.
A dragon named Ciar returns to their kingdom gravely injured after killing his own rider—something dragons simply do not do. The rider was part of the same Shadowfang unit connected to Bren’s past trauma, making the event even more disturbing. The dragon refuses to reveal why he made that choice, ultimately dying from the curse that comes with killing its own rider.
That event plants the first seeds of suspicion. Donavyn begins questioning whether there could be corruption within the Furyknights or Shadowfangs themselves and whether someone on the inside could be feeding information to the enemy. It adds another layer to the investigation before Bren and Donavyn ever leave on their mission.
Later, Bren and Donavyn are sent undercover to another kingdom to investigate an impending war after a suspicious military camp is discovered outside of their kingdom. The king specifically chooses Bren because, as the only female Furyknight, she can move through noble circles in ways the men cannot while working as a spy.
Before they leave, Bren receives a few lessons from the queen on navigating court politics, reading manipulative people, and surviving the dangerous social games played among the nobility. Those scenes were interesting, especially knowing Donavyn still struggles to trust the queen after her role in nearly destroying his bond with Bren in the previous book.
As their investigation unfolds in the neighboring kingdom, it begins shifting in an unexpected direction.
They notice something is terribly wrong with the dragons.
Why are dragons refusing to mate?
Why are there so few dragons in the neighboring kingdom’s stables?
How does one noble, Lord Hansen, possess dozens of dragons? And perhaps most importantly… how can he seemingly force a dragon to bond with a rider when that’s supposed to be impossible?
The mystery surrounding the dragons became one of my favorite parts of this book, and it feels like the larger series plot is finally unfolding.
FMC
Bren really comes into her own in this installment.
She’s becoming more confident in her abilities.
She is starting to believe in herself to be worthy of love and friendship.
She stands up for herself.
And for the first time, she truly begins believing she’s earned her place and skill among the Furyknights.
There is also a powerful confrontation with her father in this book. It was heartbreaking watching him continue to belittle her and weaponize her past against her. But with the quiet support of Donavyn, her brothers, her dragon, Donavyn’s dragon, and even her brothers’ dragons standing behind her, Bren finally refuses to let his words define her. Even Donavyn notices something changes in her afterward. It feels like a true turning point in her confidence.
Another highlight was seeing Bren accepted into the Shadowfangs. Unlike so many others throughout the series, this group immediately recognizes her strengths and values what she brings to the team. Watching her finally find another place where she truly belongs was incredibly satisfying.
MMC
Donavyn is still everything I loved in the previous books.
He’s:
* Loyal
* Protective
* Honorable
* Patient
* Completely devoted to Bren
This time, though, his greatest struggle isn’t admitting he loves her.
It’s learning how to balance his responsibilities as a commander with the overwhelming need to protect the woman he loves.
As Bren becomes a Furyknight, joins the Shadowfangs, and eventually begins training in espionage, Donavyn realizes that her future will involve increasingly dangerous missions—many of which will take her far away from him. They both struggle with the distance, but Donavyn takes it especially hard.
Even Donavyn recognizes he’s beginning to lose perspective.
His dragon challenges him repeatedly, forcing him to ask whether he’s protecting Bren because she’s in genuine danger—or because his fear of losing her is clouding his judgment.
His desire for revenge over what was done to Bren is beginning to consume him. Part of him even blames himself for ignoring the warning signs years ago regarding Ruin and those around him. At times, that fear causes him to hold Bren back because protecting her has become more important to him than anything else. He loves her completely, but balancing that love with his responsibilities becomes one of his biggest struggles in this book.
After the confrontation with Bren’s father, Donavyn realizes he wants to take the next step in their relationship and asks Bren to marry him—not because he feels obligated or pressured, but because he wants the world to know exactly what Bren means to him and that she is worthy of being loved openly and proudly.
He is very against hiding their relationship and after their mission, he wants to get married and have their relationship be out in the open.
What I Loved
* Bren’s character growth
* Her journey to becoming a Furyknight
* Bren being accepted into the Shadowfangs
* The undercover mission
* The political intrigue
* The mystery surrounding the dragons
* Bren standing up to her father
* Her brothers continuing to support her
* The dragons becoming much bigger characters throughout the story and communicating more with their riders
What Didn’t Work For Me
The middle of the book slowed down a little for me.
There was a lot of character building and relationship development, which I understand was necessary for the larger story, but the pacing definitely dipped for a while before picking back up again. But this was not a breaker for me. It was just a slow part, and it was kind of needed to build their characters and the plot.
Overall Thoughts
This book felt like the bridge between the romance-focused part of the series and what I think will be the much larger conflict ahead.
The mystery surrounding the dragons, the impending war, the hints of corruption, and the growing political tension all left me eager to immediately pick up book four.
The ending leaves off on a major cliffhanger that ties directly back to Bren’s trauma, and I immediately wanted to know what happened next.
⸻
Quick Breakdown:
✨ Romance: 4/5
🌶️ Spice: 3.5/5
🖤 Tropes: Dragon riders • Forbidden romance • Undercover mission • Military fantasy • Touch her and die • Hidden identities
😭 Emotional Level: High
💔 Themes: Healing • Trust • Loyalty • Confidence • Found family • Corruption • Identity
📚 Ending: Major Cliffhanger / To Be Continued
This is the third book in the Flameborn series and continues Bren and Donavyn’s story.
