With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
Forgotten Queen (Shifted Fates Book 2)
by Vasilisa Drake
About this book
Death was supposed to be the end, but for Avery, it was merely the opening chapter of a brutal transformation. After being murdered by her fated mate, Jett, she finds herself trapped in a hellish training ground under the watchful eye of Cole. He is dangerous, possessive, and lethal, forcing her to evolve from the bullied runt of her pack into a warrior capable of surviving the supernatural underworld. This gripping installment of the Shifted Fates series masterfully blends high-stakes academy tension with the dark, jagged edges of fated-mates romance.
When Avery learns her best friend is still imprisoned by her former pack, she makes a desperate bargain with a demon to return to the land of the living. To escape Cole’s overprotective grip, she resorts to a kiss that leaves them both reeling, setting the stage for a heart-pounding rescue mission. As she navigates shifting pack dynamics and the heavy consequences of cheating death, the line between ally and enemy begins to blur.
If you crave paranormal romance fueled by intense pack politics, slow-burn tension, and a heroine who refuses to stay broken, this sequel delivers. It is a powerful, fast-paced journey that proves some fates are worth fighting—and dying—to change.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
March 10, 2024
This was an amazing sequel. I got o explore more of the world that the author has created, which is wonderful and intricately designed. Oh my heart was definitely put through its paces on this one. What the two MCs had to go through in this story was intense. I have so many questions at the end. The plot is so good but so twisty. Truly a spectacular read. )
August 22, 2025
This is the second of the Shifted Fates Series where we follow Avery and Cole as they navigate their lives together. The beginning was a bit slow for me with lots of training and many days of Cole avoiding Avery and the two of them having the same fight over and over again which led to Avery acting out- I was frustrated with them both because they were keeping things from each other and I think I’ve decided I don’t really like that trope to the extent it was done here. Once the event in the...
November 27, 2023
Well I need more. I love where the story is going and can't wait to read book 3. I did get frustrated with the first half of the book since it was a lot of Avery asking questions and Cole not giving any answers. I feel that pretty much everything could have been avoided if Cole had just been honest with Avery and talked with her. He didn't have to give her all the answers but if he truly loved her he would have at least answered some of her questions and earned her trust. Their relationship...
October 1, 2024
Good character development. Fast read but you want to keep going. I enjoyed the banter between Avery and Cole. The twist and turns of the plot. )
January 9, 2026
I really enjoyed this book - it’s the second book in this series ❤️ I loved that we got to witness more of protective and possessive Cole! And that’s he’s willing to do ANYTHING for her - even dooming himself to eternal damnation You get more spice in this book versus book 1 The reason for 4 stars is because Avery is making such stupid decisions all the time while you hope she learns from her mistakes 🤣 )
