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Wing Builder
He has his wings, she needs to build hers.
Wren knew she was weird, but she also believed she was human. When she learns she’s an heir to a House Banae… she also discovers someone wants her dead.
Ezal is cursed with the Blight, his gray wings making him ineligible as Wren’s suitor. He accepts an assignment to be Wren’s Protector, assuming a responsibility he will complete at any cost.
To become Lady Banae, Wren must marry—and quickly! While white-winged bachelors line up to be Wren’s suitors, nobody realizes it’s Ezal who has captured her heart.
Together, Ezal and Wren must navigate mysterious attacks and political maneuvering. As danger whirls around them, do they have the courage to choose love?
Wing Builder is a new-adult romance set in a breathtaking sci-fantasy landscape. Expect aerial world-building and a swoon-worthy romance torn by political agendas and unexpected assassins. This stand-alone story features a competition between suitors, beautiful dresses, and a woman stepping into her strength.
Wren knew she was weird, but she also believed she was human. When she learns she’s an heir to a House Banae… she also discovers someone wants her dead.
Ezal is cursed with the Blight, his gray wings making him ineligible as Wren’s suitor. He accepts an assignment to be Wren’s Protector, assuming a responsibility he will complete at any cost.
To become Lady Banae, Wren must marry—and quickly! While white-winged bachelors line up to be Wren’s suitors, nobody realizes it’s Ezal who has captured her heart.
Together, Ezal and Wren must navigate mysterious attacks and political maneuvering. As danger whirls around them, do they have the courage to choose love?
Wing Builder is a new-adult romance set in a breathtaking sci-fantasy landscape. Expect aerial world-building and a swoon-worthy romance torn by political agendas and unexpected assassins. This stand-alone story features a competition between suitors, beautiful dresses, and a woman stepping into her strength.
- GenresFantasyRomanceParanormal
324 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2021
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Mel Braxton
14 books73 followersMel doesn't know what to do with reality, so she daydreams of fantastical places. With strong heroines, thrilling plots, and toe-curling romance, she captivates readers with her storytelling. She loves her family, especially Lulu the dog, who mistakenly believes Mel’s job is to be a professional puppy cuddler.
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May 22, 2021
Wing Builder was such a fun read!
It’s a lush blend of science fiction and fantasy, and it also contains elements of romance, mystery, and even dystopia! There’s something in it for everyone, so no matter what genre you usually gravitate towards, I think you’ll definitely enjoy this book.
It follows our main character Wren, who has been swept away to Letharia, a beautiful dimension made up of floating islands and winged, angel-like beings, after she discovers that she is the heir to one of the realm’s governing houses. Ezal, our other main character, is Wren’s protector, responsible for helping her navigate Letharian politics, all while they dodge shocking assassination attempts aimed towards Wren. As Wren and Ezal search for answers, they begin to develop feelings for one another… Feelings that neither of them can ignore, even though they are strictly forbidden.
Reading through Wren and Ezal’s perspectives was so enjoyable, since they’re both such likable characters. Wren, for starters, was an amazing heroine, particularly because she didn’t need to act feisty and sassy to be a badass. She was more of a gentle, kind character, but none of that stopped her from being strong and independent, even in a world where she was put at a disadvantage for not having wings. Moreover, I deeply admired Wren’s intelligence, as well as her thirst for knowledge. It was so refreshing to read about a scholarly female main character!
Ezal was a wonderfully written character, too. He’s very strong an noble on the surface, but as I discovered throughout the book, he actually has so many more complex layers. For example, he constantly struggles with feeling unlovable and unworthy, which was both heartbreaking and realistic to read about. That’s the thing I love about Ezal– He’s so real. In fact, he’s probably one of the most realistic, relatable male characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about!
I really loved Ezal and Wren’s romance, because I found it so beautiful how they constantly lifted each other up and helped each other find their inner strength. Especially near the end of the novel, as things were being wrapped up, I loved how Ezal and Wren continued to support each other, even when their circumstances worked to keep them apart.
In addition to the characters and romance, I also really loved the world-building in this book! The whole idea of magical cordwork was super brilliant, fascinating, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before. The dimensional science was also another well explained aspect of the setting, and I appreciate that the author took the time to research it instead of simply crediting all of the fantastical aspects of the world to magic.
