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Emberquell Academy #2
Flameborne: Fury
Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet. Fury is a dragon romantasy book perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Their bond is forged in fire. But secrets burn hot.
Bren never meant to give in. But each day training under Donavyn, the fire between them grows—blistering hot and impossible to deny.
Donavyn sees more in Bren than the world ever a Furyknight in the making. But when saboteurs set her up to fall, Donavyn is faced with a desperate Keep her secrets and let the King throw her into the flames? Or reveal his love and clip her wings forever?
The #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, ignites a fierce new world in which a broken young woman must find the strength to claim love—and a future no one believed she'd survive.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy academy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. These romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines.
Their bond is forged in fire. But secrets burn hot.
Bren never meant to give in. But each day training under Donavyn, the fire between them grows—blistering hot and impossible to deny.
Donavyn sees more in Bren than the world ever a Furyknight in the making. But when saboteurs set her up to fall, Donavyn is faced with a desperate Keep her secrets and let the King throw her into the flames? Or reveal his love and clip her wings forever?
The #1 bestselling serial author, Aimee Lynn, ignites a fierce new world in which a broken young woman must find the strength to claim love—and a future no one believed she'd survive.
Triggers and Tropes Romantasy with spice, dragons and dragon rider romance, fated mates, forbidden love, fantasy academy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, age gap, and much, much more!
*****
Genre and Series The Emberquell Academy series is a set of three duets following the same couple, all romantasy book for adults / romantasy with spice. These romantic dragon books are brimming with forbidden love storylines.
392 pages, Paperback
Published September 18, 2025
About the author
Aimee Lynn
26 books166 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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September 19, 2025
welcome to my storytime
Okay I'm just gonna say it......
"Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet"
WHAT FUCKING CONCLUSION?!?!?!?!
Okay guys, I wasn't much of a fan of the first one, but I thought MAYBE the second one would be better, hoping that the plot would progress and we'd see some action. I liked the characters enough to see where they'd go in this DUET CONCLUSION (definitely NOT a conclusion) but I'm once again sorely disappointed.
Did we get plot progression? No. There was a little "ooooh this might actually be good" at the beginning regardless of all the "you must listen to gods plan" rhetoric. AND THEN ALL THEY DO IS FUCK FOR THE NEXT 60 PERCENT OF THE BOOK (I'm not lying I KEPT TRACK). Look I like smut. I read smut all the time. THIS WAS NOT NECESSARY. It was just the same "yes Donavyn" "oh God Donavyn YES YES" OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I'm not even being dramatic (I am actually but I'm not lying). It was literally just Donavyn and Bren, and their dragons (fucking in the distance, as per the dragon growls and screams) fucking in the woods saying how they just couldn't stop. Again and again. Not even good smut. Very vanilla. Repetitive.
And then after that? Not much happens. The book ends the exact way it started, except surprise (it's not a surprise if you read book 1) they're BONDED NOW, and can mind speak, and if you kill one they all die (dragons too) because their bond is just that strong. Donovyn makes all these plans with the king we don't see happen BECAUSE THE "CONCLUSION" WAS JUST THEM BEING BONDED. The war went absolutely no where. There wasn't a single fight scene FOR THESE STRONG FURYKNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR.
We did get the full story of Bren's trauma, and that was about the only "good" part of this book. The only thing that added substance.
You're telling me I gotta read MORE to get any kind of plot? No thank you. No more "God is the creator and you must trust his plan for you" "If we weren't supposed to be together God wouldn't have made us a pair so we must do this" "This is part of God's plan, we must keep going" bleh. I said this in book one, if you want to give us religion. GIVE US RELIGION. There is no backstory. We all just have to know who God is, cause it's never explained WHO it IS or WHY they follow and mention God so much. It's just there. No rhyme or reason. No church. No biblical teachings. LITERALLY NOTHING. Just a reference to God the creator. Over and over and over.
K bye.
Okay I'm just gonna say it......
"Your favorite dragon riders heat up in the thrilling conclusion to the Emberquell Academy duet"
WHAT FUCKING CONCLUSION?!?!?!?!
Okay guys, I wasn't much of a fan of the first one, but I thought MAYBE the second one would be better, hoping that the plot would progress and we'd see some action. I liked the characters enough to see where they'd go in this DUET CONCLUSION (definitely NOT a conclusion) but I'm once again sorely disappointed.
