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Shadow & Flame: Extended Edition
Ryn Valor is the crown’s most lethal weapon. Raised to hunt traitors, forged by discipline, and bound by loyalty. She follows orders without question. But when a mission to assassinate a rebel commander goes wrong, everything she knows begins to unravel.
Held within the heart of the rebellion, and bound to a Dragon she was never meant to touch, Ryn is forced to play a dangerous game. Her orders are clear. Destroy them from within. But Commander Kade Draven sees the truth behind her eyes and he holds the key to a past she never knew was hers.
A forgotten name. A buried bloodline. A choice that could ignite a war.
As the line between enemy and ally blurs, so does the line between duty and desire. Loyalty is a weapon. Love is a threat. And some truths are too dangerous to stay hidden.
Held within the heart of the rebellion, and bound to a Dragon she was never meant to touch, Ryn is forced to play a dangerous game. Her orders are clear. Destroy them from within. But Commander Kade Draven sees the truth behind her eyes and he holds the key to a past she never knew was hers.
A forgotten name. A buried bloodline. A choice that could ignite a war.
As the line between enemy and ally blurs, so does the line between duty and desire. Loyalty is a weapon. Love is a threat. And some truths are too dangerous to stay hidden.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Trying to keep this spoiler free!
If you’re looking for something to pull you out of your reading slump, this definitely scratches the itch. I will say, the world building could’ve been stronger and some of the similarities to Fourth Wing are impossible to ignore at times. There were moments where it almost felt like fanfiction with dragons, training, and certain character dynamics, but underneath that, it does carve out its own story and plot.
What really made the book enjoyable for me was Ryn. She’s the kind of FMC readers are constantly begging for. Tough, capable, not a doormat, and fully able to hold her own. At the same time, her internal struggles and self-doubt create an interesting contrast with the persona she presents outwardly, which kept her from feeling too one-dimensional.
What also really worked for me was the dynamic between Ryn and Kade. It fed something in me that both MCs were equally badass. In so many fantasy romance books, there’s usually a noticeable power imbalance where one character is stronger, more persuasive, more experienced, or more capable than the other. Here, Kade and Ryn felt like they were on equal footing from the start, which made their interactions so much more compelling. Neither of them overshadowed the other, and that balance allowed the tension, chemistry, and sparks between them to feel natural and intense.
Overall, it was a fun, addictive read. If you want dragons, action, tension, and a badass female lead, this is worth picking up. I’ll definitely continue the series when the next two books come out. I’m especially excited to see how the relationship between the FMC and MMC develops because there’s a lot of potential there. I’d also love to see more from the secondary characters and how their roles expand within the overall storyline moving forward.
If you’re looking for something to pull you out of your reading slump, this definitely scratches the itch. I will say, the world building could’ve been stronger and some of the similarities to Fourth Wing are impossible to ignore at times. There were moments where it almost felt like fanfiction with dragons, training, and certain character dynamics, but underneath that, it does carve out its own story and plot.
What really made the book enjoyable for me was Ryn. She’s the kind of FMC readers are constantly begging for. Tough, capable, not a doormat, and fully able to hold her own. At the same time, her internal struggles and self-doubt create an interesting contrast with the persona she presents outwardly, which kept her from feeling too one-dimensional.
What also really worked for me was the dynamic between Ryn and Kade. It fed something in me that both MCs were equally badass. In so many fantasy romance books, there’s usually a noticeable power imbalance where one character is stronger, more persuasive, more experienced, or more capable than the other. Here, Kade and Ryn felt like they were on equal footing from the start, which made their interactions so much more compelling. Neither of them overshadowed the other, and that balance allowed the tension, chemistry, and sparks between them to feel natural and intense.
Overall, it was a fun, addictive read. If you want dragons, action, tension, and a badass female lead, this is worth picking up. I’ll definitely continue the series when the next two books come out. I’m especially excited to see how the relationship between the FMC and MMC develops because there’s a lot of potential there. I’d also love to see more from the secondary characters and how their roles expand within the overall storyline moving forward.
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