If book one was about Bren proving she belonged and book two was about trust and accepting love, then book three is about Bren finally stepping into who she’s meant to become.
The romance is established.
Now the plot really begins to take center stage.
The Story
Bren is now an official Furyknight and is accepted into the Shadowfangs—a secret subgroup within the Furyknights whose members carry out the kingdom’s most dangerous missions. Only those chosen to serve in the Shadowfangs know the group even exists, and Bren is fortunate to have two of her brothers already among its ranks.
This book begins with Bren continuing to prove herself as a Furyknight. She trains alongside the men, earns the respect of those around her, and slowly grows into the warrior everyone else already sees.
Before the undercover mission even begins, another major mystery unfolds.
A dragon named Ciar returns to their kingdom gravely injured after killing his own rider—something dragons simply do not do. The rider was part of the same Shadowfang unit connected to Bren’s past trauma, making the event even more disturbing. The dragon refuses to reveal why he made that choice, ultimately dying from the curse that comes with killing its own rider.
That event plants the first seeds of suspicion. Donavyn begins questioning whether there could be corruption within the Furyknights or Shadowfangs themselves and whether someone on the inside could be feeding information to the enemy. It adds another layer to the investigation before Bren and Donavyn ever leave on their mission.
Later, Bren and Donavyn are sent undercover to another kingdom to investigate an impending war after a suspicious military camp is discovered outside of their kingdom. The king specifically chooses Bren because, as the only female Furyknight, she can move through noble circles in ways the men cannot while working as a spy.
Before they leave, Bren receives a few lessons from the queen on navigating court politics, reading manipulative people, and surviving the dangerous social games played among the nobility. Those scenes were interesting, especially knowing Donavyn still struggles to trust the queen after her role in nearly destroying his bond with Bren in the previous book.
As their investigation unfolds in the neighboring kingdom, it begins shifting in an unexpected direction.
They notice something is terribly wrong with the dragons.
Why are dragons refusing to mate?
Why are there so few dragons in the neighboring kingdom’s stables?
How does one noble, Lord Hansen, possess dozens of dragons? And perhaps most importantly… how can he seemingly force a dragon to bond with a rider when that’s supposed to be impossible?
The mystery surrounding the dragons became one of my favorite parts of this book, and it feels like the larger series plot is finally unfolding.
FMC
Bren really comes into her own in this installment.
She’s becoming more confident in her abilities.
She is starting to believe in herself to be worthy of love and friendship.
She stands up for herself.
And for the first time, she truly begins believing she’s earned her place and skill among the Furyknights.
There is also a powerful confrontation with her father in this book. It was heartbreaking watching him continue to belittle her and weaponize her past against her. But with the quiet support of Donavyn, her brothers, her dragon, Donavyn’s dragon, and even her brothers’ dragons standing behind her, Bren finally refuses to let his words define her. Even Donavyn notices something changes in her afterward. It feels like a true turning point in her confidence.
Another highlight was seeing Bren accepted into the Shadowfangs. Unlike so many others throughout the series, this group immediately recognizes her strengths and values what she brings to the team. Watching her finally find another place where she truly belongs was incredibly satisfying.
MMC
Donavyn is still everything I loved in the previous books.
He’s:
* Loyal
* Protective
* Honorable
* Patient
* Completely devoted to Bren
This time, though, his greatest struggle isn’t admitting he loves her.
It’s learning how to balance his responsibilities as a commander with the overwhelming need to protect the woman he loves.
As Bren becomes a Furyknight, joins the Shadowfangs, and eventually begins training in espionage, Donavyn realizes that her future will involve increasingly dangerous missions—many of which will take her far away from him. They both struggle with the distance, but Donavyn takes it especially hard.
Even Donavyn recognizes he’s beginning to lose perspective.
His dragon challenges him repeatedly, forcing him to ask whether he’s protecting Bren because she’s in genuine danger—or because his fear of losing her is clouding his judgment.
His desire for revenge over what was done to Bren is beginning to consume him. Part of him even blames himself for ignoring the warning signs years ago regarding Ruin and those around him. At times, that fear causes him to hold Bren back because protecting her has become more important to him than anything else. He loves her completely, but balancing that love with his responsibilities becomes one of his biggest struggles in this book.
After the confrontation with Bren’s father, Donavyn realizes he wants to take the next step in their relationship and asks Bren to marry him—not because he feels obligated or pressured, but because he wants the world to know exactly what Bren means to him and that she is worthy of being loved openly and proudly.
He is very against hiding their relationship and after their mission, he wants to get married and have their relationship be out in the open.
What I Loved
* Bren’s character growth
* Her journey to becoming a Furyknight
* Bren being accepted into the Shadowfangs
* The undercover mission
* The political intrigue
* The mystery surrounding the dragons
* Bren standing up to her father
* Her brothers continuing to support her
* The dragons becoming much bigger characters throughout the story and communicating more with their riders
What Didn’t Work For Me
The middle of the book slowed down a little for me.
