Reviewed by Cindy

TITLE: Dragon’s Dusk

SERIES: To Kill a King

AUTHOR: Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH:  294 Pages

RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2023

BLURB:

I have been a runt, a disappointment, and a monster. Now, I am simply a man.

This wouldn’t be so strange, if yesterday, I weren’t a dragon.

Locked away and isolated after a vicious attack left a princess blind, my greatest joy has been my bonded rider, Kostya.

My Kostya is a prince with the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders. When his world begins to crumble, a witch offers me the chance to escape my cell and stand beside him.

But on two legs, without my scales and claws, Kostya doesn’t recognize me. He fears his dragon was stolen, and when suspicion turns my way, I learn that there are prisons darker and more dangerous than a dragon pen.

A little very big dragon finds his voice, two legs, and some delightful human appendages beyond in this MM high fantasy romance, featuring: one forlorn dragon-riding prince, a dragon who just wants to kiss the boy, two incredibly self-sacrificing doofuses, a road to pain paved with all the best intentions, and a plot to upend a kingdom.

REVIEW:

Kirian loves Kostya with everything that he is. Being human should make things eaiser, but nothing has every gone easy for the dragon. Except loving Kostya.

Kostya feels so alone except for Kirian, who is being pusnished for something that wasn’t his fault. He would do anything to make his dragon happy.

I loved the premise of this story! It’s such a different take on dragons and soul bonds and I enjoyed it so much! I did have a bit of a harder time getting into this one, but after the first couple of chapters I couldn’t put it down!

It was nice to see Misha and Genya again and I also enjoyed learning more about some of the other characters, like Zoya and Dasha! I’m also becoming more and more intrigued by Dima and I really hope the next book tells us more about him and maybe even is about him and his struggles.

I love the bond between Kirian and Kostya and how it’s always there even when Kostya can’t see it for what it is. Kirian is sweet and kind and heartbreaking in how much he loves Kostya. He would do anything for him, even when it’s not best for himself.

Kostya struggles so much. With his guilt and the expectations that are put upon him because he’s part of the royal family. It made my heart happy to watch him fight his way to happiness with Kirian.

I’m reluctant to say too much because I don’t want to give too much away. However, if you love fantasy and historical AU’s, along with dragons with huge hearts and princes with so much love to give, this story is for you.

It has just the right amount of smoky, steamy sex that is both hot as hell and sigh inspiring in its romance.

Now, if only November would hurry up and get here!

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