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Crown of Wings
She was never meant to fight—and certainly never meant to win.
But can she make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all?
To avenge her brother’s murder, Talia of the Tenth entered the deadly Tournament of Gold in his place…and actually won. Now, as the head of her own great house and bound to a massive magical Divh, she faces an even greater saving the Protectorate from the dark, writhing evil streaming over their western borders.
As if rescuing a realm wasn’t complicated enough, Talia also finds herself caught between two powerful and exasperating Fortiss, the dangerous new lord protector whose embrace of ancient magic could unleash something far worse than death; and Tennet, the arrogant, bullheaded warrior she was supposed to marry—and the last man she’d ever choose. Probably.
With darkness closing in, Talia must navigate ancient prophecies, deadly magic, extraordinary otherworld realms, unexpected alliances and devastating betrayals…until she’s forced to make an impossible risk everything she loves—or watch her world burn.
For only the warrior willing to give up everything can wear the CROWN OF WINGS.
But can she make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all?
To avenge her brother’s murder, Talia of the Tenth entered the deadly Tournament of Gold in his place…and actually won. Now, as the head of her own great house and bound to a massive magical Divh, she faces an even greater saving the Protectorate from the dark, writhing evil streaming over their western borders.
As if rescuing a realm wasn’t complicated enough, Talia also finds herself caught between two powerful and exasperating Fortiss, the dangerous new lord protector whose embrace of ancient magic could unleash something far worse than death; and Tennet, the arrogant, bullheaded warrior she was supposed to marry—and the last man she’d ever choose. Probably.
With darkness closing in, Talia must navigate ancient prophecies, deadly magic, extraordinary otherworld realms, unexpected alliances and devastating betrayals…until she’s forced to make an impossible risk everything she loves—or watch her world burn.
For only the warrior willing to give up everything can wear the CROWN OF WINGS.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2025
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Jennifer Chance
32 books485 followersJennifer Chance is the award-winning author of contemporary magical romance and romantic fantasy. Her series include the Boston Magic Academies (written as DD Chance), the Gatekeepers of the Gods series (an update of her Gowns & Crowns series) and the contemporary (non-magical) RuleBreakers Series. A lover of books, romance, and happily-ever-afters, she lives and writes in Ohio. You can find her online at www.JenniferChance.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorJenniferChance.
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July 22, 2025
“Crown of Wings,” by Jennifer Chance
I was so excited to read book 2 of the Fang and Fire series! Perfect for readers who like epic reads. Arranged marriage?! Yes, a hundred times one of my favorite tropes. Multiple love interest?! Absolutely everything I wanted. It had lots and lots of action and political intrigue. The romance is minor for the plot in this book. I really want to read more of this story. 4 out of 5 stars.
-Arranged Marriage
-Multiple love interests
-Political Intrigue
Thank you for the ARC, Booksprout.
I was so excited to read book 2 of the Fang and Fire series! Perfect for readers who like epic reads. Arranged marriage?! Yes, a hundred times one of my favorite tropes. Multiple love interest?! Absolutely everything I wanted. It had lots and lots of action and political intrigue. The romance is minor for the plot in this book. I really want to read more of this story. 4 out of 5 stars.
-Arranged Marriage
-Multiple love interests
-Political Intrigue
Thank you for the ARC, Booksprout.
June 9, 2025
This is fantasy done right! And how! The world building is fantastic, the characters are vivid and so lifelike it’s like reading about your friends. The story itself is immersive it’s like playing one of those role playing games. The twists are unexpected and keep you guessing as to what’s next. It’s just flat out a fantastic book period!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2025
I have always been a fan of Jennifer Chance (Jenn Stark) in all her literary forms. But this? Wow. Just, Wow.
Jenn writes mostly PNR, UF, RomCom, and even Young Adult Elizabethan spy romances, of all things. So to say she's diversified is putting it mildly. However, all these various genres are lacking in one: Fantasy. And, of course, she couldn't let that stand as the only one she hasn't tackled. So she did. And boy did she!
