Darkest Drae Series by Raye Wagner -> Restarting December 9th, 2018

[Felicia]

Dark Fantasy. Dragons. Intrigue. Romance.

More than anything, I crave adventure. But in the disease ridden land of Verald, life is mapped out much like the well-established rings of our kingdom.

At the very heart reigns our vicious king and Lord Irrik, an invincible dragon shifter, at his side. Their power poisons the land and the people, leading to a steadily mounting number of enemies.

But change is coming.

When the rebellion surges, the king strikes back. Captured by Lord Irrik, I'm suddenly embroiled in a deadly game. One where I'm desperate to understand the rules.

Because I'm not only fighting for my life... but also a love that could be the very key to my freedom.

[Jennifer]

Ch 7 - (view spoiler)[ Um, how is taking her to the king keeping her safe? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 14 - (view spoiler)[ Uh oh, I have a feeling that moss means something. Could she have the same magic her mom did? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 20 - (view spoiler)[ Irrik is right, everyone she cares about can be used against her - including him! When is she going to see that he is starting to like her?? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 26 - (view spoiler)[ Yes, something is going to happen between the two of them, I can tell! Also, I don't think her "skin disease" is just that; it sounds like she is getting scales. Could it be that the Phaetons are dragons too - like light dragons to his dark dragon? (hide spoiler)]
Finished - (view spoiler)[ Well, she sure is throwing a temper tantrum isn't she? You would think she would be glad that her only 3 friends in that castle were the same person. You would think she would be glad that the king and Jotun are dead and Irrik released from his oath, but no, she's crying a river of self-pity instead. She needs to get over herself and start going after the Emperor. (hide spoiler)]

A decent first book. I'm ready for #2.

[Jennifer]

Ch 9 - (view spoiler)[ Seriously Ryn, even I know you are his mate at this point. Why are you so dense? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 19 - (view spoiler)[ Of course, Kamoi expected that! But wait, what if he is her mate too? They do seem to have a connection, but is it as strong as Tyrrick? And I doubt that he will share!!! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 24 - (view spoiler)[ Good! I'm glad those nasty people are dead! I can't believe they betrayed the queen AND all their people that way. Kamimi is a strange kid, isn't she? I kind of get the creeps from her, and now she will be queen until her sister can be found? Yikes! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 28 - (view spoiler)[ Why are they going to Gemond again? Do they really need help from cannibals? And for god's sake Ryn, accept Tyrrick already!! He's your perfect match, but you are too blind to see it stupid girl! (hide spoiler)]
Finished - (view spoiler)[ Yes! Finally, she accepts him!!! Now, are they going to take the girl back to the Phaeton first or just go back to kick some emperor butt? (hide spoiler)]

[Jennifer]

Ch 11 (25%) - (view spoiler)[ I am glad that Ryn and Tyrrik are finally together, it's so much better than the back and forth in the first couple of books. However, I am concerned that her dad can just control her without any effort. Is it because they need to "seal" the mate bond? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 21(50%) - (view spoiler)[ I'm still worried that Draedyn can still reach her mind even though she and Tyrrik are fully mated. I thought it would make him her alpha or something. I think it is a bad sign that this is still a weakness of hers. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 32 (76%) - (view spoiler)[ hmm, so maybe she can use this bond with her father against him? I'm glad she found a way to connect w/Tyrrik. But I am confused about what her aunt said - so is she the heir of the true alpha? (hide spoiler)]
Finished - (view spoiler)[ I guess that ended like I expected, but that final battle seemed rushed to me, and the part where he died was just confusing. I'm glad we got the epilogue to somewhat explain what happened, though I'm still feeling confused but I'm not sure about what. Ha! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

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[Alaina]

30%: (view spoiler)[I hate bugs so fucking much. (hide spoiler)]
64%: (view spoiler)[I totally ship her and the lord. (hide spoiler)]
83%: (view spoiler)[omg. I hope she's okay. also happy that she became a bad ass slightly and took down that douche. (hide spoiler)]
100%: (view spoiler)[wow. he was all of them. I feel bad for her. her heart is now broken and mine too because I was shipping them!! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

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[Aly]

25% (view spoiler)[So it seems like Ryn's mom was one of the Phaeten? That's why she could grow crops. And Ryn is special too because she can resist Irrik's magic. Interesting.. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

50% (view spoiler)[ Why would you name your characters Ty and Tyr? You couldn't think of another name? I want to know why Tyr is helping her and what's going on with Irrik. So many questions (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

78%(view spoiler)[ I still need answers. Ty and Tyr and Irrik are all confusing me. I'm glad Ryn's friends are okay still and she got word to the rebels. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I did wonder if Irrik was Tyr, but I definitely didn't think he was Ty also. He should be more creative with names lol. I wonder what will happen when Ryn becomes a drae? This book was pretty good. I'm looking forward to the next one. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

27% (view spoiler)[I wonder if the twenty-something fellow at the bar was the rebel leader?

