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Dragon Scales #2
Emberclaw
From the author of the USA TODAY bestselling novel DRAGONFALL.
The final book in a new romance epic fantasy duology, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!
Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.
Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.
Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.
Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!
The final book in a new romance epic fantasy duology, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!
Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.
Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.
Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.
Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!
400 pages, Hardcover
Published March 4, 2025
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About the author
L.R. Lam
27 books1,525 followersOriginally from sunny California, L.R. Lam now lives in cloudy Scotland. Lam is a Sunday Times Bestselling author whose work includes epic fantasy romance Dragonfall (The Dragon Scales Trilogy), the near-future space thriller, Goldilocks, feminist space opera Seven Devils and Seven Mercies (co-written with Elizabeth May), BBC Radio 2 Book Club section False Hearts, the companion novel Shattered Minds, and the award-winning Micah Grey series: Pantomime, Shadowplay, and Masquerade.
Their short fiction and essays have appeared in anthologies such as Nasty Women, Solaris Rising 3, Cranky Ladies of History, Scotland in Space, and more. Their romance alter ego is Laura Ambrose. Lam lectures part-time at Edinburgh Napier University and is Programme Leader of the Creative Writing MA.
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Their short fiction and essays have appeared in anthologies such as Nasty Women, Solaris Rising 3, Cranky Ladies of History, Scotland in Space, and more. Their romance alter ego is Laura Ambrose. Lam lectures part-time at Edinburgh Napier University and is Programme Leader of the Creative Writing MA.
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December 16, 2024
I unblocked Goodreads briefly to write this as Emberclaw is now officially on both US and UK Netgalley. It'll be published in early March.
I like to write goodbye letters to every book I write. It's a little ritual I've done for nearly a decade--I light a candle, maybe have a whisky, and write my letter with a glass pen dipped in ink on fancy stationery. I write everything I love about the story. I anticipate what people might not connect with so it doesn't surprise me. I thank it for everything it's taught me. I like to mark that moment it goes from a thing I wrote to a book for readers.
I am aware the metadata for this series is inconsistent. I'm getting questions whether it's a trilogy or a duology frequently, and it's been difficult to know exactly how to answer. Publishing this series changed my life in so many ways for the better and has achieved things I never dreamed of, but it has also at times been deeply confusing and creatively bruising.
Earlier in 2024, I realised this series could arc well over two books. There is plenty more to explore in the Lumet, but I quickly realised my plans didn't work well as a direct sequel, and my health wasn't at its best. Perhaps, one day, I'll be able to return, if there's enough interest. But for now, at least, yes, this is the close, and it's an ending that I believe serves the story well.
Emberclaw is my magic university book. We have trials, yearning dreams, more prophecies, more dragons, and a f*cked up deer. While writing it was incredibly hard, I am pleased with what it became. I love these characters and the world so very much, and I thank these books for everything they've taught me.
And now, I re-block and disappear.
"By silver, by blood, by bone."
I like to write goodbye letters to every book I write. It's a little ritual I've done for nearly a decade--I light a candle, maybe have a whisky, and write my letter with a glass pen dipped in ink on fancy stationery. I write everything I love about the story. I anticipate what people might not connect with so it doesn't surprise me. I thank it for everything it's taught me. I like to mark that moment it goes from a thing I wrote to a book for readers.
I am aware the metadata for this series is inconsistent. I'm getting questions whether it's a trilogy or a duology frequently, and it's been difficult to know exactly how to answer. Publishing this series changed my life in so many ways for the better and has achieved things I never dreamed of, but it has also at times been deeply confusing and creatively bruising.
Earlier in 2024, I realised this series could arc well over two books. There is plenty more to explore in the Lumet, but I quickly realised my plans didn't work well as a direct sequel, and my health wasn't at its best. Perhaps, one day, I'll be able to return, if there's enough interest. But for now, at least, yes, this is the close, and it's an ending that I believe serves the story well.
Emberclaw is my magic university book. We have trials, yearning dreams, more prophecies, more dragons, and a f*cked up deer. While writing it was incredibly hard, I am pleased with what it became. I love these characters and the world so very much, and I thank these books for everything they've taught me.
And now, I re-block and disappear.
"By silver, by blood, by bone."
March 14, 2025
This book certainly met my expectations. The second installment effectively built on the foundation laid by the first one.
I actually liked this one a little better than the first. This series has become one of my favorites, and I believe the world and its characters will stay with me for a long time.
The plot unfolded much as I had anticipated, but I remained engaged throughout. There was never a moment when I felt bored while reading. The author's passion for their world and characters is evident, creating a comforting vibe that resonates deeply with me.
The characters truly shine in both books, especially Arcady and Everen, who are at the heart of the series. They provided exactly what I was hoping for, and I’m pleased they did not disappoint. Arcady matured significantly in this book, showcasing impressive growth. I appreciated how this development helped me feel even more connected to them. Everen surprised me with how much he changed in the book; it truly illustrated his journey of rediscovering himself. After everything he has endured, he deserves every bit of happiness, and his devotion to Arcady is beautifully highlighted.
That said, I still found it challenging to connect with Sorin. While I found her annoying in the first book, I noticed in this sequel that she plays a minimal but perhaps necessary role in the plot—something I couldn’t see in the first book. However, I believe the series could have thrived without her perspective. The dragons in this series come across as quite judgmental, which makes it understandable why Everen feels isolated from his so-called family. He certainly deserves a more loving family, but thankfully, he has Arcady in his corner.
The romance is a major strength of this series. Arcady and Everen exceeded my expectations regarding how their relationship would evolve. I was initially concerned they would be separated for a significant portion of the story, but fortunately, that wasn't the case. When they were apart, the longing was portrayed brilliantly. Their reunion—particularly Everen’s efforts to earn Arcady’s forgiveness and trust—met my hopes beautifully. Their shared dreams added layers to their relationship, and those scenes were my favorites. The chemistry that was strong in the first book intensified in this one, which I truly appreciated.
