Dragon's Curse

Blood Prophecy #2

by Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds

Five tempting dragons. One terrifying curse.
Silas is in danger.

Drakkar Raedwulf lurks in the shadows, plotting revenge.

And of course, there are the five dragon princes. My five dragon princes.

My life is about to get very, very complicated.

Episode 2 of the reverse harem serial Blood Prophecy. Adult situations. Snarky heroine who likes to swear from time to time. 18+.

***A new episode will be released every three weeks. Five episodes will be bundled together at the end for those who enjoy longer books so they can read it in one go. If you don't like serials, please wait until the omnibus edition is out.***

Genres: Dragons, Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

107 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2018

About the author

Lili Zander is the sci-fi romance loving alter-ego of Tara Crescent. She lives in Toronto. She enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy, and thinks a great romance makes every book better.

www.facebook.com/authorlilizander

lili@lilizander.com


Tara Crescent

Reviews

[➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: ➳ ❤ Dragon's Curse
Series Blood Prophecy #2
Author: ➳ Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds




ღ . This is book 2 of 5 book series, & as you might imagine there will be a cliffhanger.. But no worries the authors promise release every 3 weeks. With that said

♥●• For such a short story these two authors managed to cram so much into one little episode.

►In this episode we are slowly finding out more about how the prophecy & how it begun

►We also are learning & more about Aria five dragons

♥●• Aria thought that she only have one purpose saving Silas, Aria Archer will soon find out how wrong she is


💞. A few twists & turn –few very hot moments,

➦📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion

📚 Blood Prophecy Reading Order

1 - Dragon's Thief - Published January 4th 2018
2 - 💕 Dragon’s Curse - Published January 25, 2018.
3- Dragon’s Hope - Published Feb 15, 2018
4-Dragon’s Ruin
5-Dragon’s Treasure

➦ 💕 would I recommend this book: Hell Yes.
➦ 💕 would I recommend this Series: Hell Yes.

➦ 💕 I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.in exchange for my honest review of it. 💕
💕 . .**This has not influenced my review.* ** 💕

💕 ✎Paulette ❤💕

[Penny Well Reads · Rating 2 out of 5]

I started to lose interest in the story halfway through.
I am not a fan of the writing style.
I am not sure if I'll move on to book 3 or not. Right now, I am lining towards no.

[Ronak Gajjar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ohh yes! Perfect Paranormal shape-shifter romantic "trash"! (*It was hilarious at times!)

P.S.: about five Dragons and single mate among them!

[S.R. Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a good installment in this series.

In this book we get to explore a little of the relationship between Aria and her guys. I find it sweet to see how fiercely protective they are of her already.

Even though I enjoy the short read, 3 weeks is starting to seem like a long time to wait for the next book.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is really a shame that the books are so short, because I would have gladly kept going.
I'm not exactly happy about how fast things have escalated between Aria and her Dragons, but I liked everything else so much that I can easily close my eyes on that one. Plus, it was extremely well written and every single thing felt natural, so I can't really complain.
All in all, I liked what I've read and I'm definitely reading the next one.

[Jeanny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cliffhanger ending.

[C.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is starting to develop faster now and I like the new pace.

[Kitlina · Rating 4 out of 5]

And we have the most gorgeous dragons. YUMMMM
Five hunks at your beck and call, what more could a girl possibly want?
I love how their lives get intertwined.

[Imee Benzon · Rating 5 out of 5]

***Dragons Curse***

Now we're talking, I don't like serial much but I guess I can deal :) plus it's getting steamy whew the chemistry is scorching.

[Jamie Lerner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow just wow

This book has so much information and things packed in to one quick read. Cant wait to read the next one to see where this goes

[TrulyDeeplyBookishly_708456 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Blood Prophecy reviews:
Dragon’s Thief ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Curse ❤❤ See below!
Dragon’s Hope ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Ruin ❤❤ here

So yesterday I started and finished the first book in this series Dragon's Thief and I quickly went on to the next one. It helps a lot that the books are relatively short, so it doesn't take much more than a few hours to devour each one!



This book starts up where the previous one left us, where Aria just learned that she’s the destined mate to all 5 dragon princes:

Casius
Bastian
Rhys
Mateo
Erik

So far Aria almost succeeded in breaking into the safe, at the Valhalla ball. But she’s not out of the woods yet, as Silas’ (her guardian) life is now in danger due to her failure at stealing the Blood stone. But that’s not all, an ancient curse prevented all dragon shifters from being able to find their true mate, but now that the dragon princes have found theirs, there’s hope that the curse can be broken.

However, Aria is not the kind of person who trusts easily, so the dragons has to work hard to gain her trust, so they can work together.

