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An Ember Rekindled


Cover of An Ember Rekindled - two gold dragons flanking a crown on black dragon scale

The king murdered her father to keep the crown's darkest secret buried.

“A sweet romantasy!” — Featured on BookBub

4.27 on Goodreads · 67 ratings

Stripped of everything and abandoned by everyone she used to know, Kala has spent the last ten years as a slave to the crown. With her father's dragon locked away deep underground, she struggles to keep Lily alive, but she's fighting a battle she cannot win. Then the laws of magic shatter. An impossible second bond forges their souls into one. Hearing Lily's voice for the first time in years nearly breaks her, but Lily is still locked in a cage, and she is still a slave.

Kala's hopes of escape fall apart when her former best friend, now a rider with a freshly hatched dragon, claims her as his squire in front of the court. Soren abandoned her when she became a slave. Now she shares his quarters. Keeping her secret safe means keeping her distance. With him sleeping within arm's reach, that's easier said than done.

And the closer they get, the harder it becomes to choose between him… or her dragon.

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Book Details


Series
Book 1 of 5 in The Second Bond series.
Genre
Dragon Rider Romantasy
Age category
Upper Young Adult
Spice level
Snuggling, kissing, and longing glancesA slow burn romance of yearning, pining, and hurt/comfort. Zero sexual content, on or off the page.
Length
110.6k 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
  • Slave becomes secret dragon rider
  • Dragon rider trials
  • Telepathic dragon speech
  • Friends to lovers
  • Forced proximity
  • One bed
  • Slow burn
  • He falls first

Ebook

  • 368 pages
  • Included with Kindle+
  • ASIN B0DFTNDF42
  • Released March 15, 2025

Paperback

  • 366 pages
  • 5.5 × 8.5 in
  • ISBN 979-8999155405
  • ASIN B0FCBM69R8
  • Released June 6, 2025

Hardback Coming soon

  • 6 × 9 in

Audiobook

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Praise for An Ember Rekindled

★★★★★
“I loved this book!!! An Ember Rekindled is such an emotional, empowering story. Kala is strong, brave, and so easy to connect with, and her bond with Lily had me tearing up more than once! The world is rich and the dragons are amazing (Lily stole my heart). It's the perfect mix of adventure, friendship, and just a hint of romance! But seriously… the cliff hanger has me needing the next book immediately!”
Read the whole review by Katelyn
Katelyn · An Ember Rekindled
★★★★★
“Wow! What a ride this book was! Featuring some of my favourite things, dragons who dish out some sassy dialogue over their bonds with their riders, plenty of adventures and trials throughout rider training, court politics and drama, a slow burn romance blooming between childhood friends, and an epic story of survival and friendship.”
Read the whole review by Steph
Steph · An Ember Rekindled
★★★★★
“An Ember Rekindled is a slow-burn no-spice fantasy with dual pov, fun dragon banter, and romantic tension-filled moments. This was a fantastic read and a great first book in a new dragon rider series! I will definitely be recommending this book to people who want all of the high stakes, action packed adventure of other dragon books but don't want all of the spicy scenes. I can't wait for the next one!”
Read the whole review by Kaity
Kaity · An Ember Rekindled
★★★★★
“This adventure is packed with sass, dragon banter, and heart, and I couldn't get enough of it. Kala is a strong, compelling FMC I absolutely loved, but Lily completely stole the show, and my heart. The rich world-building, slow-burning romance, layered character development, and high-stakes action kept me hooked from start to finish.”
Read the whole review by Haley
Haley · An Ember Rekindled
★★★★★
“Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of heart, An Ember Rekindled had me hooked from the first chapter. Kala's story as a slave-turned-reluctant dragon rider is filled with danger, rebellion, and an emotional bond that changes everything.”
Read the whole review by Stephanie
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