There was a lot of character building and relationship development, which I understand was necessary for the larger story, but the pacing definitely dipped for a while before picking back up again. But this was not a breaker for me. It was just a slow part, and it was kind of needed to build their characters and the plot.
Overall Thoughts
This book felt like the bridge between the romance-focused part of the series and what I think will be the much larger conflict ahead.
The mystery surrounding the dragons, the impending war, the hints of corruption, and the growing political tension all left me eager to immediately pick up book four.
The ending leaves off on a major cliffhanger that ties directly back to Bren’s trauma, and I immediately wanted to know what happened next.
⸻
Quick Breakdown:
✨ Romance: 4/5
🌶️ Spice: 3.5/5
🖤 Tropes: Dragon riders • Forbidden romance • Undercover mission • Military fantasy • Touch her and die • Hidden identities
😭 Emotional Level: High
💔 Themes: Healing • Trust • Loyalty • Confidence • Found family • Corruption • Identity
📚 Ending: Major Cliffhanger / To Be Continued
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June 8, 2026
Three books in, and this series continues to do what it does best: build a heroine worth rooting for. Bren is a genuinely compelling protagonist — tenacious, scarred, and quietly fierce — and her personal arc remains the beating heart of this series. Watching her come face-to-face with her greatest fear in this installment is the kind of narrative confrontation that earns its emotional weight. She doesn’t crumble in the moment. She holds. She performs competence under duress which is perhaps the most psychologically honest depiction of trauma response I’ve encountered in this genre. That detail alone is worth the read.
The Shadowfang storyline is a strong structural addition. Bren being recruited into this elite, historically male covert unit gives the book a sense of forward momentum and raises genuinely interesting questions about whether excellence means conforming to an existing standard or redefining what that standard is. Volski’s open-armed welcome — his explicit acknowledgment that women bring capabilities the brotherhood has been missing — lands as the kind of quiet institutional allyship that feels more realistic than a dramatic redemption arc. I appreciated it. Where the narrative hesitates, though, is in fully committing to that thesis. There are moments where the push toward adaptability tips into suggesting that Bren’s differences make her lesser rather than differently capable, and it’s a distinction that matters. Fourth Wing understood this: it’s not that you can’t do it — it’s that you do it your way. This series hasn’t quite closed that gap yet.
The relationship between Bren and Donavyn is where the book most visibly strains. The bones of their dynamic are sound — his dragon Kgosi’s observation that protective love becomes a jewel box if you’re not careful is one of the sharpest articulations in the book — but the execution buries good emotional material under an excess of explicit intimacy. When you have a couple this established, the open door stops being revelatory and starts being noise. Closed doors, loaded silences, the almost — these land harder. We needed Donavyn to burn something down and instead we got him consistently distracted. His personal arc around judgment, protection, and restraint is the right arc for this character at this stage. It just isn’t being served by the choices on the page.
And then there is the God problem. This series has a theological undercurrent that reads — to me, at least — less like mythological world-building and more like contemporary Christian faith fiction in romantasy drag. The constant invocation of the Creator, divine plans, forgiveness, and trusting in a higher design pulls me out of the story in a way that gods, fate-weavers, and celestial powers never do. Those feel embedded in the world’s architecture. This feels imported. When the narrative asks Donavyn to extend grace to someone who has profoundly wronged Bren because the Creator will handle it, it doesn’t read as spiritual depth — it reads as deflection of the very righteous fury the rest of the book has been building. That tension doesn’t feel intentional.
Still: the pacing is clean, the ending earns its cliffhanger, and Brennan herself is the reason to keep going. If the fourth book gives Donavyn room to finally act on his instincts and lets the theological scaffolding breathe rather than preach, this series has a genuinely satisfying conclusion within reach.
For readers who love a heroine-first romantasy with real emotional stakes — go in knowing what you’re signing up for theologically, and the rest will hold.
The Shadowfang storyline is a strong structural addition. Bren being recruited into this elite, historically male covert unit gives the book a sense of forward momentum and raises genuinely interesting questions about whether excellence means conforming to an existing standard or redefining what that standard is. Volski’s open-armed welcome — his explicit acknowledgment that women bring capabilities the brotherhood has been missing — lands as the kind of quiet institutional allyship that feels more realistic than a dramatic redemption arc. I appreciated it. Where the narrative hesitates, though, is in fully committing to that thesis. There are moments where the push toward adaptability tips into suggesting that Bren’s differences make her lesser rather than differently capable, and it’s a distinction that matters. Fourth Wing understood this: it’s not that you can’t do it — it’s that you do it your way. This series hasn’t quite closed that gap yet.
The relationship between Bren and Donavyn is where the book most visibly strains. The bones of their dynamic are sound — his dragon Kgosi’s observation that protective love becomes a jewel box if you’re not careful is one of the sharpest articulations in the book — but the execution buries good emotional material under an excess of explicit intimacy. When you have a couple this established, the open door stops being revelatory and starts being noise. Closed doors, loaded silences, the almost — these land harder. We needed Donavyn to burn something down and instead we got him consistently distracted. His personal arc around judgment, protection, and restraint is the right arc for this character at this stage. It just isn’t being served by the choices on the page.
