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Synopsis
At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless—and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon—a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends—and the darkness it takes to make them. READ THE ENTIRE BLOODWING ACADEMY SERIES! Book 1: On Wings of Blood Book 2: The Bond That Burns Book 3: The Wings That Bind Book 4 coming Fall 2026! FOR FANS OF: Enemies-to-lovers Dark Academia Morally Grey Men Forced Proximity Vampires and Dragon Riders Fourth Wing meets A Court of Thorns and Roses with a hint of Vampire Academy
The Bond that Burns (Bloodwing Academy 2): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark academy romance features vampires and dragons with explicit blood bonding, strong violence, and steamy sexual content. The protagonist is trapped in a coerced blood-feeding relationship with themes of manipulation and power imbalance.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, blood, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR will love this high-stakes vampire academy with dragon magic, forbidden romance, and a fierce heroine navigating deadly politics.