Overall, Wing Builder was a fantastic stand-alone novel that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick yet captivating read. With stunning world-building and intricate characters, it’s definitely a book you do not want to miss out on!
It’s a lush blend of science fiction and fantasy, and it also contains elements of romance, mystery, and even dystopia! There’s something in it for everyone, so no matter what genre you usually gravitate towards, I think you’ll definitely enjoy this book.
It follows our main character Wren, who has been swept away to Letharia, a beautiful dimension made up of floating islands and winged, angel-like beings, after she discovers that she is the heir to one of the realm’s governing houses. Ezal, our other main character, is Wren’s protector, responsible for helping her navigate Letharian politics, all while they dodge shocking assassination attempts aimed towards Wren. As Wren and Ezal search for answers, they begin to develop feelings for one another… Feelings that neither of them can ignore, even though they are strictly forbidden.
Reading through Wren and Ezal’s perspectives was so enjoyable, since they’re both such likable characters. Wren, for starters, was an amazing heroine, particularly because she didn’t need to act feisty and sassy to be a badass. She was more of a gentle, kind character, but none of that stopped her from being strong and independent, even in a world where she was put at a disadvantage for not having wings. Moreover, I deeply admired Wren’s intelligence, as well as her thirst for knowledge. It was so refreshing to read about a scholarly female main character!
Ezal was a wonderfully written character, too. He’s very strong an noble on the surface, but as I discovered throughout the book, he actually has so many more complex layers. For example, he constantly struggles with feeling unlovable and unworthy, which was both heartbreaking and realistic to read about. That’s the thing I love about Ezal– He’s so real. In fact, he’s probably one of the most realistic, relatable male characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about!
I really loved Ezal and Wren’s romance, because I found it so beautiful how they constantly lifted each other up and helped each other find their inner strength. Especially near the end of the novel, as things were being wrapped up, I loved how Ezal and Wren continued to support each other, even when their circumstances worked to keep them apart.
In addition to the characters and romance, I also really loved the world-building in this book! The whole idea of magical cordwork was super brilliant, fascinating, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before. The dimensional science was also another well explained aspect of the setting, and I appreciate that the author took the time to research it instead of simply crediting all of the fantastical aspects of the world to magic.
Overall, Wing Builder was a fantastic stand-alone novel that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick yet captivating read. With stunning world-building and intricate characters, it’s definitely a book you do not want to miss out on!
June 2, 2021
Wren finds out that what made her different in earth, was the fact that she belonged in Letharia. Ezal is the one who takes her back in this dimension and there she finds out she's the Heir of her bloodline and someone also wants her dead and didn't want her to return. Ezal is her protector, but can't be anything more. They're both in their own ways outcasts, so a future with them together seems forbidden.
I really really enjoyed this story!! 😍😍 The world building was unique and beautiful! The writing of the author was easy to read and not confusing like other fantasy novels and I really loved the characters! I rooted for them against all odds! I definitely need to read more by her ❤️
I really really enjoyed this story!! 😍😍 The world building was unique and beautiful! The writing of the author was easy to read and not confusing like other fantasy novels and I really loved the characters! I rooted for them against all odds! I definitely need to read more by her ❤️
April 16, 2021
3.5 I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Wing builder is a sci-fi fantasy genre bender that challenges some common tropes in indie fantasy and paranormal romance. I enjoyed reading it and it definitely stands out among what I’ve read.
Characters
Our main characters are Wren, and her protector Ezal. Wren is a science student and has grown up on earth without knowing her letharian origins. Yet, when she finds out she almost immediately accepts it, and goes with a stranger to an alternate dimension. While it’s mentioned multiple times that Wren likes, and studies science, we don’t see her analytical and scientific thinking side until the second half of the book. She compares elements of letharia to scientific theories and makes pro con lists. She is kind and generous without sacrificing her self worth and happiness.
Ezal is letharian who suffers from the blight, a hereditary defect, that cause his wings to become gray instead of white. Other than that, people with the blight are healthy. However, his society looks down on and is superstitious about the condition. As a result, Ezal battles with feeling worthy of love and finding true happiness. Despite being a “protector” or kind of guard he feels guilty when he hurts people. I liked this take on the “strong” male protagonist. Morally grey is so popular in these kinds of characters that Ezal was a nice change of pace. He thinks using his emotions, but doesn’t let it overtake his logical side either.
