Love this right up there with zodiac academy. So good I cant wait to read more. Truely one of my top 10 this year so far

Even Zodiac Academy was better than this so that says a lot. The world made no sense whatsoever, the author should have focused on one thing and stuck with it instead of *gestures at the book* whatever that was. The characters were so annoying and flat, the romance--was that romantic? I don't know, I'm still searching for the romance. Just read Zodiac Academy and don't bother with this.

Finished on December 23rd 2024


I saw the book add on Instagram in October and applied for the ARC on NetGalley and got approved. What really attracted me to the book was the stunning red dragon, if there is a dragon on a book cover I will immediately get it because dragons are my weakness and I’m not joking about that. I love fantasy books with Dragons, they make me the story 10x better. The book will be one of my favs for 2024. The first chapter got me hooked right away and I couldn’t put it down.
The world building was perfection at its finest
The academy was so interesting to me and that it had different houses which gave Harry Potter vibes, like yes please
The banter between the FMC and MMC was so good and the end was shocking especially with what the MMC did ( like seriously) but it’s okay I still love him
I was so captivated by the book and lost myself in the world wishing that it was real
I loved everything about the book and I can’t wait to read book 2 ❤️ no one bother me, I will be reading book 2 non-stop and I’m busy

I have no words! I absolutely loved this book! The plot was amazing, it was very easy for someone that’s not a big fantasy reader, as myself, to follow along! The characters were lovable and definitely had great character development. The fmc finds herself in a completely different world when she wakes up! Full of monsters, things that wanna kill her. The MMC turns her into his uncle. His uncle rewards him by making her become his wife.

4.25 stars rounded up.

🗡️This one is about Medra Pendragon, a half-fae princess from Camelot who gets kablammoed into another world. She wakes up in a field of corpses and is discovered by Prince Drake Drakharrow, a cold, intimidating warrior-type and one of the “highbloods” of this world, which is a fancy word for vampire. After being dragged in front of the ruling vampire class, Medra is bonded as a consort to Drake and forced to attend Bloodwing Academy, a cutthroat school where vampires and mortals coexist. Uneasily. Medra wants nothing to do with Drake, a smug monster… but as she gets to know him and the school, her opinions begin to shift. 🩸

🗡️This book gave me Zodiac Academy and Dramione vibes (and just as addictive!). Expect an academy setting, political intrigue, magical creatures, and interesting classes, but make it dark and twisty. There is a lot of cool world building in this book, and I get the feeling that we’ve only just scratched the surface. 🩸

🗡️I really liked this one, probably mostly because I like a strong FMC. She is red-haired, with a strong will and a fiery temper. She runs her mouth a lot and it’s very entertaining. She’s also a decent fighter which I enjoy and it’s a relief when the setting is as dangerous as this one (essentially, as a non-vampire, she’s not as strong or fast as the powerful highbloods, and they can use compulsion). I also appreciated the occasional chapters from Blake’s POV. We really get to see inside his internal conflict and hopefully we will get some growth from him in the next book. This one was so easy to binge. It was entertaining and kept the action going. Here I am at the end, reaching for the next one! Looks like book 3 is available in May! 🩸

Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing for the review copy!

Edit: I recently found out that the cover is AI so I’ve removed my Instagram posts

5⭐️

This is the perfect mix of Harry Potter, Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy! It did not disappoint.

Medra is thrown into an entire new world, waking up on a pile of corpses. She’s a strong FMC that takes no shit.

And Blake is giving Malfoy vibes.

Diving into book 2 immediately!

Thank you NetGalley for the E-ARC!

ARC Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶🌶🌶/5

Thank you to Briar Boleyn, Stargate Press, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Vampires and Dragons and Fae...oh my! This book has all of my favorite fantasy book tropes!

I really appreciated that from the beginning the FMC is a trained warrior! Also the tension and banter between Medra and Blake is chef's kiss!

More people should be talking about this book!

Holy moly did I need something to fill the void that Onyx Storm left me with and did Brian Boleyn deliver!!

Start this series off with 𝑂𝑛 𝑊𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑂𝑓 𝐵𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑 . You will not be disappointed in this series that ensnares you from the beginning.

The world that Boleyn creates is fantastic and filled with depth. And for a reader that wants an even deeper dive into the world, there's an interconnected series, Blood of Fae!

The setting is dark and with a high-stakes romance, that gives Harry Potter meets Fourth Wing (with vampires) that I enjoyed immensely.

If you're in a reading slump this is the series for you!!

This magic academy has some serious potential, it's not your typical story. The writing keeps you hooked, and the author's spin on magic is refreshing. Watching the protagonist grow and discover her true allies is a journey you won't want to miss. Plus, the plot twists are unexpected and keep you guessing, it's a real page-turner.