And then there is the God problem. This series has a theological undercurrent that reads — to me, at least — less like mythological world-building and more like contemporary Christian faith fiction in romantasy drag. The constant invocation of the Creator, divine plans, forgiveness, and trusting in a higher design pulls me out of the story in a way that gods, fate-weavers, and celestial powers never do. Those feel embedded in the world’s architecture. This feels imported. When the narrative asks Donavyn to extend grace to someone who has profoundly wronged Bren because the Creator will handle it, it doesn’t read as spiritual depth — it reads as deflection of the very righteous fury the rest of the book has been building. That tension doesn’t feel intentional.
Still: the pacing is clean, the ending earns its cliffhanger, and Brennan herself is the reason to keep going. If the fourth book gives Donavyn room to finally act on his instincts and lets the theological scaffolding breathe rather than preach, this series has a genuinely satisfying conclusion within reach.
For readers who love a heroine-first romantasy with real emotional stakes — go in knowing what you’re signing up for theologically, and the rest will hold.
April 13, 2026
I had to physically pause and collect myself before writing this because when I say GROWTH?!?!?!!! 😩🔥 THIS BOOK DID NOT COME TO PLAY!!!
Bren & Donavyn’s relationship??? Yeah… this wasn’t just love—this was soul-deep, bone-deep, rip-you-apart-and-build-you-back-together type of love 😮💨🔥 Their mate bond might be destined, but baby the way this book showed that even fated love requires WORK?!?!? Whew.
Because let’s be real—just because you’re meant for each other doesn’t mean you automatically get it right. And THAT’S what made their story hit so hard. The struggle to protect each other, to carry pain, to shield the one you love… while also learning that you cannot control everything??? That you have to let go, trust, and allow God to guide, protect, and provide?!?!? 😩✨
That right there??? That was the real battle.
Donavyn wanting to take on everything, to be her shield in every way possible… and Bren learning that strength isn’t just enduring—but also surrendering, trusting, and standing firm in faith even when everything feels like it’s falling apart??? I was SICK over it in the best way 😭🔥
Their love wasn’t just consuming—it was refining. It stripped them down to their weakest points and forced them to grow, to heal, to TRUST not only each other but the path laid out for them. And that kind of love??? The kind that requires you to release control and believe that what’s meant for you will not miss you??? Yeah… that hit DIFFERENT.
And don’t even get me started on how that mate bond didn’t erase their flaws—it EXPOSED them. It demanded evolution. It demanded faith. It demanded that they become the people they were meant to be for each other 😮💨🔥
Listen… I devoured their weakness, their strength, their chaos, their healing, their victory—ALL OF IT. I was emotionally unwell, spiritually checked, and fully invested 😩📚✨
Also—still requesting a dragon like Keg because clearly I need divine guidance with a little extra intimidation on the side 🐉😂
NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT SPICE—because LORD HAVE MERCY 🥵🔥 I was out here clenching, pausing, rereading like “ain’t no way they just did that” 😩 The tension??? The NEED??? The way Donavyn wants Bren like she is his entire existence??? Yeah… unhinged. Absolutely feral. And I ate every single second of it 😮💨🔥
Protective. Possessive. Devoted. Consuming.
Donavyn, sir… you set the STANDARD.
AND THEN THAT ENDING?!?!?!?!?!?
EXCUSE ME??? HOW SWAY?!?!?!!! 🤯😩
WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO WAIT?!?!?
IT’S NOT EVEN OUT YET?!?!?
Yeah… no. Life is actually disrespectful for that. I am UNWELL, UNSTABLE, AND IMPATIENT 😭🔥📚
Bren & Donavyn’s relationship??? Yeah… this wasn’t just love—this was soul-deep, bone-deep, rip-you-apart-and-build-you-back-together type of love 😮💨🔥 Their mate bond might be destined, but baby the way this book showed that even fated love requires WORK?!?!? Whew.
Because let’s be real—just because you’re meant for each other doesn’t mean you automatically get it right. And THAT’S what made their story hit so hard. The struggle to protect each other, to carry pain, to shield the one you love… while also learning that you cannot control everything??? That you have to let go, trust, and allow God to guide, protect, and provide?!?!? 😩✨
That right there??? That was the real battle.
Donavyn wanting to take on everything, to be her shield in every way possible… and Bren learning that strength isn’t just enduring—but also surrendering, trusting, and standing firm in faith even when everything feels like it’s falling apart??? I was SICK over it in the best way 😭🔥
Their love wasn’t just consuming—it was refining. It stripped them down to their weakest points and forced them to grow, to heal, to TRUST not only each other but the path laid out for them. And that kind of love??? The kind that requires you to release control and believe that what’s meant for you will not miss you??? Yeah… that hit DIFFERENT.