As for side characters.... I couldn’t really tell you about a single one. Their only purpose seems to be to give the protagonists information. All of them were very flat and forgettable. Well except Wren’s dad. Finally a parent who isn’t dead and is actually nice. There also isn’t a direct antagonist but I can’t say they felt like they were missing.
World
Indie fantasy seems to go one of two ways. Authors pick a known world or fantasy being to write about, or they come up with something new and unique to their story. Wing builder is the latter! Even if I forget side character names and some plot points, I will always remember the concepts for this world and how beautiful it is in my mind. That said... there weren’t as many descriptions as I would like. The writing style definitely leaves room for your imagination. I didn’t have too much of a problem with this, but I could see it annoying some readers. And what is probably my biggest gripe is that I still don’t fully understand the magic system or how the world itself even functions. Repetition for me is key, and if these explanations were only used once... I’m bound to get lost. Zalets and cords especially. I beleive zalets are a kind of blade that can also... communicate with other zalets? And they can manipulate cords which are people’s energy? It isn’t particularly important to the overall plot, but it is referenced a lot. What interested me the most was how people in letharia value perfection and morals. A nice contrast to popular fae/paranormal worlds where violence and dishonesty is common. Also, learning more about the blight and what it really means for those who have it was interesting. Overall the world and magic can be pretty but also vague sometimes.
Story
The synopsis is accurate, but I was almost half way through before I felt like we got to the bulk of the plot. For a story that takes place over just a few days, there’s some slower spots and filler. The courting is pretty brief and fairly pointless because the book never makes you think Wren could potentially end up with any of her suitors, nor would you want her to. Wren and Ezal have.... instalove. But it’s self-aware so it gets a pass from me. But beware. Overall both the plot and romance are pretty light. An easy read that may not be addicting to everyone.
Final verdict: Would I recommend this to my past self? Yes
Wing builder is a sci-fi fantasy genre bender that challenges some common tropes in indie fantasy and paranormal romance. I enjoyed reading it and it definitely stands out among what I’ve read.
Characters
Our main characters are Wren, and her protector Ezal. Wren is a science student and has grown up on earth without knowing her letharian origins. Yet, when she finds out she almost immediately accepts it, and goes with a stranger to an alternate dimension. While it’s mentioned multiple times that Wren likes, and studies science, we don’t see her analytical and scientific thinking side until the second half of the book. She compares elements of letharia to scientific theories and makes pro con lists. She is kind and generous without sacrificing her self worth and happiness.
Ezal is letharian who suffers from the blight, a hereditary defect, that cause his wings to become gray instead of white. Other than that, people with the blight are healthy. However, his society looks down on and is superstitious about the condition. As a result, Ezal battles with feeling worthy of love and finding true happiness. Despite being a “protector” or kind of guard he feels guilty when he hurts people. I liked this take on the “strong” male protagonist. Morally grey is so popular in these kinds of characters that Ezal was a nice change of pace. He thinks using his emotions, but doesn’t let it overtake his logical side either.
As for side characters.... I couldn’t really tell you about a single one. Their only purpose seems to be to give the protagonists information. All of them were very flat and forgettable. Well except Wren’s dad. Finally a parent who isn’t dead and is actually nice. There also isn’t a direct antagonist but I can’t say they felt like they were missing.
World
Indie fantasy seems to go one of two ways. Authors pick a known world or fantasy being to write about, or they come up with something new and unique to their story. Wing builder is the latter! Even if I forget side character names and some plot points, I will always remember the concepts for this world and how beautiful it is in my mind. That said... there weren’t as many descriptions as I would like. The writing style definitely leaves room for your imagination. I didn’t have too much of a problem with this, but I could see it annoying some readers. And what is probably my biggest gripe is that I still don’t fully understand the magic system or how the world itself even functions. Repetition for me is key, and if these explanations were only used once... I’m bound to get lost. Zalets and cords especially. I beleive zalets are a kind of blade that can also... communicate with other zalets? And they can manipulate cords which are people’s energy? It isn’t particularly important to the overall plot, but it is referenced a lot. What interested me the most was how people in letharia value perfection and morals. A nice contrast to popular fae/paranormal worlds where violence and dishonesty is common. Also, learning more about the blight and what it really means for those who have it was interesting. Overall the world and magic can be pretty but also vague sometimes.
