Free Audiobook : Iron Flame (Empyrean, Book 2), By Rebecca Yarros

Anticipating Violet Sorrengail's demise within her inaugural year at Basgiath War College wasn't only common among others but also shared by Violet herself. Yet, the initial trial of Threshing was merely the first extraordinary challenge meant to sift out those lacking fortitude, worthiness, or luck.

With Threshing behind them, genuine training commences, and Violet contemplates how to navigate this new phase. The demanding and maliciously harsh nature of the training is just one facet of the challenge. The training is designed to push the riders' endurance to the brink of agony. Adding to the difficulty is the vice commandant, who has undertaken the personal task of teaching Violet her powerlessness, unless she chooses to betray the man she loves.

Although Violet's physique may be more delicate compared to her peers, her intelligence and unyielding resolve remain her strengths. She has also learned a pivotal lesson at Basgiath: Dragon riders establish their own rules.

However, a simple determination to survive won't suffice this time around.

Violet possesses knowledge of a hidden secret concealed for centuries within Basgiath War College, and in the end, perhaps even dragon fire won't prove adequate to ensure their salvation.