Wings of Life

Dragonbound Chronicles #1

by Meghan Le Fay

Fans of enemies-to-lovers romance and epic dragon-filled fantasy will be swept into Le Fay's Wings of Life, where duty, danger, and forbidden desire collide.

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They cast me off to Rihtlond as a bride.

They don’t care if I come back alive.

Too sharp-tongued and too curious, I am my mother’s greatest lament and my father’s constant frustration. Unwilling to bow to their will, I’ve become expendable, worth sending on a mission doomed to fail.

Armed with nothing but a coded journal, a quill, and my wits, I’m thrust into the kingdom of our oldest enemy—a land of storms and warriors—to wed their high dane’s son. Trapped on their ruthless continent, I am no blushing bride. I’m a spy sent to unlock Rihtlond’s weaknesses… a cuckoo in the robin’s nest.

But my heart still bleeds red when the weaponmaster of these strange people steals it away. Through him, I learn to unlock their secrets. What I uncover is more dangerous than I ever imagined: magic thrumming in the roots of Rihtlond, a dragon hidden in plain sight, and a love I was never meant to feel. Holding this knowledge, I am meant to return home and bind myself to a future I was given long ago.

Now, as war rises and alliances crumble, I must choose between duty and desire, between the family who cast me aside and the bond that awakens who I truly am. To protect what I’ve found—and who I become—I must risk everything. Even if it brands me a traitor. Even if it costs me my life.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Dragons, Enemies To Lovers, Magic, Slow Burn

512 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication May 26, 2026

About the author

Meghan Le Fay hails from present-day Earth, despite her lifelong dream of being born as an elf in Middle-earth. A constant and consummate fan of fantasy, she lives, breathes, and dreams in the spidery language of the magic. Her works are inspired by her obsessions with mythology, medieval history, and all things magical and mystical—especially dragons.

When not writing or daydreaming of other realms, Meghan can be found avoiding the Arizona desert heat through reading, crafting, music, or dance. Or having wild adventures (both real and imaginary) with her family.

Reviews

[❀ Jamie ❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️

I couldn’t put this book down, I absolutely adored everything about this. Between the jumps in different time lines, plot twists, dragons, magic system, and the love interests I devoured this book in two days. There are LGBTQIA+ characters, MM, and MF representation in this. I was confused in the beginning with how the chapters jumped, but like in every great fantasy book it all ties in at the end. I am going to need book two as soon as it comes out!

Thank you Meghan and Page & Vine for this eARC!

[Mandy Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you love dragons, fantasy worlds, and a little romantic tension, there’s definitely a lot here to enjoy. The overall concept pulled me in, and I liked the mix of danger, magic, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic woven throughout the story. It had the kind of setup that makes you curious to see where the series is going next. 

For me, this was one of those books I liked more than I loved. There were parts that felt a little slower than I wanted, and I didn’t feel fully hooked the entire time, but I still enjoyed the story overall and thought it had a lot of potential.

If you’re a fantasy reader who enjoys dragons, tension, and a romance-forward plot, this one is worth checking out.

For me, it lands at 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and Victory Editing for the ARC to review.

[Stephanie Chiocchi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this eARC.

This starts as your typical romantasy where the princess is to be married to a prince from enemy territory. Then we have an unnecessarily long journey to said territory. Then we find out over half of the book was just one giant miscommunication trope. Then we end the book with just…impending doom?

Serae was your typical FMC who grows into her own throughout the book. She also ends up injured and bed ridden quite frequently, which did nothing to advance the plot ever.

The plot really didn’t pick up for me until over halfway in, and I wanted to DNF but I pushed through. The writing and sentence structure is choppy at best. I’m pretty sure I still don’t know what dowsa is? I enjoyed the dragon and magic aspects but it was only in relation to Serae. Others have magic but you never find out. The found family aspect what decent but the emotional attachment to those characters never came.

I most likely will not be reading book two when it is published later this year - the cliffhanger was not enough for me to continue being interested.

[Brittney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and & Meghan for the ARC.

📚 Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay
Series: Dragonbound Chronicles Book 1
Expected publication: May 26, 2026
Publisher: Page & Vine

Genre: Romantasy | Fantasy romance
Vibes: enemies to lovers, arranged marriage spy, dragon lore, war and betrayal, slow burn tension

Sent away as a bride.
Trained as a spy.
Destined to become something far more dangerous.

