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Drasin Kingdom #2

Chapter II: Drasin Knight

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A knight. A serpent. A looming war.

Lucian Agana—Knight of the Drasin Kingdom—is tasked to spy on Lanov, a ruthless Nimborian commander. Yet the more he learns of the enemy’s daughter, the more his convictions begin to unravel.

“You need to learn to believe in hopes and dreams, serpent.” – Lucian

A whispered prophecy. A bonded promise.

Abducted and raised as a weapon, Thalia Ashbourne seeks only to save her grandmother and escape Nimboria. But Lucian’s proposal offers more than freedom. It binds her to a destiny she never chose.

“You’ll forever be the knight, the smith, and the deceitful Luce in my eyes.” – Thalia

When a dragon wielder and a serpent summoner clash, will their sacred bond defy destiny, or will the fated war condemn them to ruin?

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Bella skilfully weaves the story; it feels hauntingly beautiful yet captivatingly heartbreaking. – Emma Najiha, Editor

450 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2026

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2 reviews
May 4, 2026
The first book completely won me over, so it’s no surprise I went into Drasin Knight with sky-high anticipation and it didn’t disappoint. Bella Chu’s writing carries a sense of maturity that lingers beyond the pages. It is refined, composed, and effortlessly evocative.

Thalia is still such an intriguing presence. She’s closed off, a little elusive, and it makes you want to peel back every layer just to understand her better. There is a remarkable depth to her character. She is resilient in a way that feels both subtle and powerful to me. I dare to say she is one of my all-time favourite heroines.

The fantasy world-building in this book is also exceptionally well done. The way it is described feels so vivid and immersive that it’s easy to picture every scene unfolding in your mind. The storytelling is so well-crafted that the setting comes alive effortlessly, making it feel as if you are right there within the world itself while reading.

💯A solid five-star read, in my opinion.
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6 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
April 17, 2026
Firstly, I wanna say congratulations to Bella Chu for her second child! And let me tell you—her writing and plot development for this second book has improved quite a lot and I couldn't be any prouder. You don't know how long I've been waiting for this book to come out and I was so enthusiastic when I got to read it for the first time!

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Drasin Knight unfolds a story between Helena's older brother, Lucian, the knight of the Drasin Kingdom and Helena's friend, Thalia who was painted as as traitor in the previous book but is Thalia truly a traitor or was she forced to become one?

I used to feel betrayed by Thalia’s actions in Drasin Kingdom but her backstory revealed in this story just shifted my perspective and I find myself connecting with her. While Helena gives off very strong girl crush type and the fact that she grew up in family filled with affection made me wish to have a life like hers. But Thalia’s story has deeper emotional weight to it that hits much closer to home. The world keeps being unfair to her—she was being manipulated, exploited for her power and yet she continues to stand strong as if nothing could ever break her because all she wants is to protect the only family she has left—her grandmother, Nai and that what makes it hurt even more 💔

And comes Lucian, the knight in shining armor. At first, he’s just doing his duty, spying on the enemy to protect the kingdom’s safety but the moment Thalia catches his eyes, everything changes. He started to pay extra attention on Thalia. From planning to catch her doing suspicious acts to slowly catching feelings lol even he himself didnt see that coming and istg hes become uncontrollable when he starts to reveal his true identity and feelings to Thalia.

I can say that I didn’t feel cringe at all and enjoying Lucian and Thalia’ chemistry way more—a fiercely independent woman who doesn’t need anyone to save her and feels like she’s undeserving of love meets a man who would burn down anything that dares to threaten her safety—thats just cherry on top. But what makes it even better is that it’s not your typical damsel in distress cause Thalia is firm in what she wants and Lucian respects her for it. And it’s not just Lucian protecting Thalia, she becomes just as protective of him too (we stan protective strong woman *insert meme with one finger between the teeth*).

If you miss seeing Ghazi and Malik, they’ll be making cameos too, along with several new dragons (theyre very cute and funny). But this time i found myself especially attached to Thalia’s serpent, Syifa. I love how loyal and protective she is towards Thalia and how the author also goes into detail explaining her powers.