Fantasy is incredibly difficult to write if it isn't your primary genre. Yet Jenn made it seem so easy. She built two worlds, the Fated Plane and the Blessed Plane, that interact with each other seamlessly. World-building is paramount in fantasy, and Jenn did it so well that I could picture the two halves of the whole. Could see that meadow stretching out to the horizon, covered in blue and white flowers. That blue lake that stretches so far that the far shores can barely be seen. And Gent lying on his back in that expanse, sunbathing. I could see the marketplace below the First House so clearly, all the merchants, the dust, the shoppers... And the coliseum! That vast expanse where such tragedy occurred with the Divh. That horrible Tournament that took so many lives. The upper reaches, where Rihad directed that horror in Court of Talons, and where Fortiss battled him and brought him down. But, although Rihad is held in stasis, the evil still grows. The scenes were described so well in both books that I felt like I was there.
She also created characters that were so well described that I can picture them in my mind. Talia and Fortiss, of course, are the main characters and extremely vivid. But the other characters were not short-changed. Particularly Tennet, Caleb, Nazar, Miriam, and one of my favorites, Syril, were all fleshed out so well that I found myself completely enamored of them all.
As wonderful as her descriptive powers were when it came to the land and the people, there was one group that outshone them all. The Divh. I want one so badly. I'm willing to bet anyone who reads this will want one of their own. What magnificent and imaginative creatures! With such strong personalities of their own, they become as real to me as the people are. Maybe more so. I would love nothing more than to be able to revisit this world and play some more with the Divh.
Jenn told a tale of love and friendship, forced to battle an evil that was centuries old, unknown until its sudden infiltration, turning their lives into a battleground. Forged in strife, that disparate group of people become a tight-knit unit, battle-ready and Divh-supported. The bonding of these people, with each other and with their Divh, is both exciting and heartwarming.
Several significant twists and turns occurred, keeping the story captivating. And I can attest that the all-important "can't put it down" factor is alive and well in this series. It was such fun to read.
You did so well, Jenn! I can't wait to see what you come up with next, should you choose to write another fantasy. It was such a treat to witness your foray into fantasy and find it to be as excellent as everything else you write. So incredibly well done!
Jenn writes mostly PNR, UF, RomCom, and even Young Adult Elizabethan spy romances, of all things. So to say she's diversified is putting it mildly. However, all these various genres are lacking in one: Fantasy. And, of course, she couldn't let that stand as the only one she hasn't tackled. So she did. And boy did she!
Fantasy is incredibly difficult to write if it isn't your primary genre. Yet Jenn made it seem so easy. She built two worlds, the Fated Plane and the Blessed Plane, that interact with each other seamlessly. World-building is paramount in fantasy, and Jenn did it so well that I could picture the two halves of the whole. Could see that meadow stretching out to the horizon, covered in blue and white flowers. That blue lake that stretches so far that the far shores can barely be seen. And Gent lying on his back in that expanse, sunbathing. I could see the marketplace below the First House so clearly, all the merchants, the dust, the shoppers... And the coliseum! That vast expanse where such tragedy occurred with the Divh. That horrible Tournament that took so many lives. The upper reaches, where Rihad directed that horror in Court of Talons, and where Fortiss battled him and brought him down. But, although Rihad is held in stasis, the evil still grows. The scenes were described so well in both books that I felt like I was there.
She also created characters that were so well described that I can picture them in my mind. Talia and Fortiss, of course, are the main characters and extremely vivid. But the other characters were not short-changed. Particularly Tennet, Caleb, Nazar, Miriam, and one of my favorites, Syril, were all fleshed out so well that I found myself completely enamored of them all.
As wonderful as her descriptive powers were when it came to the land and the people, there was one group that outshone them all. The Divh. I want one so badly. I'm willing to bet anyone who reads this will want one of their own. What magnificent and imaginative creatures! With such strong personalities of their own, they become as real to me as the people are. Maybe more so. I would love nothing more than to be able to revisit this world and play some more with the Divh.
