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Loved this even more than the first book in the series! Somehow, this book corrected the missteps and little things I found frustrating about the first installment, and allowed me more time with my favorite character, Sachielle - I feel so spoiled! By the end I was quite sorry to be saying goodbye to these characters. I'll truly miss them!

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Three lovers with unbridled hope, uncanny dreams, and ancient powers join forces against the greatest evil in the world in a scorching fantasy by the authors of Consort of Fire.

Ash waited three thousand years for a consort who could break the Betrayer’s chains. Instead of one lover, he found two: Sachi and Zanya—the primordial powers that embody creation and destruction, reborn as humans. Now, his ancient enemy has returned to threaten everything he loves.

I love Kit Rocha's writing, world building, and characters. This is a great continuation of the first sexy dragon book. 🙂 It's fast paced, fun, and steamy. Let the sexy times roll! 🌶️❤️

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

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Queen of dreams, the 2nd book in the Bound to Fire and Steel series was action packed and very well written. I was pleasantly pleased that the second book seemed to have a faster pace then the first. I absolutely love the character development between the two book and the plot are all written beautifully and I enjoyed the multi-veiw points that carried over from book 1.

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I received an ARC from NetGalley; my opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this duology from Kit Rocha, a steamy romantasy with a decent amount of (ecology-focused) worldbuilding, and a delightful romp going straight for the id (Zanya getting her new outfit gave 'Sailor Moon new transformation' vibe, and I mean that in a good way). I just have to admit the first book felt a little more daring, and I somehow thought the world was going to have more significance here, the way the magic and religion and visions worked in the first volume. It all fits together, but I would have liked a little bit more depth. But still: fun, from the beginning to the end, and a whole lot of well written sex, and I'll keep Rocha in mind for the next time I'm looking for this exact thing.

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4 ⭐️

Following the events of the first book, our heroes find themselves embroiled in an even more complex web of intrigue, magic, and danger. The stakes are higher, the villains more menacing, and the landscapes more breathtaking.

The pacing in this book was so much better than i was in the first one, we are constantly on the move, there is a lot of action. I love that this book focuses on the plot rather than just sex.

The only thing I didn’t like was that some things regarding world building were said in passing, it was expected of us to already know this information when that’s impossible. I wish these things were given more focus.

The book left a lot of open ends and I’m hoping the will be filled when some of the side characters get their own books because that was strongly hinted at! I would love to see some of the main characters get their own happy endings!

I really enjoyed this book and want to thank NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!

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Queen of Dreams, the second book in K. Rocha's Bound to Fire and Steel Series, published by Montlake, seamlessly continues the enchanting narrative introduced in Consort of Fire. It's highly recommended to follow the series in order, starting with the first installment.

Consort of Fire introduces Princess Sachielle, destined by history and pact to become the consort of a dragon god. Accompanied by her devoted handmaid and lover, Zanya, they confront numerous challenges on their journey. The unexpected twist comes in the form of Ash, the dragon, who steals the spotlight in this fantasy world brimming with magic, secrets, and villains. The unique mm-dragon theme adds an extra layer of allure to the paranormal romance.

Moving on to Queen of Dreams, the sequel elevates the story with three lovers and an enthralling narrative set in a fantastical realm that surpasses all expectations. The characters undergo captivating developments, making the second book even more engaging than its predecessor. Having had the privilege of reading a digital ARC from Netgalley, I can attest to the continued excellence of the series.

Kit Rocha's venture into fantasy romance is a welcomed progression, and Queen of Dreams demonstrates their growing expertise in the genre. The characters remain compelling, and the storyline evolves seamlessly, keeping readers hooked and eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this captivating series. In summary, I'm thoroughly enamored with this series, appreciating the perfect blend of fantasy and romance that adds a unique and enjoyable flavor to the overall narrative.

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I read everything by Kit Rocha...this series is more high fantasy than I usually care for. However, as usual, I loved the characters. Rocha always has a lovely group of compelling characters. Ash, Sachi, and Vanya were all very well developed and loved how they complimented each other. I also love the rest of the cadre of Gods. I am wondering if this is the end or if maybe, like with other series, some of the other Gods may get a chance at happily ever after? Also the ending was open ended enough we could see more with Ash, Sachi, and Vanya. Not the biggest fan of MFF, but it served this story well enough.

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Queen of Dreams by K. Rocha, published by Montlake, is the second book in the Bound to Fire and Steel Series. This is not a stand alone, I recommend to read the books in order. The previous book is Consort of Fire and this is my review .
Consort of Fire by K. Rocha is the first book in the new Bound to Fire and Steel Series, published by Montlake.
As history and pact requires, princess Sachielle is on her way to a dragon god as his consort. Accompanied by her handmaid and lover Zanya they brave many challenges.
And Ash, the dragon, isn't what someone would expected. He's the highlight of the book.
The author duo created a fantasy world full of magic, secrets, villains. A fantastic pnr read. mm-dragon.

But back to book two. 3 lovers, an incredible story with beings beyond all fantasy with a story you can only fall in love with, the next ijjnnstallment is even better than the previous book.

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I love this series and this book was even better than the first one. I love the main characters so much and I love reading about the development of their relationship. A lot of questions from the previous book were answered and the plot and story got even more interesting and intriguing. Thank you for the arc, I'm looking forward to the next book.

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Oh my goodness! I was highly anticipating this sequel and it certainly did not disappoint. There were so many clever elements to this which just builds on the first book: the world building, the poly romance, the twists regarding the magic and bonds! Readers are definitely going to sink their teeth into this one. I could not put it down.

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Simply wonderful. I was lucky to find this book on NetGalley. The narrative, the story, the characters, everything simply wonderful.

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This was definitely a fascinating read. It was fast packed and filled to the brim with action scenes. I love the new surge in romance stories blending with fantasy genre. Give me more of them!!! Also the spice here was spicing ;)

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing me an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Why I read it: HORNY DRAGON BOOK SEQUEL. Need I say more? I’ll say more. The first book in the Bound to Fire & Steel duology made my 2023 favorites list, and when the follow-up became available on NetGalley, I had to get it. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance copy; this is my honest review.

Review #insixwords: A must-read sequel from Kit Rocha.

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I reread Consort of Fire before diving into Queen of Dreams and I’m glad I did. When you read, uh, a lot of books like I do, it’s easy to forget what happened. Reading Consort of Fire help reorient me in the world, and made the Queen of Dreams reading experience that much better.

This book is just as good as (or better than???) Consort of Fire. Writing sequels can be hard both from a writing perspective and from a fan expectation perspective, and Bree and Donna (Kit Rocha) nailed it. (I am not surprised. Their books are 🔥)

This book features the same three main characters as book 1: Ash (the Dragon), Sachi, and Zanya. We ended book 1 with a HFN (happy for now), this book focuses on the deepening of their relationship as Sachi and Zanya come to understand and learn all they’re capable of.

Queen of Dreams expands the world-as-we-know-it from the first book, and how twisted it gets! The Betrayer makes such a fascinating (and terrifying) villain.

I am going to blatantly steal this line from my Consort of Fire review because it’s true: Bree and Donna put so much thought, care, and skill into crafting this fantasy world and its cast of characters. Seriously, it’s not to be missed.

Recommendation: This duology is one that you have to read in order. Read Queen of Dreams if you’ve read and enjoyed Consort of Fire. If you haven’t and you like fantasy romance or are looking for polyamory and bisexual rep, start with Consort of Fire.

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Queen of dreams is a well-written and engaging novel that is sure to appeal to fans of romantasy, action-packed stories. I personally enjoyed the plot and its many twists very much. Can’t wait enough to read the next book already.

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