I LOVED Boleyn's Blood of a Fae series and was so pumped to see the spin off series is finally here!! This is a true enemies to lovers, like the hatred is strong and it is slow burn and the banter/tension was just on point!!! I loved getting to know Medra more, I think it was so interesting how she ended up in another world and so you can totally read this without reading the Blood of a Fae series. She gets tethered to our MMC Blake, a morally grey vampire with a tortured soul, do we need anything else? I think not! There was a really strong balance between plot and romance which was nice and refreshing compared to a lot on the market right now! I'm so excited to see where this series goes next!

This will be your next obsession!
I am floored by how much I enjoyed On Wings of Blood! This book contains all of my favorite things and feels like it was written especially for me. Medra was such a fun, relatable character to read and I was instantly invested in her plight. Add in a Draco Malfoy-esque MMC, an endearing side character that may as well be Hermiones little sister, and a Tywin Lannister doppelgänger to run the show and I had absolutely no hope of putting this book down. That’s not even to touch on the plot, which was so fast paced and immersive that I completely lost track of time between the pages. It was so easy to picture myself hustling to class, venturing along hidden corridors, or facing the consort trials at Medras side. I love dark academia and the bully vibes emanating from Bloodwing were perfection. If Harry Potter and Tory Vega from Zodiac Academy had a baby, then that baby grew up to attend Basgiath War College for Vampires, that would be this series. I’m still breathless, but have no desire to come up for air.

The concept is so fun. Definitely gave me Zodiac Academy meets Hunger Games vibes (which, yes please!).

It did feel a little repetitive at times, and the spice? Surprisingly tame, just a dash here and there. But I still really enjoyed it and I’m definitely picking up the next book.

Curious to see where this series goes and hoping for a bit more chaos next time.

Just finished On Wings of Blood (Bloodwing Academy #1) by Briar Boleyn and OMG 😍 this book snapped me out of my reading slump like a DRAGON ROAR 🐉
✨ Dragons? Check.
✨ Magic? Check.
✨ A swoon-worthy MMC who instantly flew into my Top 20 Book Boyfriends list? DOUBLE CHECK.
He gave major High Reeve Draco vibes and you better believe I was picturing him the entire time.
I was honestly skeptical about the hype at first... but wow, was I wrong. I devoured this book so fast, I practically blacked out and woke up halfway through book #2 😂📖

If you're craving fantasy romance with dragons, danger, and a delicious slow burn, don't walk—RUN to this series!! 🐾🔥

I loved Briar’s first romantasy series inspired by King Author. This was one I was very excited to read and it didn’t let me down at all.

It started off a bit slow during the first 40% after the whirlwind of an intro, but once the pace and the plot
picked up, I was hooked.

These characters, especially Blake and the vampires, are very morally grey. Our FMC, Medra, was tormented and bullied at this school, yet held her own. It was great reading her journey and growth both in the school and in this world.

The romance was a slow burn, which I love and I’m looking forward to seeing how that develops!

Magnificent world building with plenty of favorite elements to keep reader hooked until the very end! At times, this book feels like Hogwarts with dragons; at other times, it gives Interview with the Vampire vibes.

I owe an apology to Briar Boleyn and Victory Editing for setting this book aside for months. I had no idea I’d become so invested after just a few pages — I ended up finishing it in only two days! Many thanks for letting me read this ARC for free through NetGalley!

I rarely talk about character traits, but with this book, I just have to.

Let’s start with Florence — my favorite character! She is the embodiment of loyalty and the best description of a true friend looks like from the beginning. The way her characters develop is also fascinating. She even opens up to Medra about her feelings toward Highblood during a traumatic moment, which shows incredible bravery. I truly respect her for that.

Medra is my second best favorite! Being thrown into another world is definitely a terrifying experience, especially if you had just done your revenge. Having to start over and learn everything again is exhausting, so I admire her determination to survive. I also love how she describes everyone she meets as if she have a crush on them— it’s charming.

Now, Blake… oh Blake. I’m not a fan, but Medra doesn’t really have a choice. I hope he matures in the next book. Sure, he does a few good things, but honestly, that’s just the bare minimum. Maybe Tanaka can spice things up in the next book lol

And lastly — I might just have a soft spot for Theo and Visha. And Naveen.

Was a fantastic book that i thoroughly recommend and will be buying as I need a trophy version lol. I enjoying the different dynamics at play between the main characters especially towards the end.

There's a lot going on in this book. It has a lot of good ideas but the execution isn't there. It also lacks editing.
There's limited character growth and it's slow paced.

What a fun book! I love morally grey MMCs and Blake Drakharrow did NOT disappoint. This was an incredible romantasy and had everything I could want - vampires, gothic academia vibes, and spice. I did wish the Consort Games scene could have been fleshed out a little more. Thank you The Nerd Fam for my gifted e copy!

this book is soooo under-hyped and I have no idea why! this is like Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy has a baby. I'm obsessed!