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Drakkari #2
Claiming the Warlord
Evran has everything he never dared to want. A home in the mountains. A place among the Drakkari. And Vaike, the Warlord who chose him when he could have anyone.
When the clans gather at Heldrin's End for a diplomatic summit, Evran expects politics and posturing. What he doesn't expect is Torsten, Vaike's estranged half-brother, who watches Evran with lingering eyes and speaks of Vaike's rule as though it has an expiration date.
Then an assassin comes for Vaike in the night, and the threats stop being theoretical.
With no proof and no path to justice, Evran makes a dangerous he will get close to Torsten himself. Close enough to uncover the conspiracy and close enough to end it. It means playing a role that makes his skin crawl, wielding charm like a blade, and keeping secrets from the one person who trusts him without question.
Evran has always been the soft one. The gardener. The weaver. The quiet boy from the south who never had anything to lose until six months ago.
But no one told Torsten what happens when you threaten the thing a man loves most.
Claiming the Warlord is a direct sequel to Tribute to the Warlord and should be read in order.
When the clans gather at Heldrin's End for a diplomatic summit, Evran expects politics and posturing. What he doesn't expect is Torsten, Vaike's estranged half-brother, who watches Evran with lingering eyes and speaks of Vaike's rule as though it has an expiration date.
Then an assassin comes for Vaike in the night, and the threats stop being theoretical.
With no proof and no path to justice, Evran makes a dangerous he will get close to Torsten himself. Close enough to uncover the conspiracy and close enough to end it. It means playing a role that makes his skin crawl, wielding charm like a blade, and keeping secrets from the one person who trusts him without question.
Evran has always been the soft one. The gardener. The weaver. The quiet boy from the south who never had anything to lose until six months ago.
But no one told Torsten what happens when you threaten the thing a man loves most.
Claiming the Warlord is a direct sequel to Tribute to the Warlord and should be read in order.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2026
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October 23, 2026
There’s cheating, i don’t care for excuses. The good thing about book one, despite the negativity and repetition, was that Evran was always honest with Vaike, there’s none of that here.
July 2, 2026
wonderful, just absolutely wonderful!
I don’t usually write reviews, and I never even thought there would be a book 2, I adored book 1 absolutely loved it.
But this one? Just solidifies how good it is, how wholesome, heart warming. It showing all the love.
The loyalty in this book is staggering, the faith they have in each other, the love that they express.
I have no words..
I really hope there’s a book 3, I will definitely be reading it. If these book have physical copies I’ll definitely be buying those also.
Because theses books are the perfect comfort read, theses are the books you constantly go back to and read, and reread, until the covers ruined from wear and tear, and it shows how much you love it.
Thank you Atlas.. for this amazing book! I’m hoping for a book 3! Or maybe 7 books? I’d be fine with that to 😉😉
I don’t usually write reviews, and I never even thought there would be a book 2, I adored book 1 absolutely loved it.
But this one? Just solidifies how good it is, how wholesome, heart warming. It showing all the love.
The loyalty in this book is staggering, the faith they have in each other, the love that they express.
I have no words..
I really hope there’s a book 3, I will definitely be reading it. If these book have physical copies I’ll definitely be buying those also.
Because theses books are the perfect comfort read, theses are the books you constantly go back to and read, and reread, until the covers ruined from wear and tear, and it shows how much you love it.