Did we get plot progression? No. There was a little "ooooh this might actually be good" at the beginning regardless of all the "you must listen to gods plan" rhetoric. AND THEN ALL THEY DO IS FUCK FOR THE NEXT 60 PERCENT OF THE BOOK (I'm not lying I KEPT TRACK). Look I like smut. I read smut all the time. THIS WAS NOT NECESSARY. It was just the same "yes Donavyn" "oh God Donavyn YES YES" OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I'm not even being dramatic (I am actually but I'm not lying). It was literally just Donavyn and Bren, and their dragons (fucking in the distance, as per the dragon growls and screams) fucking in the woods saying how they just couldn't stop. Again and again. Not even good smut. Very vanilla. Repetitive.
And then after that? Not much happens. The book ends the exact way it started, except surprise (it's not a surprise if you read book 1) they're BONDED NOW, and can mind speak, and if you kill one they all die (dragons too) because their bond is just that strong. Donovyn makes all these plans with the king we don't see happen BECAUSE THE "CONCLUSION" WAS JUST THEM BEING BONDED. The war went absolutely no where. There wasn't a single fight scene FOR THESE STRONG FURYKNIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR.
We did get the full story of Bren's trauma, and that was about the only "good" part of this book. The only thing that added substance.
You're telling me I gotta read MORE to get any kind of plot? No thank you. No more "God is the creator and you must trust his plan for you" "If we weren't supposed to be together God wouldn't have made us a pair so we must do this" "This is part of God's plan, we must keep going" bleh. I said this in book one, if you want to give us religion. GIVE US RELIGION. There is no backstory. We all just have to know who God is, cause it's never explained WHO it IS or WHY they follow and mention God so much. It's just there. No rhyme or reason. No church. No biblical teachings. LITERALLY NOTHING. Just a reference to God the creator. Over and over and over.
K bye.
September 26, 2025
please don't tell me it's the "thrilling conclusion" of a "duet" when it clearly isn't.
I'd have rated 4 stars without the deception (inadvertent or not). Fix your blurbs, please.
I'd have rated 4 stars without the deception (inadvertent or not). Fix your blurbs, please.
September 23, 2025
first and foremost: why was this marketed as a duet but now it’s revealed it’s three duets? just say it’s a series?
this book felt like filler - gratuitous smut, cyclical and repetitive arguments, very little plot advancement beyond the “bonding” - which disappointed me. though i am glad the author is taking time to flesh out the series, which is something i was worried about after finishing book one, i didn’t actually see much substance in this book. the only thing that really developed was the (spoiler alert, except not really bc it was super obvious from book 1) “bonding” between the lead characters. and even the romance felt overshadowed by the constant smut/lust.
also, the religious element became almost overbearing. i have seen some critiques of the religious aspect in reviews of the previous book, but i had been able to appreciate - or at least overlook - it’s use (though, i do think it’s a bit on the nose to use “God” and “the Creator” the way it’s used in this series). however, this book it felt like every other piece of dialogue or thought referenced this god and their plan. and for how often we’re hearing about this god, the religion is not really explained or elaborated upon; do the people of this land routinely worship in churches/temples/shrines? it seems like some people have stronger faith than others (donavyn vs the queen), so is this god or faith not ubiquitously worshipped? is this god taking an active or passive role in destiny? how are the dragons related to this god and are there other sentient creatures that also worship the same creator? do the other kingdoms worship this god?
along that line of thought as well, the dragons felt like they were reduced to religious emissaries and/or wild beasts frenzied for mating season. the dragons were my favorite part of book 1 but their presence was heavily reduced in book 2 and half of what they were present for, they were freakin it dragon style in the background of their humans freakin it human style. akhane especially had barely any dialogue/wordcount. kgosi’s lines were just him quoting this vague, diaphanous god’s plan. rather disappointing.
will likely not be reading further, but 2/5 stars as this was easily consumable and entertaining enough to get me to finish the book. if i do somehow end up continuing this series, i would hope to see further world building, especially given the context of this impending war, and development of bren beyond her relationship with donavyn.
this book felt like filler - gratuitous smut, cyclical and repetitive arguments, very little plot advancement beyond the “bonding” - which disappointed me. though i am glad the author is taking time to flesh out the series, which is something i was worried about after finishing book one, i didn’t actually see much substance in this book. the only thing that really developed was the (spoiler alert, except not really bc it was super obvious from book 1) “bonding” between the lead characters. and even the romance felt overshadowed by the constant smut/lust.
