Cover of The Wings That Bind

The Wings That Bind

Briar Boleyn

Bloodwing Academy #3

romantasy(15k)

A vampire academy in chaos, a betraying lover with secrets, and a second awakened dragon — the nightmare is just beginni

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violence/gore

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The third installment of the viral Bloodwing Academy series is here! This dark academia romantasy delivers seductive vampires, high-stakes adventure, and dangerous romance.The deluxe limited edition of The Wings That Bind features stenciled edges, custom endpapers, and a jacket with metallic effects! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada.The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins.In the wake of last winter's tragedies, through loss and heartbreak, we somehow made it to a new year. But our fight is far from over.A second dragon has awoken--her heart tainted, and her power commandeered by two ruthless highbloods who will stop at nothing to uncover the dangerous, bloody secrets at the borders of Sangratha. Their cruelty knows no bounds.Florence, my dearest friend, teetered on the brink of death. A dragon saved her, but now she's tied to him in a way I can scarcely understand. What will this new bond do to the woman I've come to love as a sister?And then there's Blake. Once my relentless tormentor, then the keeper of my heart... he betrayed me again, nearly condemning Nyxaris to a cursed, stone-cold fate. But something has shifted in him. His gray eyes hide a secret he's desperate to protect. I saved Blake's life, despite everything. Yet with every heartbeat, I have to question where we go from here.With Bloodwing Academy in turmoil and a new headmaster no one saw coming, only one thing is certain: This is going to be one hell of a year.This dark fantasy series tackles mature themes. Readers are advised to consult the trigger warnings before embarking on this intense, morally gray/black journey through the realm of Sangratha!READ THE ENTIRE BLOODWING ACADEMY SERIES!Book 1: On Wings of BloodBook 2: The Bond That BurnsBook 3: The Wings That BindBook 4 coming Fall 2026!FOR FANS OF:Enemies-to-loversDark AcademiaMorally Grey MenForced ProximityVampires and Dragon RidersFourth Wing meets A Court of Thorns and Roses with a hint of Vampire Academy

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