Dragons! Did someone say dragons? Yes, yes, they did. Any time I can fall into a world with dragons, I'm in, and when it's a world as captivating as the one in Ellie Horn's Warrior Hearts series, so much the better. Be forewarned: these books are lengthy, so you're in for an investment in time. That said, these characters are worth the extra pages. This third in the series runs concurrently with book two for quite a bit of it, then it keeps going from there. It's done in a way that isn't boring or repetitive if you've read the series in order, and you won't be lost if you haven't. There's a thread of the story that we don't get in the second book, and that's what we get here. I've enjoyed all of the series, but I think this is my favorite so far. Like the earlier books, this is a slow-burn romance, and the characters are totally engaging. Ellie Horn includes so many terrific magical beings in this series, beings that I've never seen before in any book (and I've read a fair few). Also like the earlier books, this one is full of adventure and danger, but I think my favorite element is the camaraderie between so many magical creatures. The whole thing comes together so well, and I completely enjoyed taking this journey with these characters. 

“Do you ever run away, Lynch?” It’s a genuine question, his eyebrow arching up. 

“So I feel like extra crap, which isn’t a surprise.” He then sipped at his black coffee. “Is it really that noticeable?” 

while heechul was careful to keep his tabs on everything that was happening within the club at all times, it was rather difficult to balance his business deals and the behavior of his fellow gang members. he had been rather absorbed in handling an issue of his own while one of his members decided to unexpectedly approach his significant other while he wasn’t around, unaware of the unwanted flirtation that been targeted toward the other. but the moment he caught wind of the other’s behavior, he was quick to barge in and shove his member against the wall. “what the fuck are you doing? i thought i told you to stay away from them?” his voice was deadly serious, a look of rage behind his eyes. no one knew about their relationship, but no one had ever bothered to question him in the past. the moment the other decided to scramble away, knowing that they would surely have to deal with consequences later, he turned his attention toward his partner. his features immediately softened as he reached out to touch their cheek, “baby, what are you doing here? i thought i told you not to come here.”