also, the religious element became almost overbearing. i have seen some critiques of the religious aspect in reviews of the previous book, but i had been able to appreciate - or at least overlook - it’s use (though, i do think it’s a bit on the nose to use “God” and “the Creator” the way it’s used in this series). however, this book it felt like every other piece of dialogue or thought referenced this god and their plan. and for how often we’re hearing about this god, the religion is not really explained or elaborated upon; do the people of this land routinely worship in churches/temples/shrines? it seems like some people have stronger faith than others (donavyn vs the queen), so is this god or faith not ubiquitously worshipped? is this god taking an active or passive role in destiny? how are the dragons related to this god and are there other sentient creatures that also worship the same creator? do the other kingdoms worship this god?
along that line of thought as well, the dragons felt like they were reduced to religious emissaries and/or wild beasts frenzied for mating season. the dragons were my favorite part of book 1 but their presence was heavily reduced in book 2 and half of what they were present for, they were freakin it dragon style in the background of their humans freakin it human style. akhane especially had barely any dialogue/wordcount. kgosi’s lines were just him quoting this vague, diaphanous god’s plan. rather disappointing.
will likely not be reading further, but 2/5 stars as this was easily consumable and entertaining enough to get me to finish the book. if i do somehow end up continuing this series, i would hope to see further world building, especially given the context of this impending war, and development of bren beyond her relationship with donavyn.
April 5, 2026
…was that…religious dragon smut?
May 15, 2026
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. 🤡
February 5, 2026
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.
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.
October 20, 2025
3.5/5
A duet ENDS it two books. This book did not. I enjoyed the book, but was pissed that the book didn’t end in a duet. Now there is going to be another duet following the same characters. Someone needs to tell the author what a duet is and what a series is. Ugh!!
A duet ENDS it two books. This book did not. I enjoyed the book, but was pissed that the book didn’t end in a duet. Now there is going to be another duet following the same characters. Someone needs to tell the author what a duet is and what a series is. Ugh!!
March 25, 2026
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.
May 29, 2026
Chaffing and uti was a real concern for me because of *activities* but Im glad bathing was mentioned frequently , points for hygiene.
April 23, 2026
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
April 10, 2026
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 😮🔥
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 😮🔥
September 27, 2025
Not a conclusion.
there were so many things left open. this reads like a series with no answers. I was really hoping for that legally blond moment between Ruin and Bren (you go here?) but that doesnt happen. some great set up for the warriors but nothing happens with it. Just a lot of mating between the dragons and humans. the whole human mate bond thing was a little weird for me because thats been supernatural based before but I can deal with it. felt pointless with no resolution. less God stuff this time though.
there were so many things left open. this reads like a series with no answers. I was really hoping for that legally blond moment between Ruin and Bren (you go here?) but that doesnt happen. some great set up for the warriors but nothing happens with it. Just a lot of mating between the dragons and humans. the whole human mate bond thing was a little weird for me because thats been supernatural based before but I can deal with it. felt pointless with no resolution. less God stuff this time though.
October 7, 2025
I’d say 2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️
Idk majority of the book had no real plot. The ending does though so makes you want to know more… but I just found myself skipping pages because it was redundant. I still might be interested to find out what happens in the next book once it comes out. Maybe.
Quotes I liked:
“God, I hated people sometimes”
“He held me like I was precious”
“It felt like I never took a step forward without a new obstacle to face”
Idk majority of the book had no real plot. The ending does though so makes you want to know more… but I just found myself skipping pages because it was redundant. I still might be interested to find out what happens in the next book once it comes out. Maybe.
Quotes I liked:
“God, I hated people sometimes”
“He held me like I was precious”
“It felt like I never took a step forward without a new obstacle to face”
September 26, 2025
If you’re looking for a book that grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked until the very last page, then you have to read the second book in the series! It’s so much better than the first one because the story really grows and becomes more exciting. Some people might call it “Christian romantasy,” but honestly, it has some steamy scenes 🔥🔥 that would even surprise a priest!
The characters are more relatable, and the plot twists will keep you guessing. Trust me, once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down.
The characters are more relatable, and the plot twists will keep you guessing. Trust me, once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down.
October 3, 2025
This is not a duology
The storyline is good, if a bit slow. However, a duology does not end on a cliffhanger and then continue in a different duology. It is more appropriate to call this an incomplete series with a name change.