Jenn told a tale of love and friendship, forced to battle an evil that was centuries old, unknown until its sudden infiltration, turning their lives into a battleground. Forged in strife, that disparate group of people become a tight-knit unit, battle-ready and Divh-supported. The bonding of these people, with each other and with their Divh, is both exciting and heartwarming.
Several significant twists and turns occurred, keeping the story captivating. And I can attest that the all-important "can't put it down" factor is alive and well in this series. It was such fun to read.
You did so well, Jenn! I can't wait to see what you come up with next, should you choose to write another fantasy. It was such a treat to witness your foray into fantasy and find it to be as excellent as everything else you write. So incredibly well done!
June 12, 2025
Interesting
I came into this book with high hopes. The plot of the story I think got lost in every climax worthy skirmish. Which was like every other chapter. The world building/describing was completely over done and there were parts in conversations that didn’t make sense. More or less the main characters and other side characters deep in conversation, they would touch on a subject, maybe do a head tilt like they know exactly what they are saying with only half of the first sentence being voiced. Then never finishing it. I was lost in many chapters because the female main character Talia would see loose puzzle pieces and starts to put them together with each new piece but she doesn’t ever Explain it, even in her thoughts. The premise and the plot had so much freaken potential. I LOVED the idea of Divhs but this book kinda had them on the side, compared to the first book. They weren’t as prominent. I loved how Talia became a fierce strong back bones warrior but hated that they didn’t expand on the topic of first born daughters becoming banded. I wanted to read more how they became equal alongside their men with triple the sized Divhs. This didn’t happen and it was a really sad missed opportunity. The ending where they hid the truth from the Imperial guards about what really happened to the corrupt ex Lord Protector. They sweeped it under the rug when they were hung ho to get them informed from the last book. They played such a small part at the end that if they never showed up at all, the story wouldn’t have changed. It would have ended the same way.
It broke me to see how hurt Gent was. It also broke me when I thought she lost her connection to him the first time when she saw that speck of gold in the darkness that Gent was warning her from. Maybe it was to trying to warn us of the impending broken connection. It especially hurt when the broken connection became a fact. Gent was just so wild and free and loving. An innocent kind of love. He only wanted to support and protect her. I would have loved to see more of his character in this book. He was my favourite.
So I thought there would have been more romance in this book. She had two hot men pinning after her. A kiss here or there. That was it. She apparently picked Fortis, the new Lord Protector. It was sorely needed in my mind, she needed some kind of happiness. Tennet pursued her with clean intent and that was Hot. He was kinda an ass thought. Picked fights, didn’t believe her version of events without someone else to back up the claim. I did think it was a good push and pull of sexual tension once he got over himself. I say why pick between them?
I came into this book with high hopes. The plot of the story I think got lost in every climax worthy skirmish. Which was like every other chapter. The world building/describing was completely over done and there were parts in conversations that didn’t make sense. More or less the main characters and other side characters deep in conversation, they would touch on a subject, maybe do a head tilt like they know exactly what they are saying with only half of the first sentence being voiced. Then never finishing it. I was lost in many chapters because the female main character Talia would see loose puzzle pieces and starts to put them together with each new piece but she doesn’t ever Explain it, even in her thoughts. The premise and the plot had so much freaken potential. I LOVED the idea of Divhs but this book kinda had them on the side, compared to the first book. They weren’t as prominent. I loved how Talia became a fierce strong back bones warrior but hated that they didn’t expand on the topic of first born daughters becoming banded. I wanted to read more how they became equal alongside their men with triple the sized Divhs. This didn’t happen and it was a really sad missed opportunity. The ending where they hid the truth from the Imperial guards about what really happened to the corrupt ex Lord Protector. They sweeped it under the rug when they were hung ho to get them informed from the last book. They played such a small part at the end that if they never showed up at all, the story wouldn’t have changed. It would have ended the same way.