Personally, I’m still left wanting in regards to depth of both the plot and the characters. I’m not sold on Aria’s personality. I think the authors may have wanted to go for independent and badass, but to me she comes out as annoying and immature.




Even with the sexy times I'll say this is more YA than anything else, because it's not really that moving. So it's a bit like flipping the channels on your TV/TIVO/Netflix/Amazon w/e - where you end up watching some lame-ass entertaining show, just so you don't have to process and think too much. For that kind of entertainment this book series is spot on!

[Tai Nelson-Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the next book for our 5 dragons and Aria. We start right where we left off. But now everyone has explaining to do.
The dragons with the whole mate thing.
Aria with the whole stealing thing.
Who will come out in the end? And will Aria believe that she is destined to mate 5?

There is very little sexual time in this story between characters, but you know they want each other. This book is to develop the characters more.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book #2, Blood Prophecy series. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds weave a tapestry of enchantment that will leave you wanting more!

SPOILER ALERT: THIS IS BOOK #2 IN THE BLOOD PROPHECY SERIES. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOK #1, DRAGON'S THIEF, THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Aria's succeeded where no one else has. A Norm getting into the Valhalla Ball past dragon security? Breaking into the Dragon Princes' safe? Easy, right? But maybe it's all just a little TOO easy. When the five princes seemingly appear out of nowhere, Aria's terrified, rightfully so. Any one of these five could turn her to toast in the blink of an eye. So why haven't they? When Aria starts hearing voices in her head, their voices, she begins to question her sanity. And they're saying she's theirs? Huh? Despite all this, she still has a job to do if she's going to save Silas. She may feel an emotional and physical attraction to the princes, but she knows nothing about them. She's certainly not about to trust them. But there are forces at play of which none of them are aware. When Aria finds herself in mortal danger time and again, a pattern begins to emerge. It's all a little too coincidental. But the attacks have an unforeseen side effect, one that's both terrifying and thrilling. As Aria begins to see the princes for who and what they really are, she's torn in so many ways. There's Silas to consider. Her best friend, Bea, is now also at risk. Other Norms are dying. Can she be selfish and just abandon the people she cares for the most for some so-called prophecy that might...or might not...save the shifters and all the magic in the world? Is it worth it? And is she truly what the dragons believe her to be? As circumstances conspire to push Aria in multiple directions at once, she'll have to make up her mind. What's more important? Saving her family and friends or maybe saving the entire world?

This second book in the Blood Prophecy series is even better than the first! Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds have a unique talent for creating magic unlike any other. I again flew through this book. It's another quick read but the creativity and ingenuity these two authors have created is off the charts. There's nothing not to love about this story. Aria's loyal, conflicted, uncertain, mystified, and absolutely terrified. Silas is far from helpless. Despite his illness and the challenges facing him, his strength is surprising. Bastian, Casius, Rhys, Mateo, and Erik are focused, demanding, the very epitome of dominant shifter males who know how to push each others buttons. (They should after living together for centuries!) The entire story is enchanting and captivating. I was surprised when I finished so quickly. Again, fair warning. As with the first book, this one also ends with a massive cliffhanger! However, the sequel is already available for preorder on Amazon, and you won't have to wait long for the next installment. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds are mistresses of this genre. This book, and the series, is riveting. If you love sci-fi, magic, shifters, and erotic romance, you couldn't ask for a better story. Congratulations, Ms. Zander and Ms. Reynolds! You've done a magnificent job! I can't give this book anything less than five stars.

One final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work very hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to the book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.

Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dragon's Curse is the second novella in the blood prophecy and fans of the first book are sure to enjoy the second.

To my dismay, the first book ended on a cliffhanger so I was eager to delve into book 2. Dragon's Curse starts off right where the last book ended, and the authors have included a handy recap summary at the beginning anyone who needs a refresher.

I really like the cast of characters in this book from the strong but slow to trust MC, Aria; to her generous adopted father, Silas; to the funny best friend always rooting for Aria to get her "garden tilled"; and, of course, the five swoon-worthy dragon princes. The relationships between Aria and most of the guys develop quickly, and there is some magical insta-attraction at work, but the bonds between them are described well and don't feel false despite the short time in which they develop. The characters also act realistically for their situation, such as Aria not fully trusting the guys instantly. I also appreciate that the guys don't try to smother Aria and she isn't kept from the interesting action, whereas some heroines are overly coddled by their guy(s). What's interesting too is that there is a larger cast of villains in this series rather than the usual single antagonist. It certainly keeps readers on their toes!