In conclusion, this book was a fun and beautiful experience. I will genuinely miss this world, and I hope the author considers revisiting it in the future. I also appreciated how the author wrapped up the series, especially the little plot twist involving Everen at the end, which caught me by surprise and brought a smile to my face.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
{I stayed there, in the gloom, and I missed you as much as flight, as much
as breath, as much as magic.}
{When I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer, I’d tie my wrist to the
bedpost to stop my body from wandering off, and I’d take what solace I
could in my dreams of a dragon who I shouldn’t have missed, but I did.}
{“I expect that is largely up to you,” I said, and your shoulders hunched. “I
know that you gave me your trust only for me to ruin it by reacting with
nothing but my fear, my anger, and my guilt. I swear I have learned from it.
This time, I will hold nothing back, and nothing—nothing—will shake my
loyalty to you. I swear it. But that does nothing if you do not trust me as
well.”}
I actually liked this one a little better than the first. This series has become one of my favorites, and I believe the world and its characters will stay with me for a long time.
The plot unfolded much as I had anticipated, but I remained engaged throughout. There was never a moment when I felt bored while reading. The author's passion for their world and characters is evident, creating a comforting vibe that resonates deeply with me.
The characters truly shine in both books, especially Arcady and Everen, who are at the heart of the series. They provided exactly what I was hoping for, and I’m pleased they did not disappoint. Arcady matured significantly in this book, showcasing impressive growth. I appreciated how this development helped me feel even more connected to them. Everen surprised me with how much he changed in the book; it truly illustrated his journey of rediscovering himself. After everything he has endured, he deserves every bit of happiness, and his devotion to Arcady is beautifully highlighted.
That said, I still found it challenging to connect with Sorin. While I found her annoying in the first book, I noticed in this sequel that she plays a minimal but perhaps necessary role in the plot—something I couldn’t see in the first book. However, I believe the series could have thrived without her perspective. The dragons in this series come across as quite judgmental, which makes it understandable why Everen feels isolated from his so-called family. He certainly deserves a more loving family, but thankfully, he has Arcady in his corner.
The romance is a major strength of this series. Arcady and Everen exceeded my expectations regarding how their relationship would evolve. I was initially concerned they would be separated for a significant portion of the story, but fortunately, that wasn't the case. When they were apart, the longing was portrayed brilliantly. Their reunion—particularly Everen’s efforts to earn Arcady’s forgiveness and trust—met my hopes beautifully. Their shared dreams added layers to their relationship, and those scenes were my favorites. The chemistry that was strong in the first book intensified in this one, which I truly appreciated.
In conclusion, this book was a fun and beautiful experience. I will genuinely miss this world, and I hope the author considers revisiting it in the future. I also appreciated how the author wrapped up the series, especially the little plot twist involving Everen at the end, which caught me by surprise and brought a smile to my face.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
{I stayed there, in the gloom, and I missed you as much as flight, as much
as breath, as much as magic.}
{When I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer, I’d tie my wrist to the
bedpost to stop my body from wandering off, and I’d take what solace I
could in my dreams of a dragon who I shouldn’t have missed, but I did.}
{“I expect that is largely up to you,” I said, and your shoulders hunched. “I
know that you gave me your trust only for me to ruin it by reacting with
nothing but my fear, my anger, and my guilt. I swear I have learned from it.
This time, I will hold nothing back, and nothing—nothing—will shake my
loyalty to you. I swear it. But that does nothing if you do not trust me as
well.”}
February 10, 2025
I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.
I’ve been eagerly anticipating this sequel ever since I finished Dragonfall back in 2023. That book completely captivated me—it’s the perfect execution of the enemies-to-lovers trope, set in a queer-normative world with dragons, an intricate magic system, and alternating viewpoints that kept me hooked from start to finish. Dragonfall is a truly special book to me, so I’ll admit, I was almost nervous that the sequel wouldn’t live up to my expectations.
But Emberclaw delivers. It has the same addictive writing style, the same beloved characters, and even opens with a recap of the previous book—something I wish more modern fantasy novels included. From there, we’re thrown right back into the story: Arcady and Everen’s bond is broken, they’re literally worlds apart, and yet fate clearly isn’t done with them. Their relationship was the highlight of Dragonfall for me, and in Emberclaw, it once again has me completely hooked—the tension, the yearning, the weight of their shared history.
I also loved Sorin’s arc—learning more about her and following her journey to free herself from the bond she’s under was incredibly compelling. If we ever return to this world, I’d love to see even more of her (and Cassia too!).
Without getting into spoilers, Arcady’s arc takes a turn I never saw coming, especially the truth behind their grandsire. Watching them grapple with that reveal was incredibly compelling and powerful.
What a breathtaking conclusion—this sequel was absolutely worth the wait. I’m so grateful to the author for crafting this story; I hope they know just how deeply it resonates with readers (me!) and how many more it will continue to reach.
(And if you’ve made it this far without having read Dragonfall yet… what are you waiting for? Go pick it up now so you’re ready for Emberclaw!)
January 21, 2025
If you weren’t in love with the dragon yet (which I highly doubt if you read Dragonfall) prepare to fall for Emberclaw.
Hunger games meets House of Dragons. Trials, fated lovers, and a plot so knotted you’ll be wishing this were a trilogy.
Emberclaw follows Everen & Arcady’s story post Dragonfall.
Despite a broken bond thought to have separated Everen & Aracady they soon find that fate has not loosened its hold on either of them. Arcady is to face trials in hopes of furthering her education at Loc University and Everen is left to pick up the puzzle pieces and encrypted visions that have finally returned to him. One cannot complete their end goal without the other’s help. Without their bond & on separate worlds, the stakes are higher than ever and they are predestined to fail.
This read had me at the edge of my seat. The action packed sequel had my heart racing, palms sweating and I was constantly on high alert.
I deeply enjoyed the character development and depth we get from side character and the MC’s. Arcady’s fitful war between her emotions and her self preservation. Everen’s fight against what is expected of him and what he desires for himself. Sorin’s journey into choosing herself over patriarchal love that has turned abusive. Side note: Kelwyn’s comic relief has made him into one of my favorite side characters, would love the recipe for those lavender biscuits.
