Crimson & Ash: A Dragon Master's Ascension 2: A Progression Fantasy Adventure

by Shane Hammond

I was a nobody until I bonded with a rare dragon and landed in the Royal Dragon Academy.

But surviving the first two trials and a brutal ambush earned me more than a reputation. It put me in the crosshairs of the King and his power-hungry brother, Prince Voss.

Now, a legendary assassin tracks my every move while a former friend turns into a lethal enemy. To pass the remaining trials, I must protect my wing from internal collapse as a new student arrives with a dark history.

This is my destiny. Nothing will stop me, not even a secret that shatters my world and the kingdom itself.

486 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2026

About the author

Hey there! I'm Shane, and I love writing fantasy. I've been reading fantasy all my life, and I've always wanted the chance to tell the stories that I wanted to share. So here I am! With my stories, you can expect a fleshed-out and detailed world full of interesting characters that you can't help but root for. Thanks for checking me out, and I hope you enjoy my work!

Reviews

[User Name · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is lining up to be the best series i have read from this author so far. This book has everything it needed. Fun, challenge, character progression, tension, mystery, action, romance, drama you name it and its in here. The ending of this book is so good, i need the third book as soon as possible.

[Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good entry in this saga. Ash continues to grow and get better with his dragon, and his wing (harem) continues to expand. However, Ash has made some enemies at the school because he refuses to back down. His instructor Eveline is hiding something and starts to be missing often later in the book. This story flows along and the writing is good.

[Arianwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Equally as good as the first book

It is unfortunate that the excitement of this second chapter in this story had to be left with so much in turmoil and a good deal of unfinished business needing to be attended, with no third book on the horizon.

[Robert N. Cleveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this story! Can' wait for the next. Then I will read all her books she really knows how to writ





Recommend this author to any one who wants to get into a story and live it with the hero! Love it!

[Ben Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better that the first

This is a fantastic sequel that improves on the original in every way. The ending was fantastic and I'm hoping we don't have to wait long for the next one.

[Genielle Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story

Very fun story and I enjoy the drama adventure in it. I'm excited for more! I hope the series continues for a long while!

[robert baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good book

the characters have developed and are coming unto their own powers. the series is fun and lots of action in this book.

[Ron · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @22%. It was going OK until the author decided to insert a totally woke story line. I'm out.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An epic tale

The world building and lore continues to impress with its depth. The characters feel grounded within the world and within the story.