{"product_id":"9780008804572-retail-the-bond-that-burns","title":"The Bond That Burns","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurvival at the treacherous Bloodwing Academy was supposed to get easier, but accidentally awakening a mythical, death-dealing dragon has placed an absolute target on Medra's back. With every noble highblood house scheming to exploit the ancient creature's legacy, she is forced to bluff her way through lethal political encounters to hide the terrifying reality: she has no control over the beast at all. Compounding her peril is the crushing betrayal of Blake Drakharrow, the man she foolishly thought she could trust, who has now bound her to him as his exclusive, vital blood source in a dark currency system where survival demands everything.Deftly synthesizing the high-stakes competitive tension of contemporary dark academia with the soaring high fantasy stakes of classic draconic lore, Briar Boleyn delivers a masterful exploration of codependency, institutional malice, and deep-seated betrayal. Written with an evocative, lush prose style that balances sharp internal monologue with searing romantic tension, this second installment in the Bloodwing Academy saga cements its status as a foundational modern text for enthusiasts of high-concept romantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801265287387,"sku":"9780008804572-RETAIL","price":46.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/4c4f57d8-e5dc-4e03-a1b1-9709518aca18.png?v=1779468450","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780008804572-retail-the-bond-that-burns","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}