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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This enjoyable read has characters that continue to develop, and the storyline has taken unexpected directions. I’m looking forward to seeing where the story takes us after the unfinished business for this book.
I could not put this book down! The Bond That Burns pulled me in from the first page and never let go. Watching Blake begin to grow, especially starting to show real respect for Medra, gave me hope for his character. I’m glad to see the story pushing him in that direction.
Medra really shines in this book. I loved seeing her relationships with Florence, Visha, and Nyxaris deepen.
And the reveals? Absolutely jaw-dropping. Every twist had me on the edge of my seat, and just when I thought I had things figured out, the story would throw another curveball. This installment raised the stakes beautifully and left me desperate for the next book.
If you’re already invested in this series, you’re going to love where this one takes you.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was better than the first book. But then just like the first book, the author couldn't decide what kind of role she wanted the FMC to play. In the first book she was naive and immature, in this second book, she was confused. Today she's tough and a no nonsense person, tomorrow she's a confused child who can't take a stand. It basically felt like highschool drama. The end pissed me off. This book was all hype and no plot
The Bond That Burns is the perfect sequel to its predecessor, On Wings of Blood, Book 1 in Briar Boleyn's Bloodwing Academy series.
Briar has created a dark academia setting where oppression rules and there are no limits for those in power—or are there? We have learned so much about this world filled with vampires, humans, and others, but still, there is so much more to uncover. More secrets, more hidden truths, and even more hidden feelings. If you love stories reminiscent of Draco in the Manacled, I think this series would be right up your alley, and you would love immersing yourself in the ruthless world where blood is currency, especially that of a dragon rider.
I loved how Briar deepened the story and the characters in The Bond That Burns, especially Blake. It was hard rooting for him at times, even though I could see through his motives and his, honestly, awful behaviours towards Medra. There is so much more to his character than his exterior, and we truly saw glimpses of it in this book. He was more than his family wanted him to be, more than the traditions dictated; he dug deep and clung to the grasp of humanity there to keep him afloat. And it did. He showed growth and eagerness to be more than he was supposed to be. Medra was still her beautiful self in this book; she is a character close to my heart, especially knowing the full extent of her backstory.
But, The Bond That Burns is more than Blake and Medra. Briar has also let the others shine, especially Florence, Visha, and Theo. They are vital to the plot and so much more than side characters; they are persons with many layers to them, and we are peeling them all down.
The pace in the book was excellent; there was never a dull moment. It was action-packed and emotions-filled, the way Briar knows how to do it just right. She is a master of storytelling and intricate world-building. There are always little things, little crumbs to keep an eye on, something that would, later on, play a crucial part. Oh, and let's not forget the dragon, the true main character of the story. My heart ached for him, and I hope he will be the master of his own faith, and rightfully so.
The ending left me gasping and needing to know what happens next. The Bond That Burns is being released on December 27th, so be prepared for a ride of a lifetime.
Briar has created a dark academia setting where oppression rules and there are no limits for those in power—or are there? We have learned so much about this world filled with vampires, humans, and others, but still, there is so much more to uncover. More secrets, more hidden truths, and even more hidden feelings. If you love stories reminiscent of Draco in the Manacled, I think this series would be right up your alley, and you would love immersing yourself in the ruthless world where blood is currency, especially that of a dragon rider.
I loved how Briar deepened the story and the characters in The Bond That Burns, especially Blake. It was hard rooting for him at times, even though I could see through his motives and his, honestly, awful behaviours towards Medra. There is so much more to his character than his exterior, and we truly saw glimpses of it in this book. He was more than his family wanted him to be, more than the traditions dictated; he dug deep and clung to the grasp of humanity there to keep him afloat. And it did. He showed growth and eagerness to be more than he was supposed to be. Medra was still her beautiful self in this book; she is a character close to my heart, especially knowing the full extent of her backstory.
But, The Bond That Burns is more than Blake and Medra. Briar has also let the others shine, especially Florence, Visha, and Theo. They are vital to the plot and so much more than side characters; they are persons with many layers to them, and we are peeling them all down.
The pace in the book was excellent; there was never a dull moment. It was action-packed and emotions-filled, the way Briar knows how to do it just right. She is a master of storytelling and intricate world-building. There are always little things, little crumbs to keep an eye on, something that would, later on, play a crucial part. Oh, and let's not forget the dragon, the true main character of the story. My heart ached for him, and I hope he will be the master of his own faith, and rightfully so.
The ending left me gasping and needing to know what happens next. The Bond That Burns is being released on December 27th, so be prepared for a ride of a lifetime.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow… that cliffhanger? Really???
The dynamic between Medra and Blake takes center stage in book 2, with Briar giving us more chapters from Blake’s perspective. The slow burn, which grew increasingly volatile and all-consuming moved from bullying to protective - though I would have liked this explored a little more. Their relationship, marked by both passion and peril, drives much of the narrative tension. The pacing is swift, with plenty of action, but was so well written that it didn’t feel forced or that plot holes were being missed or skipped.
There is more spice in book 2, however it is so tastefully written with an emphasis on how the characters are feeling in the moment, rather than the actions taking place.
While the plot occasionally follows familiar fantasy tropes (touch her and die vibes, mine, bully, mates etc) I found the writing engaging and full of twists that keep the story fresh.
The Bond that Burns offers the perfect mix of magic, romance, and danger, with twists and turns that keep you guessing and reading more as you try and work out just where this is all leading. The way book one has flowed into book two has kept me hooked and eagerly awaiting book 3 and hopefully answers!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars
The dynamic between Medra and Blake takes center stage in book 2, with Briar giving us more chapters from Blake’s perspective. The slow burn, which grew increasingly volatile and all-consuming moved from bullying to protective - though I would have liked this explored a little more. Their relationship, marked by both passion and peril, drives much of the narrative tension. The pacing is swift, with plenty of action, but was so well written that it didn’t feel forced or that plot holes were being missed or skipped.
There is more spice in book 2, however it is so tastefully written with an emphasis on how the characters are feeling in the moment, rather than the actions taking place.
While the plot occasionally follows familiar fantasy tropes (touch her and die vibes, mine, bully, mates etc) I found the writing engaging and full of twists that keep the story fresh.
The Bond that Burns offers the perfect mix of magic, romance, and danger, with twists and turns that keep you guessing and reading more as you try and work out just where this is all leading. The way book one has flowed into book two has kept me hooked and eagerly awaiting book 3 and hopefully answers!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars