ARC Review - House of Dragons
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

House of Dragons by KA Linde was an engaging YA fantasy that pulled me into Kerrigan’s journey of belonging, power, and destiny. I don’t know why I was expecting more romance in this one, but it definitely took a big back seat—solidly keeping it in the YA category. The pacing did slow at times, but the world-building and character arcs kept me invested.

Overall, it was a good read and I’d recommend it to fans of YA fantasy with strong magical systems, political intrigue, and just a touch of romance.

Thank you to @authorkalinde @read_bloom @sourcebookscasa and @netgalley for providing me with an ARC to review!

Releases 10/7/25!

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This was a fun read and dragons! i wish there was more dragons but have every hope there will be more in book 2, which i will be reading.

i liked the world and magic- though I did feel there could have been more depth to the magic system and magical artifacts.

i also felt the side characters were really strong in the start but tapered towards the end. i felt the same about the relationship with Fordham, started with me giggling and kicking my feet, then getting connected to him but then it felt like it kind of fizzled? i’m not quite sure- almost like the end was rushed?
So to sum that up, it started strong but towards the last 1/3 of the book it felt rushed and not the same people on page as the start/middle.

Overall i don’t think it was enough to dissuade me from still giving this 4 and wanting to pick up book 2 in the future. I also have every intention to now read the original series because i had no idea this was a spin off and i’d love to read more in this world!

🐉✨ HOUSE OF DRAGONS ✨🐉
by K.A. Linde
📖 Royal Houses #1 | Pub Date: Oct 7, 2025 | Bloom Books

Fae politics. Dragon riders. A cursed prince. A heroine who refuses to be overlooked.

Kerrigan Argon (half-Fae, half-human) has never truly belonged. Abandoned on Draco Mountain as a child, she’s trained alongside the best in hopes of being chosen by one of the twelve powerful houses of Alandria. But on her seventeenth name day, she’s the only one left unclaimed.

When the Dragon Society offers her a dangerous bargain to secure a house or lose her birthright forever, Kerrigan teams up with the unlikeliest of allies: Fordham Ollivier, the cursed and dangerous prince of the House of Shadows. Together, they navigate deadly trials, shifting alliances, and a society determined to keep Kerrigan in her place.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
🐉 Lush, immersive worldbuilding with fae courts & dragon lore
⚔️ Trials, bargains, and political intrigue
🖤 A broody, cursed prince + a wild, determined heroine
💫 Friendship, betrayal, and slow-burn romantic tension
🔥 YA/NA romantasy perfect for fans of SJM, Holly Black, & V.E. Schwab

K.A. Linde delivers magic, mayhem, and heart-pounding action in a dazzling series opener. I’m already obsessed with Kerrigan and Fordham’s dynamic, and I need the next adventure immediately.

💬 QOTD: When it comes to fantasy, are you more drawn to political intrigue & court drama or creature magic like dragons & phoenixes?

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