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A Path of Wrath and Valor: Three Dragons Trilogy
What would you do if you were destined to save an Empire?
If you were Valesa, you would run away and become a paid mercenary who like her drink but loves the freedom her life gives her.
Her latest job? To escort a human princess to a politically arranged marriage. Easy coin—until a drunken brawl lands them in a jail cell, a trio of royal guards arrives, and Valesa is summoned back to the imperial court she left decades ago.
Torn between her past and present, Valesa must navigate a brewing storm of political upheaval, ancient rivalries, and a growing attraction to a warrior who might be more than just her escort home. As secrets from the Vila Empire begin to surface and danger lurks just behind them, Valesa must return to a role she never wanted or walk away from a world that may need her now more than ever… or something more.
In a land where loyalty has a perilous cost and love is the most dangerous weapon of all, Valesa's greatest battle may be against herself.
If you were Valesa, you would run away and become a paid mercenary who like her drink but loves the freedom her life gives her.
Her latest job? To escort a human princess to a politically arranged marriage. Easy coin—until a drunken brawl lands them in a jail cell, a trio of royal guards arrives, and Valesa is summoned back to the imperial court she left decades ago.
Torn between her past and present, Valesa must navigate a brewing storm of political upheaval, ancient rivalries, and a growing attraction to a warrior who might be more than just her escort home. As secrets from the Vila Empire begin to surface and danger lurks just behind them, Valesa must return to a role she never wanted or walk away from a world that may need her now more than ever… or something more.
In a land where loyalty has a perilous cost and love is the most dangerous weapon of all, Valesa's greatest battle may be against herself.
514 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2026
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What a wild ride of emotions and adrenaline. We meet Valesa, an elf who has been in thr human realms for years doing odd jobs and this time around she is accompanying a princess to her new kingdom to marry the prince. Along the way, she is found by 3 royal Vila guards with an urgent message that thr Queen requests her presence to return home. Well then. Val tells them she has to finish her job then will return. However the one elf Temian will accompany them and there is smtg about him that makes Val take notice. After they drop off the princess they embark back to the Vilan lands and are attacked by orcs. It is quite unusually for them to be in the human lands. Temian tells Val that the orcs are gathering and they are trying to invade. Val along witb her 2 sisters are known as the dragons. A Prophecy was given about the dragons defeating the evil of the land. Val abd her old her sister were adopted by the queen and the youngest is the only birthed princess. The queen tells the girls of what is happening and instructs Val to be a spy in the northern region as things are dire. Val and temian have gotten closer and feelings develop and Val doesn't want temian to know of the mission as he's from the north. Betrayal is afoot and Val is amongst the causality of that betrayal and she jumps off a cliff to save herself. She is rescued by a family who helps Travellers and learns there is a group of beings with special powers to help those in need and to be the eyes and ears of what's happening with the orcs. There is so much more going on in thr kingdom than anyone knows. Secrets, lies, drama and love make this read a must.
What a wild ride of emotions and adrenaline. We meet Valesa, an elf who has been in thr human realms for years doing odd jobs and this time around she is accompanying a princess to her new kingdom to marry the prince. Along the way, she is found by 3 royal Vila guards with an urgent message that thr Queen requests her presence to return home. Well then. Val tells them she has to finish her job then will return. However the one elf Temian will accompany them and there is smtg about him that makes Val take notice. After they drop off the princess they embark back to the Vilan lands and are attacked by orcs. It is quite unusually for them to be in the human lands. Temian tells Val that the orcs are gathering and they are trying to invade. Val along witb her 2 sisters are known as the dragons. A Prophecy was given about the dragons defeating the evil of the land. Val abd her old her sister were adopted by the queen and the youngest is the only birthed princess. The queen tells the girls of what is happening and instructs Val to be a spy in the northern region as things are dire. Val and temian have gotten closer and feelings develop and Val doesn't want temian to know of the mission as he's from the north. Betrayal is afoot and Val is amongst the causality of that betrayal and she jumps off a cliff to save herself. She is rescued by a family who helps Travellers and learns there is a group of beings with special powers to help those in need and to be the eyes and ears of what's happening with the orcs. There is so much more going on in thr kingdom than anyone knows. Secrets, lies, drama and love make this read a must.
January 27, 2026
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A Path of Wrath and Valor by Larysa Alexander
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In a land where loyalty has a perilous cost and love is the most dangerous weapon of all, Valesa's greatest battle may be against herself.
This book was such a wild rollercoaster of emotions, I just could've put it down!!
