I died.
Violently. Brutally.
It was worth it, to save the ones I loved.
Except that I am not dead.

Death would be preferable to the horrors circling Medra Pendragon when she awakens not in the afterlife, but in a different world entirely. One of death and danger—from the vampires that hold her captive, and the demons dancing in her own head.

And at her side, not the family and friends she left behind, but a male pale as death, cruel as the grave, and handsome as hell. A vampire. Her betrothed. Her sole protector in a world where the very blood in her veins marks her as prey.

If Medra intends to survive this second chance at life, she must learn to play a dangerous game—quickly. A magical academy where one wrong step means death. A vampire fiancé that she hates with every breath, who tears down others, and is everything she’s been warned against.

But all of it pales in comparison to the realization that she—and this world—are not what they seem. For she is the prophesized Pendragon. The harbinger of the return of the only beings that could make this world even more deadly—the dragons.

Bestselling epic fantasy author Briar Boleyn returns with a new series perfect for fans of hate to love romance, heart-pounding action, and dark magic.

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October 25, 2024
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Bloodwing Academy

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At the heart of Briar Boleyn's Bloodwing Academy lies a world where magic is not just a force to wield but a weapon to survive. In a realm where dragons once ruled and vampires have claimed dominance, the academy stands as the final bastion of power, a place where only the strongest can thrive—or fall.

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Medra Pendragon, the last of the dragon riders, never asked for this fate. But when her dormant dragon magic is awakened, she’s thrust into a game far more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Bloodwing Academy, a prestigious school known for breeding warriors and royalty alike, becomes a labyrinth of secrets, alliances, and betrayal. Amidst the towering spires and ancient stone halls, Medra must navigate a web of politics and dark magic, all while learning to control the very beast she’s become linked with.

In this series, the boundaries between friend and foe blur as Medra’s relationships with those around her deepen, shift, and fracture. The enigmatic Blake Drakharrow, once a mere ally, now stands as both protector and captor, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about power, loyalty, and love. Every choice she makes pulls her further into a world where blood isn't just a bond, it's the price of survival.

The Bloodwing Academy series weaves a rich tapestry of dark academia, forbidden romance, and the kind of fierce magic that can tear worlds apart. Its compelling world-building draws from the ancient mythologies of dragons and vampires, while introducing a new twist on power struggles and court intrigues. With each book, Boleyn delves deeper into the psychological complexity of her characters, crafting an atmosphere where every secret holds the potential to change the fate of the realm. Themes of identity, destiny, and sacrifice pulse throughout the series, creating a gripping narrative where nothing is ever as it seems.

Fans of high-stakes fantasy, dark romance, and morally grey characters will find themselves lost in this intricate world, where every move could be the one that seals their doom or grants them ultimate power. The Bloodwing Academy series promises a journey that is both dangerous and intoxicating—a place where the line between enemy and ally is as thin as a dragon’s wing, and the cost of failure is more than just blood.

This is a world where survival isn’t guaranteed. It’s a world where magic, desire, and betrayal entwine in a dark dance, and Medra’s journey is only beginning. Will she master the magic within her, or will the very forces that seek to control her end up destroying everything she holds dear? The answers lie within the shadows of Bloodwing Academy—if she can survive long enough to uncover them.

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