Serea has never been what her family wanted. Too sharp. Too curious. Too unwilling to fall in line.

So they make her expendable.

She is sent to marry into an enemy kingdom… not for peace, but for secrets.

What makes this romantasy hit:

🐉 Dragon mythology woven into the world
🖤 Enemies to lovers with forbidden attraction
🗡 Spy bride navigating a hostile kingdom
🔥 Banter filled chemistry with a broody weaponmaster
⚡ Trials, war, and shifting alliances

Armed with coded journals and her wit, Serea enters Rihtlond as both bride and spy. But everything she thought she knew begins to unravel the moment she arrives.

The people she was taught to hate are not what they seem.

And neither is the truth.

As she undergoes brutal trials and uncovers hidden magic rooted deep within the land, she is forced to question everything… including where her loyalty lies.

And then there is him.

The weaponmaster.

Brooding. Dangerous. Completely forbidden.

Their chemistry is sharp, tension filled, and full of the kind of banter that makes you kick your feet while knowing this is going to hurt later.

Serea is such a strong FMC. Watching her adapt, grow, and step into her power as she navigates a world that was meant to break her is one of the best parts of the story.

The worldbuilding is immersive without being overwhelming, with dragons, magic, and political tension all woven together in a way that keeps the story moving.

And the twists?

They keep coming.

Just when you think you have it figured out… you don’t.

If you love:

🐉 Dragon filled romantasy
🖤 Spy x enemy romance
🔥 Slow burn tension and banter
⚡ Strong FMC character growth

this is definitely one to add to your list.

💬 Are you more drawn to dragon stories or fae worlds in romantasy?

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[RedFireLady · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75⭐️
.5 🌶

What's inside:
- Arranged Marriage
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Strong FMC
- Dragon Gods & Bonds
- Found Family
- Training
- Political Intrigue
- Duty vs. Desire

Overall, I enjoyed Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay. Its a different twist on dragons and their bonds, along with an arranged marriage that causes the FMC to be torn between duty and desire.

When Serae is sent off to marry the heir of the enemy kingdom, her father gives her a mission - learn their secrets and weaknesses, then send them back to him using coded messages.
But, what no one can predict is the chemistry and draw between Serae and the enemy weapons master, or the magic that is awakening in the land due to her arrival there.

Caught between duty to her father and king, and the connections she forges with the people of Riht, Serea must decide whether to follow her mission or her heart, and then deal with the aftermath that each choice will bring.

I am always down for a good romantasy book that has dragons and political intrigue. What's different about this one is the way the dragons are worshipped as Gods to these people and what a bond between the dragon and their "bound" means for that person. The story and struggle of Serea kept me interested enough that I may read the next book.

Here's what I didnt love.
The authors writing style is very choppy, using a lot of short sentences rather than words that flow through the story. The miscommunication trope was over-used; repeatedly, the FMC and MMC we just about to clear the air when they were interrupted and stopped from finishing their important conversation. Also, the FMC is very strong in mind and spirit, but constantly ends up injured and forced to spend time in bed to recover. Between the choppy writing style and the over-use of the things above, the story drags at certain points and lost my interest in places.

I did enjoy the plot line and the premise of the story, and with a little different execution this book could go from "OK" to great. I will say that I wasn't tempted to DNF the book, I just didnt love it as much as I had hoped to.

Thank you to Megan Le Fay, Page and Vine publishing and to NetGalley for an eARC of this book.

[Stacy T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Page and Vine books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Meghan Le Fay clearly sat down and decided to write exactly the kind of fantasy I didn't know I was missing. Wings of Life is a richly imagined world with a heroine who absolutely refuses to be broken.

Serae is everything I want in a fantasy protagonist. She is smart, strong, and relentlessly determined. Sent to a foreign country where she doesn't speak the language, doesn't know the customs, has no family, and is actively despised by those around her and yet she perseveres. Watching her carve out her place in a world that wants nothing to do with her is both painful and exhilarating. Her arc is perfectly captured in one of my favorite lines from the book: "I became an instrument of death, for through death, I would find a way to thrive." That single sentence tells you everything you need to know about who Serae is and what she's willing to do to survive.