And during the battle to take down the enemy, Lanov and his Abid al-Shams colony, something happens to Lucian and Thalia (and prince ethan 🥹💔). And now that Thalia’s true identity has been revealed to Prince Alaric and Helena, what would happen next? Will they survive, save the kingdom and find their way to each other again?

Well i can’t spoil much cause yall have to read the book to find out. even if you dont like romantasy, you’ll enjoy this too. please trust me and go grab it now 🙂‍↔️
(I’ll be waiting for the third book 👀)

but before i forgot, theres one thing id like to highlight—no matter how hopeless the world may feel, a day will come when love, kindness, and happiness find you at the end of the darkest tunnel just like how Thalia finds hers 🫂
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29 reviews
June 4, 2026
Congratulations to my now favorite author, akak Bella! I've read the first book, Drasin Kingdom, TWICE! Therefore, I know I would also love her second child, Drasin Knight.

Personally, I would definitely rate the book 10/10 🌟! This is one more book that I want to keep on reading but at the same time I would feel bad if I ended it too fast. But I did anyway... In a few days..

So, let's go through one by one. It will be lengthy, please bear with me.

First, I wanna talk about the writing style, as in the language and words used. For me, it's perfect, very detailed, especially the fighting scene. I was definitely imagining the scenario hehe. Not only that, the words used are very easy to understand. So, saya menyeru, siapa-siapa yg teringin nak baca buku English, you can try these loves.

Second, the characters. We have our hero, Lucian, a dragon wielder and guardian, and also knight in shining armour. Then, we have our strong heroine yg I sgt lurve, Thalia a.k.a Alia, a serpent summoner. Also, the main antagonist, Lanov, a very cruel character. Each of them have their own distinct personalities which brought more colors to the story. Personally, I really love Thalia's character. She was forced to be strong since she was just a kid, just because she wanted to break free from Lanov and his crazy rituals, but in order to keep her Nai save, she had to become the villainess. My poor girl. Moving on to Lucian's character. He's a very honorable man. Not only he's loyal to his kingdom and family, he's also loyal to his new wife. And perhaps, some even overlooked his sacrifices. He was just a boy when he lost his mother, but he had to stay strong for his dad and Helena. Plus, how much pain he willingly endured just for his kingdom, family and people he loves. That's why I called him an honorable man. Next is Lanov. He's a very well written villain. I definitely hate him. I wish I could just go over to their world and choke him to death for torturing our heroine.

Third, the storyline. Honestly, since I've read the first book, I think it's easier for me to understand the flow. But, I'm not really sure for those who didn't read the first one. Since in this second chapter, the main focus in on Thalia and Lucian. So, certain events may be a bit vague and confusing for those who don't have clear context. But most part is fine because like I stated, we focused on the pair. So, they started as enemies but slowly got close and became husband and wife. Oh, and there are tons of plot twist too. I was shocked, okay! Like that thought didn't even crossed my mind. And there's also parts that I cried, laugh my ass off and so on. Let's just say I went on an emotional roller coaster the whole book.

Fourth, the main leads chemistry! Argh sangat lurve yer! The best part was there is no such thing as misunderstanding in their dictionary. Yes, both of them are strong, like hell strong. But at the same time, they care for each other more than they want to admit. You can actually feel how much they love each other's company too. Perfect couple of you asked me. Fated mates. Oh and they trusted each other. So so much ye.

Urm.. I think that's all from me. I am now patiently waiting for the third book. Fighting akak Bella!
Hope this review finds you well! Bye!
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9 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Book of the Month
April 28, 2026
"𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵!"

⚔️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈: 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ⚔️
Lucian Agana, a knight from the Drasin Kingdom, is sent to spy on Lanov, a brutal commander from Nimboria. Thalia Ashbourne was taken as a child and raised to be a weapon. All she wants now is to save her grandmother and get out of Nimboria for good. With a dragon wielder and a serpent summoner on opposite sides, what happens when they’re tied together by something deeper? Will they fight against destiny… or get destroyed by the war meant to tear them apart?

