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Sacrifice: A Reverse Harem Dragon Fantasy (Drakoryan Brides Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 531 ratings

Four dragon lords. One virgin sacrifice.

When my village sacrifices me to the dragons, I go willingly to the Altar Rock to die.

But I don’t die.

I wake up in a castle built into a huge mountain. House Fra’Hir is one of many castles in the Drakoryan Empire. It is here I learn the truth — that women like me aren’t taken away to be devoured, but to be mated.

My mates, four sons of a dragon knight slain in the last battle of the ShadowFell, are unique both in personality and carnal abilities. They introduce me to the world of pleasure. In their bed chambers, they prepare me with masterful skill for the final, ultimate bond that will make me truly theirs.

But I am no passive mate, and the secret they keep from me threatens not only our bond, but the role I am prophesied to play in stopping a lurking danger that threatens the Drakoryan and human world alike.

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A virgin sacrificed to four sexy, dominant dragons, who will win not only their hearts but their respect? Sign me up for the whole series!Lee Savino, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Berserker Series
This is Ava Sinclair's best work yet. She has captured the fantasy, the adventure, the EVERYTHING I wanted. So well written and crafted. I can't wait for the rest of this series. Alta Hensley, USA Today Bestselling Author of Bastards & Whiskey
Ms. Sinclair has written a smart, delightful must-read for reverse harem fantasy fans. Dragons, steam, magic and more, Sacrifice has it all. I'll be devouring the next one!Miranda Martin, Bestselling author of Dragons & Phoenixes
If you haven't tried a reverse harem book, you need to read this novel. It's fun, sexy and respectful and you'll love knowing that ultimately the heroine is the one who controls more than she even realized. I can't wait for the next book in the series!"Alexis Alvarez, USA Today Bestselling author of Perfect Match

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079NPBJPD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pandora's Box Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Drakoryan Brides
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 531 ratings

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Customers find this reverse harem dragon fantasy book engaging, with one review noting how it captures readers from the first page. The story features steamy scenes and is told from multiple viewpoints, while the characters are well-developed, with one review highlighting the chemistry between the main characters. Customers consider it a good start for a new series and find it fascinating, with one review mentioning how it pulls readers' heart strings. While customers love the dragons and their mates, they note the book is relatively short.

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a good series with wonderful storytelling, and one customer mentions being captivated from the first page.

"...This sci-fi, reverse harem, dragon shifting love story was a great read." Read more

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"Wonderful..." Read more

"...But Ava Sinclair has started a special series that's intriguing and fascinating. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reverse harem story...." Read more

24 customers mention "Storyline"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this reverse harem romance, describing it as an adventure-filled love story with steamy scenes. One customer notes that the narrative is told from all five viewpoints.

"...a page turning romantic setting with wonderful characters that is steamy and realistic...." Read more

"A reverse harem dragon romance. She is to be sacrificed to a dragon in the hope that her village will be safe...." Read more

"...Ava Sinclair is a new author for me, and I truly loved this story...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book. The story was intriguing, and I liked the complexity of the characters...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the chemistry between the main characters and another noting the distinct personalities of the four brothers.

"This is a great reverse harem romance.This was a great read. Loved the characters and the storyline...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book. The story was intriguing, and I liked the complexity of the characters...." Read more

"Ava Sinclair has written a page turning romantic setting with wonderful characters that is steamy and realistic...." Read more

"...The four brothers are true individuals, each with their own strengths and weaknesses and unique bedchamber abilities...." Read more

7 customers mention "Start"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book as a good start for a new series, with one customer noting the author's terrific job of building the world.

"...The author does an absolutely terrific job of building this world and her descriptions bring depth to the story without overpowering it...." Read more

"...This was a good start to the series and I am a bit interested to see where the author will go from here...." Read more

"...This is a great starting to her new series. It ends on a high note but you know there is so much more coming...." Read more

"A good start for a new series. A reverse harem with dragon shifters. No danger for the heroine but her world gets turned upside down." Read more

6 customers mention "Interest"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating, with one mentioning how it places readers into the world and another noting how it evokes various emotions.