It broke me to see how hurt Gent was. It also broke me when I thought she lost her connection to him the first time when she saw that speck of gold in the darkness that Gent was warning her from. Maybe it was to trying to warn us of the impending broken connection. It especially hurt when the broken connection became a fact. Gent was just so wild and free and loving. An innocent kind of love. He only wanted to support and protect her. I would have loved to see more of his character in this book. He was my favourite.
So I thought there would have been more romance in this book. She had two hot men pinning after her. A kiss here or there. That was it. She apparently picked Fortis, the new Lord Protector. It was sorely needed in my mind, she needed some kind of happiness. Tennet pursued her with clean intent and that was Hot. He was kinda an ass thought. Picked fights, didn’t believe her version of events without someone else to back up the claim. I did think it was a good push and pull of sexual tension once he got over himself. I say why pick between them?
June 10, 2025
I have always been a fan of Jennifer Chance (Jenn Stark) in all her literary forms. But this? Wow. Just, Wow.
Jenn writes mostly PNR, UF, RomCom, and even Young Adult Elizabethan spy romances, of all things. So to say she's diversified is putting it mildly. However, all these various genres are lacking in one: Fantasy. And, of course, she couldn't let that stand as the only one she hasn't tackled. So she did. And boy did she!
Fantasy is incredibly difficult to write if it isn't your primary genre. Yet Jenn made it seem so easy. She built two worlds, the Fated Plane and the Blessed Plane, that interact with each other seamlessly. World-building is paramount in fantasy, and Jenn did it so well that I could picture the two halves of the whole. Could see that meadow stretching out to the horizon, covered in blue and white flowers. That blue lake that stretches so far that the far shores can barely be seen. And Gent lying on his back in that expanse, sunbathing. I could see the marketplace below the First House so clearly, all the merchants, the dust, the shoppers... And the coliseum! That vast expanse where such tragedy occurred with the Divh. That horrible Tournament that took so many lives. The upper reaches, where Rihad directed that horror in Court of Talons, and where Fortiss battled him and brought him down. But, although Rihad is held in stasis, the evil still grows. The scenes were described so well in both books that I felt like I was there.
She also created characters that were so well described that I can picture them in my mind. Talia and Fortiss, of course, are the main characters and extremely vivid. But the other characters were not short-changed. Particularly Tennet, Caleb, Nazar, Miriam, and one of my favorites, Syril, were all fleshed out so well that I found myself completely enamored of them all.
As wonderful as her descriptive powers were when it came to the land and the people, there was one group that outshone them all. The Divh. I want one so badly. I'm willing to bet anyone who reads this will want one of their own. What magnificent and imaginative creatures! With such strong personalities of their own, they become as real to me as the people are. Maybe more so. I would love nothing more than to be able to revisit this world and play some more with the Divh.
Jenn told a tale of love and friendship, forced to battle an evil that was centuries old, unknown until its sudden infiltration, turning their lives into a battleground. Forged in strife, that disparate group of people become a tight-knit unit, battle-ready and Divh-supported. The bonding of these people, with each other and with their Divh, is both exciting and heartwarming.
Several significant twists and turns occurred, keeping the story captivating. And I can attest that the all-important "can't put it down" factor is alive and well in this series. It was such fun to read.
You did so well, Jenn! I can't wait to see what you come up with next, should you choose to write another fantasy. It was such a treat to witness your foray into fantasy and find it to be as excellent as everything else you write. So incredibly well done!
Jenn writes mostly PNR, UF, RomCom, and even Young Adult Elizabethan spy romances, of all things. So to say she's diversified is putting it mildly. However, all these various genres are lacking in one: Fantasy. And, of course, she couldn't let that stand as the only one she hasn't tackled. So she did. And boy did she!
