The Oracle of Aeon Dra Saga: Book 1
Publication Date: January 1, 2024
In the aftermath of the Xeonada Empire’s destruction on Tellus, 20-year-old Melfina Aeon Dra narrowly escaped, only to find herself drawn back to her war-torn homeland to pursue her dream of becoming a certified Mecha Pilot with the revered Order. However, destiny takes an unexpected turn, leading her into the clutches of the enigmatic Order of the Dragon Knights, against the explicit warnings of her father and into the dangerous orbit of her mortal enemy, Prince Sixus Westin.
As the Oracle burdened with powers sought by all six kingdoms, Melfina must navigate the treacherous waters of political intrigue and deadly assassins who will stop at nothing to prevent her from succeeding at the Abraxas Institute of Union. With her dreams twisted into a nightmarish reality, Melfina discovers that piloting a deity in space is the least of her challenges. Forced to share a dorm room with Prince Sixus, the two must overcome their clashing personalities to survive not only the assassins, but also each other.
Embark on an exhilarating enemies to lovers new adult saga filled with pulse-pounding action, unexpected romance, intense violence, mature content, heart-wrenching moments, and mind-bending plot twists. Melfina and Sixus’s journey will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering what shocking revelation or unexpected turn awaits them next.
As the first installment of The Oracle of Aeon Dra Saga, Rebels Flame introduces Melfina Aeon Dra, who plans to become a Mecha Pilot.
Author Bria Lexor creates an intriguing fantasy world, including dragons and assassination plots. As a half-Draconian, Mel finds herself caught up in a future that puts her on a collision course with Sixus Westin, her family’s mortal enemy.
What ensues is a lively story full of drama, intrigue, and explicit sexual activity (noted by the author in a trigger warning). The conclusion sets the stage for the next installment in the series.
While the concept is fresh and new, there are numerous plot holes and areas of confusion. It is challenging to differentiate between Mel’s visions and her telepathic conversations with Sixus. The inconsistencies create a sense of confusion, particularly regarding the relationship between Mel and Sixus.
A strong editor can easily provide guidance for clarity. Another reason an editor would be helpful is to remove the persistent grammatical errors throughout the story. Since the book has been available since the beginning of the year, that final version should be free of these distractors.
Rebels Flame offers an interesting foray into a fantasy world where desire and destiny collide.
Bria Lexor is the author of popular Urban Fantasy and Dark Fantasy series. She lives in Colorado and works on her books full time.