And don’t even get me started on how that mate bond didn’t erase their flaws—it EXPOSED them. It demanded evolution. It demanded faith. It demanded that they become the people they were meant to be for each other 😮💨🔥
Listen… I devoured their weakness, their strength, their chaos, their healing, their victory—ALL OF IT. I was emotionally unwell, spiritually checked, and fully invested 😩📚✨
Also—still requesting a dragon like Keg because clearly I need divine guidance with a little extra intimidation on the side 🐉😂
NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT SPICE—because LORD HAVE MERCY 🥵🔥 I was out here clenching, pausing, rereading like “ain’t no way they just did that” 😩 The tension??? The NEED??? The way Donavyn wants Bren like she is his entire existence??? Yeah… unhinged. Absolutely feral. And I ate every single second of it 😮💨🔥
Protective. Possessive. Devoted. Consuming.
Donavyn, sir… you set the STANDARD.
AND THEN THAT ENDING?!?!?!?!?!?
EXCUSE ME??? HOW SWAY?!?!?!!! 🤯😩
WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO WAIT?!?!?
IT’S NOT EVEN OUT YET?!?!?
Yeah… no. Life is actually disrespectful for that. I am UNWELL, UNSTABLE, AND IMPATIENT 😭🔥📚
April 7, 2026
OMG !! What did I just read?
No spoilers!
But holy hell those last few chapters will have your heart pumping and at the edge of your seat!!
Thank goodness Aimee Lynn is releasing the final installment of Shadowborne in a few weeks because I would not be able to live with that cliffhanger for months!!! Buckle up fellow readers we are in for one hell of a ride!!
Shadowborne: Fang tho tedious at times with Donnavyns insecurities and trust issues regarding Bren, it definitely set the stage for the last book. I found some parts of this book very slow and some parts felt a little rushed. But still an enjoyable read. There’s a lot of personal growth in Bren in this book and you feel so proud and find cheering her on when she finally puts her foot down and stand up for herself.
There are so many unanswered questions that are rattling around in my brain, especially if you think about some of the interactions between Bren and Tarah from medical from the first book compared to now, especially with the extra 🌶️🌶️ scenes added in book 3 as Bren and Donnavyn’s desire for each other grows as so does their mate bond. Think about it and you may have the same questions…. If you know you know 😉
But I’m sure all will be revealed in book 4…… well hopefully!! It’s an amazing series, I love it! I’m sure I’ll be in a book hangover and a book slump once the series has ended. If you haven’t started the series yet, unsure about it because it sounds a little like fourth wing ( it does have some similar elements but it’s so very different you’ll be surprised) or waiting for the series to be complete before you start reading it. I highly recommend, you’ll thank
Me later! 😘
No spoilers!
But holy hell those last few chapters will have your heart pumping and at the edge of your seat!!
Thank goodness Aimee Lynn is releasing the final installment of Shadowborne in a few weeks because I would not be able to live with that cliffhanger for months!!! Buckle up fellow readers we are in for one hell of a ride!!
Shadowborne: Fang tho tedious at times with Donnavyns insecurities and trust issues regarding Bren, it definitely set the stage for the last book. I found some parts of this book very slow and some parts felt a little rushed. But still an enjoyable read. There’s a lot of personal growth in Bren in this book and you feel so proud and find cheering her on when she finally puts her foot down and stand up for herself.
There are so many unanswered questions that are rattling around in my brain, especially if you think about some of the interactions between Bren and Tarah from medical from the first book compared to now, especially with the extra 🌶️🌶️ scenes added in book 3 as Bren and Donnavyn’s desire for each other grows as so does their mate bond. Think about it and you may have the same questions…. If you know you know 😉
But I’m sure all will be revealed in book 4…… well hopefully!! It’s an amazing series, I love it! I’m sure I’ll be in a book hangover and a book slump once the series has ended. If you haven’t started the series yet, unsure about it because it sounds a little like fourth wing ( it does have some similar elements but it’s so very different you’ll be surprised) or waiting for the series to be complete before you start reading it. I highly recommend, you’ll thank
Me later! 😘
April 21, 2026
I read 3 of the 4 books and could not put one down. I binged these books and am in serious anticipation of book 4 releasing this week!
Bren's story is a beautiful "beauty from ashes" journey. One that we read about in book 1, learn intimate details about in book 2, and continue to be haunted by in book 3. There's also a lot of emphasis on how women can be equal partners, but require doing things in their own way. Embracing what makes a woman, who she is compare to a man.
Bren bonds to a female dragon and finds a true friend, ally, confidant, and soul bond with her.
Donavan is a savior, a fixer, a leader, and protector. He is the general of the Furyknight and bonded to the head dragon of the herd. Donavyn faces the challenges of being his own god, taking his life in his own hands rather than trusting his Creator.
Bren and Donavyn's relationship for book 1 and much of book 2 is so fragile, and explosive at times. One fighting the need to not burden and hide herself in shame and keeping herself small. The other fights to fix her problems and never face hurt again. He wants to see her shine, but not at the cost of her safety.
These books tackle hard hurts of the heart and mind and what it looks like to heal from them. Having the right people. The plot is steady and engaging. Momentum was never lost. There is lots of conflict. The stories are so engaging.
Book з ended in a cliffhange!