The world-building is beautiful and layered, and one of the most clever structural choices Le Fay makes is opening each chapter with a small piece of history. It feels like flavor at first, interesting context, easy to appreciate on its own, but by the end, all of those little fragments come together in a way that genuinely rewarded my attention. It's the kind of detail that makes you want to flip back and reread with fresh eyes.

Yes, this is a longer book, and there were moments where I thought I had it all figured out and honestly, sometimes I did. But Le Fay has a way of letting you feel clever right up until she quietly rearranges everything you thought you knew.

The setup for book two is excellent — I'm already eager to see where the entire world goes from here.

If you love determined heroines, immersive world-building, and stories that reward patient readers, Wings of Life absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR.

[Brina.readz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Page and Vine for an advanced readers copy of this book for an honest review!

A Viking aesthetic and dragons are for sure the way to my heart so I was exceptionally thrilled to be reading this ARC. It ended up being a solid 3.25 - 3.5 star read for me and has me excited for this series to continue.

Wings Of Life had a lot of proven elements of current popular romantasy books - marriage of convenience to a foreign prince, as feisty bookish redheaded FMC (loved the glasses), a new kingdom with its own trials and people unwilling to accept our FMC and a lot of misunderstandings. And all of this was well executed and at times seemed to deviation from how these well-tried tropes commonly pan out.
(I do have to say it reminded me a lot of Shield of Sparrows)

Wings Of Life is one of those books that grows on you the more you immerse yourself in this unbelievably thorough and detailed worldbuilding and magic system.
I adored getting to know Drakh and it's customs and different belief systems better while Serae explored magic and trained to win the trials.
She did take a while to grow in me as a FMC, but I found myself enjoying her story at the 50% mark when she found her footing within the kingdom and things with the MMC started heating up. The lovestories between other characters introduced were a great add on.

I did however really struggle with how long the miscommunication trope was used to push plot when there wasn't really anything happening aside from her getting injured in training/trials.

Something I struggled with towards the beginning of the book that got better with time was the writing style, which is definitely more on the descriptive and not emotional side. It also seemed like the plot randomly jumped from one setting to the next a lot and that had me wondering if I had missed something.

The last 20% really solidified for me that I will be continuing this series, especially with how Serea finally let loose and stood up for herself and demanded her place in this world - but I do feel like that could have happened faster.

[InkedSirenXO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Advanced Copy received from NetGalley


This book doesn’t just pull you in—it drags you across storm-lashed shores, hands you a dagger, and whispers choose carefully. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the very first line, the heroine’s voice is sharp as shattered glass and twice as dangerous. She isn’t your typical pawn in a political marriage—she’s a storm disguised as a bride, sent into enemy territory with nothing but ink, instinct, and a mind that refuses to be caged. And watching her navigate Rihtlond? Absolutely addictive.

The worldbuilding feels alive, like the land itself is breathing secrets. Storms rage, warriors loom, and beneath it all there’s something deeper—ancient, pulsing magic that coils through the roots of the kingdom like a sleeping beast. Every revelation raises the stakes, and just when you think you’ve found solid ground, the story tilts again.

And then there’s him—the weaponmaster. Not just a love interest, but a slow-burning wildfire. Their connection simmers with tension, trust, and that delicious sense of this is a terrible idea… but I’m doing it anyway. It’s intimate without losing the edge of danger, and every interaction feels like walking a blade.

What truly makes this story shine is the emotional conflict. This isn’t just enemies-to-lovers—it’s loyalty versus identity, survival versus self-discovery. The heroine’s journey from expendable daughter to someone forging her own fate is powerful, raw, and deeply satisfying.

By the end, you’re left wrecked in the best way—heart racing, loyalties tangled, and desperate for more.

If you love:
✨ Spy brides with bite
✨ Forbidden, slow-burn romance
✨ Lush, dangerous fantasy worlds
✨ Secrets, magic, and dragons lurking in plain sight

…then clear your schedule, because this one will own you.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I devoured this one. I didn’t want to put it down. Meghan Le Fay completely captured my heart with this one. Wings of Life felt like a mix between The Bridge Kingdom and Shield of Sparrows with a sprinkling of Fourth Wing here and there. I loved it.

Serea has to marry the future Dane of a neighboring country as part of an alliance, but really she is sent to be a spy. There she meets Wep, the weapons master, and there is an instant attraction. Will she be able to accomplish her mission? Or will she have a change of heart?

When it is not broken, don’t fix it. This book feels like a typical romantasy with beloved tropes and common FMC and MMC archetypes. Serea is a woman who grew up with privilege, but at what cost? Her only purpose was to be married off and be seen and not heard. Wep is strong, grumpy, and very protective. The tension between the two was delicious. I am talking I was kicking my feet and blushing throughout this novel.

My favorite part was the magic system and the dragon lore. Dragons can bestow a blessing on you. We find out how some characters are blessed, but I wish we would have gotten more of that. Hopefully, we will see more in the next book.

I also enjoyed Serra’s character arc in this novel. I loved watching her train and come into her own throughout the book.

The found family aspect was another part that I adored. I really liked the cast of characters and how they all interacted with each other.

Overall, if you are enjoying the current romantasy scene, I think you will love this one.

Thank you, Page and Vine, for the gifted eARC via BookFunnel in exchange for an honest review.

[Lo's Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

" You're the big strong man coming to solve all my problems are you? Well, it was big strong men who got me into this mess, so you'll forgive my skepticism."

If you loved the poison daughter and fourth wing you need to read this book! Wings of life is the first book in a new Romantasy series by Meghan le fay.

You will love Serea the FMC who to her parents is the Bain of there existence. With a mans brain in a women's body Serea is seen as expandable to her parents that would much rather send her off then deall with the antics her and her brother Bale would get into. Except Bale is now off fighting in the war, has gone MIA, and her father has devised a way for you to be of use to them.

She is arranged to marry the leader of Rihtlonds son. Instead of being the excited bride, her father trains her in coded messaging for her to be there spy. Instead of peace they are trying to find out the secrets the Riht keep.

Once she gets to Rihtlond everything she knows is about to change. She must fight the attraction she has to the weapons master even though her feeling are forbidden. Survive the sun trials to become a part of the Riht and fight to find her place.

The chemistry and banter between Wep and Serea will have you kicking your feet. There are multiple POV's that interconnect which help build each character and the importance of the relationships they make. I honestly loved this book so much and if any of this sounds like your type of book. Definitely check it out when it hits shelves on May 26th!

Thank you netgalley for the eARC!

[Stephanie Rhamstine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you @netgalley and @pageandvinebooks for this eARC!

Okay so this book?? I was hooked. Like immediately invested, emotionally attached, and fully ready to throw hands for these characters. The vibes were immaculate and I devoured this.

Serea is SUCH a strong FMC. She’s sharp, resilient, and refuses to be broken even when she’s literally thrown into a situation meant to destroy her. Watching her grow into her power in a world that doesn’t want her there was easily one of my favorite parts.

The world-building?? Stunning. Layered, immersive, and honestly really clever. I loved the little history snippets at the start of each chapter. At first they just feel like extra context, but by the end everything clicks together in a way that made me want to flip back and reread. That kind of detail just scratches my brain in the best way.

We’ve got dragons, magic, enemies territory, forced marriage, and a weaponmaster love interest who absolutely sneaks up on you. And yes… I ate it up. The book plays with familiar romantasy tropes but doesn’t always follow the exact path you expect, which kept things interesting.

That being said… the miscommunication trope did drag a bit for me. It felt like it was carrying the plot longer than it needed to, especially when I just wanted things to move. It didn’t ruin the story, but I definitely felt it.

Overall though?? I loved this. The characters, the world, the magic… it all just worked for me.

[laya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Page & Vine for the ARC!

This story completely pulled me in. Rihtlond is a rich and detailed world, full of magic and dragon mythology that feels ancient and elemental. The Great Dragon and the magic woven into the land give the story a mythic feel that goes beyond just politics and intrigue.

Serae is a layered and compelling protagonist. Her journey and growth are beautifully written, and the choices she has to make feel meaningful and high stakes. The characters and story hit harder than I expected, and the bonds she forms, whether through alliances, friendships, or love, shape her journey in ways that really matter.