"...But Ava Sinclair has started a special series that's intriguing and fascinating. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reverse harem story...." Read more

"...This book put me through all the emotions- pulled my heart strings, steamy scenes, and left me on a cliffhanger that I quickly bought and downloaded..." Read more

"...faces every challenge with determination, courage, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge...." Read more

"...storytelling and all the steamy scenes were truly inventive and inspiring interest. I enjoyed those parts immensely but, BUT those secrets!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Love for dragons"3 positive0 negative

Customers love the dragons and their mates in the book.

"...Nothing that Layla was taught about dragons is true. Loved these dragons and their mate can't wait to read the next book in the series,..." Read more

"...this series great characters , well written, easy read, Loved the dragons and their mate ...I got this book free and read it voluntarily and loved it..." Read more

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3 customers mention "Book length"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book length negative, with several noting it was short.

"This was a very strange read. Although it was short, I have to say that the story was developed nicely...." Read more

"...This book was short but steamy and written from a multiple pov...." Read more

"...yeah it had the feel of some thing that could have been great but fell just short. Maybe the next book will tip the scales but we will see." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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    Lyla's special. She always assumed she'd follow her Aunt Myrna as a priestess of her people. But fate seldom gives what we want. The scrying bowl excludes her as an initiate. This means nothing, right? But when Lyla's chosen as the sacrifice, her worst fears are realized. She's steeled herself for this. But, as she's bound, waiting for what she's sure is the end, nothing can prepare her for what's to come. A stunningly beautiful green dragon whirls into view and snatches her from the Altar Rock. Then, all goes dark! When she awakens, she's bewildered and astonished. She's alive! But how? Why? As she realizes she's not alone, and is very naked, she learns that her companion, Lord Drorgros, is one of four brothers who are her...gulp...mates! What? Four men? One mate? Did she hit her head when she fainted? Nope...it's all true. As the brothers take Lyla through a whirlwind of sexual awakening, she's angry, frustrated, defiant, and mystified. Why won't anyone explain? What happened to the dragon? Why can't she go home? But Drorgros, Tythos, Imryth, and Zelki give only the barest of details. When Zelki makes a foolhardy gesture to impress Lyla, the world turns upside down for the brothers and all within their realm. Oracle Olin has a message, a prophecy, from the witches at the Wyrd, and it's not good. As Lyla struggles to accept her new life and deal with her frustration and resentment, the brothers have to face an evil from the past that nearly destroyed them once before. As the stakes grow higher, Imryth makes a rash decision that could demolish everything. Suddenly Lyla becomes the pivot point upon which everything hinges. Can the brothers woo her into compliance? Unlikely. And without Lyla, there is no future. What can they do? Is it possible for Lyla to leave her past behind and accept her future? Will the brothers ever be able to give Lyla what she truly needs? And what role does Lyla have to play in the Oracle's prophecy? For any of this to work, the brothers will have to learn to work as a team to not only win Lyla but to save their entire existence from crumbling around them.

    Ava Sinclair is a new author for me, and I truly loved this story. The reverse harem theme has become a recent fad in erotic fiction, and I've read several of these books. But Ava Sinclair has started a special series that's intriguing and fascinating. This isn't your run-of-the-mill reverse harem story. There's an incredibly beautiful backstory and history here that pulled me in and wouldn't let go. It's not just about dragons either. There are witches, oracles, fae, Gods and Goddesses, and magic galore! One thing I truly found satisfying is the relationship between the brothers, particularly as they relate to Lyla. Most reverse harem stories demonstrate complete harmony and acceptance between all the males involved in the story. There's no jealousy, no in-fighting, no one-upmanship. Realistic? Absolutely not! Ava Sinclair's made a huge leap in this regard. The brothers are real. They're competitive to a fault, especially when it comes to Lyla. Each of them is flawed. Each has strengths. Each has weaknesses. But it's the awareness that Ms. Sinclair writes into each character that's truly captivating. Lyla's a true force to be reckoned with. She's no doormat. I'm truly impressed with Ms. Sinclair's writing ability. This is just the beginning of this series, and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment (which is already available for preorder on Amazon). Congratulations, Ms. Sinclair! You've created a richly-detailed, stunning world where anything and everything is possible. I can't give Sacrifice anything less than five stars. It's a fresh and unique take on the reverse harem subgenre that's incredibly inventive.

    One final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the author. She works very hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to the book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice.