Thank you Atlas.. for this amazing book! I’m hoping for a book 3! Or maybe 7 books? I’d be fine with that to 😉😉
July 5, 2026
3.25/5. Another high-star read brought low(er than it should be) because editing isn’t a thing we do anymore, I guess. I love the story, I still love the characters—I’d actually really love more of Vaike and Evran—and I enjoyed the hell out of the whole shebang. Yes, even through the wonky bits. I love the way the author writes emotions and thoughts and feelings. I love his attention to small details that are typically glossed over in favour of grander points of interest. And maybe I don’t want more of Vaike and Evran, specifically, but more of this book world in general? I love how it’s set up and I’d love to see a third installment that brings more of it to light. I’d actually love to see them make a little trip to the southern lands and get to the FO part of Evran’s father’s FA. Idk. There’s a lot to love and more to the story, I think, if the author is willing and wanting to tell it. Still need an editor that edits tho… 🥲
July 19, 2026
Perfection
I thought the second book of this series could not be as perfect as the first but I love that I was wrong. It wasn’t rushed and each detail was perfectly balanced to create a perfect ending. I didn’t need more like I sometimes do with other series because I had already read the more and it was beautiful. You really don’t know the claiming until it is skillfully written and I loved every moment of it. The absolute precision of this series was incredible and I won’t say more because I said too much in my first review and I don’t want to give anything away and I know if you’ve already read the first book and was drawn in like I was then I will not ruin it for you. However, it is worth reading and I know will come back to this series as a favorite when I just need to read something so perfect once again. Thanks Atlas Jones, your writing is…Perfection
I thought the second book of this series could not be as perfect as the first but I love that I was wrong. It wasn’t rushed and each detail was perfectly balanced to create a perfect ending. I didn’t need more like I sometimes do with other series because I had already read the more and it was beautiful. You really don’t know the claiming until it is skillfully written and I loved every moment of it. The absolute precision of this series was incredible and I won’t say more because I said too much in my first review and I don’t want to give anything away and I know if you’ve already read the first book and was drawn in like I was then I will not ruin it for you. However, it is worth reading and I know will come back to this series as a favorite when I just need to read something so perfect once again. Thanks Atlas Jones, your writing is…Perfection
August 4, 2026
This is the fifth Atlas Jones book, and I gave all the previous ones five stars. It's a shame this one disappointed me so much.
The way the cheating is treated so lightly and justified just to move Evran's plot forward was incredibly frustrating. Even worse is Vaike—when he finds out everything, he doesn't even ask what actually happened between Evran and Torsten. He simply accepts it because, of course, it was done to save his life, and, as Evran himself says, he would do anything for his husband. I was really disappointed by how the characters handled it in the end.
Objectively, I understand Evran's plans, but the story lacked the human touch. Feelings aren't rational. There should have been jealousy, resentment, doubt... something. Instead, everyone just moves on.
Well... let's move on too.
The way the cheating is treated so lightly and justified just to move Evran's plot forward was incredibly frustrating. Even worse is Vaike—when he finds out everything, he doesn't even ask what actually happened between Evran and Torsten. He simply accepts it because, of course, it was done to save his life, and, as Evran himself says, he would do anything for his husband. I was really disappointed by how the characters handled it in the end.
Objectively, I understand Evran's plans, but the story lacked the human touch. Feelings aren't rational. There should have been jealousy, resentment, doubt... something. Instead, everyone just moves on.
Well... let's move on too.
July 28, 2026
The first Drakkari book was the first book, I read from this author, and I loved it. This was almost as perfect, and in some ways even better. I am only slightly disappointed in the rushed ending. After the tension building, and Evran doubts after the aftermath of the evening I thought the conversation would go differently from Vaike. Yes, he is not a possessive a*hole, but he accepted the act a bit too lightly in the light of everything... I did expect some jealousy, yes, but more of belated angst for Evran... This was a bit unsatisfactory for me. That's why I wrote almost perfect. It is a great love story, beautifully written. Thank you Atlas Jones.
September 29, 2026
3.5 stars
It would be difficult to explain any examples of what I enjoyed about this story without spoiling things. However, I can say that I liked this look into Evran and Vaike's life after they've been together 6 months, and even though they deal with a lot of serious problems while they are at the clan summit, it was interesting to see them out of their own territory, to see Evran make some new friends and to see how he's grown as a person. I didn't love a lot of the choices Evran made in this story, but I could understand why he made them, and, thankfully, his plans worked out. I was surprised at how abruptly the book ended though.