Fantasy is incredibly difficult to write if it isn't your primary genre. Yet Jenn made it seem so easy. She built two worlds, the Fated Plane and the Blessed Plane, that interact with each other seamlessly. World-building is paramount in fantasy, and Jenn did it so well that I could picture the two halves of the whole. Could see that meadow stretching out to the horizon, covered in blue and white flowers. That blue lake that stretches so far that the far shores can barely be seen. And Gent lying on his back in that expanse, sunbathing. I could see the marketplace below the First House so clearly, all the merchants, the dust, the shoppers... And the coliseum! That vast expanse where such tragedy occurred with the Divh. That horrible Tournament that took so many lives. The upper reaches, where Rihad directed that horror in Court of Talons, and where Fortiss battled him and brought him down. But, although Rihad is held in stasis, the evil still grows. The scenes were described so well in both books that I felt like I was there.
She also created characters that were so well described that I can picture them in my mind. Talia and Fortiss, of course, are the main characters and extremely vivid. But the other characters were not short-changed. Particularly Tennet, Caleb, Nazar, Miriam, and one of my favorites, Syril, were all fleshed out so well that I found myself completely enamored of them all.
As wonderful as her descriptive powers were when it came to the land and the people, there was one group that outshone them all. The Divh. I want one so badly. I'm willing to bet anyone who reads this will want one of their own. What magnificent and imaginative creatures! With such strong personalities of their own, they become as real to me as the people are. Maybe more so. I would love nothing more than to be able to revisit this world and play some more with the Divh.
Jenn told a tale of love and friendship, forced to battle an evil that was centuries old, unknown until its sudden infiltration, turning their lives into a battleground. Forged in strife, that disparate group of people become a tight-knit unit, battle-ready and Divh-supported. The bonding of these people, with each other and with their Divh, is both exciting and heartwarming.
Several significant twists and turns occurred, keeping the story captivating. And I can attest that the all-important "can't put it down" factor is alive and well in this series. It was such fun to read.
You did so well, Jenn! I can't wait to see what you come up with next, should you choose to write another fantasy. It was such a treat to witness your foray into fantasy and find it to be as excellent as everything else you write. So incredibly well done!
September 24, 2025
After absolutely loving the first book in this duo logy (series?) and being so excited for the follow-up, I'm super sad to report that I was very disappointed with Crown of Wings. I read an ARC copy, and maybe it's different with the final product, but it felt like I was reading an outline or perhaps a second draft.
My biggest gripe with this book is that almost everything about it felt... unfinished. I am typically a close reader and can follow the plot, characters' thoughts and motivations, and all the twists and turns fairly easily, but here I was struggling. Flailing. Lost. It felt like so much of the book was half-finished and half-thought out. I really did not understand the majority of the events in the book, the lead-up to the action, the characters' decisions (where did Fortiss's magic come from??) and I still couldn't really tell you what happened. The overarching story and the major plot points were clear enough, but it was more the shape of a story than a truly fleshed-out book.
Chance also returns to her romance roots early on by throwing in a second love interest for a triangle (yawn) and dialing up the insta-love (Talia and Fortiss had known each other for two months at that point and were declaring their undying love for one another) which rather cheapened the story for me. The slow burn in the first book felt much more suitable for the themes of self-discovery, overcoming adversity and the whole 'down with the patriarchy' concept.
As for the writing, I'd like to buy Chance a thesaurus. I lost count of the number of times "Goliath", "glorious" and "howl of joy" made their ways onto the pages. It became considerably repetitive which took me out of the story.
Overall, a generally satisfying conclusion in terms of storytelling, but left a lot to be desired. It felt rushed and I wish that Chance had taken the time to sit with the story more and flesh out the ideas and events.
Thanks to Booksprout for the eARC!
My biggest gripe with this book is that almost everything about it felt... unfinished. I am typically a close reader and can follow the plot, characters' thoughts and motivations, and all the twists and turns fairly easily, but here I was struggling. Flailing. Lost. It felt like so much of the book was half-finished and half-thought out. I really did not understand the majority of the events in the book, the lead-up to the action, the characters' decisions (where did Fortiss's magic come from??) and I still couldn't really tell you what happened. The overarching story and the major plot points were clear enough, but it was more the shape of a story than a truly fleshed-out book.
