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📰 NYT Bestseller
📖 25k+ readers on Goodreads
📚 Book 3 of an ongoing series (3 published)
⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 3 of 3 books published
📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 4.4 AMZ to 3.8 R.io to 3.9 GR
The Wings That Bind After surviving last winter's devastating losses, you'd think things might finally get easier—but at Bloodwing Academy, the nightmare is just beginning. A second dragon has awakened with a corrupted heart, wielded by ruthless enemies intent on tearing Sangratha apart, and the stakes have never been higher. Florence hovers between life and death, bound to a dragon in mysterious ways, while Blake—your former tormentor turned heartbreaker—harbors secrets that could change everything between you (even after he nearly destroyed it all). With a shocking new headmaster at the helm and the institution itself crumbling into chaos, you'll have to navigate impossible choices, dangerous alliances, and the smoldering question of whether some betrayals can ever truly be forgiven.
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Dark, atmospheric gothic romance with haunting orchestral undertones. Blend moody indie rock (The National, Purity Ring), sensual R&B (SZA, Frank Ocean), and cinematic dark fantasy vibes. Capture tension between enemies, supernatural danger, and smoldering desire. Include industrial gothic and ethereal fae-touched instrumentals.
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“Third and most recent book was a five star read for me and it has solidified its place on this must read list. I also think this series is just so underrated.”
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