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Blood Prophecy #4

Dragon's Ruin

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I finally know who I am.

But nothing can prepare me for what comes next.

Episode 4 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 (more or less). 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.***

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2018

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Lili Zander

42 books216 followers
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.

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lili@lilizander.com


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Profile Image for ➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas .
1,178 reviews349 followers
March 22, 2018


Title: ➳ ❤ Dragon’s Ruin
Series ➳Blood Prophecy #4
Author: ➳ Lili Zander, Rory Reynolds

⭐⭐⭐⭐


ღ . This is book 4 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
♥●• This series is a brilliant concept & I have enjoyed them a so far

➤In this episode
Finally we start to see more Interaction between all of the mates. Especially Eric since he's at a standoff due to his previous mate, that he had never really got over his loss of her.. It’s been over 400 years ago

➳These brilliant authors are slowly but surely releasing more & more information about Aria & the Bloodstone

➳One of Aria fears in this book, is that she finds out that a dragons could live up to 900 years or more.. So her dragons will live & love & cherish her as long as they possibly can & eventually overtime they will lose her due to the fact that she is Norm... This of course concerns Aria, cuz she has seen the after effects that happened to Eric now over 400 years later.. Will he be able to recover if he lets down his guard & learns to love her & lose her? Or alternative will they find a way for Aria to live along & fuller life with them? Only time will tell

➳The Red Growlers, the pack that’s closest to the Dark Dragon, are preparing for war.in the process lives will be lost closes to the princes

➳Back in the dark days No one knew who to trust. Nobody had time to investigate & it seems like magic community are falling back on those times once again


➳I loved that. Maija Essen was powerful enough to preserve herself as a memory for five hundred years, but did she have a enough foresight to leave them enough clues to fix that is magic?

♥●• One way to find out is to one click this book & find out for yourself.

💞. 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 - Published March 22, 2018
5-Dragon’s Treasure-- Published April 5, 2018


➦ 💕 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 ❤💕
Profile Image for Ronak Gajjar.
278 reviews101 followers
April 21, 2018
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Like reading this one.

P.S.: All five dragons and their stupid mate watched Harry Potter together! And I was like Awwww!
Profile Image for S.R. Harris.
Author 5 books69 followers
April 7, 2018
This was a quick read and really just a short filler in my opinion.

Nothing really happens in this installment. Aria settles into her new surroundings and start her lessons.

I am more curious to find out how her relationship with Erik will turn out.

Intrigued to see how it ends..
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews76 followers
March 23, 2018
I am loving this series. Every book gives you more and more information, and of course, you want more and more of the story. I have no idea how Lili is going to end this on the next book but I am excited to see it.

This story brought the dragons closer to each other as well to Aria. They know they have to work together to fight the Dark Dragon and to save their lives and everyone else's they have to let Aria help. But when they find that she could be the key to save everything will they choose everyone in their kingdom or will they choose her?

I am excited to see where this story goes and am loving this series. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy for my honest review.
Profile Image for Kitlina.
2,008 reviews23 followers
November 5, 2021
OMG if it was much hotter in there it would combust.
Those are such vivid images I want my own dragon mates.
You set a very high standard for the average non magical dragon shifter male.
Well they should up their game if they want to stay in business. Boy, do they need to up their game.
I also love how the plot moves along with the new threats and how our protagonists handle it.
Profile Image for Anna.
733 reviews70 followers
March 25, 2018
  “Let’s see. A powerful dragon mage who died five hundred years ago visited me our first night here. I found out I’m half-Bloodstone. I’m sucking balls at doing magic. I keep getting lost in this massive castle. About the only lessons that are going well are my fighting classes, thanks to Silas and his love of swords.”


At first, nothing was really happening in the story. Aria and the Dragons settle into the castle and have a few magical lessons, but they don't really do anything. And if anything is happening, it's happening somewhere else.
But at the same time, things are slowly but surely gearing up for the inevitable confrontations and I cannot wait to see that.
We are left with a mini cliffhanger and I surely want to see how Aria is going to react to what was said at the end. For that matter, how is Eric going to react?
The story is still going strong and I'm definitely enjoying it.
Profile Image for Imee Benzon.
488 reviews21 followers
March 23, 2021
***I knew it***

It's getting really interesting and I can't wait to see what happens in the final book so so good. I'm sure that Aria is strong enough to counter the dark magic in the bloodstone.
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Author 4 books391 followers
March 23, 2018
This book seemed slower than the others and it focused more on the characters than the plot which was a pleasant change.
Profile Image for Heidi Petersen.
334 reviews6 followers
March 30, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an Arc copy of this book.
This is book 4 in the series and picks up where the last finished.
More truths about the Bloodstone come to light and Aria has a ghostly visit.
Zyrian steps up his attacks trying to draw Aria and her dragons out.

