This was one of my most anticipated sequels because I absolutely loved On Wings of Blood (book 1) and couldn’t wait to see what would happen Medra and Blake…

This picked up immediately after book one’s ending and we get to tensely await Medra’s fate now that she has awakened a dragon, who literally did not want anything to do with her.

The vampire council wanted her to bring the dragon to heel or there would be consequences — possibly even her death.

Luckily, the big boy black dragon did want something from Medra that a deal is struck between them. The banter between them is so funny and seriously one of the highlights of this book!

Blake and Medra are NOT on a good standing, since she cannot forgive him for bonding her without consent. So obviously Blake had been sulking and become an even bigger bully.

Enter Kage, who’s so calm and cool and charismatic and oh god can we please have a why choose???

Give us a Kage x Medra x Blake Triad, PLEASE I BEG

Anyway, a lot of political intrigue has happened, which I won’t spoil, and there were some awesome spicy times too 🥵

Then a BIG REVEAL happened at the end.
It left me shookt. I need book 3 like now???
I have so many questions and I AM NOT OKAY

I absolutely love this book and literally ferally waiting for the next one.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc for this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Bond That Burns in the second book in the Bloodwing Academy series and it did not disappoint. It begins right where the first ends with the discovery of an awakened dragon who has been turned into stone for many years which is a cataylst to much more highblood power struggles. The ragon, Nyxaris, who is historically not part of Medra’s house, there is power struggles, questioning of Medra’s stance if she “controls” the dragon through being the only rider and what happens now.

Throughout the book, we see a trial to determine the rightful claim of Nyxaris, much more power hungry tactics, history of Bloodwing but most importantly, DRAGONS!!!

Honestly, Medra’s connection with Nyxaris was a highlight of this book. The dragon, who doesn’t remember much on what happened before he was turned into stone, is stubborn, desiring independence and is full of sarcasm and wit. We learn so much from Nyxaris’ awakening and it’s so interesting reading about it, yet also upsetting when we find out the truths surrounding dragons, their riders and high blood vampires.

The back and forth with our main characters Medra and Blake is still as delicious as it was in the beginning of the series. Medra is still badass and keeping her own despite what is thrown at her. Blake is still his cold, yet charming at times and we begin to see mysteries unravel around him. Enemies to lovers excellence with their hate, conflictions and the things keeping them connected. Honestly, i love them so much.

The ending????? Ruined me. I cheered, I cried, I wanted to go to the pages and destroy some people. It was an emotional journey through its twists and turns and honestly, it was amazing. Also I cannot write a review without mentioning Neville and his cuteness. I truly cannot wait for the next book to see what happens next!

Book 2 picks up straight after book 1, and what a cliffhanger we were left on.

The bond that burns is full of drama and romance which started in book 1, more characters were included and the story developed further. The world building and writing style is fantastic, there's so much action in this book it keeps you thoroughly entertained and on the edge of your seat.

I’m telling you right now, Briar absolutely outdid herself with this one. I devoured this book greedily, and once again, we are left with a cliffhanger of an ending that leaves my heart and stomach twisted up in knots.

So proud of Medra for standing up for herself time and time again, despite relying on luck, blind faith, and secrets to do so. The relationship between her and Blake is electric and just when you think they are making some headway, you’re met with a plot twist that will leave you spinning.

If the goal was to feel every single emotion imaginable, then mission accomplished! I raged right along side these characters and had several moments where my kindle almost went flying. The world building continues to expand and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

What a cliffhanger of an ending! This book kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Not only is there plenty of action, but the character development, particularly Blake's, really stands out. Watching him grow and mature right before our eyes makes him more endearing than ever. The story also delivers some truly surprising plot twists, making the wait for the next installment feel like pure agony.

The world-building, the writing style, the pacing, and even the yearning are all spot on. In short, I highly recommend this new series!

Thanks to NetGalley, Starwater Press and Briar Boleyn for a chance to read this book for free. I’m leaving this review of my own accord.