Lord Irrik's reaction to Ryn was strange. And I have no idea what her mother was going on about. I can only guess that Ryn is either Drae, part, Drae, or one of those Phaetyns. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

52% (view spoiler)[So Ryn is a Phaetyn. Well, obviously if she is growing a garden in her prison cell. Though I think that maybe she is half Phaetyn and half Drae. Why else would she be able to communicate with Irrik through thoughts? Obviously no one else can. It seems odd. Though I wonder about what Ryn was speculating about regarding her mother. Was her mother Phaetyn? If she killed herself with a blade covered in Phaetyn blood which would only be fatal to Drae then what does that mean?

I think that Irrik is Tyr. Ty mentioned that only three people had keys to their part of the prison. How would Tyr be getting in to help her if that was the case? If only Irrik, Irdelron, and Jotun had the keys then something doesn't add up. It makes the most sense. Though I don't know why Irrik would want to help Ryn other than Ryn's mother making him promise to protect her. I don't know what other allegiance he would have to her. Unless she really does have Drae blood. Especially since it was mentioned that the Phaetyn and Drae were enemies?

And I am still curious about who Ty really is. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "25% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[It looks like her mother is a Phaetyn. Though, I was curious if she was more than that? Ty said that Phaetyn blood would only be fatal to a Drae so why would her mother stab herself with a blade covered in Phaetyn blood? That part doesn't make sense to me yet. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Haha, I was thinking the exact same thing! Ty and Tyr can be so confusing. I was starting to wonder if they were the same person at times. Though I really think that Irrik is Tyr. I mentioned this in my comment, but since only three people had keys to their part of the prison then how else would Tyr get in there? Plus, he never shows his face or talks. He only uses the mind thought thing which is something that Irrik can do too. So, yeah. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Shadow wings 25% (view spoiler)[ Ryn and Tyrrikal are mates. I mean, they can communicate telepathically and he said her blood wouldn't hurt him. I think Ryn is smart enough to realize that, but doesn't want to believe it. I want her to give him a second chance. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

81% (view spoiler)[Okay, Tyr is definitely Irrick. He has to be. Her growing attraction to both of them would make more sense too.

I still want to know why her blood doesn't affect Irrick but it definitely affected Jotun. The Druman thing was sick. I feel bad for Irrick being forced to make half Drae babies.

I'm thinking that my initial assumption is right and Ryn is half Phaetyn and half Drae. It would explain her bumps and itching. And why Irrick can communicate with her through thoughts. Though I don't know how it would be possible since Drae and Phaetyn are enemies and Phaetyn blood kills Drae. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "78%[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I agree with the confusion over the names. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Finished (view spoiler)[Well, my assumptions were right about Irrick being Tyr. I honestly don't blame Ryn for being so angry. I feel like it would have been simpler for him to just be honest about who he was. I would feel betrayed if I fell in love with someone and found out that he wasn't who I thought he was. It would feel very intimate. It was her heart that was betrayed, not just her trust. Add to the fact that her own mother lied to her for her entire life and I would feel obliterated.

I am glad that Ryn took that chance to try and kill the king. And that Irrick was able to finish the job. I assumed that Irrick wouldn't be able to kill her because they were mates, not simply because she was Drae.

I was sad that her friend died like that in front of her, but I am glad that Dyter is okay. She needs him. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

24% (view spoiler)[The Phaetyn prince is an interesting fellow. And Tyrrick's jealousy of him is kind of amusing.

I still don't blame Ryn for ignoring Tyrrick at the beginning of the book. I would have done the same. Though I can see the deeper parts of him coming through. He shouldn't have deceived her with the whole Tyr thing in the first book, but he obviously cares about her. They are clearly mates. Anyone can see that from a mile away. Except for Ryn, I suppose. Tyrrick taking care of Ryn during her change was kind of great. Their banter makes me smile.

I can't believe that Ryn's father is the emperor. How is that even possible if both of her parents were Drae? If she is part Phaetyn then where in the world did she get her Phaetyn blood?

I am wondering if the telepathy only works with mates? She asked him if all Drae can do it and he said no, but in a strange way. Like he wasn't telling the entire truth. And I almost bet that it is the same with the nectar. I bet only mates can make it for each other. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Shadow Wings 50% (view spoiler)[ I have to remind myself Ryn is only 18, because sometimes I want to shake her. Like stop being so stubborn and acting like a dick. Haha. I think Ryn should definitely help the Phaetyn lower the wall. Maybe Kamoi would be a good king and can take over, but I don't want Ryn with him. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Shadow Wings 76%(view spoiler)[ I hated the phaetyn king and queen and I'm glad they're dead. Hopefully, Ryn will find Luna's daughter and she will be a better ruler. And I really just want Ryn and Tyrrik to mate already :) (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

52% (view spoiler)[Tyrrick's injury is pretty bad. Ryn's healing powers seem impressive. By the way Kamoi reacted, I would venture that healing a Drae that had been poisoned with Phaetyn blood shouldn't be possible.

I'm curious about Ryn's ancestral powers. I'm glad that we know how Ryn can even have Phaetyn powers since her parents are both Drae. That was driving me crazy.

