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The Bond That Burns
by Briar Boleyn
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.