The connection between Serae and Wep is intense and complicated. It’s far more than a typical enemies to lovers story. The tension between them is electric, and the romance feels earned and layered.

The worldbuilding goes beyond magic to culture and politics. As Serae navigates Rihtlond, the customs, alliances, and rivalries make the story feel alive. The plot keeps you on edge, with twists and revelations that constantly raise the stakes. Multiple story threads come together beautifully by the end.

I read this completely captivated. I was invested in the characters, the magic, the mythology, and the dangers they face. This is a story about duty, desire, and discovering who you are while facing impossible choices. I can't wait for the second book!

[Chaotic Wildflower · Rating 5 out of 5]

NetGalley Arc
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Page & Vine
Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay
4.75 Stars

To start, when I see a book has multiple high ratings, I am always skeptical and afraid to get my hopes up, so I mentally prepare myself for low expectations in case I am let down. Was that the case for Wings of Life? Absolutely not! I was pleasantly surprised. I received this book a while ago through another ARC platform, but then life happened with medical emergencies and never got around to it, and I am SO glad that I had this opportunity all over again to finally read it!

The FMC, Serae, is strong, smart, relentless, sharp-tongued and curious. She is forced into an arranged marriage and has to move to a land that she knows nothing about, but she is also forced to be a spy by her father. As time passes, you can see Serae change and grow to adapt to her new surroundings in such a way that felt real and not "insta-change" for an ideal situation, which I truly appreciate!

The world building is broken up, beautifully fragmented, and the writing is perfection in my opinion. I love how the writing style felt almost like a journey that the reader takes WITH the character, rather than just reading about it with how the formatting of the story is.

Tropes
Dragons
Arranged Marriage
Banter
Broody Weaponmaster
Political Intrigue
Spy / Enemy Romance
Character Growth

[Rachael Nicholls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley, Page and Vine books and the author Meghan Le Fay for this eARC of Wings of Life.
This was such a great story, I was utterly charmed by it and I appreciate the fantasy world that Meghan is building.
Serae is a likeable FMC, she really finds a strength in herself and adapts to her new unfamiliar surroundings when she goes to Rihtlond for her betrothal to the heir. The training she undertakes transforms her and her character and we are taken along that journey with her.
Her connection with Wep is clear and he is a great MMC to balance her out. He is the brooding MMC we come to love in fantasy and romance stories but he also has a softer side.
I enjoyed the mythical and magical element to the story with the Great Dragon that the Riht revere and am looking forward to seeing how that develops more in the next book.
There were twists and turns that kept me guessing, when I thought I had it figured out it would prove me wrong and then twist again which I enjoyed.
The book has a really strong ending which will definitely leave readers wanting the next story!
This book will suit readers who enjoy high fantasy worlds with romance.

[Keeley Ribchester · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Wings of Life by Meghan Le Fay to be an exciting and immersive fantasy and my first time reading this author. The story pulled me in quickly with its mix of enemies to lovers romance, political intrigue, hidden magic, and dragons, all set against a tense world where duty and desire are constantly at odds.
I really enjoyed the strong heroine and the spy to bride storyline, which added plenty of tension as secrets, alliances, and forbidden feelings began to collide. The slow burn romance and the discovery of deeper magic within Rihtlond kept the stakes high and the pages turning.
This will appeal to readers who enjoy the epic fantasy romance feel of Fourth Wing, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses, with its blend of arranged marriage, forbidden love, dragons, war, and hidden powers.

A strong and engaging start that makes me interested to read more from this author in future and excited for book 2 of the Dragonbound chronicles.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. 🐉📚✨

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars
I really enjoyed this story. I think this has a unique spin on dragons, something different than the normal dragon riders or shifters.
Serae is sent to Rihtlond to marry Eldreth, the heir to secure an alliance between their two kingdoms. Secretly, she is also forced to spy by her father. Once she completes her mission, she can return home and marry her friend Tam.
I loved how Saere grew in this story. At home, she's known for being smart but nerdy. In Rihtlond, she has to change to survive, and she's not instantly good at it. She has to work to be more of a warrior, which gives her confidence.

