4.5/5
Little Wing was a fantastic start to this trilogy and one of the better contemporary paranormal romances I’ve read in a while.
What stood out most to me were the characters and the romance. Lotus and Silas were wonderful leads, and the story of overcoming past trauma added real emotional depth. The pacing was excellent never dragging and always keept me engaged. The worldbuilding was strong, blending small-town charm with vampire lore in a way that felt both fresh and familiar. And the romance? Absolutely top-notch. It had just enough spice to keep things exciting without ever overshadowing the story.
If I had one critique, it’s that I wanted more expansion on the Vampiric Council Nation and especially more of Silas’s backstory. While the book technically has two main characters, it sometimes felt like Lotus took the spotlight, with Silas leaning more toward a supporting role. His motivations were clear, but I didn’t feel as fully connected to his past in the way I did with Lotus’s.
The ending tied up the main plot beautifully. Some side character arcs felt incomplete, but since this is the first in a trilogy, I have no doubt those threads will be picked up later. In fact, the bonus chapter in the ebook preview for book two already answered one of my biggest questions about Reina, the spitfire bestfriedn to Lotus and a character I’m thrilled to see will take center stage next.
This is a book I would absolutely reread and recommend widely especially to fans of small-town HEA paranormal romances with just a touch of trauma healing mixed in.
What stays with me most are the lines that touched something personal: “Your YOU is perfect” from the Dedication page and “Your you is so beautiful.” from the story. As someone who has struggled with self acceptance, those words hit me deeply, and I can’t thank the author enough for including them.
Final Thoughts:
The mix of modern-day setting with traditional vampire lore was perfectly balanced kinda like True Blood meets Hallmark small-town vibes. I especially loved how the supernatural elements blended seamlessly with the community-building themes. While tension between humans and vampires wasn’t a strong factor (the treaty had settled most of that years before), the story focused instead on healing, found family, and romance. Supporting characters like Reina really stood out, and I’m already eager to dive into her story in book two. Overall, Little Wing delivers on everything I want in this genre: heartfelt characters, satisfying romance, a dash of supernatural intrigue, and just enough setup to make me hungry for the next installment.