Sorin’s journey is just as beautiful. It reminds me of Gustave Dore’s war in Heaven. It’s a multifaceted depiction of authority and autonomy. The fine line between good and evil, the impossible battle living within each of us who attempt to be good, the weight of the choices we are told are correct ones but feel wrong to ourselves. The grief, pain and shame in thinking differently than said authoritative figures and how difficult it is to pick yourself up after you rebel against what was once your system of beliefs.
Everen & Arcady have a special place in my heart. The path towards healing and mending these two go through is so realistic I found myself relating to both of them whereas I tend to favor one MC over another. There’s a point in life where we struggle to find balance in fitting into someone’s life, having someone fit into ours or we give up and focus solely on ourselves. It’s a difficult balance where most tend to burn the candle at both ends. Between exhaustion, heartache and being faced with the impossibility of never having enough time we often give up any attempt at reaching for anything we might desperately dream of. L. R. Lam illustrated so many nuanced phases in life so that anyone can dive into the Lumet and find hope for their own happy ending.
I pride myself in being able to recognize plot endings fairly quick (usually these don’t make my 5 star books) but I have absolutely no clue where this will end. Just as captivating as Dragonfall. A beautiful ending to the series.
Thank you to NetGalley, L. R. Lam and DAW publishing for providing an e-Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review
Hunger games meets House of Dragons. Trials, fated lovers, and a plot so knotted you’ll be wishing this were a trilogy.
Emberclaw follows Everen & Arcady’s story post Dragonfall.
Despite a broken bond thought to have separated Everen & Aracady they soon find that fate has not loosened its hold on either of them. Arcady is to face trials in hopes of furthering her education at Loc University and Everen is left to pick up the puzzle pieces and encrypted visions that have finally returned to him. One cannot complete their end goal without the other’s help. Without their bond & on separate worlds, the stakes are higher than ever and they are predestined to fail.
This read had me at the edge of my seat. The action packed sequel had my heart racing, palms sweating and I was constantly on high alert.
I deeply enjoyed the character development and depth we get from side character and the MC’s. Arcady’s fitful war between her emotions and her self preservation. Everen’s fight against what is expected of him and what he desires for himself. Sorin’s journey into choosing herself over patriarchal love that has turned abusive. Side note: Kelwyn’s comic relief has made him into one of my favorite side characters, would love the recipe for those lavender biscuits.
Sorin’s journey is just as beautiful. It reminds me of Gustave Dore’s war in Heaven. It’s a multifaceted depiction of authority and autonomy. The fine line between good and evil, the impossible battle living within each of us who attempt to be good, the weight of the choices we are told are correct ones but feel wrong to ourselves. The grief, pain and shame in thinking differently than said authoritative figures and how difficult it is to pick yourself up after you rebel against what was once your system of beliefs.
Everen & Arcady have a special place in my heart. The path towards healing and mending these two go through is so realistic I found myself relating to both of them whereas I tend to favor one MC over another. There’s a point in life where we struggle to find balance in fitting into someone’s life, having someone fit into ours or we give up and focus solely on ourselves. It’s a difficult balance where most tend to burn the candle at both ends. Between exhaustion, heartache and being faced with the impossibility of never having enough time we often give up any attempt at reaching for anything we might desperately dream of. L. R. Lam illustrated so many nuanced phases in life so that anyone can dive into the Lumet and find hope for their own happy ending.
I pride myself in being able to recognize plot endings fairly quick (usually these don’t make my 5 star books) but I have absolutely no clue where this will end. Just as captivating as Dragonfall. A beautiful ending to the series.
Thank you to NetGalley, L. R. Lam and DAW publishing for providing an e-Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review
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December 17, 2023I honestly can’t wait 10 more months for this. So excited for this fabulous series to continue
February 19, 2025
Emberclaw is the perfect conclusion to L.R. Lam’s Dragon Scales duology—full of magic, intrigue, and just the right amount of dragon-induced chaos. Arcady is out here trying to hustle their way through academia (relatable), while Everen, a literal dragon prince, is having an identity crisis of epic proportions. The stakes are high, the emotions are intense, and the world-building is as rich as ever.
I enjoyed this sequel even more than I did the first book—something that rarely happens! I believe a big part of that is due to Lam's character development throughout Emberclaw; it felt natural, yet raw, and Sorin's journey of self-discovery added a level of depth to the story that Dragonfall was missing.
Thank you NetGalley and DAW Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this sequel even more than I did the first book—something that rarely happens! I believe a big part of that is due to Lam's character development throughout Emberclaw; it felt natural, yet raw, and Sorin's journey of self-discovery added a level of depth to the story that Dragonfall was missing.
Thank you NetGalley and DAW Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2025
DNF 33% - this series is unfortunately not for me.
Let me start by saying I absolutely LOVED Dragonfall when it first came out. It felt unique in the way it used gender, dragons/ shapeshifters and political intrigue. Especially with the whole Fourth Wing hype going on I appreciated it way more than 4th Wing.
However, it was very clear that the publisher wants this series to join the 4th Wing hype. And that is where we are going in this book:
- there are too many perspectives with small chapters so the politics and personal development feels small.
- there is too much yearning and steamy dreams that pull me out of the story.
- there is a tournament/ university trial setting that is very much over done for me.
- there is not enough academia for it to feel like we are in school and engaged in any classes.
For me I was just hoping this was turning into a more epic fantasy with dragons like Anne Mccaffrey. And that is ok! If you are a romantasy girly on the Fourth Wing, When the Moon Hatched train PICK THIS ONE UP! It comes out March and book 1 is available now!
Let me start by saying I absolutely LOVED Dragonfall when it first came out. It felt unique in the way it used gender, dragons/ shapeshifters and political intrigue. Especially with the whole Fourth Wing hype going on I appreciated it way more than 4th Wing.
