The Wings That Bind

Bloodwing Academy, Book 3

By: Briar Boleyn

Narrated by: Hannah Hedley, Justin Hill, Persephone Lee, Olivia Wright

The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins.

A second dragon has awoken—her heart tainted and her power commandeered by two ruthless highbloods whose cruelty knows no bounds.

My dearest friend teetered on the brink of death. A dragon saved her, but now she's tied to him in a way I can scarcely understand. What will this new bond do to the woman I've come to love as a sister?

And then there's Blake. Once my relentless tormentor—he betrayed me again, nearly condemning Nyxaris to a cursed, stone-cold fate. Now, something has shifted in him. His gray eyes hide a secret he's desperate to keep.

I saved Blake's life, despite everything. Yet now my every heartbeat questions where we go from here.

With Bloodwing Academy in turmoil and a new headmaster no one saw coming, only one thing is certain: This is going to be one hell of a year.

At Bloodwing Academy, power comes with blood, and betrayal is as common as ambition. This dark fantasy series tackles mature themes. Listeners are advised to consult the trigger warnings before embarking on this intense, morally gray/black journey through the realm of Sangratha!

©2026 Briar Boleyn (P)2026 Podium Audio

Great multi-pov narrators

Didn’t want to stop listening. Entertaining story, good narrations.


Side note, in general, not really a critique on this specific book, it seems like a standard thing for audiobooks: when you have access to multiple voice actors, why not use them in other POV chapters for speaking characters? Like, in the male POV you have him doing the female speaking voices. In female POV you have them doing male speaking voices. Is it a pet peeve? Maybe.

Love this series!

I started this one so long ago. I just finished books two and three and don’t know how I’m going to make it until October for the final book! The character growth. The plot twists. Love it all.

This should be duet style!

Loved the story and each book is more exciting than the previous which brings me to my complaint. A series this popular should be narrated in duet style, not dual, it takes away from the enjoyment of the story. I’m ranting

Love!!

The plot and the narrators all 5 stars!
I knew there’d be a cliffhanger at the end, still didn’t see that one coming.
Excellent 3rd book in the series.

Spoilers in this review

I just finished *The Wings That Bind*, and I’m honestly still trying to process everything. The ending left me completely speechless—in the best and worst way. There are so many unanswered questions that it almost hurts: Is Victor dead? What really happened to Regan and Nyxaris? And with Blake gone (or at least not fully himself), what does that mean for Medra moving forward?

One of the most compelling aspects of this book is how it sets up uncertainty. Nothing feels neatly resolved, and that ambiguity keeps the tension high even after the final page. Blake’s connection to the dragon is especially intense. It’s clear he hasn’t gained full control, and instead feels like he’s on the edge of losing himself. That dynamic added a darker, almost unsettling layer to the story—especially during the bedroom scene with Medra, which was both thrilling and a little chaotic in a way that made it hard to look away.

Medra’s situation is another emotional core of the story. With Blake no longer being her steady anchor, she’s left in a vulnerable but potentially powerful position. It feels like she’s being set up for major growth, and I’m really curious (and a little nervous) to see what direction that takes.

The revolution was one of the most satisfying parts of the book. It’s about time the highborns experienced what it’s like to be prey instead of always holding power. The system that expects the blightborn to simply accept their place and be grateful to serve is long overdue for collapse. Seeing that shift begin was exciting and adds a lot of anticipation for what’s to come next.

On a lighter note, the chemistry between Florence and Nyxaris was surprisingly cute, even if it felt a little wild at times. Her crush added an extra emotional layer, especially considering everything that happens by the end.

Overall, this book was absolutely worth the wait. It delivered intensity, emotion, and just enough chaos to leave me desperate for more. The only downside? Now I have to wait months for the final book, and after an ending like that, the wait feels almost unbearable.