The sex did become a bit tedious but overall it is a good book. If you’re looking for a quick read with an ending that wraps up the plot and storyline, this isn’t it.
The storyline is good, if a bit slow. However, a duology does not end on a cliffhanger and then continue in a different duology. It is more appropriate to call this an incomplete series with a name change.
The sex did become a bit tedious but overall it is a good book. If you’re looking for a quick read with an ending that wraps up the plot and storyline, this isn’t it.
November 21, 2025
Loved this!! I honestly enjoyed all of the characters and was excited for the POV switches. My main issue really has nothing to do with the plot, and more with the world-building… why is Christianity randomly thrown in here? 😭 It really didn’t fit the plot and was very overdone. On one page I read the word God probably 15x 😬 I definitely could have done without the Sunday service vibes, but it is what it is! The ending was pretty abrupt, but apparently the story is split up in to duologies? strange but 🤷🏻♀️ I’ll probably read the next duo.
September 29, 2025
I loved the first one so I was excited to read the second. The mating bond was unexpected because the world-building in the first book didn't seem like it was a world where mating bonds for humans existed, but it wasn't a bad thing. I guessed at her trauma, so for it to be revealed was heavy but good. But to be honest...I skimmed probably 1/3 of the book. way too many sex scenes that were so focused on being different that I had to think about what position they were in or how they were doing things. The whole book lacked a lot of plot, I see where the author took time for the mating bond and working through her trauma, but I feel as though it could have been done in half the chapters it was.
September 30, 2025
I wouldn’t have called this a duet.
To me, a duet is a set of two books where you have a story and a clear conclusion to that “problem” that was presented in the first book. This was not that. While we have world building and movement toward figuring out an enemy, the majority of this book was spent having sex. I’m all for adding spicy scenes where it makes sense to further the relationship between the characters, but I don’t need it to be there as the only way they can feel like they are “together.”
Overall, I’m not sure I’ll continue as I just don’t know if I understand how this will work if new characters are introduced in the next duet.
To me, a duet is a set of two books where you have a story and a clear conclusion to that “problem” that was presented in the first book. This was not that. While we have world building and movement toward figuring out an enemy, the majority of this book was spent having sex. I’m all for adding spicy scenes where it makes sense to further the relationship between the characters, but I don’t need it to be there as the only way they can feel like they are “together.”
Overall, I’m not sure I’ll continue as I just don’t know if I understand how this will work if new characters are introduced in the next duet.
April 29, 2026
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.
Verdict: Let's hope the next book picks up and doesn't go on and on about the Creator.
February 14, 2026
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!!!
Aimee Lynn very quickly becoming a favourite Author of mine 🖤
ps spice 😍 yes!!!
February 15, 2026
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!🐉🔥🥰❤️🔥
Did Not Finish
April 25, 2026DNF’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.
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.
June 3, 2026
Trigger heavy but I am obsessed with this series. On to book 3!
September 19, 2025
5⭐️
Even better than the first, plus we finally get some 🔥.
I was a little disappointed because I thought it was a duet, but it's a set of 3 duets!?
Even better than the first, plus we finally get some 🔥.
I was a little disappointed because I thought it was a duet, but it's a set of 3 duets!?
January 21, 2026
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!
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!
November 25, 2025
I liked this one better - more deeper connection and character development. And more spice. A bit misleading that its a completed duology since the story isnt completed at all and now a new duology is being released - so not happy about that. not sure whether I'll continue with the series
May 12, 2026
3.5 / 4 ⭐️
Trigger Warning: Graphic SA scene
I liked this book… just not as much as the first! More spice but also more filler… I missed the action and growth that were getting in book 1 between bonded pairs! We FINALLY got Brens whole back story (TW above) which brought us two steps forward but then whiny royals brought us two steps back. I’m hoping we get more actual ~ plot & action ~ for book #3!
My calendar is marked! 🗓️
Trigger Warning: Graphic SA scene
I liked this book… just not as much as the first! More spice but also more filler… I missed the action and growth that were getting in book 1 between bonded pairs! We FINALLY got Brens whole back story (TW above) which brought us two steps forward but then whiny royals brought us two steps back. I’m hoping we get more actual ~ plot & action ~ for book #3!
