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The Tales of Bramoria #3
The Crown of Madness
With his best friend in a magical coma and the clock ticking, Tyler and his companions set out on one last mission to save him from death's clutches. However, they soon find their well-laid plans have gone awry, the fate of the world balancing on the edge of a knife.
After traveling through dangerous country, facing down dragons, and fighting their way across a volcano, Tyler and his friends arrived at the crystalline palace of the Sage, nestled in the valley of the Dravin Peaks. But now their time is running out as Tiragan's life slowly slips away. They have precious little time to save him and only one option, a dragon.
Traveling to Candlelight Harbor, the trio finds the town in ruins, having just been attacked by one of the king's dragons. However, the locals believe it is the green dragon Ryrris that haunts them and happily hire Tyler and his companions to slay the beast. Boarding a ship to the Island Bosque where the dragon resides, Tyler and his friends not only discover the dragon their searching for but also the heart of all magic in Bramoria. In a flash, the king's true intentions are revealed and the clock ticks faster.
Can Tyler and his friends stop the king's evil plans to destroy Bramoria, or will the man crowned in madness bring an end to the world they've grown to love?
Find out in the epic conclusion of the Tales of Bramoira Triology, The Crown of Madness.
After traveling through dangerous country, facing down dragons, and fighting their way across a volcano, Tyler and his friends arrived at the crystalline palace of the Sage, nestled in the valley of the Dravin Peaks. But now their time is running out as Tiragan's life slowly slips away. They have precious little time to save him and only one option, a dragon.
Traveling to Candlelight Harbor, the trio finds the town in ruins, having just been attacked by one of the king's dragons. However, the locals believe it is the green dragon Ryrris that haunts them and happily hire Tyler and his companions to slay the beast. Boarding a ship to the Island Bosque where the dragon resides, Tyler and his friends not only discover the dragon their searching for but also the heart of all magic in Bramoria. In a flash, the king's true intentions are revealed and the clock ticks faster.
Can Tyler and his friends stop the king's evil plans to destroy Bramoria, or will the man crowned in madness bring an end to the world they've grown to love?
Find out in the epic conclusion of the Tales of Bramoira Triology, The Crown of Madness.
245 pages, Paperback
Published June 26, 2022
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Blake R. Wolfe
141 books451 followersBlake R. Wolfe has adored werewolves and monsters since he was a child growing up in a small rural Michigan town. Now he lives near the shores of Lake Michigan with his two partners, two cats that need to be fed every three seconds, and a dog that is very spoiled. He spends most of his free time hiking through the nearby forest, thinking up the next great romance story for his readers.
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Displaying 1 - 25 of 25 reviews
July 24, 2025
Satisfying conclusion to a slow starter.
The author got better and better as the trilogy moved along. Dare i say, might the the first time where the third book was better than the first.
The author got better and better as the trilogy moved along. Dare i say, might the the first time where the third book was better than the first.
March 8, 2025
This book saved the series, to be honest.
I was super critical of the first book, and by the end of this one, there was a palpable difference in storytelling and plot that had me thirsting for more. I would love to see this series revisited, maybe with another book beginning where the Epilogue of this one left off. The characters were set up for a dramatic conflict on two accounts, and I'm sad that it ended where it did.
On some level, I wish this trilogy had all been one book. They're certainly short enough to have been combined into an epic novel. However, I find myself glad that they were released as separate books with some breathing room between. I read them all in the span of a couple of days, and as such, I noticed the tone differences immediately. The Crown of Madness is written much more cohesively (and coherently). The plot goes deeper, the details are richer, and it felt as though I was actually reading an epic fantasy.
Overall, if you're looking here to see if the series is worth picking up, my answer is yes. Have some grace with The Grimoire of Kings, and to a lesser extent, The Sage and the Phoenix. They each have their own merits and drawbacks, but ultimately this story is worth the time to read.
I was super critical of the first book, and by the end of this one, there was a palpable difference in storytelling and plot that had me thirsting for more. I would love to see this series revisited, maybe with another book beginning where the Epilogue of this one left off. The characters were set up for a dramatic conflict on two accounts, and I'm sad that it ended where it did.
On some level, I wish this trilogy had all been one book. They're certainly short enough to have been combined into an epic novel. However, I find myself glad that they were released as separate books with some breathing room between. I read them all in the span of a couple of days, and as such, I noticed the tone differences immediately. The Crown of Madness is written much more cohesively (and coherently). The plot goes deeper, the details are richer, and it felt as though I was actually reading an epic fantasy.
Overall, if you're looking here to see if the series is worth picking up, my answer is yes. Have some grace with The Grimoire of Kings, and to a lesser extent, The Sage and the Phoenix. They each have their own merits and drawbacks, but ultimately this story is worth the time to read.