It would be difficult to explain any examples of what I enjoyed about this story without spoiling things. However, I can say that I liked this look into Evran and Vaike's life after they've been together 6 months, and even though they deal with a lot of serious problems while they are at the clan summit, it was interesting to see them out of their own territory, to see Evran make some new friends and to see how he's grown as a person. I didn't love a lot of the choices Evran made in this story, but I could understand why he made them, and, thankfully, his plans worked out. I was surprised at how abruptly the book ended though.
July 26, 2026
ughhh the ending feels so rushed but like not really but there was so much build up that the climax almost fell short.
Does that mean i didn’t enjoy it?!! no absolutely not. Bcs the love Evren & Vaike have for each other is beyond words. Like i can genuinely feel it through my screen sigh…
wish it had an epilogue or something cuz there was promises of more…..
also lowkey wish we got to see the siblings again - we were robbed of their dynamic
Does that mean i didn’t enjoy it?!! no absolutely not. Bcs the love Evren & Vaike have for each other is beyond words. Like i can genuinely feel it through my screen sigh…
wish it had an epilogue or something cuz there was promises of more…..
also lowkey wish we got to see the siblings again - we were robbed of their dynamic
July 8, 2026
I want a 3rd book it was so good!
Its not often that i find sequels that are just as good as the 1st books. This we so perfect but i do wish that we could have seen them welcomed home at the end. I would even love a 3rd book where we meet Evran siblings and maybe see Vaike confront his dad. Hopefully there will be more!
Its not often that i find sequels that are just as good as the 1st books. This we so perfect but i do wish that we could have seen them welcomed home at the end. I would even love a 3rd book where we meet Evran siblings and maybe see Vaike confront his dad. Hopefully there will be more!
September 8, 2026
Quedé ATRPADISIMA con este libro, increíble, me encantó.
Sentí muchas cosas, me encanta como el protagonista protege a su hombre y a la vez es cuestionable, me encanta como la gente se preocupa por él y lo aceptan, me encantan estos rituales tipo matrimonio, hace rato no me obsesionaba con un libro. Quiero leer mas de este autor/a
Sentí muchas cosas, me encanta como el protagonista protege a su hombre y a la vez es cuestionable, me encanta como la gente se preocupa por él y lo aceptan, me encantan estos rituales tipo matrimonio, hace rato no me obsesionaba con un libro. Quiero leer mas de este autor/a
October 10, 2026
What you won't do for Love.
If you haven't read the first book, please do. The love it took to protect and the combined love and trust it took to accept this protection was built in that first book.
If you haven't read the first book, please do. The love it took to protect and the combined love and trust it took to accept this protection was built in that first book.
July 5, 2026
so good
I’ll admit that I had a hard time with the manipulation and subterfuge with the fie, but there was simply no other choice. Great love story.
I’ll admit that I had a hard time with the manipulation and subterfuge with the fie, but there was simply no other choice. Great love story.
July 5, 2026
heartwarming
I REEEALLY hope there are more of these. I love the way this author writes. Some of the wording is a bit repetitive but I don’t care. Great storytelling.
I REEEALLY hope there are more of these. I love the way this author writes. Some of the wording is a bit repetitive but I don’t care. Great storytelling.
July 6, 2026
Love wins
I loved this book. Was waiting for it to be released. Hope there are more stories to come of this amazing couple.
I loved this book. Was waiting for it to be released. Hope there are more stories to come of this amazing couple.
August 19, 2026
I never fell in love with the mc and couldn't finish
August 28, 2026
I kind of wish this were dual POV so I could experience the way Vaike loves Evran, but nevertheless, a good story. I would absolutely read more about this pair.
October 12, 2026
A great read
I thought the ending would be a little more chaotic but I loved it. Steamy parts a tastefully written. 10/10 would recommend 👌
I thought the ending would be a little more chaotic but I loved it. Steamy parts a tastefully written. 10/10 would recommend 👌
November 10, 2026
Great story and series and author
Great story and series it's worth reading this book and all of their other books too binge read everything enjoy 🥂🌻💕
Great story and series it's worth reading this book and all of their other books too binge read everything enjoy 🥂🌻💕
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