Story
The synopsis is accurate, but I was almost half way through before I felt like we got to the bulk of the plot. For a story that takes place over just a few days, there’s some slower spots and filler. The courting is pretty brief and fairly pointless because the book never makes you think Wren could potentially end up with any of her suitors, nor would you want her to. Wren and Ezal have.... instalove. But it’s self-aware so it gets a pass from me. But beware. Overall both the plot and romance are pretty light. An easy read that may not be addicting to everyone.
Final verdict: Would I recommend this to my past self? Yes
April 26, 2021
If that gorgeous cover art doesn't draw you in, the story definitely will!
Wing Builder is quite a unique fantasy novel. The world building is fairly gradual as Wren is whisked away from Earth to Letharia. Letharia is Wren's home world and is also home to many winged beings. There's this fascinating mix of Science, skylands, and magic woven into this story, but since Wren is wingless, she faces a few challenges throughout and seeing her progress and overcome was enjoyable! The characters have just enough depth to fall in love with each one and root for their successes. And yes, there is an attractive winged man in this story too...swoon!
As a standalone novel, this story encompasses all the aspects that make up a great fantasy/romance while still being a pretty light, quick read. I definitely recommend checking this one out if you're looking for something completely different!
Huge thank you to Mel Braxton via LiteraryBoundTours for the advanced copy to read and honestly review!
Wing Builder is quite a unique fantasy novel. The world building is fairly gradual as Wren is whisked away from Earth to Letharia. Letharia is Wren's home world and is also home to many winged beings. There's this fascinating mix of Science, skylands, and magic woven into this story, but since Wren is wingless, she faces a few challenges throughout and seeing her progress and overcome was enjoyable! The characters have just enough depth to fall in love with each one and root for their successes. And yes, there is an attractive winged man in this story too...swoon!
As a standalone novel, this story encompasses all the aspects that make up a great fantasy/romance while still being a pretty light, quick read. I definitely recommend checking this one out if you're looking for something completely different!
Huge thank you to Mel Braxton via LiteraryBoundTours for the advanced copy to read and honestly review!
May 21, 2021
Braxton has created a unique and intriguing world with Wing Builder. The concept is unlike anything I’ve read before and I was so excited to get started. The cover is stunning and portrays the book well in my opinion and shows the sci-fi fantasy blend.
I found the pacing to be quite slow for the first two-thirds of the book but after the 70% mark the book really picks up and pulls you in.
I have to admit there were parts I struggled with, it is an insta love romance and that’s not my thing but may appeal to other readers and the other main gripe I had with it was that the characters felt quite juvenile. A mysterious man with similar features shows up and Wren just drops her whole life, believes every word that comes out of his mouth and goes to alternate dimension with him. The timeline for the book is over the course of a few days.
Like I mentioned the plot is unique and is enough to keep you reading. There are a lot of politics at play and it’s a guessing game throughout. Kind of a whodunnit type book!
Overall, I think Braxton has done a good job on this book and I would recommend to other readers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy ☺️
I found the pacing to be quite slow for the first two-thirds of the book but after the 70% mark the book really picks up and pulls you in.
I have to admit there were parts I struggled with, it is an insta love romance and that’s not my thing but may appeal to other readers and the other main gripe I had with it was that the characters felt quite juvenile. A mysterious man with similar features shows up and Wren just drops her whole life, believes every word that comes out of his mouth and goes to alternate dimension with him. The timeline for the book is over the course of a few days.
Like I mentioned the plot is unique and is enough to keep you reading. There are a lot of politics at play and it’s a guessing game throughout. Kind of a whodunnit type book!
Overall, I think Braxton has done a good job on this book and I would recommend to other readers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy ☺️
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April 29, 2021
𝐼 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑅𝐶 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤.
After a failed assassination attempt our MC, Wren, must leave Earth and go with her assigned Protector, Ezal, to Letharia.
She always thought she was human, but she soon learns she is an heir to House Banae. In a matter of days, she must decide to abdicate or marry an eligible suitor.
Her heart, however, is set on the beautiful and kind Ezal. He is cursed with the Blight, meaning that he has gray wings instead of white, and he is looked down upon because of his affliction.