September 3, 2022
It was meh...
Kind of obvious, and kind of unrealistic. It feels like if Disney got their hands on the Lord of the Rings and said..."that sounds amazing, now, make it for families"
Loved all of the support characters, especially the Brothel owner, she is just amazing; especially for having such a small role, she adds dimension to the book.
Have fun, and I hope you enjoy it more than I did.
Kind of obvious, and kind of unrealistic. It feels like if Disney got their hands on the Lord of the Rings and said..."that sounds amazing, now, make it for families"
Loved all of the support characters, especially the Brothel owner, she is just amazing; especially for having such a small role, she adds dimension to the book.
Have fun, and I hope you enjoy it more than I did.
April 29, 2025
Definitely the best one of the three. Still a few grammatical and editorial mistakes but overall this was very well written.
January 13, 2026
The Crown of Madness (Tales of Bramoria 3)
By Blake R. Wolfe (aka Eoghan Cunningham)
UwU Publishing, 2022
Four stars
The payoff is worth the reading! Tyler, Koto, and Ninsar must finally face Clay, the self-proclaimed King of Bramoria, whose addiction to the Grimoire of Kings has made him a danger to the whole world
They also need to find the final ingredient for a magical cure for Danny—Taragin—who lies entombed in stone to pause his leukemia. Even as they make their way to the lair of the last living green dragon, our trio understands that they can only hold off the inevitable so long. Tyler will be faced with killing the boy who used to be one of his two best friends.
Blake Wolfe keeps piling on the tension and the adventures—and the surprises. All of us have read enough fantasy (from Tolkien to Harry Potter and beyond) to have some sense of how things flow. A nice detail of this epic trilogy is that Tyler keeps us constantly aware of the pop culture references he notices—but which, of course, his traveling companions have no notion of, because this is their world, not a fantasy or a game.
All along we are aware that Clay has become so powerful as to be all but undefeatable (a motif that appears in the Crowns and Quills series by Casey Morales, too). It will be up to Tyler to use what he has learned, to embrace who he has become in Bramoria, to mediate between his love for his childhood friends and his loyalty to the new friends he has made in this new world.
Right to the end, the author keeps you guessing and your heart pounding. It’s more emotional than I expected, and there’s a final twist that had me slack-jawed. Tyler is more than a neurotic, anxious teenager. To say the least.
I read this trilogy straight through, so the continuity was there and the emotional rewards of Wolfe’s narrative stayed with me. I’d recommend you do this, too. Fantasy is best enjoyed by full immersion.
By Blake R. Wolfe (aka Eoghan Cunningham)
UwU Publishing, 2022
Four stars
The payoff is worth the reading! Tyler, Koto, and Ninsar must finally face Clay, the self-proclaimed King of Bramoria, whose addiction to the Grimoire of Kings has made him a danger to the whole world
They also need to find the final ingredient for a magical cure for Danny—Taragin—who lies entombed in stone to pause his leukemia. Even as they make their way to the lair of the last living green dragon, our trio understands that they can only hold off the inevitable so long. Tyler will be faced with killing the boy who used to be one of his two best friends.
Blake Wolfe keeps piling on the tension and the adventures—and the surprises. All of us have read enough fantasy (from Tolkien to Harry Potter and beyond) to have some sense of how things flow. A nice detail of this epic trilogy is that Tyler keeps us constantly aware of the pop culture references he notices—but which, of course, his traveling companions have no notion of, because this is their world, not a fantasy or a game.
All along we are aware that Clay has become so powerful as to be all but undefeatable (a motif that appears in the Crowns and Quills series by Casey Morales, too). It will be up to Tyler to use what he has learned, to embrace who he has become in Bramoria, to mediate between his love for his childhood friends and his loyalty to the new friends he has made in this new world.
Right to the end, the author keeps you guessing and your heart pounding. It’s more emotional than I expected, and there’s a final twist that had me slack-jawed. Tyler is more than a neurotic, anxious teenager. To say the least.
I read this trilogy straight through, so the continuity was there and the emotional rewards of Wolfe’s narrative stayed with me. I’d recommend you do this, too. Fantasy is best enjoyed by full immersion.
September 24, 2026
9/24 Still reading, will update this after finishing.
A perennial problem with this author is editing. A document run through spell check is not a substitute for an actual editor. I am just over 20 pages in and found the first word swap, mind, instead of mine. This is an unfortunately common error for this exact author. I have encountered it 8 times across 3 different series.
9/26 Finished-
This book was the best of the 3. I felt something, some actual flash of an emotion in a very brief scene. I will be taking these books and dropping them at a little free library. They're fine, I guess, but not something I would read again or waste shelf space for. I will not be purchasing from this author again.
