With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
by Lexi C. Foss
Exiled by her family and rejected by her mate, Clove finds herself thrust into the most dangerous corner of the shifter world: Carnage Island. This is a brutal landscape where the law of the fang rules and the weak are swiftly devoured. As an omega trapped within an alpha’s skin, she is an anomaly in a pack of vicious, cruel beasts who view her as fresh meat. Yet, in this dark romance, the hunted quickly becomes the heart of a savage pack.
The narrative masterfully blends high-stakes suspense with intense pack dynamics, creating a volatile atmosphere where trust is a luxury and survival is a violent game. When three powerful alpha males set their sights on the newcomer, the power struggle shifts from a fight for survival to a heated battle for possession. Their territorial instincts ignite a raw, primal connection that defies the rigid expectations of their shifter society.
Perfect for fans of gritty omegaverse and pulse-pounding paranormal romance, this story delivers a gripping exploration of found family amidst chaos. With its perfect balance of wicked deeds, biting, and deep emotional stakes, it is a must-read for anyone craving an addictive, alpha-heavy RH adventure that lingers long after the final page.
August 8, 2025
LOVED EVERTHING ABOUT THIS ONE! The characters, the antagonist you loved to hate, the story arc, the politics, the danger, the sweetness..... It's a slightly different shifter society with three packs and an elder council that hears disputes or charges against shifters and renders decisions or punishment for all the packs. But there are differences between the packs...not just in the shifter politics and how each is run, but also in the type of wolves ..in one pack, the Blackstone, all alphas...
December 27, 2022
4/5⭐️ 3.5/5🔥 MFMM/RH/multi POV/dark-ish/wolf shifters/omegaverse vibes/knots/violence/murder/biting/marking/DP/standalone/HEA Clove was rejected by her intended mate after her first shift proved her to be from a different pack line than what they were originally lead to believe. This caused her pack to cast her out and exile her to Carnage Island. An island for all the rejects… An island known for its ruthless packs filled with uncontrollable Alphas. Trapped in her wolf form, how will she...
June 14, 2025
A highly entertaining story with drama, suspense, betrayal, deceit and romance woven together to create an enjoyable read. I loved every minute of the scenes between them even though it seemed to not be going in the direction I wanted at times. The author did a great job of executing the revelations to enhance the plot. ) One person found this helpful
January 22, 2026
I kept seeing this book advertised on fb and kept putting it off for some reason. Until I was in the middle of another book that wasn't grabbing my attention and then I saw the ad again and thought \"why not?\" This was honestly the first book in MONTHS that grabbed me immediately and I couldn't put it down. Seriously, I'm talking lost sleep and late for work because I wanted to finish \"just one more chapter!\" The world building was exquisite with great detail and explanation going into the...
November 20, 2024
There was nothing wrong with the story. The characters weren’t un-engaging as I did find myself invested enough for the climax to be anxiety ridden and nerve wracking. Although the dual POVs bouncing back and forth by minutes pulled me out of the story as it made me impatient. That wasn’t really because of character issues though. There are some actions done by the three alphas that I had issues with. There’s a “punishment” that occurs but as the rule Clove broke wasn’t told to her until the...
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