My calendar is marked! 🗓️
April 28, 2026
I'm afraid I couldn't finish this. The first bit was exciting as Bren is sent on her third mission but has been sent on the wrong one and Donavyn and his dragon go to rescue her. The spice scenes are very long-winded which I had to skip over. Bren doesn't grow as a person and her continued crying got on my nerves. I know she has been traumatised in the past but this was too long dragged out. The story was so slow that I was skimming over large parts of it. Can't get into it at all so will not be continuing with the series.
December 29, 2025
FYI this review is solely for myself when I look back on recs. Contains spoilers.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
So this book was nothing like the last one. It was like 75% spice. Whew. 😮💨 very hot, but lacked the plot the last book had. I liked that more.
In the beginning FMC Bren receives an order to do her final task which is a mission. Her mission states to find the enemies at the border. Collect intel. And report back. After she flies with her dragon Ahkane out to complete said mission MMC and commander Donovyn realizes she's been sent on a false mission because he was to be delivering her task himself. Bren discovers true enemies and collect real intel all under the rouse of believing it's a fake and her final mission.
Donovyn and his dragon Kgosi fly out to find them when Kgosi goes wild and reveals Ahkane is his mate and Bren is Donovyns.
When Donovyn realizes what Bren found while out on her mission he reports back to the king only to realize HE is the one who sent her on the fake mission believing even if she was found it was no loss to the army.
The rest of the book is pretty much them solidifying the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot. At one point Bren severs their bond in a panic because the queen, who always wanted to sleep with Donovyn, tells Bren in a jealous rage after being rejected that he's hers and will always come back to her after her newness wares off and he gets bored. In order to fix the bond she has to come clean and be completely open about why she panicked. She admits her ex bf (Ruin) and a few of his dragon rider friends raped her and used her love for Ruin to manipulate her. She conceals all their identities in an effort to make sure Donovyn doesn't retaliate and get punished but accidentally let slip the name one of the dragons call Ruin, so he knows who it is and is privately planning revenge/murder.
The book is pretty much them solidifying and fixing the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot.
Book ends with him telling the king they're mates and getting ready to take off to scout the enemies she found in her mission.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
So this book was nothing like the last one. It was like 75% spice. Whew. 😮💨 very hot, but lacked the plot the last book had. I liked that more.
In the beginning FMC Bren receives an order to do her final task which is a mission. Her mission states to find the enemies at the border. Collect intel. And report back. After she flies with her dragon Ahkane out to complete said mission MMC and commander Donovyn realizes she's been sent on a false mission because he was to be delivering her task himself. Bren discovers true enemies and collect real intel all under the rouse of believing it's a fake and her final mission.
Donovyn and his dragon Kgosi fly out to find them when Kgosi goes wild and reveals Ahkane is his mate and Bren is Donovyns.
When Donovyn realizes what Bren found while out on her mission he reports back to the king only to realize HE is the one who sent her on the fake mission believing even if she was found it was no loss to the army.
The rest of the book is pretty much them solidifying the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot. At one point Bren severs their bond in a panic because the queen, who always wanted to sleep with Donovyn, tells Bren in a jealous rage after being rejected that he's hers and will always come back to her after her newness wares off and he gets bored. In order to fix the bond she has to come clean and be completely open about why she panicked. She admits her ex bf (Ruin) and a few of his dragon rider friends raped her and used her love for Ruin to manipulate her. She conceals all their identities in an effort to make sure Donovyn doesn't retaliate and get punished but accidentally let slip the name one of the dragons call Ruin, so he knows who it is and is privately planning revenge/murder.
The book is pretty much them solidifying and fixing the bond and f*cking. Like a lot. A lot.
Book ends with him telling the king they're mates and getting ready to take off to scout the enemies she found in her mission.
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April 5, 2026
super unimpressed with the series. first book wasn't too bad for what it was seems like a new writer honestly. but it was an idea and the author gave her a shot and I definitely noticed the Christian undertones which I appreciated. this book I don't know how I finished it it made me Furious. I can accept that when they say God in the Creator it could be just any random single monotheistic religion in this world. but at the very end of the book when the author talks about thanking Jesus ultimate ick. personally I find it disgusting to write a book we're over half of said book is straight smut and then have the nerve to thank Jesus for your success with this book. utterly vulgar and disgusting. I put up with the poor grammar sentence formatting and giant plot holes because I believe that this was a Christian author. The only positive things I have to say about this book besides the dragons which really carried the book was the author's depiction of sexual abuse survivors the hopelessness and helplessness and inability to trust others that comes with it.
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