With Hearts of Flame

At Bloodwing Academy, surviving the dangers of a supernatural world is only the beginning. In With Hearts of Flame, Briar Boleyn returns readers to Sangratha, where vampires, dragons, ancient magic, and competing ambitions threaten to reshape the future. Following the attack on Veilmar, the struggle to protect the people and places the characters care about becomes increasingly complicated. The central heroine finds herself drawn into a secret dwarven quest to recover an object that must not fall into enemy hands. But the opposition is already moving, and the mission carries dangers that extend far beyond its immediate goal. Meanwhile, Bloodwing Academy faces its own political upheaval. The struggle between the highblood elite and a growing movement for change forces former adversaries to reconsider their loyalties. Regan, once associated with the very hierarchy now under challenge, must decide how to use her influence differently as the consequences of past choices become harder to escape. Farther north, another conflict unfolds at the Bonewood, where dragons, restless dead, and an ancient prophecy add urgency to an already precarious situation. Across these connected struggles, affection can provide strength, but it can also expose characters to devastating risks. Boleyn combines dark academia with epic fantasy and paranormal romance, creating a story driven by magical quests, shifting alliances, dangerous creatures, and relationships tested by conflict. Readers can expect a continuation of the series' supernatural mythology alongside questions about power, responsibility, redemption, and what individuals are willing to sacrifice for a better future. This novel is best suited to adult fantasy-romance readers who enjoy vampire academies, dragon riders, morally complicated characters, enemies-to-lovers tension, and expansive magical worlds. As the fourth installment of Bloodwing Academy, it is best approached after reading the preceding books to understand the characters, relationships, and ongoing conflicts.