In the book We meet Valesa, an elf who has been in the human realms for years doing odd jobs to survive and get by. As she takes a job to escort a princess she is approached by 3 royal guards from her home land.
She must return home as the queen has need of her.
I'm not gonna go into much more detail as I don't want to spoil anything just know this book is full of Secrets, lies, drama and love that makes this book a must read.
I devoured this book in a 6 hour sitting while I was sick and I just wish book two was ready!!
But in this book you'll also find betrayal, an interesting and unique magical system, mates both straight and gay, you also get lovers, to enemies, and back to lovers.
Just please read the book I don't believe you'll regret it!!!
A Path of Wrath and Valor by Larysa Alexander
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In a land where loyalty has a perilous cost and love is the most dangerous weapon of all, Valesa's greatest battle may be against herself.
This book was such a wild rollercoaster of emotions, I just could've put it down!!
In the book We meet Valesa, an elf who has been in the human realms for years doing odd jobs to survive and get by. As she takes a job to escort a princess she is approached by 3 royal guards from her home land.
She must return home as the queen has need of her.
I'm not gonna go into much more detail as I don't want to spoil anything just know this book is full of Secrets, lies, drama and love that makes this book a must read.
I devoured this book in a 6 hour sitting while I was sick and I just wish book two was ready!!
But in this book you'll also find betrayal, an interesting and unique magical system, mates both straight and gay, you also get lovers, to enemies, and back to lovers.
Just please read the book I don't believe you'll regret it!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really tried to enjoy this book, but unfortunately, it is written poorly. There are so many repetitions in words and sentences, excessive filler, passive use, and a tendency to tell rather than show.
For example, paragraphs often read like this: I think that he really didn't have to do this. 'You really shouldn't have to do this,' I said a bit annoyed.
The book could lose half of its sentences without sacrificing any content, and it would likely be a much better read as a result.
At the halfway point, when he betrayed her, I reached my breaking point. She is a princess of the empire, yet the characters seem oblivious to the identities of the royals in their kingdoms (even if she doesn't know, surely her mother and sisters would know?).
Additionally, the reliance on the miscommunication trope to force separation between the characters, rather than having them communicate openly, is incredibly frustrating.
This book has potential, but it desperately needs editing.
For example, paragraphs often read like this: I think that he really didn't have to do this. 'You really shouldn't have to do this,' I said a bit annoyed.
The book could lose half of its sentences without sacrificing any content, and it would likely be a much better read as a result.
At the halfway point, when he betrayed her, I reached my breaking point. She is a princess of the empire, yet the characters seem oblivious to the identities of the royals in their kingdoms (even if she doesn't know, surely her mother and sisters would know?).
Additionally, the reliance on the miscommunication trope to force separation between the characters, rather than having them communicate openly, is incredibly frustrating.
This book has potential, but it desperately needs editing.
February 10, 2026
Really enjoyed this epic romantic fantasy. If I had to compare it, I'd say it falls somewhere between Throne of Glass and Lord of the Rings. So for fans of either Maas or Tolkien, I would definitely recommend and add this new author's novel. Val is an amazing and relatable FMC for all those girls who have ever wanted freedom and keep their hearts guarded, and the MMC will pull and push you back and forth throughout the chapters. Definitely going to be reading the next one in this trilogy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
the banter from Valessa, our FMC, was told notch!
we have betrayal, an interesting magical system, mates and gay mates. we also have lovers, to enemies, and back to lovers.
really enjoyed this book, particularly the humour, which is refreshing in this genre. but it does not skip on the darkness and betrayal.
we have betrayal, an interesting magical system, mates and gay mates. we also have lovers, to enemies, and back to lovers.
really enjoyed this book, particularly the humour, which is refreshing in this genre. but it does not skip on the darkness and betrayal.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book captures your soul and if you have to put it down you are anxious to get back to it. It puts your imagination in play as to what will happen next. The author has a way of keeping you in suspense and making you feel like you’re in the story as well. It takes you into a world of intrigue, passion and turmoil and I cannot wait for the next book!
January 27, 2026
She left when the life expected of her was laid out for her. She is loving her new life and when her latest job puts them behind bars. They arrive to escort them to the meeting but he seems more than meets the eye. Follow what she may do when a choice is needed
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a fantastic read
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a fantastic read
February 9, 2026
Five amazing stars! Awesome story that pulled me in in the first chapter and never let me go. Hot and steamy chemistry. Character interaction were amazing. Well written book that I definitely enjoyed.
February 16, 2026
This is my first book by this author, and it was really good. It held my attention the entire time and it had enough action, adventure, and drama to keep me engaged the entire time.
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