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A Gathering of Dragons #3
A Dance of Smoke and Steel
As Anumith the Destroyer's army draws nearer to the western realms, an alliance is forming to stand against him. The heir to the throne of Krimathe embarks upon a quest for the goddess Vela--a quest that the goddess has promised will give her strength enough to defeat the Destroyer.
All that Laina must do is to stay silent...and serve a man she has sworn to kill. A man who helped destroy her family.
The son of a demon warlord and only recently freed from years of torture, Saxen seeks to make amends to his people before facing the justice of the Krimathean queen's blade. When a mysterious, silent woman who wears a questing cloak joins his small band of warriors, he only wishes to rid himself of her.
But she isn't so easy to get rid of--and fulfilling her quest might come at a far higher cost than Laina could imagine. For she might gain the strength to defeat the Destroyer...but what she needs from Saxen will destroy him first.
All that Laina must do is to stay silent...and serve a man she has sworn to kill. A man who helped destroy her family.
The son of a demon warlord and only recently freed from years of torture, Saxen seeks to make amends to his people before facing the justice of the Krimathean queen's blade. When a mysterious, silent woman who wears a questing cloak joins his small band of warriors, he only wishes to rid himself of her.
But she isn't so easy to get rid of--and fulfilling her quest might come at a far higher cost than Laina could imagine. For she might gain the strength to defeat the Destroyer...but what she needs from Saxen will destroy him first.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
About the author
Milla Vane
7 books659 followersMilla Vane is an alternate name for author Meljean Brook.
Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing-and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.
Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.
Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing-and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.
Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.
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July 31, 2020Saxen and Laina! Oh my sweet Vela, I need this book like I need air to breathe.
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June 6, 2024Feb 21, 2021
OCTOBER?!? Whattt????????
July 14, 2021
JANUARY 2022?!? Whattt????????
September 7, 2021
APRIL?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
January 10, 2022
JUNE 28?!?!? 😵😵
March 27, 2022
NOVEMBER 29th 2022?!? 🥲
November 19, 2023
9 more days. 9. More. Days.
I should probably read all the books again as a refresher 😬
January 1, 2024
The release date is conspicuously absent?? The audiobook on Amazon says June 1, 2024?? I mean, it’s been almost 3 years of waiting for me. I’m getting a little tired of this.
June 5, 2024
You’re kidding me, right?
OCTOBER?!? Whattt????????
July 14, 2021
JANUARY 2022?!? Whattt????????
September 7, 2021
APRIL?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
January 10, 2022
JUNE 28?!?!? 😵😵
March 27, 2022
NOVEMBER 29th 2022?!? 🥲
November 19, 2023
9 more days. 9. More. Days.
I should probably read all the books again as a refresher 😬
January 1, 2024
The release date is conspicuously absent?? The audiobook on Amazon says June 1, 2024?? I mean, it’s been almost 3 years of waiting for me. I’m getting a little tired of this.
June 5, 2024
You’re kidding me, right?
Want to Read
August 20, 2022** May 21, 2022 update **
MAY TWENTY FRIGGIN TWENTY THREE?!?!!!!???
I. AM. DYING.
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O C T O B E R ? ! ? ! ? ? ? ! ! !
The path is never easy :'(
MAY TWENTY FRIGGIN TWENTY THREE?!?!!!!???
I. AM. DYING.
** original post **
O C T O B E R ? ! ? ! ? ? ? ! ! !
The path is never easy :'(
Want to Read
July 18, 2020As someone who adored books 1 & 2, I am SUPER eager for the last book in this trilogy! We got glimpses of Laina and Saxen in book #2, so I am intrigued to see their dynamic together. :D
Want to Read
September 20, 2025Every time this book gets pushed back again, a little piece of me dies.
Update 7/23/2023: I noticed the listing for this book has been removed from Amazon and I got sad. I really hope this series gets finished, don't leave us hanging.
Update 9/4/2024: I think I'm going to die from a broken heart if I have to wait much longer.
Update 9/20/205: I've lost all hope :(
Update 7/23/2023: I noticed the listing for this book has been removed from Amazon and I got sad. I really hope this series gets finished, don't leave us hanging.
Update 9/4/2024: I think I'm going to die from a broken heart if I have to wait much longer.
Update 9/20/205: I've lost all hope :(
Want to Read
May 14, 2022Will this book ever be released? I’ve been looking forward to a reread and an ending to this series for a long time… but I’m afraid that the day may never come. 😢
December 10, 2023
What is going on!! This has been pushed back so many times, is this author okay?
Want to Read
May 5, 2023Why does GR have this listed as a release for May 23rd? It's been pushed back for almost 3 years and that's kind of like a mean tease! Amazon says 11/23 now, but I don't have much hope for that, either. The good thing is ~I don't even remember this series anymore and I won't be buying until I can get second hand ~ money saved!!
Want to Read
January 27, 2025According to Amazon, the publication date for the paperback is January 2, 2079. So in about 54 years, we can potentially read this book. I’ve already waited over 4 years. What’s the harm in 50 more? 🙄
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March 2, 20253/3/2025
November 17, 2021
Can I preemptively rate this a million stars?
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December 10, 202410/12/2024
been waiting for almost four years now, should i just give up on it?
been waiting for almost four years now, should i just give up on it?
Want to Read
April 29, 2025TWENTY SEVENTY NINE. JANUARY OF TWENTY SEVENTY NINE.
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