Bren's story is a beautiful "beauty from ashes" journey. One that we read about in book 1, learn intimate details about in book 2, and continue to be haunted by in book 3. There's also a lot of emphasis on how women can be equal partners, but require doing things in their own way. Embracing what makes a woman, who she is compare to a man.
Bren bonds to a female dragon and finds a true friend, ally, confidant, and soul bond with her.
Donavan is a savior, a fixer, a leader, and protector. He is the general of the Furyknight and bonded to the head dragon of the herd. Donavyn faces the challenges of being his own god, taking his life in his own hands rather than trusting his Creator.
Bren and Donavyn's relationship for book 1 and much of book 2 is so fragile, and explosive at times. One fighting the need to not burden and hide herself in shame and keeping herself small. The other fights to fix her problems and never face hurt again. He wants to see her shine, but not at the cost of her safety.
These books tackle hard hurts of the heart and mind and what it looks like to heal from them. Having the right people. The plot is steady and engaging. Momentum was never lost. There is lots of conflict. The stories are so engaging.
Book з ended in a cliffhange!
March 24, 2026
""With the exception of God Himself, no one will love you like I do. No one. But I am a man, Bren. I am not flawless. Now, I see that holding back was the wrong thing for you.”✨
2/5 🌟 3/5 🌶️
🐉Dragon riders
⚔️Academia setting
🐉"Chosen" one
⚔️Slow burn / Age gap
⚠️ Check Trigger Warnings
🖤 : Honestly if it wasn’t for the cliff hanger at then end is stop reading this series all together. I liked the first two books despite how influenced it was by Catholicism, but holy crap was this book over doing it. Every other page mentioned god. It was too much. It felt like it was being shoved down your throat. Also, Donavyn’s personality was insufferable this book. He was so controlling, gas lighting, and low key sexist. Bren should dump him if he continues this way.
📚 : This third book in the Emberquell Academy series. Bren is the first female to attain the coveted rank of Furyknight—the legendary society of men chosen and bonded by dragons, and trained for war. Bren throws herself into her new duties, only to discover that the Furyknights also hide secrets under their wings. As Bren fights to prove her worth as a spy, her past emerges to ignite a white-hot fire. Will she survive them or be burnt?
2/5 🌟 3/5 🌶️
🐉Dragon riders
⚔️Academia setting
🐉"Chosen" one
⚔️Slow burn / Age gap
⚠️ Check Trigger Warnings
🖤 : Honestly if it wasn’t for the cliff hanger at then end is stop reading this series all together. I liked the first two books despite how influenced it was by Catholicism, but holy crap was this book over doing it. Every other page mentioned god. It was too much. It felt like it was being shoved down your throat. Also, Donavyn’s personality was insufferable this book. He was so controlling, gas lighting, and low key sexist. Bren should dump him if he continues this way.
📚 : This third book in the Emberquell Academy series. Bren is the first female to attain the coveted rank of Furyknight—the legendary society of men chosen and bonded by dragons, and trained for war. Bren throws herself into her new duties, only to discover that the Furyknights also hide secrets under their wings. As Bren fights to prove her worth as a spy, her past emerges to ignite a white-hot fire. Will she survive them or be burnt?
June 10, 2026
Somehow these books are have both too frequent spice scenes and too overtly preaching religious zealotry. The spice isn’t bad but I feel it’s incorporated both too often and at inopportune times in the plot.
On the one hand, a major plot point is that it’s not Brenna’s fault that she was raped. The series thoroughly covers that while she consented to have sex with the person she loved, consent did stop when she said no, regardless of previous consent and that it certainly did not extend to the other dragon riders he invited and she protested. The book’s stance is clear: among honorable characters, the blame lies with the men alone.
Then it infuriatingly drives the point over and over, that vengeance for this violent crime goes against God. Kgosi impresses to Donavyn that his desire for revenge goes against god because everything is happening according to His plan. That Bren HAD to be violated in order to be strong enough for his purpose. From the Dragon with an ear to the creator who has threatened burning humans for disrespect l. Think the point of this dialogue/conflict is to set up the fourth book but it detracts from the ideals so thoroughly that I really questioned the messaging of the book.
On the one hand, a major plot point is that it’s not Brenna’s fault that she was raped. The series thoroughly covers that while she consented to have sex with the person she loved, consent did stop when she said no, regardless of previous consent and that it certainly did not extend to the other dragon riders he invited and she protested. The book’s stance is clear: among honorable characters, the blame lies with the men alone.
Then it infuriatingly drives the point over and over, that vengeance for this violent crime goes against God. Kgosi impresses to Donavyn that his desire for revenge goes against god because everything is happening according to His plan. That Bren HAD to be violated in order to be strong enough for his purpose. From the Dragon with an ear to the creator who has threatened burning humans for disrespect l. Think the point of this dialogue/conflict is to set up the fourth book but it detracts from the ideals so thoroughly that I really questioned the messaging of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2026
Shadowborne Fang felt like it had a lot of filler. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed seeing Bren grow into herself and learn to trust her own instincts more. Her character development was probably the strongest part of the book for me.
However, Donovan was incredibly overbearing and controlling throughout, and honestly, he pissed me off. It was frustrating to watch all of Bren's brothers rally around her, support her, and encourage her growth while her own mate seemed determined to hold her back.