This was a perfect second book in the series, that I’ve grown to be absolutely obsessed with. The characters in this book especially Medra have grown so much and we get to see more of the world building that Briar is so wonderful at! I wish this book didn’t end because I feel I read it all in one day ( I 100% did ) and I just want more. I’m excited to see where book 3 brings us!
Thank you to Netgalley and Star Water Press for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review

This book is full of action, twists and turns, betrayals, found family and some spice. This was an emotional roller coaster for me.

Medra is strong and fierce, always standing up for her, her friends and what’s right no matter what. I love how she doesn’t take crap from anyone no matter how powerful they are.

Blake is still a bully and an arse but you get to see his softer side as he slowly starts to redeem himself. The tension between MCs 🔥

A grumpy stubborn dragon and a great found family on top of everything and I couldn’t put this down.

The ending!!!! I need the next book asap!

What do you get if you mix Harry Potter with Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Bloodwing Academy. The Bond that Burns is Book 2 in the Bloodwing Academy series out now!!

This picks up right where On Wings of Blood left over!! And prepare yourself for another brutal cliffhanger! Medra is awesome and strong and brave and I just adore her!! Blake, on the other hand, I wanted to smack upside the head, but it made for some really great character growth!!

I love this found family and the side characters really shone in this story!! The pacing is fantastic and keeps you entertained the whole time! I went through all the emotions reading this one!!

The Bond That Burns is a dark academia fantasy romance featuring a bully villain with Draco Malfoy energy who (eventually) gets the girl, all the tension and banter, and a tantalizingly dangerous blend of court and school intrigue all set in an intricately crafted world with unique vampire and dragon lore. If you're a fan of original mythology, unique world-building, and character-driven romantasy books such as Crowns of Nyaxia, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses, you won't want to miss out on this riveting new saga.

Ugh, I need it to be May so I have the next book!!!

Oh my gosh I love this book!!! What a series!! I can’t wait for the next book!!
This had me gripped straight away!! An easy 5star read for sure!!

The Bond that Burns is the second book in the Bloodwing Academy series. It picks up right where On Wings of Blood left off.

From the very beginning of the book I was sat. The majority of this book is focused on understanding the history of the world that seems to have been hidden/forgotten. We also see a lot of character and relationship development - Blake, they can never make me hate you! Also, enter dragons! Y’all are gonna love the relationship between Medea and Nyxaris. Very reminiscent of Violet and Tairn for you Fourth Wing lovers.

I’m really enjoying the series and I’m excited for the 3rd book to come out later this year!

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Bloodwing Academy series and I was not able to put it down! Blake and Medra had such character growth in this one NYXARIS is such a grumpy old dragon, and I loved his relationship with Medra. The cliffhanger has me begging for the next book asap! This book has dragons, vampires, tension, drama, and spice. It reminds me of a mix between Harry Potter, and Fourth Wing! If you love, dark academia, enemies to lovers, banter, and spice, you will love this one!

This book was a rollercoaster full of emotions and mystery and I can’t wait to read the next one!

The book starts with the fallout from the first book and our FMC Medra has now a sassy dragon who she needs to bond with, all while dealing with school and house politics and trying not to be used as a pawn in everyone elses games. Also I love the added tension in the romance in form of Kage, this brings a whole new layer to the already interesting plot.

The characters have grown since the first book and I specially loved to hate Blake more in this book than the first. May I even say that this book almost surpasses the first book, it was that good.

I rate this book a solid 4,5⭐️

If you are a fan of dark academia with dragons, vampires, enemies-to-lovers romance and chosen family, this is the book for you!

Such a pleasure to be back at Bloodwing academy. I love coming back to this and seeing whats in store next for our young heroine.

After finishing book two, I couldn’t wait to dive into this one! Watching the characters grow throughout the story was such a highlight, though it took me a while to warm up to a certain character again (seriously, I wanted to slap him for half the book 😂).

The beginning completely caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting it at all, and I loved being genuinely surprised. The tension between our two main characters was incredible, keeping me hooked the entire time. And Kage? I loved seeing more of his character, even if he remains an enigma.