I'm looking forward to the last part being released to find out what happens.
Profile Image for Pam.
401 reviews2 followers
March 22, 2018
Book #4, Blood Prophecy. Shifters, ghosts, magic, intrigue, and hot, steamy dragon sex!! What more could you ask for?

SPOILER ALERT: THIS IS BOOK 4 IN THE BLOOD PROPHECY SERIES. THIS SERIES ABSOLUTELY MUST BE READ IN ORDER. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE PRIOR THREE BOOKS, THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Having retreated to Castle Jaeger in Germany, Aria and her five dragon princes still seek to break the curse draining the world of magic. And the Dark Dragon, Gideon Zyrian, grows bolder and more threatening by the day. Maija Essen, Bastian's mother and the most powerful dragon mage ever known, appears to Aria in a vision. But how? Maija's been dead for centuries! While the vision provides one very important answer for Aria, more questions arise. As Aria learns exactly who and what she is, how she, a Norm, can control magic, it's all too much. She's overwhelmed. It's up to Mateo and Casius to teach her to harness and control her magic. But none of this comes easily, and Aria's frustrated and angered by her own ineptitude. When Zyrian begins to pick off those closest to each dragon prince, no one can decide what to do. Staying at Castle Jaeger is supposed to protect all of them. But Castle Jaeger can't protect those outside that bubble of existence. Then comes the impossible! Zyrian attacks Mateo and Erik, who are still supposedly protected by Castle Jaeger's wards. Both lie at death's door with Aria grief-stricken and furious. Will either of her mates survive? Anything else is unacceptable, but she has no control over the outcome. And she's had it with sitting back and letting Zyrian control things. As Bastian, Casius, and Rhys try to reason with Aria, she's having none of it. To confront Zyrian without having the knowledge and power to break the curse and defeat him is sheer suicide! But Aria's reckless. She can't wait. Is she ready? Are any of them? Will Mateo and Erik survive? Just what will Aria do if either dies? She loves her mates fiercely, equally. Zyrian has to pay! With so much at stake, is there anything that can stop Zyrian? One thing is certain. Aria will find a way, regardless of what she has to sacrifice!

This series just keeps getting better and better! The mystery, danger, complexity, and steamy relationships continue to grow. Aria's relationship with each of her dragon princes is separate and unique. But the six are united by their love, their determination to break the curse and take down Zyrian once and for all. Aria's frustration at her lack of knowledge and skill wars with her outright need to defeat Zyrian at all costs. Bastian, Erik, Mateo, Casius, and Rhys, all dominant in the extreme, are none too happy with Aria's willingness to recklessly embrace danger. She has so much to learn, so little time in which to do so. But she also has hidden wells of strength no one knows exist. And this time we have a whole new set of supporting characters who add an entirely new dimension to the story. And, as a true book nerd, I totally geeked out when Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Anne McCaffrey were included in the story! Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds are the real deal! They truly know their sci-fi, paranormal, and fantasy! Again, fair warning. As with the first three books, this also ends with a massive cliffhanger. Lili Zander and Rory Reynolds are brilliant! This book, this series, is as compelling as they come. If you love sci-fi, magic, shifters, and erotic romance, you couldn't ask for more. Congratulations, Ms. Zander and Ms. Reynolds! You've outdone yourselves! This book is absolutely stunning and deserves far more than five stars!

A 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!
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799 reviews8 followers
March 22, 2018
This is Blood Prophecy Book 4, and while I have not read any of the previous books in this series, I was still able to get a good grasp of the story, which didn’t disappoint. It was a well-written book and had plenty of intrigue and twists and turns to make it an enjoyable read.