The pacing was pretty slow for about 60% of the book, but once things finally started moving, the action really picked up and the story became much more engaging. One thing I continue to appreciate about this series is how it highlights what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated environment. Bren constantly has to fight to be heard, respected, and taken seriously, and that felt very real. Unfortunately, that's still an experience many women can relate to.
And that cliffhanger? What the actual fuck. I genuinely did not see that coming. Now I'm scrambling to start the next book because I need to know what happens next.
However, Donovan was incredibly overbearing and controlling throughout, and honestly, he pissed me off. It was frustrating to watch all of Bren's brothers rally around her, support her, and encourage her growth while her own mate seemed determined to hold her back.
The pacing was pretty slow for about 60% of the book, but once things finally started moving, the action really picked up and the story became much more engaging. One thing I continue to appreciate about this series is how it highlights what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated environment. Bren constantly has to fight to be heard, respected, and taken seriously, and that felt very real. Unfortunately, that's still an experience many women can relate to.
And that cliffhanger? What the actual fuck. I genuinely did not see that coming. Now I'm scrambling to start the next book because I need to know what happens next.
March 22, 2026
Fang is the first book in the Emberquell Order duet, but really it's book three in the overall Emberquell series, which appears to be four books long. The series is an age-gap dragon romantasy with an FMC dealing with trauma. The series has everything I love; however, book 3 has fallen flat for me. There has been very little plot progression, which means the book is full of repetitive conversations and Bren dealing with her trauma. Unfortunately, this leads to long, boring stretches throughout the book, with only occasional interesting plot points, and I'm not sure I will read book 4. It doesn't come out for a month, so I have time to think about it, and I decided how interested I am in how the series ends. It's disappointing because the story started with such promise, and should have been a trilogy, not a double duet.
March 25, 2026
epic continuation!
Book 3 was epically written and I couldn’t put it down. I do see where the plot stretches and stagnates A LITTLE, but it didn’t ruin anything. The pace was perfect. The relationships between the dragons and their riders (especially the MC’s) grow and strengthen. Even though Donovan’s been bonded w Kgosi for 22 years, there is still much for him to learn. Especially having a mate w a traumatic past. He struggles w it but he’s working through it. Brennan has grown much in her journey (although it’s only been months) but she’s determined to become stronger.
There’s intrigue and war on the horizon and that ending!!! And if you read the excerpt for book 4!!! GAHHH!!! April 23rd can’t get here fast enough. Very good read. This is a great dragon romantasy that you don’t want to miss out on! Loved it!
Book 3 was epically written and I couldn’t put it down. I do see where the plot stretches and stagnates A LITTLE, but it didn’t ruin anything. The pace was perfect. The relationships between the dragons and their riders (especially the MC’s) grow and strengthen. Even though Donovan’s been bonded w Kgosi for 22 years, there is still much for him to learn. Especially having a mate w a traumatic past. He struggles w it but he’s working through it. Brennan has grown much in her journey (although it’s only been months) but she’s determined to become stronger.
There’s intrigue and war on the horizon and that ending!!! And if you read the excerpt for book 4!!! GAHHH!!! April 23rd can’t get here fast enough. Very good read. This is a great dragon romantasy that you don’t want to miss out on! Loved it!
April 23, 2026
Some may have enjoyed this…
But unfortunately I did not. I felt like the king did through the whole book and wondered why they hadn’t left on their mission.
If you’re looking for spice, there is plenty of it but I started skipping over it.
If you’re looking for internal conflict and in depth self analysis, Donavyn had plenty of that. However, he struggled with the same thing repeatedly through the whole book.
I was really excited to read this book but nothing much happened except for the last chapters. This book was over 500 pages and I believe that there were probably five chapters of this book that were needed. I really struggled to get through it and now I’m not sure that I want to pick up the next book.
But unfortunately I did not. I felt like the king did through the whole book and wondered why they hadn’t left on their mission.
If you’re looking for spice, there is plenty of it but I started skipping over it.
If you’re looking for internal conflict and in depth self analysis, Donavyn had plenty of that. However, he struggled with the same thing repeatedly through the whole book.
I was really excited to read this book but nothing much happened except for the last chapters. This book was over 500 pages and I believe that there were probably five chapters of this book that were needed. I really struggled to get through it and now I’m not sure that I want to pick up the next book.
May 15, 2026
Review
I have been waiting months so excited for this book and so sad that it did not live up to Flameborne Chosen. The smut for smut and recycled bemoaning the situation made the time between actual plot points drag on. This book could have easily been half the length that it is. The ending was no real suprise and stops off mid scene.
What I enjoy so much about Aimee's work is how real she can write the emotion and healing of a trauma, but this reads like a serial where we need to constantly rehash previous chapters to remember what happened 20 minutes ago. Yes I will finish the series to see the ending, but that will be it.
I have been waiting months so excited for this book and so sad that it did not live up to Flameborne Chosen. The smut for smut and recycled bemoaning the situation made the time between actual plot points drag on. This book could have easily been half the length that it is. The ending was no real suprise and stops off mid scene.