    Thanks for reading my review and happy reading
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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    I enjoyed this book. The story was intriguing, and I liked the complexity of the characters. There was more to Lyla than you might expect which I thought was great. I'm eager to see what happens in future books in this series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
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    A few misspells but overall really good. Some parts were rushed a bit but good timing and nothing really dragged on too much.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
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    This was a very strange read. Although it was short, I have to say that the story was developed nicely. Also the characters, you could get to know them a little. Their background. Their world. But the main heroine... Well, I am not so sure I am buying this "love story". The end was sweet, but this woman was just too...I wanna say stupid, but let’s just say... ignorant? Innocent? She absolutely had no inkling about life, about love, about anything. She was like a 2 year old child. Petulant, pouting, a little bit spoiled? maybe. If somebody kidnaps me who I thought will kill me -especially if that somebody is a huge dragon- and eat me, than tells me I have to get in bed with all of them and just... accept this... so afterward they can show me around like: hey, so I got laid...
    Nope. Thanks, but nope.
    It was not a bad story, if somebody likes these kind of stories. If not... I do not recommend it. All in all, as a book it was not so bad. As the story... meh, it was still not sooo bad. The heroine though...
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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    This wasn’t a typical genre interest of mine, but I am so glad I took the risk to read it! This book put me through all the emotions- pulled my heart strings, steamy scenes, and left me on a cliffhanger that I quickly bought and downloaded book 2. This sci-fi, reverse harem, dragon shifting love story was a great read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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    Ava Sinclair is one of my favorite authors. This book was a surprise for me, as the genre was totally different than any of her books I've read. It's a reverse harem with Dragons. Though I don't usually like dragon fantasy, this book pulled me in. Lula is sacrificed to the Drakoryan Empire, destined to be the mate of four brothers, Drorgos, Tythos, Imyth and Zelki, Dragons all, who now rule the empire. There is so much more to them then that. There are sexy scenes, as well as action. The one thing I missed in the book was that Miss Sinclair did not include any spanking scenes that are norm for her books. This is the first In a series of five books. I am looking forward to reading them all.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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    Lyla has a surprisingly decent outlook considering what she’s been through. First, her desire to become a priestess is dashed, and she's sacrificed to "the most terrible, beautiful" dragon and lives. Then, she wakes up in the opulent bedroom of a hot, huge, half-naked guy with a beard and a leather kilt who plans on making her his--along with his three, equally dangerous, equally hot, dragon lord brothers.

    This is a really good series. It’s not the same old plot where the girl gets one taste of the guy (or guys) and loses herself, turning into whatever her new man wants her to be. I like that Lyla doesn’t give in right away--but she isn’t an idiot either. This series is standalone, with overarching storylines that run throughout.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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    Ava Sinclair has written a page turning romantic setting with wonderful characters that is steamy and realistic.

    Sacrifice is the original and unpredictable story of Lyla of the Drakoryan Empire. Drorgros, Zelki, Tythos, and Imryth are the brothers who now rule the Empire. What will happen when Lyla is sacrificed to the dragons?

    I found the story easy to read, adored the tragic and haunting story of the guys mother and father, had no problem imagining the world in which they lived, thanks to the great world building, and basked in the happily ever after!

    You will devour this book! I had to keep reading to find out what would happen to Lyla.

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  • Kathleen Bulfon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Awesome Reverse Harem Story!! Hot Hot Hot!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2018
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    I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it!

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • Manda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book it's fast pace moving through swiftly even though to me it's more of an introduction to the series. I thought she would have held out a bit longer then what she did if you know what I mean. It was also reminiscent of a movie that I saw taken by a dragon family thinking they were dead but falling in love with there abductor.
    A great start to the series and quickly moving onto the next instalment of the series.
  • Linda
    1.0 out of 5 stars Full of Spelling Mistakes
    Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2024
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    It's a pretentious read.
    Since there are dragons involved, the language is written very heavy and swollen and pretentious. Which is okay, where it not for the many spelling mistakes e.g. "the enemies our out there" or he instead of she etc. Instant immersion kill.
    The spicy scenes are very short too. Not to recommend.
  • Fiona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Different
    Reviewed in Australia on May 8, 2025
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    I so enjoyed reading Lyla's story, hooked within a few pages. I can even picture them in my mind.
    The deepening, wow, so intriguing me to find out what happens next.
  • seafrana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2018
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    It was such an amazing read, the storyline was well thought out and quite steamy scenes, I liked reading it.

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