This is a novella so readers should be able to finish the story quickly. A lot is packed into the ~100 pages so the pacing is quick, and perhaps at times too fast. There were a couple scenes where I would have liked the authors to slow down and delve a little deeper, but such is cost of having a short book. There is one pretty steamy scene that has a bit of a lead up to it, but otherwise the romance and steam level are pretty low. The focus is more on the dangerous situation the characters find themselves in. One major thing I was bothered by was how quickly certain events came together and issues were resolved. It almost seemed too easy and there were opportunities for further tension and challenges for characters to face and grow from.

I found Dragon's Curse to be a quick, enjoyable read that I would recommend to fans of fantasy, shifters, and RH. I look forward to the next in the series. And thank you to the authors for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's not too long ago when I have read Dragon's Thief, book 1 to Blood Prophecy series, so I can say that I don't really need a re-read to refresh my memory of it. I'm too excited to read this installment and to receive an advanced readers copy to re-read anyway. It's just a shame that I have finished Dragon's Curse a little too quickly than I have preferred.

Just like the previous book, Dragon's Curse is just as packed with thriller and action. Though, it mostly centers about the emotional aspects of the story like the beginning of bonds with the five dragon princes and more material about the prophecy e.g. why it's made in the first place and how it gradually affects the community of magical beings/shifters. It pretty much contains insights on what role each character is playing in the story and what's driving each of them to do so. And I like how each of them has purpose. That each of them has substance, not just your ordinary one-dimensional characters.

And have I mentioned how I freaking love Aria? She freaking rocks!!! I love how she's crazy loyal and protective of Silas but at the same time acknowledges her mistakes. The fact that she isn't above humbling herself down to own her faults says a lot about her character. (Side note: It turns me off when a heroine is written to be self-entitled and rude just to be considered badass. Vast difference between the two, I dare say.) Anyway, I still haven't got a favorite among the five dragon princes...and I definitely want to know more about them in the upcoming books. I enjoy reading the brotherly banters among them. Can't wait to get all five of them get it on with Aria already!!!

PS Don't mind my impatience to the build-up of their relationship with Aria. I secretly love how the fire among them all burns slowly.

PPS Not so relevant title for my review but I freaking love that shirt. I wonder where can I get one lmao

**I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.**

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this series, but it doesn’t have a lot of depth yet. I hope there will be more in the third book. And that we get to know more about the boys. Through out this book, Zyrian wasn’t menti9ned often or seen at all. He’s supposed to be the big bad villain, so where is he? It just seems like it’s only half way written. And what about the curse? That hasn’t been mention a lot either, until the end of the book. most of the book has been about the wolves who Aria was trying to steal the bloodstone for. I hope we get to know more about the curse and Zyrian.

Why did Aria have that dream about the bloodstone, sword, and Zyrian? She didn’t even know about Zyrian. Is it one of her powers? I really want to know what she is, she defiantly isn’t Norm. Who are her partners and why did her mom abandon her? Ugh! So many things I need to know. The guys are frustrating. They were going to make her leave! Yeah, it was for her own safety but still! Hopefully they will get to know each other and actually have a little romance instead of wanting to jump each other all of the time.

Oh, and the boys are supposed to be big bad dragon princes! You wouldn’t even know they are dragons if the book didn’t tell you. The only one that seems to have power is Mateo. The others act like a normal human being. It said a couple of time that they were about to shift. Let them shift! I want to know what they look like. They need to start showing that they are the last Dragon Princes!

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series and it just keeps getting better!!
Dragon´s Curse starts up just where the first one ended, Aria just found out that she is the mate of five super hot dragon princes, but not all is well since Silas now is in danger due to the deal that Aria made with the wolf shifter Drakkar Raedwulf. Aria needs to find out if she can trust the dragons and what it entails to be the mate of a dragon prince.

And the dragons, oh the dragons. I have a book crush on Bastian and Rhys. Erik is a bit of a douche but that's ok since he has his reasons and his not really rude to Aria.

This story is so well written, I have found that many of the authors who release their books in smaller volumes like this series are not well written and that there are plot holes and serious grammar issues etc, but that's not the case with this one. No I love the language that´s used and serious bonus points for the hot scenes :)

[Diane G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nail biting, filled with suspense – the list goes on – Dragon’s Curse, book 2 in the Blood Prophecy series, continues, revealing more about the prophecy, the curse the histories and the lives and demons of our characters. Our characters: five gorgeous, Alpha dragon princes and one strong, Aria. Yet, again leaves us wanting, aching for more! Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds are exciting, imaginative and creative authors, who just keep giving and giving to their readers. The plot is engrossing; the characters are unique and well written. These are not stand alone books and should be read in order . Thank you, Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds for another compelling, sexy, thrilling read that I could not put down!!.

[Karmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you do when your father is being threatened? You steal from the most powerful creatures, the five dragon princes. Once caught you’re bound to never see the light of day again, except if your name is Aria and you’re their mate. Trust doesn’t come easy to Aria, but to save the ones she loves and to love the ones that protect she will have to put her walls down.
I loved how all the men even though they have alpha personalities could think rationally, which often isn’t the case in paranormal romance. We get different POVs, which let us see that yes, they are really old, but they also have the understanding of others that comes with age.
This is only the second book in the series but it’s quickly becoming one of my favourites

[Saskia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 star
This is the second installment of a Reverse Harem serial. There are five installments and they are novella length. Every three weeks a new installment will come out. So you don’t have to wait to find out what happens next.

This book starts right when the first book left off when Aria finds out she is mate to the 5 Dragon princes. I enjoyed seeing everybody's reaction to the news and the different connection each prince has with Aria. And we get a little bit of sexy action

Aria is a wonderful character, she is a no nonsense kind of girl and takes things in her stride.

I hope more will be revealed in the next books. Things are slowly falling into place

[Autumn Miller ~ autumnbookreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I had never read a serial before this so the whole format for this series is interesting to me. I like how small each book is because it makes the author only write about the important stuff. There is no room for Lili Zander to use any filler chapters or add unnecessary scenes into the book. Every piece of information and every scene is important and I really like that about this series. I will be reading the next book and I hope it is just as good as the first and second one were.

[Sheree · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book picked up seamlessly from where it finished in the first book the dragons thief, there wasn’t any confusion on what was going on it flows from one book to another.
The relationships are slowly building and the trust is slowly forming but each turn of the page changes all of it, it keeps you wanting more wondering where they will all end up and how their relationship will form, so many questions that slowly get answered as the books goes, hopefully the next instalment answers the next questions on what exactly aria is!

[Icu2qtpi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is She the One?

Five Dragon princes?! Damn! How lucky can one feisty Norm thief be? But with those 5 Dragon princes, comes danger, intrigue and murder. They want to protect her at all costs and they believe pushing her away is the answer. But Aria isn't having it. She's obviously the mate the prophecy speaks of, the one to bring back the magic to the shifters world. They just have to figure out how to access that magic. I'm excited about this series and have already "one-clicked" to pre-order the next book in the series. Can't wait to read it!

[Natalie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good continuation.

Short and sweet, the second part is better than the first and didn’t give much away. Continuing straight off from the first book, Aria is caught between 5 dragon princes. I like how smoothly their relationship flows for each of them. I’d say Erik seems to be the most realistic, the rest are pretty much an over protective fairytale romance. The smut is decent and fits nicely into the rest of the story, with the plot building into something more interesting.

[Belinda Clemons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good sequel

It doesn't happen much that I feel sorry for the bad guy but I did for Drakkar I can understand why he wanted the bloodstone for his son. Also I really feel for Erik and why he doesn't want to get close to Aria. Also the rest of the men and Isles are just great. I'm wondering who broke in and why they took that diary. This sequel is awesome and I'm starting book 3 now.

[Klizbet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another super short story at 107 total pages.

Still lacking on character development.

World building and plot development are also not happening. This story is slow moving. Only one semi-important thing happens in the whole book. The rest of the story is spent internally monologuing the thoughts of all the main characters. It’s boring. Relationship development hasn’t started yet. One super short sexual scene, no sex yet. Low steam.

[Tina Courts · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow what a continuation. This is the second book in this series in which it continues from where book one Dragon’s Thief ends. Does not disappoint as I was pulled back in as if I’d never left. Can not put the book down till I was finished. Full of action, magic and intrigue. The connection between Aria and the dragon princes develops more. Can not wait to find out what will happen next

[DMA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my word if I thought the first part was compelling well this one stepped it up a notch, it sucked me right in and spat me out at the end with hardly time for a breath in between!
So glad it's only 3 weeks before the release of the next part any longer and it would have killed me!
Sexy, thrilling compelling reading!

[Mireilla D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait for the next one

This book is incredible witty, sarcastic, and awesome. If you were left wanting in the first book well didn’t get your hopes up because again the author leaves you hanging but you learn so much in this book that it should answer most of your questions and not make you feel bad. Hopefully will see sex soon but nothing yet.

[Heidi Petersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 in a 5 book series and picks up from where book 1 finished.
Aria is in the home of the Dragon princes and trying to steal the contents of the safe.
The Dragon prince's no something is going on but they don't expect what they get.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.