However, it was very clear that the publisher wants this series to join the 4th Wing hype. And that is where we are going in this book:
- there are too many perspectives with small chapters so the politics and personal development feels small.
- there is too much yearning and steamy dreams that pull me out of the story.
- there is a tournament/ university trial setting that is very much over done for me.
- there is not enough academia for it to feel like we are in school and engaged in any classes.
For me I was just hoping this was turning into a more epic fantasy with dragons like Anne Mccaffrey. And that is ok! If you are a romantasy girly on the Fourth Wing, When the Moon Hatched train PICK THIS ONE UP! It comes out March and book 1 is available now!
April 30, 2025
I loved 'Dragonfall' but I'm sorry to say that I found 'Emberclaw' incredibly disappointing. The plot was slow, derivative, and - worst of all - boring. What in the world happened to the chemistry between Everen and Arcady? Magnes' opening scene was good, but then he just seemed to turn into a comic book villain.
Sorin is the saving grace of this book, and I love Jaculus too, but these were the only characters that I could summon any degree of interest in. The second half of the story definitely picked up the pace a bit, but the ending was just... anticlimactic handwaving. The first book was in my top five for the year, but this was just... utterly forgettable, and only worth reading for Sorin.
Sorin is the saving grace of this book, and I love Jaculus too, but these were the only characters that I could summon any degree of interest in. The second half of the story definitely picked up the pace a bit, but the ending was just... anticlimactic handwaving. The first book was in my top five for the year, but this was just... utterly forgettable, and only worth reading for Sorin.
April 10, 2025
I’m so gutted to say that I didn’t enjoy this.
For most of the book I thought that it was suffering from middle book syndrome, but then at 75% I discovered this series was a duology and not a trilogy. Which, ah.
There isn’t enough story for a trilogy, but this book was so slow, plodding and meandering that I didn’t think it could be a final book. Until the final 15% this book didn’t really feel like it had any direction. I feel like a final book should have a much better idea of where it’s going and how it’s getting there.
Plus, the sheer number of coincidences this book relies on to move along the plot made me roll my eyes several times. It just felt lazy.
And, like, I know that Arcady’s ambition was to get into the university, but once they are there the story just grinds to a near halt. The university setting felt unnecessary and more of a hindrance to the story, more than anything. As a rule I’m not a fan of books with trials in them because they are so often poorly written and this book is no different. The trials were so dull and hardly any time was spent on them so they also felt more than a little pointless.
Considering how much I had enjoyed the relationship between Arcady and Everen, I felt nothing for it this time round.
The ending felt muddled and rushed and unlike with Dragonfall, I just didn’t feel any connection to the characters.
The ending of Dragonfall felt like such an omg moment and yet this book felt like it started with the brakes on never really gathered speed.
I can’t remember how Everen’s chapters were written in Dragonfall, but I really wasn’t a fan of them here. They felt far too passive and removed from the action, which is impressive when Everen was a part of so much of the action.
In a similar vein, Magnes didn’t feel as sinister or scary as he did in Dragonfall. For all of his machinations, he felt kinda… toothless.
After loving Dragonfall so much this book just doesn’t do what I was expecting or hoping. I’m so sad
For most of the book I thought that it was suffering from middle book syndrome, but then at 75% I discovered this series was a duology and not a trilogy. Which, ah.
There isn’t enough story for a trilogy, but this book was so slow, plodding and meandering that I didn’t think it could be a final book. Until the final 15% this book didn’t really feel like it had any direction. I feel like a final book should have a much better idea of where it’s going and how it’s getting there.
Plus, the sheer number of coincidences this book relies on to move along the plot made me roll my eyes several times. It just felt lazy.
And, like, I know that Arcady’s ambition was to get into the university, but once they are there the story just grinds to a near halt. The university setting felt unnecessary and more of a hindrance to the story, more than anything. As a rule I’m not a fan of books with trials in them because they are so often poorly written and this book is no different. The trials were so dull and hardly any time was spent on them so they also felt more than a little pointless.
Considering how much I had enjoyed the relationship between Arcady and Everen, I felt nothing for it this time round.
The ending felt muddled and rushed and unlike with Dragonfall, I just didn’t feel any connection to the characters.
The ending of Dragonfall felt like such an omg moment and yet this book felt like it started with the brakes on never really gathered speed.
I can’t remember how Everen’s chapters were written in Dragonfall, but I really wasn’t a fan of them here. They felt far too passive and removed from the action, which is impressive when Everen was a part of so much of the action.
In a similar vein, Magnes didn’t feel as sinister or scary as he did in Dragonfall. For all of his machinations, he felt kinda… toothless.
After loving Dragonfall so much this book just doesn’t do what I was expecting or hoping. I’m so sad
April 3, 2025
4.5 stars. I loved this completed duology so much.
Though we were lost, I reached for you, though I had no body, and your soul reached back to mine.
Trials. Assassins. Priests. Dragons. Imposter gods. Betrayal. An epic story. With a little romance. Dragons. And wyverns.
Though we were lost, I reached for you, though I had no body, and your soul reached back to mine.
Trials. Assassins. Priests. Dragons. Imposter gods. Betrayal. An epic story. With a little romance. Dragons. And wyverns.
May 1, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Definitely worth reading if you've read the first book, but I didn't feel hooked in by this installment unfortunately and so I don't think, at the moment anyway, that I'll be picking up the next book. I just didn't feel invested in the story - there's too many perspectives going on, I didn't really like the steamy dream chapters - it didn't feel epic enough.
Definitely worth reading if you've read the first book, but I didn't feel hooked in by this installment unfortunately and so I don't think, at the moment anyway, that I'll be picking up the next book. I just didn't feel invested in the story - there's too many perspectives going on, I didn't really like the steamy dream chapters - it didn't feel epic enough.
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January 1, 2024When tf did that cover get revealed
December 21, 2024
Firstly, I’d like to thank Daw Books and Netgalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This is a fantastic and satisfying conclusion to a unique and epic fantasy duology.I read Dragonfall about a year ago and enjoyed it enough to want to pick up Emberclaw as I was curious as to where this series was going to go.