There's a lot of political maneuvering as Wren navigates her new life in Letharia. And then there's the matter of her flightlessness, which complicates things on the romance front, for she can only pass her Trial to become Lady Banae with the help of a husband.
I really enjoyed the political intrigue, but I was so here for the romance. It was kind of a forbidden romance, a trope I love, because Wren falls for Ezal even though he can never be her husband.
Though there are a few suitors, I was Team Ezal all the way. He is so kind and protective, but he feels unworthy because of his affliction.
Wren is such a likeable and smart MC. She has a lot of empathy for the Blighted and wants to make their lives better.
But the road to her leadership is difficult as there are still assassins after her (this mystery aspect was also something I really liked) and she needs to overcome some fears along the way.
The world itself is unique. The world is more science based, but imagining all these skylands and Letharia itself...it felt very magical and beautiful to me.
After a failed assassination attempt our MC, Wren, must leave Earth and go with her assigned Protector, Ezal, to Letharia.
She always thought she was human, but she soon learns she is an heir to House Banae. In a matter of days, she must decide to abdicate or marry an eligible suitor.
Her heart, however, is set on the beautiful and kind Ezal. He is cursed with the Blight, meaning that he has gray wings instead of white, and he is looked down upon because of his affliction.
There's a lot of political maneuvering as Wren navigates her new life in Letharia. And then there's the matter of her flightlessness, which complicates things on the romance front, for she can only pass her Trial to become Lady Banae with the help of a husband.
I really enjoyed the political intrigue, but I was so here for the romance. It was kind of a forbidden romance, a trope I love, because Wren falls for Ezal even though he can never be her husband.
Though there are a few suitors, I was Team Ezal all the way. He is so kind and protective, but he feels unworthy because of his affliction.
Wren is such a likeable and smart MC. She has a lot of empathy for the Blighted and wants to make their lives better.
But the road to her leadership is difficult as there are still assassins after her (this mystery aspect was also something I really liked) and she needs to overcome some fears along the way.
The world itself is unique. The world is more science based, but imagining all these skylands and Letharia itself...it felt very magical and beautiful to me.
June 17, 2022
An exceptional story, but...
I was very quickly drawn into this story and was hard pressed to put it down, though I had to a few times. The world that the author creates is wondrous. I'm a visual reader, I create the scenes in my mind's eye as I read. Yes, I read slowly to savor the visuals. The descriptions are so complete my visuals were out of this world! No pun intended.
What I'm very puzzled about is how the author justifies returning Wren to her birth country, since she has the Blight, and not only is she Blighted, she also has no wings. Considering how poorly the Blighted are treated by the population of her home world, she is also going to be mated and made the leader of her House? Why would she be mated since the Blighted are not allowed to procreate? Yes, her husband would fly her over the canyon and her blood would turn from red to silver, but that only adds to the mounting list of inconsistencies. From all of the politics within the Houses and Royalty, they would have made the first cousin, Yidia, the heir of the House, and left Wren to her normal life on Earth. I didn't see enough explanation for a Blighted to be made a House leader. It goes against everything their society honors.
Ignoring these factors, I enjoyed the story overall. I hope there will be a second book in this series. I feel there were a lot of open ended topics that could be explored in another book. The story was written well and nearly free of proofreading typos, which I'm always thrilled about! This author has earned a slot on my reading Whitelist. Thank you, Ms. Braxton.
I was very quickly drawn into this story and was hard pressed to put it down, though I had to a few times. The world that the author creates is wondrous. I'm a visual reader, I create the scenes in my mind's eye as I read. Yes, I read slowly to savor the visuals. The descriptions are so complete my visuals were out of this world! No pun intended.
What I'm very puzzled about is how the author justifies returning Wren to her birth country, since she has the Blight, and not only is she Blighted, she also has no wings. Considering how poorly the Blighted are treated by the population of her home world, she is also going to be mated and made the leader of her House? Why would she be mated since the Blighted are not allowed to procreate? Yes, her husband would fly her over the canyon and her blood would turn from red to silver, but that only adds to the mounting list of inconsistencies. From all of the politics within the Houses and Royalty, they would have made the first cousin, Yidia, the heir of the House, and left Wren to her normal life on Earth. I didn't see enough explanation for a Blighted to be made a House leader. It goes against everything their society honors.