Chance also returns to her romance roots early on by throwing in a second love interest for a triangle (yawn) and dialing up the insta-love (Talia and Fortiss had known each other for two months at that point and were declaring their undying love for one another) which rather cheapened the story for me. The slow burn in the first book felt much more suitable for the themes of self-discovery, overcoming adversity and the whole 'down with the patriarchy' concept.
As for the writing, I'd like to buy Chance a thesaurus. I lost count of the number of times "Goliath", "glorious" and "howl of joy" made their ways onto the pages. It became considerably repetitive which took me out of the story.
Overall, a generally satisfying conclusion in terms of storytelling, but left a lot to be desired. It felt rushed and I wish that Chance had taken the time to sit with the story more and flesh out the ideas and events.
Thanks to Booksprout for the eARC!
June 8, 2025
Talia, now of the Thirteenth House, survived and triumphed in the deadly Tournament of Gold, but there’s not time for her to rest and build her new House. Rihad may be immobilized and unconscious, but a new threat lurks on their borders and the depth and planning that went into this attack is mind boggling. Talia and Fortiss must band together with new and old allies to rise against the darkness to save their world.
I really like Talia, she’s survived her upbringing to become a strong warrior with the trust and backing of the mighty Divh, including Gent, who is my favorite, though Caleb’s Marsh is a close second. She and Fortiss make a great pair, each complementing the other’s strengths and weaknesses. Tennet is new to this book, but I liked him and his protective instinct and was happy with how things worked out for him. This series was really well written with excellent world building, I, like Caleb, want to live on the planes with the Divh too! This book is just filled with action and has many twists and turns that kept me up late reading ‘just one more chapter’. I’m sad that this appears to be the last book in the series, but I was very happy with how everything worked out. This was a really wonderful fantasy series from one of my favorite authors!
I really like Talia, she’s survived her upbringing to become a strong warrior with the trust and backing of the mighty Divh, including Gent, who is my favorite, though Caleb’s Marsh is a close second. She and Fortiss make a great pair, each complementing the other’s strengths and weaknesses. Tennet is new to this book, but I liked him and his protective instinct and was happy with how things worked out for him. This series was really well written with excellent world building, I, like Caleb, want to live on the planes with the Divh too! This book is just filled with action and has many twists and turns that kept me up late reading ‘just one more chapter’. I’m sad that this appears to be the last book in the series, but I was very happy with how everything worked out. This was a really wonderful fantasy series from one of my favorite authors!
June 8, 2025
I loved Court of Talons, and Crown of Wings did not disappoint! Jennifer does a great job with the characters, and it’s nice to have a strong female lead in Talia who isn’t ridiculously stubborn or constantly making the wrong decisions just to prove her independence. The first book was great, well-written, and had wonderful characters; Crown of Wings was equally well-written. The love triangle was handled well, and while it was essential to the plot, it didn’t overshadow the main thread, and it wasn’t drawn out and unbelievable. Caleb was as refreshing and funny as he was in the first book. Tennet was a great addition to the characters, and I was happy to see Syril and the Savasci as well as Nazar and Miriam. Crown of Wings kept my attention and seamlessly blended people, artifacts, and plot lines from Court of Talons. The book maintained a great pace and kept me reading late into the night. The ending tied up loose ends but left it open to hopefully future books about their adventures. I am a fan of Jennifer Chance and was not disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2025
Of course Jennifer Chance is the queen of meet-cute romance novels, but to jump into Epic Fantasy and bring the romance along for the ride - what?! So yeah, it totally happened and she delivered on both!
Talia is the strong, independent female main character who is getting some good vibrations coming off Lord Tennett after winning the Tournament of Gold. But she was previously catching the feels from the new Lord Protector, Fortiss. But more troubling than having two hotties interested in her, the whole land is suddenly in danger of being overrun by flying, snake like creatures from an alternate plane of existence called Skrill. Now every warrior in the land, which to the surprise of far too many men includes women, must be bound to a Divh. Also to the surprise of every man the Divh aren't just called upon to wage war on behalf of the men in the Protectorate, they can also be befriended - something that the awesome Talia figures out because no one teaches her otherwise.