What I enjoy so much about Aimee's work is how real she can write the emotion and healing of a trauma, but this reads like a serial where we need to constantly rehash previous chapters to remember what happened 20 minutes ago. Yes I will finish the series to see the ending, but that will be it.
March 31, 2026
Не мога да прочета още една книга, в която повтарят едно и също по 10 пъти, за да запълват страници. Надявах се да има някакво развитие историята и героите, но няма как да стане ако една книга разказва една история.
Хем иска различен подход, хем като к го дадат не е доволна. Той пък не я слуша, мисли си, че прави нещо за нея и, че й помага, но всичко е за негово успокоение. И тези чувства, които постоянно си пращат по връзката... на всяко 2ро изречение го правя, too much ми е.
И това е от 30% само...
Хем иска различен подход, хем като к го дадат не е доволна. Той пък не я слуша, мисли си, че прави нещо за нея и, че й помага, но всичко е за негово успокоение. И тези чувства, които постоянно си пращат по връзката... на всяко 2ро изречение го правя, too much ми е.
И това е от 30% само...
May 4, 2026
Turmoil
Book 3 is full of turmoil for Donavyn; between himself and Bren, his King, his Queen, and his dragon all because of his secret for revenge and letting fear for Bren override his trust in her. While the love and passion between Donavyn and Bren and the wise advice of his dragon help to overcome much of the conflict, the mission the bonded pairs are on makes for a very unsettling cliff hanger at the end of this book. I impatiently wait for the next installment to see if love, honor and goodness will triumph.
Book 3 is full of turmoil for Donavyn; between himself and Bren, his King, his Queen, and his dragon all because of his secret for revenge and letting fear for Bren override his trust in her. While the love and passion between Donavyn and Bren and the wise advice of his dragon help to overcome much of the conflict, the mission the bonded pairs are on makes for a very unsettling cliff hanger at the end of this book. I impatiently wait for the next installment to see if love, honor and goodness will triumph.
May 30, 2026
Still a good read, but SLOW pacing
I have enjoyed this series so far. I definitely like the main characters. However, I feel like there's a lot that's left out like the development of side characters and the relationships that they hold with the main two characters. I also was incredibly frustrated with the extended dialogue, mainly focusing on Donacyn's fear for Brenna and the loooong love scenes. There's way too much hyper fixation on that. it got very frustrating to the point where I just skipped ahead.
I have enjoyed this series so far. I definitely like the main characters. However, I feel like there's a lot that's left out like the development of side characters and the relationships that they hold with the main two characters. I also was incredibly frustrated with the extended dialogue, mainly focusing on Donacyn's fear for Brenna and the loooong love scenes. There's way too much hyper fixation on that. it got very frustrating to the point where I just skipped ahead.
May 25, 2026
O M G!
The action just does not stop! From the interaction with the Queen, to Donavyn’s struggle with Bren’s decision to become the James Bond of the Furyknights, to the mission into Fryehold. It’s a regular whirlwind!
There are things amiss in Fyrehold, missing dragons, lack of Furyknights and it’s up to Bren and Donavyn to figure out what’s going on. And the ending of book three?? You don’t want to miss this ending!!!I can’t wait to read the final book!
The action just does not stop! From the interaction with the Queen, to Donavyn’s struggle with Bren’s decision to become the James Bond of the Furyknights, to the mission into Fryehold. It’s a regular whirlwind!
There are things amiss in Fyrehold, missing dragons, lack of Furyknights and it’s up to Bren and Donavyn to figure out what’s going on. And the ending of book three?? You don’t want to miss this ending!!!I can’t wait to read the final book!
May 27, 2026
way too religious
Love the characters. Love the plot. Cannot stand the sermons and constant thread of "let god take care of it because you're a weak human who doesn't know any better". Very annoyed at the religious part that wasn't as strong in the first book. Tone it down. Or give fair warning that this is a book that contains a lot of sermons.
I would have given five stars if it weren't for the religious bent throughout the book.
Love the characters. Love the plot. Cannot stand the sermons and constant thread of "let god take care of it because you're a weak human who doesn't know any better". Very annoyed at the religious part that wasn't as strong in the first book. Tone it down. Or give fair warning that this is a book that contains a lot of sermons.
I would have given five stars if it weren't for the religious bent throughout the book.
April 1, 2026
once again, confused, if this should be a four or a five
This book gave us the depth to both characters that they have a lacked the entire series and the ending was a 10 out of 10 for me I can’t not. This is a weird situation were I will give them five stars just for the depth but the storyline probably could’ve been shorter. They did not need to fuck every fucking chapter.
This book gave us the depth to both characters that they have a lacked the entire series and the ending was a 10 out of 10 for me I can’t not. This is a weird situation were I will give them five stars just for the depth but the storyline probably could’ve been shorter. They did not need to fuck every fucking chapter.
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April 2, 2026this story really pulled me in I really liked how she portrayed the characters it really seemed the development of the characters was believable Trauma, loyalty, powerplays with a lot of PTSD. With some really decent world building. There were no clear trigger warnings with this story but there should have been
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