Shadow of Wings (Dragon Claimed #1) by Ellie Pond
- Merissa
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
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My reclusive billionaire bosses have a secret. They're dragon shifters from another realm. And they didn't just hire me to catalog rare art. They hired me because I might be their fated mate.
I knew I was going to work in a Swiss castle with access to one of the finest art collections I've ever heard about. Was there a twinge of questioning whether I was qualified for my dream job yet? Yes. But sometimes you have to get on the plane and buckle up.
I expected long hours in a dusty gallery. I absolutely did not expect a dragon prince and the rest of his thunder with plans to seduce me and make me theirs.
The problem? I might not be the one they’ve been waiting for after all. Fate hasn’t shown its hand. Without the mating lightning strike, these royal dragons can’t fully claim me.
And walking away from the three men I've fallen for might destroy us all.
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4 out of 5 (very good)
SHADOW OF WINGS is the first book in the Dragon Claimed series. We begin in a world where shifters are known about, and Raine lands the job of a lifetime, curating a private art collection in the Swiss mountains.
Kieren, Roark, and Evander are thunder-mates, which means when they find their mate, they will share. They have been searching, hosting 'candidates' as they try to find their mate. Raine is the last opportunity, as they are tired of it all. They all feel something for her, but is she the one? Not only that, but trouble is brewing between the dragon clans, most especially with their long-term rivals, the Firesteds.
This is fairly fast-paced, with some skips and jumps in the timeline. On the whole, it flows fairly well, but I did get lost a couple of times. While the main male characters are also pretty much defined, there were also a couple of times when I had to go to the beginning of the chapter to make sure I knew who was speaking. Leo is the only one I didn't confuse! I want a Leo of my own!!
I found this to be a lighthearted and fun read. I don't fully understand the role Aisling has to play yet, as I don't feel she added that much to the story, but I'm hopeful it will be clearer as the story progresses. It does end on a huge cliffhanger, though, so consider yourself warned. The ending didn't come as a surprise, but I look forward to the next book to see where it takes me.
If you like dragon shifters and why choose, then I can recommend this one.
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Merissa
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Ellie Pond is an author of Paranormal Romance. Ellie’s had many professions, including costume designer, contract archaeologist, organic farmer, fabric store owner, and airline gate agent. She’s happy to be a full-time writer now. She lives in New England with her three teenage sons, husband, and father. It’s a lot of testosterone. To combat all the Axe body spray in the house, Ellie likes to travel. You can follow her on social media for her travel adventures, when we can do that kind of thing again.
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