I definitley enjoyed this more than Dragonfall, particularly the academic setting and the trials following Arcady’s storyline. Once again, the world and lore is rich and beautifully done, and the use of different tenses between the three/four perspectives really adds to the emotions and connections with the characters. Everen’s perspective especially really helped unwind the romance aspect, but Arcady’s perspective was a firm favourite of mine. Arcady is witty, determined and headstrong, yet still had their flaws.
Generally, some aspects and terminology was difficult to follow. Because the world is so rich, it is challenging to keep up with a lot of things, particularly with the backstory of Loc. however I did end up grasping it more halfway through and this really let me enjoy the rest of the story, a lot more than I did with Dragonfall.
The romance aspect was well done, and I certainly enjoyed the slow burn, yearning of it which is actually very rare to find in fantasy books nowadays. The queer-norm world is also something I’m pleased to see, especially as a reader who enjoys queer romance, and an author who also writes queer romance.
Overall Lam writes with an exquisit, lyrical story with complex characters, beautiful romance, and rich worlds. Lam is a talented author, linking everything back in to a satisfying conclusion to a fantastic duology!!!
This is a fantastic and satisfying conclusion to a unique and epic fantasy duology.I read Dragonfall about a year ago and enjoyed it enough to want to pick up Emberclaw as I was curious as to where this series was going to go.
I definitley enjoyed this more than Dragonfall, particularly the academic setting and the trials following Arcady’s storyline. Once again, the world and lore is rich and beautifully done, and the use of different tenses between the three/four perspectives really adds to the emotions and connections with the characters. Everen’s perspective especially really helped unwind the romance aspect, but Arcady’s perspective was a firm favourite of mine. Arcady is witty, determined and headstrong, yet still had their flaws.
Generally, some aspects and terminology was difficult to follow. Because the world is so rich, it is challenging to keep up with a lot of things, particularly with the backstory of Loc. however I did end up grasping it more halfway through and this really let me enjoy the rest of the story, a lot more than I did with Dragonfall.
The romance aspect was well done, and I certainly enjoyed the slow burn, yearning of it which is actually very rare to find in fantasy books nowadays. The queer-norm world is also something I’m pleased to see, especially as a reader who enjoys queer romance, and an author who also writes queer romance.
Overall Lam writes with an exquisit, lyrical story with complex characters, beautiful romance, and rich worlds. Lam is a talented author, linking everything back in to a satisfying conclusion to a fantastic duology!!!
September 21, 2025
2/5 ⭐️ | 💜🪶🐉
This was an interesting follow-up to Dragonfall. Unfortunately, I'm convinced that the people who loved this book did not read it. 😬
Why this book was not for me:
📝 I'm severely torn on the writing style in this duology. At times, Lam's writing is almost lyrical and they use such sophisticated vocabulary. At other times, I wondered where the editor was. Some examples:
- "...according to Everen, it could became a portal to the past...
- Inconsistent spelling of the word "consul" (e.g., at times it is spelled "consul" and others "council")
- At the end of book one, we learn that
I could have easily overlooked these if there was just one or two, but there were soooooo many that it really made me start questioning myself.
🐲 I really wish that the ending had included some sort of conclusion for how I particularly wanted to know how Cassia's story proceeded.
❤️🔥 The romance was lacking. There were some actually solid moments of romantic tension between Everen and Arcady in the first book, but I felt really let down by the romance and intimacy in this book. I'm not necessarily talking about the spice level, but rather the actual relationship between the two MCs. Ultimately, it felt like the romance detracted from the plot and the plot detracted from the romance, rather than both supporting and replenishing one another.
💪🪄 The trials felt really uninspired, bland, and lacking creativity. For all the build up that we get for University being Arcady's one and only goal, once we were there, everything felt so dull. I get that bigger, badder things are emerging on the horizon for our characters, but at least make our time there feel worth investing in.
⛓️💥 I felt really disconnected from the characters in this story. I was starting to get into the MC's heads at the end of the last book, but in Emberclaw I felt nothing for them. If anything, Sorin was my favorite character in this book, even though I disliked her last book.
🚫 I was really, really tempted to DNF this book about 2/3 of the way through, which is unfortunate because that is when the story was supposed to be picking up. I had to skim the last 20 or so pages. I got the bullet points, but I just could not find it in myself to care.
Some thoughts about the duology as a whole:
✨ The lore in this duo felt so muddled. I had my critiques about the writing of the magic system in the first book, but now that we have the conclusion to this series, I'm more confused about the lore than anything else. For example, the Dreamer, the veil, how the humans sent the dragons to the other side of the veil, how Ammil has kept himself alive and seemingly not aged (even though we clearly see other dragons gain age across the same timeframe), how exactly humans are still able to take magic from the tree, etc., etc. There were just too many things that felt made up without substance.
🔮 The vague scrying/visions in these books was not on-point and was unnecessarily kind of cringey?
📜 The weird "twelfth archivist of Vere Celene" that opened and closed the books was stupid (sorry). I wasn't sure who it was supposed to be (maybe Everen), and the final closing was unhelpful. I would have much preferred a proper prologue and epilogue.
I decided the gods likely did not want or need my silence. And that maybe I had something to say, after all.
This was an interesting follow-up to Dragonfall. Unfortunately, I'm convinced that the people who loved this book did not read it. 😬
Why this book was not for me:
📝 I'm severely torn on the writing style in this duology. At times, Lam's writing is almost lyrical and they use such sophisticated vocabulary. At other times, I wondered where the editor was. Some examples:
- "...according to Everen, it could became a portal to the past...
- Inconsistent spelling of the word "consul" (e.g., at times it is spelled "consul" and others "council")
- At the end of book one, we learn that
I could have easily overlooked these if there was just one or two, but there were soooooo many that it really made me start questioning myself.
🐲 I really wish that the ending had included some sort of conclusion for how I particularly wanted to know how Cassia's story proceeded.