I don't like the Phaetyn king and queen. And judging by the memories that Ryn got from the trees, I'd say that is warranted. Though I'm not sure about Kamoi and his loyalties. I honestly don't think that he is a bad guy or that he even knows about what his parents have done. And I think that he may genuinely like Ryn romantically. Though it was strange for his sister to ask Ryn if she was going to be his mate. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

77% (view spoiler)[Wow, I was not expecting the king and queen's attack on the rebels. Nor that they were secretly draining Tyrrick's blood to put on the weapons. I'm rather glad that Ryn ended them. I'm even more glad that Kamoi didn't turn out to be a bad guy. I was a little surprised that his sister started the rebellion and that she wanted to help Ryn.

So Ryn and Tyrrick are mates. But I guess we all knew that. Now if only Ryn will get over her doubts and past heartache and accept it. I would definitely feel conflicted. Falling in love with someone that deceived you, even if for good reasons, is still pretty awful. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "Shadow wings 25% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, it's pretty obvious. I think that she is just trying to adamenty hate him so that she doesn't have to deal with any of her other feelings for him. He was Tyr and she loved Tyr so it's got to be hard to distinguish her feelings. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "Shadow Wings 50% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah, it is obvious that Kamoi is smitten with Ryn. At least she is upfront about her feelings, or lack thereof, for him. But I have to hand it to him for being persistent. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: "Shadow Wings 76%[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I am glad that the king and queen are dead too. They were awful. And I am glad that Ryn was the one to kill them, if I am being honest. I loved the way that Ryn went all possessive and went into prtection mode when she was what they were doing to Tyrrick. She wasn't even doing it consciously. She just went into rage mode. It melted my heart. I kind of wish that they would mate already too. By the way that Dyter and Tyrrick's conversations went, I assume that if Ryn and Tyrrick become intimate that it kind of seals the deal, so to speak. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Finished (view spoiler)[The fight with the Drumans at the end was intense. I knew that Ryn was going to "seal" the bond and give her power to Tyrrick to save him from the horde of Druman.

Ryn finally accepts the mating bond. Yay! But there is still so much sexual tension! I just adore Tyrrick. I love the way he is with Ryn and the things that he does for her. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

26% (view spoiler)[I am really liking Lani. I hope that she and Ryn become good friends. That is really the main thing that this series has been lacking - good female friendships. I think that Ryn needs that.

I keep wondering if Kamoi will continue to be a problem for Ryn. He likes her, but he is a little forceful. And now she has accepted the mating bond with Tyrrick.

Draedyn shows up in the Phaetyn city and takes control of Ryn's mind and body. I am surprised that he didn't take her with him when he took Kalani and Kamoi. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I liked this overall probably more than the 1st book. I'm glad Ryn got over her insecurity and mated with Tyrrik. (Although not physically, I hope we get that part in the third book) It'll be interesting to see the fight between Ryn's side and the Emperor. I hope it's good! (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Aly wrote: " Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I liked this one more than the first book as well. I really liked the progression of Ryn and Tyrrick's relationship. (hide spoiler)]

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

49% (view spoiler)[Ryn and Tyrrick make it back to Gemond and plans are to meet the Phaetyns close to Azule. The rulers plan to persuade Azule to join them against the emperor. They want to use Azule's ships to bring back all of the soldiers that the emperor has sent overseas to war. Ryn was upset that Dyter didn't tell her this sooner. I guess I would be too. I wish that we knew more about what war the emperor was fighting overseas. There aren't any other nations or land masses on the map. I don't like not having any information about it.

Ryn and Tyrrick finally became intimate and sealed their mating bond. I was a little disappointed though. I expected something more than the fade to black type of scene that we got.

Ryn has been practicing her Phaetyn shield. The emperor was able to get into her mind while she slept and she attacked Tyrrick. He was able to overpower her though. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

26% (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Ryn has accepted Tyrrik as her mate and she found Lani and got her home. Then everything went to shit of course. Now the battle begins hopefully. And I'm really looking forward to Ryn and Tyrrik building their relationship more. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 10: (view spoiler)[😭😭 what just happened (hide spoiler)]
Ch 20: (view spoiler)[I don’t know how I feel about ertha..yet. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 30: (view spoiler)[😂😂 that apology tho (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[omg yay!! They are mates ♥️♥️ (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Black Crown 50%(view spoiler)[ This is a little slower moving than I would like. I hope the action picks up soon. I am glad Ryn and Tyrrik are getting closer and that she has a good relationship with Lani. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

75%(view spoiler)[ I am struggling to finish this. I feel like it's less interesting than the other books and I just want things to hurry up. I am glad Ryn was able to talk to the female Drae and get some insight into her family. I hope the rest of this goes by fast (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished Black Crown (view spoiler)[ Well, clearly all the action was packed into the end! When I thought Tyrrik was going to die, I was so mad. Thankfully he was okay, along with Dyter and Kamini. I liked the ending and overall the series was fun to read. (hide spoiler)]