Ignoring these factors, I enjoyed the story overall. I hope there will be a second book in this series. I feel there were a lot of open ended topics that could be explored in another book. The story was written well and nearly free of proofreading typos, which I'm always thrilled about! This author has earned a slot on my reading Whitelist. Thank you, Ms. Braxton.
May 17, 2021
I guess if I had to be technical, I’d give this book a 3.5 rating, but I don’t work with halves and it’s quite a four star book to me. There are a lot of aspects in this book that are wonderfully thought out and that I appreciate so much. The world-building, the lore and integration of science with magic are a few important things to name. I’m always a sucker for a story where our main character discovers they’re part of a different world and learns how to navigate it along with the reader. It helps the reader get immersed in the story.
Another point I have to give to this story, the characters are not dumb. They’re incredibly intelligent even. Wren is a physics student and it shows in how she approaches a lot of the new situations she gets thrown in, and I love to see it. Ezal isn’t too bad either and it got me quite excited to read more from his POV. Throughout this book there’s this mystery of who’s trying to hurt Wren and when I read those type of mysteries in other books I’m quite fast in figuring it out, way before the characters do. But here, as soon as I thought something was off, Ezal did as well. He called it being paranoid, but I’m just glad we were both very prepared for what was to come.
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Another point I have to give to this story, the characters are not dumb. They’re incredibly intelligent even. Wren is a physics student and it shows in how she approaches a lot of the new situations she gets thrown in, and I love to see it. Ezal isn’t too bad either and it got me quite excited to read more from his POV. Throughout this book there’s this mystery of who’s trying to hurt Wren and when I read those type of mysteries in other books I’m quite fast in figuring it out, way before the characters do. But here, as soon as I thought something was off, Ezal did as well. He called it being paranoid, but I’m just glad we were both very prepared for what was to come.
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June 16, 2021
Wingbuilder is a standalone fantasy romance and I really enjoyed it! The setting of the book is super unique and I loved learning about the magic system and all of the politics of the world. Wren was a interesting character to follow and I also loved seeing her cat in the book. The forbidden romance aspect really helped to keep my interest. It’s out now so make sure to check it out if you’re interested!
June 15, 2022
Just the right mix of sweet and intriguing
Needs a going over for typos and a couple of small inconsistencies, but this was a great read.
The characters were great and the development was wonderfully written for both the main characters.
I enjoyed the plot, although the lack of justice was definitely disappointing.
The steam was Fade to Black, which sucked but the sweetness of the relationship made up for it.
Overall an enjoyable read.
Needs a going over for typos and a couple of small inconsistencies, but this was a great read.
The characters were great and the development was wonderfully written for both the main characters.
I enjoyed the plot, although the lack of justice was definitely disappointing.
The steam was Fade to Black, which sucked but the sweetness of the relationship made up for it.
Overall an enjoyable read.
August 19, 2023
We are not alone
I am fascinated by string theory. A story that ties another dimension with our reality via an expanded understanding of string theory is thrilling. I loved how this fable resonates with angel fiction and with ancient astronaut theory. There is so much mythology on earth that harmonizes with this flight of imagination.
I am fascinated by string theory. A story that ties another dimension with our reality via an expanded understanding of string theory is thrilling. I loved how this fable resonates with angel fiction and with ancient astronaut theory. There is so much mythology on earth that harmonizes with this flight of imagination.
May 23, 2021
Thanks to the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
So much fun! Longer review to come.
So much fun! Longer review to come.
August 3, 2021
Great story line though the steamy scene isn't really needed. Suspense, Action, Romance...what more could a reader want.
September 2, 2021
loved it
This was different, but I loved it. I was left wanting more so I hope there is another book in the works
This was different, but I loved it. I was left wanting more so I hope there is another book in the works
July 30, 2022
Different but Great !
A story filled with prejudice, intrigue,love with little life lessons all set in a utopian world you won't want to leave.
A story filled with prejudice, intrigue,love with little life lessons all set in a utopian world you won't want to leave.
November 29, 2023
Dnf at 31%
Literally could not get interested or read for more than 10 minutes at a time.
Literally could not get interested or read for more than 10 minutes at a time.
August 1, 2025
Me sabe mal pero se me ha hecho aburridísimo.
July 2, 2021
3.5 stars...review to come.
I was delighted to receive a gorgeous paperback ARC copy of this book. Thank you to the author.
