On Wings Of Blood Book Review

On Wings of Blood Book Summary From Goodreads

What do you get if you mix Harry Potter with Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Bloodwing Academy.

I didn’t sign up for this.

A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That’s a recipe for torment.

I’m Medra Pendragon—last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn’t stopped the vampires from deciding I’m worth capturing. Now I’m stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We’re just blood in their veins, pawns in their games.

But that’s not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He’s been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we’re betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I’m not going down without a fight.

Bloodwing isn’t just a school—it’s a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you’re weak? You’re dead.

Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I’m starting to think the real danger isn’t the academy—it’s what I’m becoming in this twisted game of power.

And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge.

They think they can control me. They think they can use me.

But they have no idea what they’ve awakened.

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.

On Wings of Blood is a dark academia fantasy romance featuring a bully villain with Draco Malfoy energy who (eventually) gets the girl, all the tension and banter, and a tantalizingly dangerous blend of court and school intrigue all set in an intricately crafted world with unique vampire and dragon lore. Bloodwing Academy may have crossover characters from the world of Blood of a Fae, but can be read completely independently. If you’re a fan of original mythology, unique world-building, and character-driven romantasy books such as Crowns of Nyaxia, From Blood and Ash, and A Court of Thorns and Roses, you won’t want to miss out on this riveting new saga.

About the Book and Where to Buy On Wings of Blood

On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn is book one in the Bloodwing Academy. It’s a dark academia romantasy novel. It’s recently been traditionally published (indie versions had paper back editions available). It’s available in hardback, ebook and audiobook. It’s also part of kindle unlimited.

Special Editions

• Waterstones Edition (black sprayed edges)
• USA Limited Edition Hardback (red sprayed edges)

Tropes

• Dark Academia
• Vampires & Fae
• Dragons
• Enemies to almost lovers
• Morally Grey MMC
• Stubborn & Fiesty FMC
• Forced Betrothal
• He falls first

Other Books in the Series

• Book 2: The Bond that Burns

My Thoughts on On Wings of Blood

I. ATE. THIS. BOOK. UP.

In 3 days, I read both this book, and the sequel, The Bond that Burns. I literally was addicted to my kindle and couldn’t put them down. I pre-ordered myself the special edition hardback book even before I was finished reading.

Oh the yearninggggggggggg.

“It’s not protection, little dragon. It’s a claim.” His gray eyes darkened as they flicked down to my exposed neck, an unspoken reminder hanging between us.
“You’re mine. No one touches what belongs to me.”

I can’t believe On Wings of Blood was on my tbr forever. I wish I would have read it sooner. This book was such an easy and enjoyable read. It had me in its grasps from the get go.

Dark academia, vampires, dragon riders, tension, enemies to almost lovers to enemies again 😏 Oh Blake, you’re a frustrating one for sure!

Be ready to immediately start reading book 2 once you’re finished.

Stay in touch with the author

• Visit Briar Boleyn’s Website
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