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Wrath of the Dragons: A Novel
by Olivia Rose Darling
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In the aftermath of a throne-toppling revolution, Cayden Veles and Elowen Atarah find themselves bound by a volatile union of political convenience. Cayden, the ruthless Demon Commander of Vareveth, has secured the power he craved, yet his primary objective remains the destruction of Elowen’s father. For Elowen, the path to the Imirath throne is finally clear, and with her dragons at her command, she possesses the strength to claim her birthright.
However, her ascent is complicated by an agonizing distrust of the man who saved her, only to potentially use her as a pawn in his grand design. As the kingdoms of Ravaryn descend into a landscape of cutthroat diplomacy and bloody warfare, the two must reconcile their shared hunger for vengeance with the growing, dangerous intimacy between them. Their alliance is a fragile bridge over a chasm of secrets, where every tactical move risks betrayal.
With their crowns and lives hanging in the balance, Elowen and Cayden must decide if they are partners against a world that wants them dead or merely adversaries waiting for the other to strike. In this high-stakes power struggle, the line between hate and devotion blurs, threatening to consume them both.
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What readers are saying
Anna DabbsOne of the best things I’ve ever read!!
"It is safe to say that Olivia Rose Darling absolutely BROUGHT IT with book two. Seeing this arc in my inbox instantly brought me joy. I love this world and its character’s so much. Elowen was just as fierce and bold in book two. I loved seeing her character develop as her revenge arc progressed. I also loved seeing that the banter between Cayden and Elowen was back and better than ever. I found myself grinning down at the pages at each and every encounter they had. This is a fictional couple that will fight fire, water, hell, and earth for each other and I absolutely adore them. Book 2 definitely does focus a lot more on world building and expanding on what we know already. I think the author allowed this to progress in a natural way that did not feel like info dumping. It felt very natural to the story and the sequence of events. That being said, I did feel like due to the need for information that this book was a little less fast paced. Take that with a grain of salt because I do consider the pacing adequate due to the need for this new information. I will always be a sucker for a good high fantasy filled with dragons and badass female main characters. The only thing that makes this so much better is when it leaves me feeling emotionally wrecked. By the time I reached the last page I knew this one would haunt me for quite some time. For the readers who love a good emotional roller coaster, this one is for you. I will say, I had to remove one star from the rating due to the fact that I felt some details were very much “borrowed” from books like Game of Thrones. I know not every fantasy can be truly authentic and Elowen does have a different story line, however there were details that were a bit too close for My comfort. I do look forward to seeing how this story progresses and plenty of more banter from one of the best fictional couples 🫶🏻 ["
August 16, 2025 Verified Purchase
GWA solid sequel
"Wrath of dragons 3.75⭐️ rounded up “Elowen Veles. Prisoner, princess, dragon rider, queen.” Sign me up! This is a solid sequel to Darling’s compelling romantasy debut, Fear the Flames. Wrath of Dragons begins with a somber atmosphere, where Elowen and Cayden have freed her bonded dragons and are focused on preserving their claim to Varaveth’s stolen throne. To solidify their crown they must accomplish the following: get married, forge alliances with other kingdoms, and defeat King Garrick in an inevitable war. This second installment has fleshed out quite a bit from FtF with greater character development, expansion in world building, and more dragon time (yes!!). We see a darker, grittier side to Cayden and Elowen. Partnered in a political betrothal, their relationship has regressed from flirtatious and flippant to hesitant and strained. Elowen has to wade through recent trauma and Cayden is haunted by his past and his present desire to secure Elowen’s love and freedom. The addition of Cayden’s POV? Delicious, hot, dark.“Her presence alone is enough to make me, a man I thought beyond redemption, grasp at morality just to have at least a sliver of my soul be good enough for her.” His devotion to Elowen and the evolution of their relationship is just about perfection until becoming somewhat repetitive towards the end, losing some of its spark. I have some mixed feeling about the world building, mostly positive. The introduction of other kingdoms and their rulers sets the stage for the upcoming war. Some of the descriptions and quests seem over saturated and could be tightened up. I just got a bit bored somewhere between 50-75% of the story. The magic system, while intriguing, is somewhat abruptly interspersed throughout. I have no complaints about the dragons. They are loyal to our FMC, majestic, and fierce. Overall I mostly enjoyed this semi wild ride. If you loved FtF, you will most likely feel similarly about this one. And the ending? …left me upside down, dangling by my ankles, slowly blinking and wondering how I got there. There is no way I would have guessed the direction of this series, and I will be patiently waiting for the next installment. ["
August 14, 2025 Verified Purchase
AliLove
"An amazing book. One of my favorite series. I will buy anything this author writes immediately! ["
April 25, 2026 Verified Purchase
Imani Jordan-WheelerLove and war like peanut butter and jelly
"Ended on a cliff hanger. There were some parts I enjoyed and really had me rooting for the home team. I gave it 3 stars because I felt like it was a good read. ["
August 7, 2025 Verified Purchase