❤️🔥 The romance was lacking. There were some actually solid moments of romantic tension between Everen and Arcady in the first book, but I felt really let down by the romance and intimacy in this book. I'm not necessarily talking about the spice level, but rather the actual relationship between the two MCs. Ultimately, it felt like the romance detracted from the plot and the plot detracted from the romance, rather than both supporting and replenishing one another.
💪🪄 The trials felt really uninspired, bland, and lacking creativity. For all the build up that we get for University being Arcady's one and only goal, once we were there, everything felt so dull. I get that bigger, badder things are emerging on the horizon for our characters, but at least make our time there feel worth investing in.
⛓️💥 I felt really disconnected from the characters in this story. I was starting to get into the MC's heads at the end of the last book, but in Emberclaw I felt nothing for them. If anything, Sorin was my favorite character in this book, even though I disliked her last book.
🚫 I was really, really tempted to DNF this book about 2/3 of the way through, which is unfortunate because that is when the story was supposed to be picking up. I had to skim the last 20 or so pages. I got the bullet points, but I just could not find it in myself to care.
Some thoughts about the duology as a whole:
✨ The lore in this duo felt so muddled. I had my critiques about the writing of the magic system in the first book, but now that we have the conclusion to this series, I'm more confused about the lore than anything else. For example, the Dreamer, the veil, how the humans sent the dragons to the other side of the veil, how Ammil has kept himself alive and seemingly not aged (even though we clearly see other dragons gain age across the same timeframe), how exactly humans are still able to take magic from the tree, etc., etc. There were just too many things that felt made up without substance.
🔮 The vague scrying/visions in these books was not on-point and was unnecessarily kind of cringey?
📜 The weird "twelfth archivist of Vere Celene" that opened and closed the books was stupid (sorry). I wasn't sure who it was supposed to be (maybe Everen), and the final closing was unhelpful. I would have much preferred a proper prologue and epilogue.
December 7, 2024
☆4 Stars☆
I absolutely flew through this ARC! The story follows Arcady, who’s now a student at the University of Vatra, secretly trying to unravel the mystery of their grandsire. When the University brings back the Trials of Magic, Arcady jumps in, hoping to win a scholarship and get closer to uncovering the truth. Apparently I'm a big fan of trial-based plots..
Loved the magical school/Harry Potter vibes. The pacing was fast and fun, the chapters were short and made for a quick read. I found myself deeply invested in Arcady’s friendships, especially with Sorin...👀. The slow burn between Arcady and Everen was perfection. I loved their tension and chemistry.
A+ for fantasy, dragons, magic, and toe curling tension!
Many thanks to NetGalley, DAW publishing and L.R. Lam for this ARC in exchange for an honest review
I absolutely flew through this ARC! The story follows Arcady, who’s now a student at the University of Vatra, secretly trying to unravel the mystery of their grandsire. When the University brings back the Trials of Magic, Arcady jumps in, hoping to win a scholarship and get closer to uncovering the truth. Apparently I'm a big fan of trial-based plots..
Loved the magical school/Harry Potter vibes. The pacing was fast and fun, the chapters were short and made for a quick read. I found myself deeply invested in Arcady’s friendships, especially with Sorin...👀. The slow burn between Arcady and Everen was perfection. I loved their tension and chemistry.
A+ for fantasy, dragons, magic, and toe curling tension!
Many thanks to NetGalley, DAW publishing and L.R. Lam for this ARC in exchange for an honest review
November 7, 2025
I actually don't know how to go about reviewing this; I consistently wanted to DNF this every few chapters because this just wasn't grabbing my attention at all, but I felt that I had to push through to finish it as it was a duology after all.
I really don't have anything to say here, I wish that this was marketed differently as well because this wasn't an epic romance at all, it was just kind of... Really slow and devoid of anything that would give me an emotional attachment to the characters.
I really don't have anything to say here, I wish that this was marketed differently as well because this wasn't an epic romance at all, it was just kind of... Really slow and devoid of anything that would give me an emotional attachment to the characters.
March 8, 2025
Sad to say I didn't particularly enjoy reading this book despite the dragons and magical school. The plot was predictable and the characters were rather bland, and I just didn't feel invested in the story. I appreciated the summary of the previous book though.
April 2, 2025
this was miiiiiiiiid womp womp
March 13, 2025
A couple years ago, I read
Dragonfall
, and I was lukewarm on picking up the sequel. When I had the opportunity for an eARC via NetGalley, however, I decided to give it a shot. I’m pleased to report Emberclaw is a strong conclusion to this duology (more of these, by the way). L.R. Lam improves on the first entry, and while I still don’t think I am quite their ideal reader, I definitely enjoyed this dragon tale.
Spoilers for the first book but not this one.
Arcady and Everen are (were?) joined by magic. One human, one dragon. With Everen exiled back to Vere Celene, Arcady is left to pick up the pieces of their con game: they want to infiltrate magic school and figure out who framed their ancestor. But there’s another dragon in Loc, and he’s hellbent on manipulating events to get Everen back here. So while Arcady tries to conceal their identity and lie low, this dragon’s handpicked assassin, Soren, cozies up to them and is ready to strike.
Basically, what makes this book so delicious is the way Lam has given everyone overlapping yet oft-conflicting motivations and desires. Arcady and Everen have a natural spark of attraction, yet they are different species and have different loyalties. Magnus similarly has his own motives—which initially don’t seem all that bad, and it’s just his methods that are objectionable, though this changes as the book goes on and his true depravity becomes clear. Soren really just wants to be loved. Sorry, girl.
This book feels like it’s more Arcady and Soren’s than Everen’s, which I am not sorry about. He’s kind of boring. I don’t think that is Lam’s fault—I’m just not a fan of his personality. In contrast, Arcady feels a lot more dynamic, and Soren’s tragic face turn story arc is beautiful.
Whereas the first book was a heist plot, this one is your typical quest trope: Arcady and Soren are competing in a wizards cup kind of competition to get tuition and prove they are magical badasses. It’s not nearly that straightforward, of course, but it is a good enough framework for Lam to use to build the overall story.
