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Briar Boleyn
Of Death and Dragons: A gothic academia fantasy romance (To Tame a Shifter)
by A.K. Koonce
About this book
WELCOME TO DEATH RIDER ACADEMY. PREPARE FOR AN ADVENTURE TO DIE FOR.
After waking up in the captain of the Death Riders’ dorm room, I’m confused and unsure of how I got there. My memories are gone, and now . . . I'm dead.
Finding out how I died isn’t easy. Not when the entire school lives and breathes for its academy trials. In the meantime, I stick like supernatural glue to the only living person who can somewhat sense that I exist: Arcane.
Haunting the less-than-charming captain of the Death Riders isn't for the faint of undead hearts. Black ink covers his arms as much as it probably covers his cruel little soul, but I can see beneath the scars he hides. As the leader of the academy's dragon shifters, he might put on a show for his adoring fans, but when the door closes, it's just him and me. And no one hates my eternal existence more than him.
But that's not really the biggest issue at this deadly school for dragon riders. The biggest issue happens when I wake up in his bed again. And I'm suddenly a real live girl! His possible fated mate, to be exact.
Turns out, the little detail of me passing away isn't even a priority anymore. Because Death Rider Academy has made dying into a sport, and as its newest dragon rider, it's determined to break me. The trials, the creatures, and the captain himself should terrify me.
But what do I really have to lose?
I've already died once.
Of Death and Dragons is a spicy gothic academia romance with winged men, cruel enemies, and deadly trials that are truly to die for. Recommended for readers 18 and over due to fiery heat levels.
For fans of House of the Dragon, Belladonna, Damsel, and amazing romantasy adventures where the romance is just as thrilling as the hero's epic journey!
RELATED CONTENT:
Of Death & Dragons is a shared world prequel to the To Tame a Shifter Series! This is a stand alone title that does not need the original dragon shifter series to be read first!
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0CV9JGZP3
Reader Reviews
April 12, 2025
Loved the story and characters. Was quota a sad story though. Can't wait to read about the brother. Just hope I don't have to wait like 10 years for it to come out. Love this Author but lost faith due to so many unfinished stories that I've waited years for to come out. )
December 18, 2024
This needed a whole novel. It was so good! It seems like they just decided this was gonna be a short story, and threw the ending together. It was a sad ending, but hauntingly sweet. I hope other stories from this world are filled out better, and have better endings. )
August 24, 2024
I couldn’t put this book down! The ghost/undead aspect of the FMC was so unique, and added a fun twist to the story. I laughed out loud multiple times, and fell head heels for the Deces brothers. 🤌🔥 It's intense, it's spicy, and I want MORE! 😭 This is a must-read for anyone who loves a mix of humor, mystery, romance, and angsty dragon shifters! 🐉 And tears... can't forget the tears!😭 )
April 3, 2025
I had to read this one after I read to tame a shifter series. This was a good book but the ending was sad. 😞 )
September 15, 2024
I spent a lot of this book utterly confused. Our main character, Haunting, doesn't know who she is, but she knows she's a ghost. Only the prickly dragon captain can see her, and what progresses is a twisting tale of heartbreak and love. I can't wait to read more in this world! )
