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Tales of Drakoria #1
Phoenix Flame
A princess with the heart of a warrior.
A dragon-shifter commander who doesn’t coddle.
One war that will change their lives forever.
Aiden Drakesrun, the second prince and one of the commanders of Drakoria, was born to battle. He doesn’t care about love or feelings; there is nothing else he cares about if it’s not related to the war his kingdom has been facing for the last 10 years against Sylica.
Iris Astralis is the sole heir to the throne of Aeloria. However, she is not the typical princess, much to her father's dislike. She is stubborn and unafraid of challenging tradition. Her father sends her to Drakoria, hoping she will lose her unrealistic idea that a princess can be a warrior.
However, in Drakoria, anyone can be whoever they want if they work for it. Instead of crushing her dreams, her new family, Aiden included, helps her become the person she wants to be: a warrior.
Iris learns how to fight, Aiden learns how to feel, and together they grow and learn that there is more in life than they expected.
A dragon-shifter commander who doesn’t coddle.
One war that will change their lives forever.
Aiden Drakesrun, the second prince and one of the commanders of Drakoria, was born to battle. He doesn’t care about love or feelings; there is nothing else he cares about if it’s not related to the war his kingdom has been facing for the last 10 years against Sylica.
Iris Astralis is the sole heir to the throne of Aeloria. However, she is not the typical princess, much to her father's dislike. She is stubborn and unafraid of challenging tradition. Her father sends her to Drakoria, hoping she will lose her unrealistic idea that a princess can be a warrior.
However, in Drakoria, anyone can be whoever they want if they work for it. Instead of crushing her dreams, her new family, Aiden included, helps her become the person she wants to be: a warrior.
Iris learns how to fight, Aiden learns how to feel, and together they grow and learn that there is more in life than they expected.
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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