In the end, like the first book, Emberclaw didn’t wow me. I think Lam is one of those fantasy authors whose stories or writing style just aren’t for me—no shade on their ability as a writer, just not my cup of tea. If you love dragons or just want a complex fantasy story with a tiny bit of spice/romance and a lot of betrayal, then you should check out this duology.
Originally posted on Kara.Reviews.
Spoilers for the first book but not this one.
Arcady and Everen are (were?) joined by magic. One human, one dragon. With Everen exiled back to Vere Celene, Arcady is left to pick up the pieces of their con game: they want to infiltrate magic school and figure out who framed their ancestor. But there’s another dragon in Loc, and he’s hellbent on manipulating events to get Everen back here. So while Arcady tries to conceal their identity and lie low, this dragon’s handpicked assassin, Soren, cozies up to them and is ready to strike.
Basically, what makes this book so delicious is the way Lam has given everyone overlapping yet oft-conflicting motivations and desires. Arcady and Everen have a natural spark of attraction, yet they are different species and have different loyalties. Magnus similarly has his own motives—which initially don’t seem all that bad, and it’s just his methods that are objectionable, though this changes as the book goes on and his true depravity becomes clear. Soren really just wants to be loved. Sorry, girl.
This book feels like it’s more Arcady and Soren’s than Everen’s, which I am not sorry about. He’s kind of boring. I don’t think that is Lam’s fault—I’m just not a fan of his personality. In contrast, Arcady feels a lot more dynamic, and Soren’s tragic face turn story arc is beautiful.
Whereas the first book was a heist plot, this one is your typical quest trope: Arcady and Soren are competing in a wizards cup kind of competition to get tuition and prove they are magical badasses. It’s not nearly that straightforward, of course, but it is a good enough framework for Lam to use to build the overall story.
In the end, like the first book, Emberclaw didn’t wow me. I think Lam is one of those fantasy authors whose stories or writing style just aren’t for me—no shade on their ability as a writer, just not my cup of tea. If you love dragons or just want a complex fantasy story with a tiny bit of spice/romance and a lot of betrayal, then you should check out this duology.
Originally posted on Kara.Reviews.
April 19, 2025
this was a nice conclusion! it’s a bit of a trailing ending, but given what the author wrote in their note here on GR, I can live with it
I would definitely read more in this universe, but I do think things tied themselves up well enough, even if there is clearly more in store for many of the characters
As with the previous book, the characters and world building really shine. Seeing Arcady get what they wanted just to barely tread water, seeing Everen “home” but deeply humbled, seeing Sorin break free and reclaim her mind; scrumptious. I liked the glimpse into magical academia and higher stakes for failure than Arcady anticipated. The heists from last book were interesting, so it was nice to see magical trials up the ante.
Not to be that bitch but I also really enjoyed that this book didn’t shy away from fucking the dragon man with his dragon-ness out. Wings & feathers and scales oh my! Other dragon love interest books need to take heed
All in all I’d read more both in this series and by the author, so great fun!
I would definitely read more in this universe, but I do think things tied themselves up well enough, even if there is clearly more in store for many of the characters
As with the previous book, the characters and world building really shine. Seeing Arcady get what they wanted just to barely tread water, seeing Everen “home” but deeply humbled, seeing Sorin break free and reclaim her mind; scrumptious. I liked the glimpse into magical academia and higher stakes for failure than Arcady anticipated. The heists from last book were interesting, so it was nice to see magical trials up the ante.
Not to be that bitch but I also really enjoyed that this book didn’t shy away from fucking the dragon man with his dragon-ness out. Wings & feathers and scales oh my! Other dragon love interest books need to take heed
All in all I’d read more both in this series and by the author, so great fun!
February 16, 2025
The Dragon Scales Duology is epic, spanning realms including magic, assassins and dragons. I absolutely loved the dark academic setting, the magical trials and the mysteries. Arcady as a main character is amazing, they overcome so much and the character arc is a great read. I absolutely loved the romance and connection between the characters as well, this was such a fantastic addition to the plot line. As plots go, this is up there and how it weaves between the different view points is flawless. I found myself pulled into the dark world and atmosphere.
If you like your books with trials, peril from different directions, mysterious prophecies and dragon romance then this is a must read.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.
If you like your books with trials, peril from different directions, mysterious prophecies and dragon romance then this is a must read.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.
March 3, 2025
A wonderful follow up to Dragonfall! I loved how this book not only continued the dynamics between the characters from book one, but also expanded and grew in the character's understanding of the world, which in turned allowed me to glimpse more of the rich history of the world-- making for an excellent worldbuilding experience. I highly recommend both Dragonfall and Emberclaw to fantasy loving readers who enjoy heists, academic settings, enemies to lovers, dragons, and epic settings. I would absolutely love more books set in this universe; spin offs or sequel duologies that follow other characters we've met in this first set.
All in all, this was so good and I'm so thankful to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the eARC, and to Colleen for buddy reading this with me!
All in all, this was so good and I'm so thankful to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review the eARC, and to Colleen for buddy reading this with me!
April 18, 2025
3.5⭐️
“I decided that the gods likely did not want or need my silence. And that maybe I had something to say, after all.”
This is a duology finale so I’ll keep it short to avoid spoilers.
I found this a satisfying end to the duology but it never managed to capture me quite like the first book did. I think that had to do with how the plot was set up for the first half, (I was missing something I loved from the first book). For me, the second half was much more compelling. In general, I really love the main characters in this tale, it was fun getting to know them better and I have a newfound appreciation for Sorin. Arcady and Everen are still brilliant!
Overall it was fun being back in this world and I’d love to pick up more books by L.R. Lam.
Try this duology if you like to read about:
🐉Dragons
🐉Snarky thieves
🐉Religious fanatics
🐉Forgotten history
🐉Queernormative worlds
🐉Romance
“I decided that the gods likely did not want or need my silence. And that maybe I had something to say, after all.”
This is a duology finale so I’ll keep it short to avoid spoilers.