Florence and the dragon are two of my favorite characters so I can’t wait to see more of them in the next book. And that ending? It absolutely floored me. I had so many theories, but I never saw that coming.

Thankfully, Briar Boleyn is releasing book three in just a few months because I need to know what happens next! This series just keeps getting better and better.

Thank you Net Galley and Briar Boleyn for providing me with an arc, this is my honest review.

Dark Fantasy Romance with Dragons and Vampires—what more could you want?

✨ Tropes You’ll Obsess Over ✨
🖤 Vampire Academy Aesthetic
🖤 Awakening a Dragon
🖤 Brooding Vampire MMC with Draco Malfoy Energy
🖤 Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Tension
🖤 Found Family Feels
🖤 Dual POV Storytelling
🖤 Adorable Animal Sidekick
🖤 Mean Girl Rivalries
🖤 Bonded Mates

Welcome to a vampire academy steeped in dark history and dragon lore. If you love enemies-to-lovers angst, friends who become family, and incredible world-building, this series is for you.

Medra starts her second year at Bloodwing Academy under even more stressful circumstances. The pressure is on for her to control her dragon.

Okay, so Blake is the worst—like, really the worst. But we can’t help loving him. He’s trying to protect Medra from his uncle while learning how to support her in a way that still allows her to be her own person (even though it doesn’t come naturally to him).

This book delivers more swoon-worthy Tanaka, the endearing Florence, and the lovable Fluffin. These side characters are such a delight, and I can’t wait to see what happens to Florence in Book 3!

Bloodwing Academy would be a perfect setting for a movie or mini-series. This one was hard to put down. I need Book 3 ASAP!

Thank you, NetGalley, Briar Boleyn, and Starwater Press, for sending this book for review consideration.

I liked this one better than book one. Better character progression. Still like Kage better and hope for a Tamlin situation or a triad.

The tie in from the first series Briar wrote is amazing!!!

This series is so different but just as entertaining!!
I LOVE the internal dragon conversations. Never truly knowing whats going on and who is on whos side.

The twists and turns and suspense is everything!!
Cannot wait to continue this series!

I throw myself on the alter of all thing Briar Boleyn. I loved her other alter ego's Victorian works but her writing as Briar is PHEMONOMAL!!!!!

A very tall task to carry through the story from book 1 but this book is everything (and i LOVED book 1, so that says a lot)! The pace remains fast, the author has a very clear idea of where she's going with the story and I massively enjoyed how well thought this feels as a whole. Medra and Blake have both great ARCs and the transition into dual POVs works really well, as I can't see how we would ever warm up to this man otherwise, he is so good at making us hate him and every step forward is two steps back in how their relationship is developing.
The plot is very satisfying, with realistic characters and every now and then we get a plot twist to push the narrative further. I can't describe enough how much a appreciate Medra as a main character, her strength, courage, resistance are amazing and she is so level headed and principled, you can't help but root for her and feel invested in her journey. Blake is really struggling with his feelings for her and as the story unfolds realises how many of his preconceptions he has to shed and how skewed his reality and idea of self are. Brilliant ARC.He by no means deserves Medra, but maybe, just maybe there is hope he redeems himself.
I am so upset I have to wait so long for the next installment, the cliffhanger left be breathless and I can't wait to be transported back to Bloodwing academy and Sagratha! Make sure you have read the 1st book before picking this up, I think it's essential to understanding the characters and to be able to fully enjoy the progressions of the story.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my review copy, all opinions are my own.

(4.5) Okaaaaaay, this had everything I loved in the first book and more dragon action that I was desperately looking for!

All of the main characters came back strong. I loved the character development that we saw in this book and some of the vulnerabilities.

There were some unexpected surprises in this book that had my jaw on the floor and the cliffhanger at the end...you can't leave me with that!!!

Thank you to Briar Boleyn, Starwater Press (Indie), and NetGalley for the ARC!