Rounded up from 1.5 stars
Unfortunately this book read like a first draft. The overall story was good but there was a lot of telling and not showing.
I don’t normally mind when the story is written in third person, however in this case I think it would’ve been better has it been written in first person.
This isn’t a story that I would read again however I am thankful for the opportunity to read it. Thank you to both the publishers and NetGalley for giving me the arc.

Hey, dragon-loving bookworms, listen up! This is the royal mate story you never knew you needed. Toran, the Zoran dragon king, is on a quest to find his mate, and it's a journey that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. But here's the twist – Lyria, the missing mate, is no pushover. She's out for dragon blood, and she's not exactly thrilled about becoming a queen.

So why should you dive into this book? Well, because it's got everything: dragons, romance, magic, and a sizzling enemies-to-lovers vibe that'll make your heart race. The author spins a tale that's as fiery as the dragons themselves, and you won't be able to resist getting lost in this epic fantasy world. Trust me, this is the kind of book that'll have you cheering for love to conquer all, even in a world of scales and flames. Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime with this book!

I made it about 10% into the book and had to stop for my own sake. I was not connecting, and when our MMC started having conversations with his dragon form but really it was himself, I was immediately out of it. This book may work for some folks, but sadly I am not one of them!

This book would have benefited from spending more time on world building, building the tension between the main leads, and providing good dialogue, instead it was condensed and lacking.