Finished the trilogy. Good premise and great story, lovable characters, very well written. I got this as a freebie, in January 2019 I think, and I’m definitely buying the fourth book in the series. Our sorceress chased by a secret society. The decorated pilot in trouble again. The former pirate abandoned after being betrayed. The junior pilot recently rescued, but in love with the wrong person. All four converge in this third story with an ancient power being used by the evil empire. Will they be able to work together long enough to accomplish their individual goals?

The third book in the Dragon Blood series finds all four of the main characters on an adventure together. Airships, hot air balloons, man-made mountains, moving statues, and a little bit of dragon blood make this latest steampunk novel by Lindsay Buroker a must-read!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I am a voracious reader and like many I read books for a variety of reasons and to meet a variety of needs. Lindsay Buroker is my favorite go to author for when I just want to escape the craziness of life. She always provides just the break that I need from an often emotionally exhausting life. I love her quirky characters and Blood Charged does not disappoint. I lived as a wise rebel vicariously through Colonel Ridge Zirkander and felt some of my own desire to rebel, because of course I know better, wash away leaving me a more peaceful citizen. I reveled in the joking camaraderie of "brothers" wishing that we all experienced more of that in the real world. I again lived vicariously through Sardelle. Her confidence, wisdom, power, and benevolence in her power. I was feeling a bit out of control in my day to day life and while I fully entrust my life in God's hands it was fun to fantasize a wee bit about being able to mentally drop kick an enemy or two. The characters always have strong individual personalities but I love it when you get to see them work together as a cohesive team. Teamwork existed in the Emperor’s Edge series but it is much more intrinsically entwined in this series. It is not always easy to find the perfect escape book but each and every time I pick up one of Lindsay Burokers books I am not disappointed (except for in the fact that while she is an incredibly fast writer she constantly keeps me wanting the next book NOW). I am greatly looking forward to book 4 and learning more about Tolemek’s sister. I wouldn’t mind a whole new series spinning off in that direction (hint hint hint).