A perennial problem with this author is editing. A document run through spell check is not a substitute for an actual editor. I am just over 20 pages in and found the first word swap, mind, instead of mine. This is an unfortunately common error for this exact author. I have encountered it 8 times across 3 different series.
9/26 Finished-
This book was the best of the 3. I felt something, some actual flash of an emotion in a very brief scene. I will be taking these books and dropping them at a little free library. They're fine, I guess, but not something I would read again or waste shelf space for. I will not be purchasing from this author again.
June 15, 2026
What a fitting conclusion to this series! This trilogy was fantastic, offering a refreshing departure from the typical heteronormative fantasy tropes. Having a gay main character who grappled with everyday struggles was a delightful change of pace. Imagine your best friend becoming an evil king, and you must defeat him to save the world.
While the story itself may not have been the most exceptional, the representation it provided truly elevates it for me. It served as a refreshing palate cleanser before diving back into The Wheel of Time.
While the story itself may not have been the most exceptional, the representation it provided truly elevates it for me. It served as a refreshing palate cleanser before diving back into The Wheel of Time.
December 25, 2025
An Entertaining Final Book
This third installment was fast paced and written with a sense of resolution. The first two books was very slow and plodding full of angst, and second guessing scenarios. Towards the end of the second book, the author started to bring all of the various elements that ended satisfyingly well in the this third book.
These series of books underscores the value of waiting to the bitter end and finding it was all worthwhile!
This third installment was fast paced and written with a sense of resolution. The first two books was very slow and plodding full of angst, and second guessing scenarios. Towards the end of the second book, the author started to bring all of the various elements that ended satisfyingly well in the this third book.
These series of books underscores the value of waiting to the bitter end and finding it was all worthwhile!
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April 29, 2024This who series was really good. Way better than I thought it would be. The cover of the book set makes it look way more romancey but there isn't anything spicy at all. The gay romance is adorable and not really there until the third book.
But this was very good magic and dragons book. Super impressed.
But this was very good magic and dragons book. Super impressed.
April 17, 2026
Overall, The Tails of Bramoria was a good story. But one thing I can’t get with when the MC has some kind of magic is that they always get lucky and never really have to use their magic. Someone always comes to help them or something just happens that helps them. Would have liked for Tyler to learn more magic and rely on himself more than getting lucky.
March 31, 2025
Okay now this was what I'm talking about the main MMC was so much better at the end and I'm happy he learned and got better. ending of the story was so good and I love that each character had some good growth.
May 9, 2025
Unfortunately, reading through this series was not fulfilling. Same with my first review, a lot of spelling, grammar, wrong words used, and you can tell it’s AI generated.
Little to no resolution at the end of the book made for an even more disappointing finish.
Little to no resolution at the end of the book made for an even more disappointing finish.
February 10, 2026
A most excellent series.
A great story with lots of twists along the way. The three book series will hold your attention to the end. I was a little concerned it would be to predictable but that was not the case. It is an easy read end worth your time.
A great story with lots of twists along the way. The three book series will hold your attention to the end. I was a little concerned it would be to predictable but that was not the case. It is an easy read end worth your time.
January 9, 2024
The ending was pretty meh but I liked it overall. I finished all 3 audiobooks in two days so it can't have been too bad.
March 16, 2025
Beyond stunned at how amazing this series was! I am happy to see it is left open for more adventures
May 4, 2025
It was cute, still a bit cheesy but overall, a solid conclusion. I still hate Ninsar.
May 20, 2025
Overall the final book in the trilogy was better constructed and more effective. So a high three.
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May 21, 2025Audio
September 10, 2025
This was an overall enjoyable read, I’ve been wanting to read more queer fantasy stories and I’m glad I found this one! The series has a great end overall and is quite easy to read.
September 18, 2025
3.5 I wish it would have given a bit more closure to the bridge between the real world and Bramoria. Overall I enjoyed the series but the writting remains quite YA.
December 11, 2025
Loved seeing Tyler grow into the Hero of the story.
December 29, 2025
epic conclusion to the trilogy.
August 17, 2024
Overall good series
Tyler was the most annoying mixture of Harry Potter and Aang. Wayyyy too much self pity and little confidence. Needed more from koto
Tyler was the most annoying mixture of Harry Potter and Aang. Wayyyy too much self pity and little confidence. Needed more from koto
November 26, 2022
Destiny I enjoyed how much the third book in this series hit's all the right notes for me. Don't get me wrong I liked the first two as well but not as much as this one. You can tell aside from all the payoffs the writer really shined and it left me wanting more adventure with this group of characters.
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