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An Ember Defiant


Cover of An Ember Defiant - two silver dragons above a cracked crown on black dragon scale

Tavaria has fallen. Delria is next.

4.62 on Goodreads · 13 ratings

Kala and Soren flee their kingdom to liberate their friends before Euproxis finishes what he started. They don't get far. A flight of enemy riders intercepts them, led by the mother Kala thought she'd lost forever. Finding her mother flying for the Delrians is sickening, but that's not what stops her cold. They bear a terrible curse that has silenced their dragons, and Kala and Soren may be some of the last riders left unaffected.

Every soul Euproxis takes is forced into eternal servitude. Every dragon he kills rises again in his image, twisted, hollow, and bent to his will. And with the curse crippling the bonds between riders and dragons, Kala is the only one who can still hear their voices. The Delrian queen sees Kala as the key to breaking the curse. Many see her as a blessing from the gods. Others only see a girl too broken to deserve their faith.

Caught between a queen fighting for her kingdom's survival and a fate worse than death, Kala is not the fearless rider Soren needs her to be. But no matter how broken she is, Kala must find the courage to fight for the kingdom she was taught to hate… or Delria will surely fall.

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Book Details


Series
Book 2 of 5 in The Second Bond series.
Genre
Dragon Rider Romantasy
Age category
Upper Young Adult
Spice level
Passionate kissing, hip straddling, and deep emotional vulnerabilityZero sexual content, on or off the page. Completely clean.
Length
104.3k words
For fans of
  • Eragon by Christopher Paolini (Inheritance Cycle)
  • Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean)
  • Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt (Dragon Riders of Elantia)
Tropes
  • Cursed dragons
  • Fallen god
  • Chosen one
  • World-ending stakes
  • Royal intrigue
  • Telepathic dragon speech
  • Slow burn
  • One bed

Ebook

  • 365 pages
  • Included with Kindle+
  • ASIN B0H67JZ8R7
  • Released August 28, 2026

Paperback

  • 358 pages
  • 5.5 × 8.5 in
  • ISBN 979-8999155412
  • ASIN B0HG6BXRLN
  • Released August 29, 2026

Hardback Coming soon

  • 6 × 9 in

Audiobook Coming soon

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Praise for An Ember Defiant

★★★★★
“Much like the first book, I was captivated to the end and had such a hard time putting this down. I can't wait to see what else unfolds for Kala and Soren and now I have to wait for book 3. The storyline was perfect. The back and forth quips had me laughing out loud and I love the sass from the dragons.”
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Chrissy · An Ember Defiant
★★★★★
“Sooo good! Excellent book from start to finish. Very well written and captured my attention from the start. Luke has a way of making you feel what the different characters feel. Amazing series so far, and I can't wait for Book 3! If you like dragon stories, this is definitely a must read!”
Read the whole review by Jody
Jody · An Ember Defiant
★★★★★
“This series is action-packed with obstacles around every bend! Book 2 continues the adventure of riders and dragons and their fight for freedom. Whimsy banter, sweet love and found family carries throughout.”
Read the whole review by Dani
Dani · An Ember Defiant
★★★★★
“I have such a special place in my heart for Ventius. He is such a sweet and caring character and his development from book one into book two had me actually smiling down at my Kindle. I particularly loved seeing the inner battle within some of the characters and where their alliance truly lies as the story unfolds.”
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