I found this a satisfying end to the duology but it never managed to capture me quite like the first book did. I think that had to do with how the plot was set up for the first half, (I was missing something I loved from the first book). For me, the second half was much more compelling. In general, I really love the main characters in this tale, it was fun getting to know them better and I have a newfound appreciation for Sorin. Arcady and Everen are still brilliant!
Overall it was fun being back in this world and I’d love to pick up more books by L.R. Lam.
Try this duology if you like to read about:
🐉Dragons
🐉Snarky thieves
🐉Religious fanatics
🐉Forgotten history
🐉Queernormative worlds
🐉Romance
March 19, 2025
This was a very satisfying conclusion to the story. Despite the odds and the mistrust, Arcady and Everen have found their way back to each other, which is exactly where they belong. I thoroughly enjoyed their story. In fact, I wish the author would have focused a little more on their relationship.
July 25, 2025
It all comes right
Humans and dragons used to live together in Loc. The humans betrayed the dragons, banishing them to the hellish world Vere Celene beyond the Veil, where they survive at the edge of extinction. This at least, is the story as dragons tell it -- humans tell a different story. In Dragonfall, the first book of L.R. Lam's Dragon Scales duology, Everen, the last male dragon, traveled through the Veil from Vere Celene to Loc, where he bonded with thief Arcady, who had unwittingly called him to themselves. Everen's mission is to make Arcady fall in love with him, then kill them and steal their magic, bringing dragonkind home to Loc. Arcady is not an easy mark, and the end of Dragonfall saw Everen evicted from Loc, his bond with Arcady seemingly broken, in an act of not entirely unintentional mutual partial betrayal. Everen's mission having failed, he is treated as a criminal by his mother and sister back on Vere Celene. Dragonfall ended with the revelation that the Lochian high priest Magnes is in fact a dragon, Ammil, who broke Vere Celene and Loc long ago and has survived secretly on Loc.
As Emberclaw (the second book of the dualogy begins, Everen is living in disgrace in Vere Celene, doing his best to help dragonkind survive. Arcady, trying to vindicate her reviled ancestor Barrow Eremia, manages to enter the University of Vatra under a false identity, where she hopes to learn more about Barrow. Emberclaw thus feels familiar -- it's a "magic school" book, like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Hierarchy. Indeed, the main event of Emberclaw is a student competition, the Trials of Magic, in which Arcady competes. Sorin, the junior priest, secret assassin and tool of Magnes, is also a student at the University and also competes in the Trials.
It's a good story and the end was satisfying. I have to admit, though, that I didn't enjoy it as much as Dragonfall. When Dragonfall began, it was obvious what we readers were being led to expect. It was obvious enough that I suspected L.R. Lam's twisty mind was setting me up for something more convoluted. Indeed, it was so. Dragonfall is a story in which nothing that appears obvious can be trusted. Emberclaw is less so. Although the story is gorgeously told, it was essentially the story I thought from the start it would be: the good guys were good guys and the bad guys were bad guys, and they weren't hard to tell apart.
I liked Emberclaw, but felt it didn't quite bear out the promise of Dragonfall.
Blog review.
Humans and dragons used to live together in Loc. The humans betrayed the dragons, banishing them to the hellish world Vere Celene beyond the Veil, where they survive at the edge of extinction. This at least, is the story as dragons tell it -- humans tell a different story. In Dragonfall, the first book of L.R. Lam's Dragon Scales duology, Everen, the last male dragon, traveled through the Veil from Vere Celene to Loc, where he bonded with thief Arcady, who had unwittingly called him to themselves. Everen's mission is to make Arcady fall in love with him, then kill them and steal their magic, bringing dragonkind home to Loc. Arcady is not an easy mark, and the end of Dragonfall saw Everen evicted from Loc, his bond with Arcady seemingly broken, in an act of not entirely unintentional mutual partial betrayal. Everen's mission having failed, he is treated as a criminal by his mother and sister back on Vere Celene. Dragonfall ended with the revelation that the Lochian high priest Magnes is in fact a dragon, Ammil, who broke Vere Celene and Loc long ago and has survived secretly on Loc.
As Emberclaw (the second book of the dualogy begins, Everen is living in disgrace in Vere Celene, doing his best to help dragonkind survive. Arcady, trying to vindicate her reviled ancestor Barrow Eremia, manages to enter the University of Vatra under a false identity, where she hopes to learn more about Barrow. Emberclaw thus feels familiar -- it's a "magic school" book, like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Hierarchy. Indeed, the main event of Emberclaw is a student competition, the Trials of Magic, in which Arcady competes. Sorin, the junior priest, secret assassin and tool of Magnes, is also a student at the University and also competes in the Trials.
It's a good story and the end was satisfying. I have to admit, though, that I didn't enjoy it as much as Dragonfall. When Dragonfall began, it was obvious what we readers were being led to expect. It was obvious enough that I suspected L.R. Lam's twisty mind was setting me up for something more convoluted. Indeed, it was so. Dragonfall is a story in which nothing that appears obvious can be trusted. Emberclaw is less so. Although the story is gorgeously told, it was essentially the story I thought from the start it would be: the good guys were good guys and the bad guys were bad guys, and they weren't hard to tell apart.
I liked Emberclaw, but felt it didn't quite bear out the promise of Dragonfall.
Blog review.
June 14, 2025
This was an interesting and different take on dragons and a nice continuation of the first story. I am still struggling with the shifter love interest, as it seems very awkward in this instance for me, which isn’t always the case, Overall it was a decent story and I stayed mostly engaged. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 6, 2025
sooo cute, I love yearning. Everen is literally king of the phrase “yearners are earners”, boy put in THE WORK. Kinda evil that this is only a 2 book series, I think the author had some really interesting world building that you only kind of begin to get a taste of in the second book
April 7, 2025
The end felt a little rushed, like it could have been given a bit more time. But overall this felt well planned and lovely. A great romance, a good world, a fun plot. What's not to love?
Want to read
December 7, 2023I am so so excited for this book I can’t explain
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