A review by ashley_reads_05
On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

OMG! I freaking LOVED this book! I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to read this so I didn't go in with any expectations, but holy cow this book  went above and beyond any expectations I could have had. Honestly, I love vampires and vampire lore but I haven't had a lot of luck finding vampire books that I really enjoy. Our FMC, Medra, is a bad ass and not just in the sense of being able to fight. She was fae royalty in her realm and was thrust into a realm run by vampires where her fae abilities are no more. Still, she doesn't bend or break. She's stubborn, strong willed and defiant until the end! Blake - hmmm what can we say about Blake?! You definitely go back and forth with feelings about him. At the beginning I kinda felt like the hate banter was too forced, but as I got farther into the book the banter was *chefs kiss*. The slow burn and tension build up is absolute perfection. I'm not even gonna lie, there for a minute I was kinda feeling Medra and Kage..... that was is a silver tongue I tell you smooth as ice. Ahh I'm so excited to start the next book though my heart DROPPED when I saw that book 3 doesn't come out until 2026? Literal heart break. Seriously PICK THIS UP! Fantasy acadamia, badass FMC, morally grey MMC, survival games, dragons. You literally can't get any better.