The miscommunication/ hidden identity (kinda) troupe in this story was too funny. Not trying to give spoilers, but you should never assume anything..

I do feel like the found family relationship with her ranng could have been developed more.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me be an ARC Reader.

[Danike Parvu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an eArc from the publisher.

As an epic high fantasy lover first and foremost, I found this book to be a delight! It has both the grand, massive scale worldbuilding that compares to books by the greats like Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Garth Nix, and so on, it also has a strong romance arc like those in books by Rebecca Yarros, SJM, Rachel Gillig, etc making it likely to please both classic fantasy fans as well as romantasy fans.

Definitely give this book a try if you like: arranged marriages, enemies to lovers, trials/ordeals, FMCs who are NOT good at everything, the emotion color wheel, plant magic, well described foods and drinks, stubborn and sassy characters, stories in which the side characters have their own arcs, battles at sea, hawks with attitude problems, ancient plans finally set in motion, female rage, positive masculinity, and positive LGBTQIA rep and so on and so forth.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

"NetGalley"
I was really excited to read this book and I really enjoyed it.
It is a long book or maybe I just read it slow but it was still really good. I was left guessing a few times and then at one point I was like hmm I need to rethink everything I thought I knew.
The FMC I really liked, she starts off as just any other ordinary person but once she's sent towards her future adventure you see her become stronger and you can feel her struggles with what she has to do.
I don't want to give too much away but I also really liked the MMC.
There are a few nice twists and I also like how the last chapter of the book sets things up nicely for book 2. I will be looking out for book 2 definitely.

[Illana Mistretta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for the early ARC!

Wings of Life is an interesting read with a thoughtful premise, but it didn’t fully meet my expectations. The author does a good job creating an imaginative world and exploring emotional themes, which I appreciated. Some parts of the story were engaging and showed real potential.

However, the pacing felt uneven at times, with certain sections dragging while others seemed rushed. I also found it a bit difficult to fully connect with the characters, as they could have been more deeply developed. While the writing style was decent, it didn’t always hold my attention. The writing style was choppy at times.

Overall, it’s not a bad book, just one that feels like it could have been stronger with a bit more refinement.

[Tamara Chubb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc review -4.5 stars
I didn't know much about this book but was pleasently surprise.
The plot and characters are on point and the complex love triangle/ square will keep readers guessing for a good while.
Dragons are a main focus without taking up any space within this world, leaving the reader with the complexity of humans at war with some other enemy brewing just under the surface, never letting us know who we can trust!

[Alli Escobar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely fantastic! It started off slow and amped up into a great story with magic, dragons, adventure, and plot twists! It had tons of romance and was LGBTQ+ inclusive which I loved seeing, and it had a slow burn that just made my heart so happy!

I devoured this book and its enemies-to-lovers amazingness and i'm SO EXCITED for the second book to come out! I'll be waiting impatiently

Thank you so much @pageandvine for the ARC!

[Debbie Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding paranormal story. When Serae is sent to the enemy, she is suppose to marry the high dane's son, but she wishes it could be Wep, the Weaponmaster. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of suspense and intrigue, and a must read riveting romance story.

[Vanessa ✨ Romancy reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Romantacy with a high stakes trial, a dragon bonding (a thought to be extinct dragon), and the world building!
The world building is lush, intentional and blends magic and ancient lore perfectly.

forbidden love trope is one of my faves’! Such a great read’.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this arc.

[Mj Cruickshank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks so much to Netgalley for my earc of this movel x

This book had been gripped from the start, what an amazing debut novel!
Our FMC, Serae is packed away to a foreign land to wed Eldreth, in an attempt to form an alliance between their two warring nations. However, her father has promised her that the marriage will never take place, that she can return home once she has gathered enough information on their enemy.
Serae is thrust into a foreign and hostile environment, but soon begins to enjoy her new life, filled with freedoms she didn't have before. She finds herself torn between her duty to her father and her growing appreciation of her new home and it's people. The entrance of a handsome weapons master Wep complicates matters further.

The book was very cleverly written, with a few twists and turns that I didn't see coming. They make me want to go back and read the book again. I loved that there were multiple POVs, always a favourite of mine, and that both the main characters were likeable, as were the other side characters.
I'm so looking forward to the next book

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

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