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Kingdom of Shadows and Wings

Dragons of Tirene #1 / 5 ✓
by Nina Frost
Kingdom of Shadows and Wings (Dragons of Tirene #1) by Nina Frost
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A world of magic, desire, and intrigue awaits at Flighthaven, where a young woman defies the odds to find her true calling.

Nineteen-year-old Lark Axton has lived her entire life sequestered behind the castle's walls, overshadowed by her overprotective mother. Now, the king has ordered Lark to assume her missing sister’s role as a warrior in training at Aclaris’s flight academy, where the kingdom's sons and daughters train to battle their winged enemies and control dragons.

There’s just one problem. Lark is terrified of flying.

Forced to the deadly training grounds of Flighthaven, Lark must survive the danger that stalks the academy if she wants to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance and survive the upcoming treacherous trial. Unfortunately, her sinfully irresistible, arrogant and downright irritating flight instructor is determined to make her life hell.

But enemies lurk within the academy, and no one is who they seem, including Lark herself. As the trial begins, the same explosive secrets that tore Lark's sister away from Flighthaven now threaten Lark.

With her life hanging in the balance, Lark's ability to unlock the secret magic within her will either save...or kill her.

Kingdom of Shadows and Wings weaves the thrill of dragons, elemental magic, and forbidden romance into an exhilarating fantasy adventure that’s perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy.

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Release date: December 12, 2024

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Nina Frost

Before dragons and magic filled the pages of her novels, Nina Frost was the kind of reader who rewrote endings in her head—particularly when the story didn’t sit right. Born and raised in California, she grew up under wide skies and surrounded by books that sparked her curiosity about distant realms, quiet rebellions, and the slow-burn ache of forbidden love. That instinct—to reshape stories and push her characters toward the truth they fear most—became the foundation of her writing.

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Frost’s breakout Dragons of Tirene series doesn’t just breathe fire; it crackles with emotional intensity. Her debut, Kingdom of Shadows and Wings, introduces Lark Axton, a fierce but fractured young woman thrust into Flighthaven Academy, where secrets weigh as heavily as the wings of the dragons she must learn to ride. From elemental magic to political treachery, Frost weaves together fantasy and romance with a deft hand, never shying away from the sharp edges of loss, loyalty, and love that shouldn't be.

Readers often praise her work for its cinematic world-building, where danger lurks behind beauty and affection must earn its place through trials. Frost's writing balances heart-racing action with character-driven stakes, making her books a perfect match for fans of fantasy with romantic tension and emotional grit.

Outside of her fictional worlds, Nina finds inspiration in the wilderness—whether it's hiking California trails with her family or losing hours to stargazing. That connection to nature pulses through her stories, grounding the magic in something that feels elemental and real.

Though still early in her publishing career, Frost has begun carving out a space in the fantasy romance genre, with Court of Secrets and Flames following quickly on the heels of her debut, and Crown of Betrayal and Blood on the horizon. Each book pulls readers deeper into Tirene’s fractured kingdoms, where survival depends not just on strength—but on heart.

Nina Frost writes for those who crave fantasy with soul: stories where dragons fly, love complicates everything, and courage is never simple.

Dragons of Tirene

In the fractured realm of Tirene, dragons are not the stuff of legends—they are living weapons, bonded to riders chosen by fate and forged through fire. But the bond isn’t always a blessing, and power, in this world, comes at a price.

The Dragons of Tirene series immerses readers in a world where elemental magic and ancient bloodlines collide within the walls of Flighthaven Academy—a brutal institution where survival often depends on secrets kept and alliances betrayed. At its heart is Lark Axton, a reluctant student whose sister vanished into the academy’s shadows, and whose own presence there threatens to unravel truths buried deep within the kingdom’s foundations. Her journey is one of quiet defiance, emotional vulnerability, and a slow-burn entanglement with a rival who may be as dangerous as he is magnetic.

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What sets this series apart isn’t just the dragons or the fantasy setting—it’s the atmosphere of unease, the ever-present tension between trust and deception, and the way characters bleed for their choices, not just fight with their fists. It’s a story that leans into its romantic threads without softening the harsh edges of its world.

With lyrical prose, haunting tension, and an undercurrent of forbidden magic, this fantasy romance series balances elemental battles with emotional reckoning. Each installment draws readers deeper into Tirene’s kingdoms, where nothing is sacred and everything can burn.

For fans of dark academies, reluctant heroines, and slow-burning magic-infused romance, this series offers an escape into a world where dragons may be the least dangerous thing waiting in the skies.


Dragons of Tirene consists of five books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Kingdom of Shadows and Wings (Dragons of Tirene #1)
Unrated
Court of Secrets and Flames (Dragons of Tirene #2)
Unrated
Crown of Betrayal and Blood (Dragons of Tirene #3)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
Queen of Legends and Lies (Dragons of Tirene #4)
⧗ 9.78 / 9
Empire of Reckoning and Ruin (Dragons of Tirene #5)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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