by Briar Boleyn
First published 2026
The protagonist returns to Bloodwing Academy after surviving winter's devastation. A second dragon has emerged, its corrupted heart controlled by two merciless highbloods seeking forbidden knowledge along Sangratha's borders. Florence nearly died but was rescued by a dragon, creating an mysterious connection that threatens to transform her completely. Blake, once enemy then lover, has betrayed the protagonist again and almost doomed Nyxaris to permanent stone imprisonment. Something has changed within Blake, and his gray eyes conceal secrets he fights to guard. The protagonist chose to save Blake's life despite his treachery, but their relationship remains fractured and uncertain. Bloodwing Academy faces upheaval under an unexpected new headmaster's leadership. Florence's dragon bond grows stronger while the highbloods' ruthless pursuit of ancient secrets intensifies. The protagonist must navigate academy politics, romantic betrayal, and supernatural dangers while questioning who can be trusted. This dark fantasy explores mature themes in the morally complex realm of Sangratha.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: Bloodwing Academy, Sangratha
448 pages · Paperback · HQ
Content warnings: violence