Return to the dangerous halls of Bloodwing Academy in The Wings That Bind (Deluxe Edition) by Briar Boleyn, the thrilling third installment in the viral Bloodwing Academy romantasy series. Filled with vampires, dragon riders, dark academia, forbidden romance, and shocking betrayals, this unforgettable fantasy is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Vampire Academy.

This stunning limited deluxe hardcover edition features gorgeous stenciled edges, custom endpapers, and a metallic-effect dust jacket, making it a must-have collectible for fantasy lovers. Available only during the first printing in the U.S. and Canada while supplies last.

After the devastating events of winter, Bloodwing Academy is anything but safe. A second dragon has awakened, powerful enemies are closing in, and deadly secrets hidden within Sangratha threaten everyone caught in their path.

As friendships are tested, loyalties unravel, and old betrayals resurface, the fragile bond between allies and enemies grows increasingly complicated. With a mysterious new headmaster, morally gray heroes, and a kingdom teetering on the edge of destruction, survival has never been more uncertain.

Packed with breathtaking romance, high-stakes adventure, magical intrigue, and unforgettable twists, The Wings That Bind raises the stakes higher than ever.

Why You'll Love The Wings That Bind

• Deluxe limited collector's edition
• Stenciled page edges
• Custom illustrated endpapers
• Metallic-effect dust jacket
• Third book in the Bloodwing Academy series
• Dark academia fantasy
• Dragon riders and vampires
• Slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance

Tropes & Themes

• Enemies to lovers
• Morally gray characters
• Dark academia
• Forced proximity
• Vampire romance
• Dragon riders
• Magic academy
• Found family
• High fantasy adventure
• Betrayal and redemption

Perfect For Fans Of

• Fourth Wing
• A Court of Thorns and Roses
• Vampire Academy
• Zodiac Academy
• Blood & Steel
• Fantasy romance
• Dark fantasy
• Romantasy book clubs

Book Details

Title: The Wings That Bind (Deluxe Edition)

Series: Bloodwing Academy (Book 3)

Author: Briar Boleyn

Format: Deluxe Hardcover

Genre:

• Romantasy
• Fantasy Romance
• Dark Academia
• Dark Fantasy

Special Edition Features:

• Stenciled edges
• Custom endpapers
• Metallic-effect dust jacket
• Limited first printing collectible edition

Pages:
448

Publication Date:
March 10, 2026

Dimensions:
8.99 × 6.15 × 1.43 inches

Reading Order:

1. On Wings of Blood
2. The Bond That Burns
3. The Wings That Bind
4. Book Four (Coming Fall 2026)

About the Author

Briar Boleyn is the bestselling author of the viral Bloodwing Academy series. Known for blending dark academia, morally gray characters, forbidden romance, and immersive fantasy worlds, her novels have become favorites among romantasy readers who crave emotional intensity, dangerous magic, and unforgettable twists.