This story is like nothing I've read before and I particularly enjoyed the world building of Letharia, our main character Wren's, home world and due to an accident, she is now heir to House Banae.
Wren is a lovely main character, who is extremely clever and has an interest in Science and understanding the universe and how it works, in particular - string theory. This makes Letharia intriguing to her, as their magic system is created around cords of the universe. But Wren is flightless and this makes travelling around Letharia extremely difficult, as its designed for people with wings. In comes Ezal, the mysterious man with some similar features to Wren, who has been assigned as her guardian.
I felt more could have been unpacked and explored in this world, but the romance and friendships were well done and it was a fun read. Also, Wren has a cat 🐱
For lovers of forbidden romance, royal/political intrigue, a choice of suitors, friendships built, hidden secrets and happily ever afters.
I was delighted to receive a gorgeous paperback ARC copy of this book. Thank you to the author.
This story is like nothing I've read before and I particularly enjoyed the world building of Letharia, our main character Wren's, home world and due to an accident, she is now heir to House Banae.
Wren is a lovely main character, who is extremely clever and has an interest in Science and understanding the universe and how it works, in particular - string theory. This makes Letharia intriguing to her, as their magic system is created around cords of the universe. But Wren is flightless and this makes travelling around Letharia extremely difficult, as its designed for people with wings. In comes Ezal, the mysterious man with some similar features to Wren, who has been assigned as her guardian.
I felt more could have been unpacked and explored in this world, but the romance and friendships were well done and it was a fun read. Also, Wren has a cat 🐱
For lovers of forbidden romance, royal/political intrigue, a choice of suitors, friendships built, hidden secrets and happily ever afters.
April 11, 2021
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Wren has a lot of things on her mind already. She doesn't need a winged assassin trying to kill her - but she does need a rescue, courtesy of Ezal, who has just jumped in from another dimension. Originally sent to Earth as a baby, Wren has become the heir of House Banae and with this positions comes new dangers. Now she is expected to either abdicate or marry a suitable husband, one who must overlook her lack of wings. But Ezal might complicate matters...
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I adored this book. I was sucked in so easily and I was Team Ezal from the start! The world-building was fantastic - Letharia is a world of wings and magic, as well as a world of science and string theory. A perfect, fascinating blend. It was as difficult for me to leave Letharia as it was for Wren.
Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love this winged romance.
Wren has a lot of things on her mind already. She doesn't need a winged assassin trying to kill her - but she does need a rescue, courtesy of Ezal, who has just jumped in from another dimension. Originally sent to Earth as a baby, Wren has become the heir of House Banae and with this positions comes new dangers. Now she is expected to either abdicate or marry a suitable husband, one who must overlook her lack of wings. But Ezal might complicate matters...
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I adored this book. I was sucked in so easily and I was Team Ezal from the start! The world-building was fantastic - Letharia is a world of wings and magic, as well as a world of science and string theory. A perfect, fascinating blend. It was as difficult for me to leave Letharia as it was for Wren.
Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love this winged romance.
April 6, 2024
I don't want to go too much into this one. I didn't enjoy it. I couldn't connect with the characters, or the world, or even the conflict. I cringed, more than I care to admit. I made a lot of strange faces. And if i didn't have commitment issues there are more than a dozen times I would have DNF'd this book.
Honestly, it needed an entire different timeline, and then maybe I would have found it to be more… realistic? But everything had to happen in 3 days. She has to get to know a new world, a family she never knew about, and a bunch of eligible bachelors (because she also has to get married at the end of the 3 days… obviously). SOMEHOW, in between her countless dates with other men, meetings with the rulers of this weird world and being entirely too involved with the politics of the world she just walked into seconds ago, she ALSO finds time to fall in love with someone. In 3 days.
Mmmm. No. It's a big no from me.
Honestly, it needed an entire different timeline, and then maybe I would have found it to be more… realistic? But everything had to happen in 3 days. She has to get to know a new world, a family she never knew about, and a bunch of eligible bachelors (because she also has to get married at the end of the 3 days… obviously). SOMEHOW, in between her countless dates with other men, meetings with the rulers of this weird world and being entirely too involved with the politics of the world she just walked into seconds ago, she ALSO finds time to fall in love with someone. In 3 days.
Mmmm. No. It's a big no from me.
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