Dragon Isle Wars Trilogy by Frost Kay

Review:
Well, I binge read this entire series last night. I finally turned the last 'page' of my kindle around 4 am. I will admit, there was a decent amount of skimming through the last book— not because it wasn't good, but because I was tired and wanted to know how the story ended. Oops.
Dragon Isle Wars Series:
Court of Dragons
Queen of Legends
Throne of Serpents

 As a full disclosure, I've never read anything by Frost Kay before, but she popped up on my kindle recommendation list, and I liked the covers so I decided to give this trilogy a go. I'll keep my review brief, as I'm tired (haha), but I liked this series. Two things really stood out to me as excellent. First, this was a true enemies-to-lovers. I was suitably impressed with how strong and believable their mutual hatred was (for good reason), how their relationship was portrayed, and how cautious the ebb and flow of their trust was. Second, the sea dragons were incredible. I was not expecting this twist in a non-mermaid/Atlantas type setting and I loved it. What a neat twist on dragon riders! The court setting of the Dark Elves was intriguing; it suited their name perfectly. If you like intrigue — this book is for you.

 

Content warnings (slight spoilers): There was a fair share of sexual innuendos throughout. A scene in the third book told of child sexual abuse, but it was done in a conversation and nothing was explained. Thankfully. There was marital sex... it was consensual and it was kept to the PG13 level. Not closed door, but fade to black (though it went a touch further than what I normally read, I would still throw it in the PG 13). The violence was definitely up there but not the point of being too much. There were murders, betrayals, executions, torture... you name it. Overall, I wouldn't throw this book in the YA category but into NA.

Back Cover of Book ONE: 

As a daughter of the Dragon Court, Wren knows three truths: never show weakness, pay the tithe, and never trust the elves.

When the enemy strikes on the eve of her wedding, Wren has no choice but to fight. Captured, she's dragged before the elvish king and given two choices.

Death or marriage.

She submits, biding her time as she plots and spies, determined to strike at the heart of the elvish royalty and take back her family's throne once more. But the more time she spends with her dangerous and achingly handsome husband, she finds herself wavering.

Only the strong survive the hash moors of the Dragon Isles, and she can't afford to question her loyalties, leaving only one final choice.

Strike hard and fast. Never waver. It's his heart or hers.

A Court of Dragons is the first book in a new fantasy romance series, inspired by the tales of Beauty and the Beast with Reylo viking vibes. It's perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash, A Deal with The Elf King, and The Bridge Kingdom. If you're looking for enemies to lovers with a delicious slow burn romance, scroll up and read now!