Last updated on August 19th, 2025 at 06:58 pm
Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling is a romantasy novel feat. Elowyn and Cayden and a story full of drama. Dragons? Present. Romance? Marked-by-the-gods level intense.
Political drama? Hmm.. Let’s see..
“Two fated lovers must unite against kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them. With huge and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other.”
Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Number of Pages – 544 pages
My Rating – ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ ( 3.75 Stars )
Publishing Date – July 29, 2025
Author – Olivia Rose Darling
Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling
Olivia Rose Darling delivers a sequel that’s bigger, bolder, and more dragon-filled (finally!). We get Cayden’s POV, which adds depth and a break from Elowen’s exhausting one.
Plus, Ryder and Cayden’s bromance? Top-tier. Finnian? Deserves a novella. The pacing picks up like a warhorse in the final act, galloping straight to an ending that left me crying into my metaphorical crown.
“I’ve seen your soul, and the darkness within it just makes the light that much more beautiful.”
BUT—and here’s why it’s 3.75 stars, not 5—I needed a flowchart to keep track of new characters and locations. Zale? Zarius? Someone give them different names or a helpful tattoo. Also, the climax kinda felt… flat until a point. Like ordering a spicy meal and getting mild sauce.
The sudden villain switcheroo with a random mage? Plot twist or plot oops? And Cayden’s “shadow powers” reveal is also not that exciting. Another shadow daddy? Is there a fantasy book law mandating this?
Still, I liked this book.
Wrath of the Dragons isn’t perfect, but it’s entertaining as hell and ends on a killer cliffhanger that guarantees book three will either break me or earn a place on my favorites shelf. Either way—I’m here for the carnage.
Similar Read: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Spoilers:
So, Wrath of the Dragons kicks off right where Fear the Flames left us emotionally shredded. And this time? We get both POVs — finally, some insight into our favorite growly war machine.
Characters:
- Elowen Atarah – A battle-hardened healer torn between softness and survival.
- Cayden Veles – A deadly warrior.
- Ryder – Loyal protector and anchor of the group.
- Finnian – The flirty rogue.
- Saskia – A calm, cryptic Seer.
The first half? Emotional therapy hour. Elowyn is working through trauma, learning to trust again (harder than sword-fighting, honestly), and trying to not fall apart every five minutes.
Cayden is his usual killing-machine-with-a-heart self, but now he’s also soft with her — and sarcastic. We eat that up. Then BAM. The second half throws you off a dragon mid-flight. War? Check. Betrayal? Double check. Dragons? Oh yes, lots of dragons.
A power-hungry villain is back (seriously, why Zale?), and there’s prophecies all over. Political coups, magical creatures, and heart-pounding action? All here.
As for the ending? Let’s just say Olivia Rose Darling didn’t come to play. There’s a huge twist that made readers scream into the void. No, I won’t spoil the exact scene — but emotionally you will be unstable after that? Think again.
Also Read: Rose in Chains by Julie Soto
Trigger Warnings:
- Violence & Gore
- Torture
- Captivity
- Threats
Books like Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling:
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
- Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
About the Author:
Olivia Rose Darling is fantasy genre author generally known for romantasy novels. Her most famous series is Fear the Flames series.
You will like this book if:
- Love dragon-centric romantasy (because yes, dragons get actual screentime!)
- Are drawn to characters with deep trauma and emotional growth
- If you like Fourth Wing, From Blood and Ash, or The Serpent & the Wings of Night
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