Aria has a visit from Maiji; the Silver Mage tells her she is a memory from the past sent to the future to protect Aria. Maiji then reveals that Aria is part of the Bloodstone and all that is standing between the Dragons and utter ruin; this is why Aria is able to do magic even though she is a Norm. As a half Norm and half Gemstone, Aria is not sure how she is going to help break the curse and end Zyrian’s assault against magic; she is just hoping her mates know. The golden dragon protecting the Bloodstone resists Mateo’s magic, but the minute Aria holds it she has a feeling of recognition, awareness and completeness; but the perfect teardrop is chipped. Aria needs to be protected, but also trained, not only to do magic and fight but to learn their history and magical politics. If anyone can understand Maiji’s true intent for Aria it is Mateo, but why has Aria been pulled into their war with the Dark Dragon and why make her their mate triggering the mating bond, not just for one but all five of them. Ever since the five Dragons gave their blood to protect Aria, she can sense them, but it is now time for Aria to stop relying on Mateo’s magic; she has to be able to use her own, even when she is distracted by outside forces. It is 30-years since Bastian has seen Derther, the Alpha of Pack Helferich, but he doesn’t have good news; his dreams are filled with ill omens. Could Derther know something about the prophecy and the curse? The Bloodstone is their most precious treasure, but Bastian never thought it was connected to Zyrian’s revenge; now everything is coming together in ways he doesn’t understand. Aria is the key to unlock the magic that is trapped inside the ruby, but it is not quite that simple. Zyrian has made it clear he wants Aria and the Bloodstone and his various attacks on innocent people are just the beginning. Erik is finally ready to move forward to look to the future instead of dwelling on the past, but first he needs closure and this means a visit to Luka. Bastian agrees to accompany Erik, while Aria’s attempt to go with them is thwarted; but is this another one of Zyrian’s traps? When a powerful attack is made on the wards, it is clear something is seriously wrong. Overwhelmed by fear, Aria’s training takes over and everything she has learned in her life comes to the fore; surviving on the streets, learning to steal, learning to fight, her magic lessons, everything she has done in her life has been to prepare her for this role. Mateo struggles to shore up the Maiji’s wards, but finally they hold. Now it is time to find Erik and Bastian, but Aria needs the strength of her Dragons to weave a net around the two ethereal shapes of her mates, to bring them back into the castle and to safety. Everyone knows that the Dark Dragon is behind the attack, but how much damage is he going to cause, how much were they going to allow him to get away with, how long were they going to stay hiding in fear, and why were they letting Zyrian run amok? If Mateo is the second most powerful mage in the world, why isn’t he trying harder to break the curse; this is what Aria wants to know. But Mateo has known how to break the curse for weeks; he is just not willing to pay the price. A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
518 reviews87 followers
April 22, 2018
Blood Prophecy reviews:
Dragon’s Thief ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Curse ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Hope ❤❤ here
Dragon’s Ruin ❤❤ See below!

Once again, the books start up where the previous one finished. Aria and her 5 dragon mates:

Casius
Bastian
Rhys
Mateo
Erik



are still at the Jaegar castle.

Aria has found out that one of her ancestors was given part of the Blood stone (as in literally absorbed it into her body). This shows that Aria isn’t technically a magical being, but the magic of the stone still runs through her veins. Thus, the princes decide that Aria needs magical training lessons, and she does progress throughout the training sessions.

Zyrian, the dark dragon, can’t breach the protection ward that surrounds Castle Jaeger, however, he is doing everything he can to draw Aria out. Whether he succeeds or not, only time will tell.

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At the moment only one thing is certain, a showdown is unavoidable in the next, and last book, of the Blood Prophecy series.

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On a personal note; I’m still not emotionally invested in these books, and I’m having a really tough time telling the princes apart. Whether my memory just sucks big time (which let's be honest, it is very possible since I've binge read the books), or if the authors just aren’t good at getting the message across, either way it's not really a great tell-tale - and it doesn't really vote well for any future readings I could have chosen by Lili Zander and/or Rory Reynolds.

I also feel like this entire plot is a poor execution of a cliché that’s been written a million times over. However, as I’m now so close, I will be sticking it out to the end. But I guess that’s mostly down to me needing to know how it ends. So, for that reason I suppose I should be grateful that the books are so damn short!


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!
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1,691 reviews46 followers
April 5, 2018
This book is part of a series of short, quick reads. I really appreciate that the author gave a synopsis of the back story so if you jumped in like I did with this book, you don't feel completely lost.

I love the characters in this book and instantly wanted to know more about what makes them tick. The camaraderie among the protective dragons is nice, but the way that they protect their mate is swoon-worthy. Plus the playful teasing and especially their ways of helping the main character focus on her lessons is super hot.