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵." – Lucian

"𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴." – Thalia

Enchanted, romantic, and full of political marriage drama—if you love these vibes, welcome to the Drasin Kingdom, where the story of Lucian, a Drasin knight, and Thalia, the enemy’s daughter, unfolds.

The story takes place in the midst of Helena and Alaric’s political marriage, which is meant to save the Drasin Kingdom. I’d highly recommend reading Chapter One first before diving into Lucian and Thalia’s forbidden love story—it makes everything feel more complete and enjoyable.

Bella Chu did a great job in Chapter Two, especially in tying it back to what happened in Chapter One. It really adds depth, and you’ll find yourself enjoying the story even more—especially when you notice the connections between Helena and Alaric’s storyline.

I personally love how Bella Chu writes her characters. Lucian comes off as arrogant, but you can clearly see how much he cares for the one he loves. Thalia, on the other hand, feels mysterious and guarded, which makes you want to learn more about her.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading Chapter Two and getting deeper into their journey to save the Drasin Kingdom. And yes—Malik the dragon makes an appearance too!

If you find Drasin Knight is a comfort read for you, can 'catch the knight' on Shopee, TikTok Shop and Website Manés Wordworks or add it onto your PBAKL 2026 wishlist! Trust me, you're gonna love it as much as I do. 🔥

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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
April 28, 2026
This book highlights on Lucian Agana, brother of Helena who is a knight and best friend to Prince Alaris, the next heir of Drasin. Lucian has been on deep undercover at their neighbour country, Nimboria. A secret group lead by Lanov which is Abid al-Sham is trying to disrupt the coronation of Prince Alaris and invade Drasin.

Thalia, a new character introduces in this book is a citizen of Celestial Kingdom and had been kidnapped by Lanov, a ruthless Ninborian commander along with her grandmother Nai as leverage into blackmailing her doing his bad bidding. Thalia is a very strong lady surviving the horror and violence inflicted. I could hug her anytime for all the pain she had endured.

Lucian always thought Thalia is Lanov’s real daughter and planning to use her as weakness but later discovers the truth behind their relationship. I am invested with their interaction. They are not forced and slowly grow into something. With what started as marriage of convenience, the real feeling is a result of their own personality. Lucian is a green flag flying for the kind soul of Thalia.

I’m so glad to see the dragons in action. Especially the final battle. It was so satisfying and I can vividly imagine them in my head. It is such an adrenaline rush. And I can’t believe the plot twist that brought to that moments.

We need a novella of what happens between chapter 59 and 60. The longing and how both of them build the life that they dreamed of is definitely going to be anticipated. Lucian and Thalia are both separately great characters but together are indestructible. Plus, I am seriously looking forward for next book because of the bonus chapter *wink wink*
24 reviews
June 16, 2026
had a hope for book 2 since the first one is a so-so for me, and it didnt dissapoint 👏👏

book 2 sits in the same timeline as book 1 but its more detailed about who's the villain, luce & thalia POV. patutla rasa book 1 macam 'eh gitu je?' explanation pasal who's the villain tapi rupanya ia diceritakan dalam book 2

cukup rencah. gelak,sedih semua ada. i can feel the tension between lucian & thalia as the one who shouldn't end up together but fate has another way

unlike book 1, idk if this is about the pacing or what but i think in book 2 baru boleh rasa flow cerita dari permulaan - rising action - climax - falling action and so on. buku 1 takde sangat

dan buku 2 ni bagi saya ada improvement banyak. takde dah dialog2 cringe, relying on telling too much and stuffs

the villain and the cult group idea was good too. didnt expect that

and the tension of lucian and thalia is CHEF KISS. KITA SUKA

and also i often find myself had to close the book because the plot is plotting. kita sukaa

i really thought book 2 is about a spin off or what. but its actually another character pov in the same timeline as book 1

so,kudos to author. dah terangau2 dengan lucian dah ni 😌👏👏👏
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