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Tales of Drakoria #1
Phoenix Flame
A princess with a warrior's heart.
A dragon-shifter commander who doesn’t coddle.
A discovery that could change everything.
Aiden Drakesrun, second prince of Drakoria and one of its commanders, lives for battle. Feelings and love have no space in his life, only duty and survival. Anything that doesn't serve to protect his kingdom is of little value to him.
Iris Astralis is the sole heir to Aeloria’s throne, but she refuses to be the princess her father expects. Stubborn and unafraid to challenge tradition, she dreams of becoming a warrior and protecting her kingdom and its allies with her sword.
Her father sends her to Drakoria, hoping to crush her dreams, forgetting that it is the place where anyone can become who they truly want to be. With a newfound family and challenged by a commander who refuses to go easy on her, Iris discovers what it truly means to be a warrior.
For ten years, Drakoria has defended itself from an enemy that refuses to negotiate. When a mysterious letter and an unexpected discovery may finally reveal what Sylica has been searching for all along, a new hope ignites.
As Iris learns to fight and Aiden discovers that fighting isn’t everything, they both realize that love isn’t enough to make a relationship work. And Drakoria finds hope in a dream long thought lost.
A dragon-shifter commander who doesn’t coddle.
A discovery that could change everything.
Aiden Drakesrun, second prince of Drakoria and one of its commanders, lives for battle. Feelings and love have no space in his life, only duty and survival. Anything that doesn't serve to protect his kingdom is of little value to him.
Iris Astralis is the sole heir to Aeloria’s throne, but she refuses to be the princess her father expects. Stubborn and unafraid to challenge tradition, she dreams of becoming a warrior and protecting her kingdom and its allies with her sword.
Her father sends her to Drakoria, hoping to crush her dreams, forgetting that it is the place where anyone can become who they truly want to be. With a newfound family and challenged by a commander who refuses to go easy on her, Iris discovers what it truly means to be a warrior.
For ten years, Drakoria has defended itself from an enemy that refuses to negotiate. When a mysterious letter and an unexpected discovery may finally reveal what Sylica has been searching for all along, a new hope ignites.
As Iris learns to fight and Aiden discovers that fighting isn’t everything, they both realize that love isn’t enough to make a relationship work. And Drakoria finds hope in a dream long thought lost.
582 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2026
About the author
A.C. Gomes
1 book2 followersI read my first “big” book at 11, and I fell completely in love. Since then, reading has been my favorite way to travel, without ever leaving my chair.
Becoming a writer was my very first dream. Life took me in a different direction for a while, but I’ve found my way back, choosing to spend my free time doing what I love most: telling stories.
I’ve written a few stories along the way, but Tales of Drakoria is my first “real” book. Sharing it took courage, and I couldn’t be happier to finally share it with the world.
If you love romance, dragons, and a bit of magic, you’re in the right place.
✨ You can follow the journey on Instagram: @authoracgomes
Becoming a writer was my very first dream. Life took me in a different direction for a while, but I’ve found my way back, choosing to spend my free time doing what I love most: telling stories.
I’ve written a few stories along the way, but Tales of Drakoria is my first “real” book. Sharing it took courage, and I couldn’t be happier to finally share it with the world.
If you love romance, dragons, and a bit of magic, you’re in the right place.
✨ You can follow the journey on Instagram: @authoracgomes
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August 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this one. Iris was probably my favorite part of the story because she isn’t interested in simply being the princess everyone expects her to be. She has something to prove, and watching her grow into the warrior she knows she can become was genuinely satisfying.
I also liked the contrast between Iris and Aiden. He starts off so focused on war and duty that feelings seem completely out of the question for him, while Iris is determined to carve out her own path. Their relationship develops alongside their individual growth, which made it feel much more meaningful than romance that just appears out of nowhere.
The dragon-shifter element, the war, the different kingdoms, and the training all give the story plenty going on, but for me the characters are what kept me invested. There’s a good balance of action, fantasy, romance, and character development, and I liked seeing how the two leads gradually changed each other.
A great start to what looks like a promising fantasy series. I’m definitely curious to see where the world of Drakoria goes next.
I also liked the contrast between Iris and Aiden. He starts off so focused on war and duty that feelings seem completely out of the question for him, while Iris is determined to carve out her own path. Their relationship develops alongside their individual growth, which made it feel much more meaningful than romance that just appears out of nowhere.
The dragon-shifter element, the war, the different kingdoms, and the training all give the story plenty going on, but for me the characters are what kept me invested. There’s a good balance of action, fantasy, romance, and character development, and I liked seeing how the two leads gradually changed each other.
A great start to what looks like a promising fantasy series. I’m definitely curious to see where the world of Drakoria goes next.
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