So whether you're into romance or fantasy, Crown of Wings will check off both those boxes.
Talia is the strong, independent female main character who is getting some good vibrations coming off Lord Tennett after winning the Tournament of Gold. But she was previously catching the feels from the new Lord Protector, Fortiss. But more troubling than having two hotties interested in her, the whole land is suddenly in danger of being overrun by flying, snake like creatures from an alternate plane of existence called Skrill. Now every warrior in the land, which to the surprise of far too many men includes women, must be bound to a Divh. Also to the surprise of every man the Divh aren't just called upon to wage war on behalf of the men in the Protectorate, they can also be befriended - something that the awesome Talia figures out because no one teaches her otherwise.
So whether you're into romance or fantasy, Crown of Wings will check off both those boxes.
September 29, 2025
I absolutely loved the first book (Court of Talons). I was disappointed in this one; I felt it could have been much more.
The book felt repetitive: battle-Talia almost dies-she heals super fast-plot moves along-battle-Talia almost dies-etc.
As for the romantic subplot, I am not sure why it was done this way. My understanding is that the author is a romantic author, so I expected the romance to be solid. Tennet comes in out of nowhere, is given a rebranding for the sake of the love triangle, and is discarded right from the bat. If you want to have this subplot, commit to it and create suspense. This was brought up just to go away immediately.
However, I love the world-building in this series. The Divhs are such a cool idea. I would like to see a third book exploring firstborn daughters and their relationship with Divhs. I also like Talia, which is rare for me to engage so much with a protagonist (I tend to find most MC boring).
The book felt repetitive: battle-Talia almost dies-she heals super fast-plot moves along-battle-Talia almost dies-etc.
As for the romantic subplot, I am not sure why it was done this way. My understanding is that the author is a romantic author, so I expected the romance to be solid. Tennet comes in out of nowhere, is given a rebranding for the sake of the love triangle, and is discarded right from the bat. If you want to have this subplot, commit to it and create suspense. This was brought up just to go away immediately.
However, I love the world-building in this series. The Divhs are such a cool idea. I would like to see a third book exploring firstborn daughters and their relationship with Divhs. I also like Talia, which is rare for me to engage so much with a protagonist (I tend to find most MC boring).
June 10, 2025
The long awaited second book! Well long awaited by me! I love this author and I loved the first book, Court of Talons. I am even more in love with this epic! Make no mistake it is truly an epic saga. The authors wordcraft draws you into this violent, delightful world of wondrous monsters, human and mystical, weaving a storyline that envelops you and keeps you engrossed and entertained to the very end. Talia, the heroine and her faithful, ginormous, Divh, Gent, battle their way, literally and mentally, across The Protectorate and The Blessed Plane to try to save her people, the Divhs, and restore balance to the world. This is a superb, addictive piece of storytelling that I could read over and over. Quite simply a classic. Superb! Highly recommended!
June 10, 2025
"Crown of Wings" is a fantastic read that pulls you in right from the start. Talia of the Tenth is a strong and relatable character, and her journey from avenging her brother to leading her own house is really engaging. The story is packed with action as she fights to save the Protectorate from dark forces.
The world is well-crafted with interesting magic and ancient prophecies. The characters are intriguing, especially Fortiss and Tennet, who bring a lot of drama and tension to the plot.
There are plenty of twists and turns, with surprising alliances and betrayals that keep things exciting. Talia's final choice is intense and makes for a memorable ending.
If you enjoy epic fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot, "Crown of Wings" is definitely worth a read!
The world is well-crafted with interesting magic and ancient prophecies. The characters are intriguing, especially Fortiss and Tennet, who bring a lot of drama and tension to the plot.