This book only took me a short time to read, so it was a great escape from heavier, darker stories. I'm intrigued enough to want to read the next installment and would recommend it to anyone who likes to have a little fun, sexy escapist fiction.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,644 reviews5 followers
March 21, 2018
Zyrian strikes out in vengeance against Aria's dragons

Awesome continuation on this series. I am enjoying the journey that these books take me on as a reader. The relationships between Aria and her dragons grow. More is learned about the Bloodstone and it's history. Zyrian, the dark dragon, is doing everything he can to draw Aria out from behind the protection ward surrounding Castle Jaegar.
I am eagerly awaiting the final installment of these series. I can't wait until all of five parts of the book are joined into one, so I can read them all again!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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431 reviews4 followers
March 22, 2018
This series is hard to put down. Even though I’m not into some of her personal choices, the over all storyline is so intriguing. I keep coming back and I want to know what happens!! DANG IT ALL!! The ending will drive you mad too. I guess that’s the point though, right? To keep us coming back. Great job ladies!
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428 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2018
so much is happening and has you at the edge of your seat. It’s continues where the last book left off and is full of action and suspense. More is revealed but you are still left with some mystery. sry well written as I could not put it down and eager to read the next one to see what will happen next.
95 reviews1 follower
March 23, 2018
After the visit of the Sliver Mage, Aria is left with more questions then answers. Her dragon princes are still set on keeping her safe, but their enemies are getting restless.
This is the fourth part of a serial and as such it’s a short read with an amazing story. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,263 reviews608 followers
April 6, 2018
I really liked this installment in the Blood Prophecy series. It seems like I pick each installment up, and then five minutes later, I'm finished. Every book is so small that time just flies by when I'm reading it and it doesn't feel like any time at all. I love that about this series. There was one hell of a cliffhanger at the end and I really want to know what is going to happen next.
Profile Image for The House Wife's Secret Library.
1,266 reviews
April 1, 2021
Okay I loved this cute little medium burn reverse harem series. There are some steamy scenes but this author knows when it is important and not important and how to not be redundant. Very well balanced between sexy times/plot/character development. You should read it. Each book is only around 110 pages.
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2,717 reviews12 followers
March 24, 2018
Waiting game

Yep I couldn't not pick the next installment up. I wondered if it would be better if I wait for the whole thing to come out. Decided no I couldn't wait. The whole series is that exciting.
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9,119 reviews49 followers
March 30, 2018
Great addition to the series. Aria and her five dragon princes are still trying to break the curse and searching for more answers. This is a fast-paced read with plenty of drama. Looking forward to more in the series. A good read!
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216 reviews5 followers
March 31, 2018
Continuing the story, we find out more about magic, how to break the curse and the strength of love and magic. Well written and very engaging, it draws you into the story and really leaves you wanting the next book the series. I can't wait for the last book to see how this will end!
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2,881 reviews26 followers
April 14, 2018
This Series gets better and better.
Relationships develop in different paces and you can see sparks whenever There is something more hot going on.
There is a cliffie at The end, but book 5 is not already and you Dont want to miss The end !7
186 reviews1 follower
April 19, 2018
Omg, you gotta read this

I love this series and it’s nearing the finally. I love how doom and glum this book is in the series. It’s winding us up for the final. Although I wish there was more, I’ll just have to wait till next one!!
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3,801 reviews30 followers
April 25, 2018
A little dip.

This one felt more filler than a continuation. Half of it is smut, with a little obvious plot. The Harry Potter references were overkill. Compared to the other books this one wasn’t as good.
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4,090 reviews30 followers
June 16, 2018
Well written series with likeable characters. Nice storyline and plot. This is part four of a series of five. So in this one not much happens and it has a cliffhanger. But the series is worth the read.
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968 reviews14 followers
October 13, 2022
Too much too fast! There is so much going on that it's exciting and terrifying at the same time. Mystery and intrigue lurking everywhere. I'm still in love with Aria and her dragon hotties as they try to keep her safe at the same time as trying to break the curse. I love it!
2,628 reviews
March 23, 2018
Awe-some! the plot thickens, the sex gets hotter and the plot has twist and turns that leave you wanting more! the characters are Brilliant!
I love this series!!!
436 reviews2 followers
March 26, 2018
Wow, I can't wait to see how this is wrapped up, especially with Erik. The dragon princes are captivating.
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