There are plenty of twists and turns, with surprising alliances and betrayals that keep things exciting. Talia's final choice is intense and makes for a memorable ending.
If you enjoy epic fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot, "Crown of Wings" is definitely worth a read!
June 10, 2025
I was eagerly awaiting this follow up to Court of Talons, and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The story seamlessly flows on from the last book, albeit with a masterfully woven recap allowing you to gently reenter the world of Talia of the Thirteenth. Talia is one of my most favourite and relatable FMCs. She strikes the most perfect balance between power and grace, lightheartedness and stoicism, bravery and humility, even perhaps masculinity and femininity. A true warrior. This is high fantasy that is deep and complex but so thoroughly readable and enjoyable.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 10, 2025
I like Jennifer Chance in general, but this book has a hidden pearl I really really liked. The whole story itself is just as good as all her other work, She has a way to dry you in the story and the world of her stories. But in this one, more then just the great stories and the secrets of this world that you just barely guess at, but makes you want to keep reading even at the end of the book. There is a pearl, a revelation Talia gets about love, it really reached me. We all have different meanings for the word love, hers really talked to me.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 23, 2025
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Fantasy / Romance
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Crown of Wings, by Jennifer Chance, is the second installment in the author's Fang & Fire duology. Crown of Wings picks up after the events of Court of Talons, where Talia, a disgraced member of the Tenth House, unexpectedly won the Tournament of Gold in her murdered brother’s place, bonding with his massive magical beast, a Divh named Gent. Now the head of her own great house called the Thirteenth, Talia faces a far greater challenge: saving the Protectorate from a dark, malevolent force encroaching from its western borders.
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*Genre* Fantasy / Romance
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Crown of Wings, by Jennifer Chance, is the second installment in the author's Fang & Fire duology. Crown of Wings picks up after the events of Court of Talons, where Talia, a disgraced member of the Tenth House, unexpectedly won the Tournament of Gold in her murdered brother’s place, bonding with his massive magical beast, a Divh named Gent. Now the head of her own great house called the Thirteenth, Talia faces a far greater challenge: saving the Protectorate from a dark, malevolent force encroaching from its western borders.
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June 8, 2025
Oh man, I laughed, I got misty, I gasped! Talia really came into her own. I love Caleb! There was a lot packed into this one.
Between the intrigue and Divhs, I was glad to see the characters come together. The hummerlets were one of my favorites!
I wish I had more books to look forward to in this series. I really enjoyed these books.
There were plot twists I didn't think we're going to happen! That said, I enjoyed the way it turned out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Between the intrigue and Divhs, I was glad to see the characters come together. The hummerlets were one of my favorites!
I wish I had more books to look forward to in this series. I really enjoyed these books.
There were plot twists I didn't think we're going to happen! That said, I enjoyed the way it turned out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2025
An epic ending with all the feels. I loved the magical beings, and I am sad to see it end. It was a great read with an amazing heroine. If you like fantastical beings and an explosive storyline, this is the series for you.
June 11, 2025
I love the book like all of hers. The story has me thinking one way and it ends completely in a different way. Somehow I
think of Fortiss as the bad guy and I was routing for Tennet to end up with Talia.
think of Fortiss as the bad guy and I was routing for Tennet to end up with Talia.
June 12, 2025
original and interesting ...
The main characters definitely get your attention and get you wanting more from the start. Makes you want to keep reading to see what happens what direction they decided to go ...
The main characters definitely get your attention and get you wanting more from the start. Makes you want to keep reading to see what happens what direction they decided to go ...
June 15, 2025
Unique ideas and complex world building made for an interesting fantasy story. Some aspects remained incomplete, so uncertain of their purpose within the story.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2025
This was another wonderful book in a series that has such dynamic characters and a storyline that is very engaging. It is a book to read and just get lost in the story blissfully.
June 8, 2025
Suspenful, pageturner, The characters are fascinating and heroic. I didn't want to put it down. Loved it and didn't want it to end.
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