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The Enchanted Wing: Book One of the Skyborn Series
War looms. Magic stirs. And a girl born of silence may become the storm no crown can command.
Hidden away by ancient spells, Lirien has lived her life in shadows, unseen by the courts that dread her awakening. But when battle shatters her sanctuary and chaos spreads across enchanted soil, she's thrust into a destiny she cannot outrun.
With Kaelen bleeding at the heart of war and her own magic awakening, Lirien must hide as the world burns--or rise as something the crowns never foresaw.
The Enchanted Wing is a fast-paced fantasy perfect for fans of epic fae courts, ancient prophecies, and heroines who discover power they were never meant to wield.
Hidden away by ancient spells, Lirien has lived her life in shadows, unseen by the courts that dread her awakening. But when battle shatters her sanctuary and chaos spreads across enchanted soil, she's thrust into a destiny she cannot outrun.
With Kaelen bleeding at the heart of war and her own magic awakening, Lirien must hide as the world burns--or rise as something the crowns never foresaw.
The Enchanted Wing is a fast-paced fantasy perfect for fans of epic fae courts, ancient prophecies, and heroines who discover power they were never meant to wield.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2025
About the author
Dalton Way
3 books8 followersDalton has always been drawn to the power of storytelling. After spending 15 years in the hair industry–where creativity and connection were daily essentials–he returned to his first love: writing. That rediscovery gave rise to The Enchanted Wing and its unfolding series, where mythic wonder meets emotional depth. Dalton lives in a small town in Texas with his loyal dog, Grey, who’s never far from his side during late-night writing sessions. His work explores transformation, memory, and identity, inviting readers into worlds that feel both magical and deeply human.
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May 16, 2026
The Enchanted Wing by Dalton Way feels like the kind of fantasy book that grabs you by the throat in chapter one and refuses to let you breathe normally again until the final page. This story is packed with ancient magic, dangerous secrets, prophecy drama, emotional chaos, and enough tension to keep you aggressively saying “okay, one more chapter” for hours.
Lirien was easily my favorite part of the book. She has that isolated, hidden-away upbringing that could have felt familiar, but Dalton Way gives her so much emotional weight that it genuinely works. You feel her fear, her loneliness, and that growing realization that she may be far more powerful — and far more dangerous — than anyone ever expected. Watching her slowly step into that truth was incredibly satisfying.
The atmosphere in this book deserves praise, too, because it absolutely commits to being dramatic fantasy in the best way possible. Ancient kingdoms on the verge of collapse? Check. Dangerous magic? Check. Whispered prophecies and political tension simmering under every conversation? Also check. It has that sweeping cinematic fantasy energy that makes the entire story feel larger than life.
The pacing also sneaks up on you. It starts with mystery and tension, then suddenly the stakes explode, and you realize you are emotionally attached to characters who are absolutely not safe. This book does not hold your hand emotionally. Once the chaos starts unfolding, it keeps escalating.
And honestly, the emotional core surprised me the most. Beneath all the fantasy elements, this is really a story about identity, fear, destiny, and what happens when someone spends their entire life being told to stay small and hidden. That emotional thread keeps the story grounded even when the plot goes full magical catastrophe.
If you love fantasy with hidden powers, dangerous destinies, fae-style atmosphere, emotionally tortured characters, and a heroine discovering exactly what she’s capable of, The Enchanted Wing is such a fun read. It feels like the beginning of a massive fantasy journey, and I already know this series is going to destroy people in the best possible way emotionally. The audiobook honestly made the experience even more immersive for me. The narrator captured the eerie, magical atmosphere perfectly and imbued the emotional scenes with great weight. Fantasy audiobooks can sometimes lose momentum when there’s heavy worldbuilding, but this one kept the tension alive the entire time. The quieter moments felt intimate, while the bigger reveals and action scenes carried the kind of intensity that makes you immediately need the next chapter. It felt very easy to get lost in this world while listening.
Lirien was easily my favorite part of the book. She has that isolated, hidden-away upbringing that could have felt familiar, but Dalton Way gives her so much emotional weight that it genuinely works. You feel her fear, her loneliness, and that growing realization that she may be far more powerful — and far more dangerous — than anyone ever expected. Watching her slowly step into that truth was incredibly satisfying.
The atmosphere in this book deserves praise, too, because it absolutely commits to being dramatic fantasy in the best way possible. Ancient kingdoms on the verge of collapse? Check. Dangerous magic? Check. Whispered prophecies and political tension simmering under every conversation? Also check. It has that sweeping cinematic fantasy energy that makes the entire story feel larger than life.
The pacing also sneaks up on you. It starts with mystery and tension, then suddenly the stakes explode, and you realize you are emotionally attached to characters who are absolutely not safe. This book does not hold your hand emotionally. Once the chaos starts unfolding, it keeps escalating.
And honestly, the emotional core surprised me the most. Beneath all the fantasy elements, this is really a story about identity, fear, destiny, and what happens when someone spends their entire life being told to stay small and hidden. That emotional thread keeps the story grounded even when the plot goes full magical catastrophe.
If you love fantasy with hidden powers, dangerous destinies, fae-style atmosphere, emotionally tortured characters, and a heroine discovering exactly what she’s capable of, The Enchanted Wing is such a fun read. It feels like the beginning of a massive fantasy journey, and I already know this series is going to destroy people in the best possible way emotionally. The audiobook honestly made the experience even more immersive for me. The narrator captured the eerie, magical atmosphere perfectly and imbued the emotional scenes with great weight. Fantasy audiobooks can sometimes lose momentum when there’s heavy worldbuilding, but this one kept the tension alive the entire time. The quieter moments felt intimate, while the bigger reveals and action scenes carried the kind of intensity that makes you immediately need the next chapter. It felt very easy to get lost in this world while listening.
June 28, 2026
A Whimsical Start to the Series
This was a fun fantasy to settle into.
The magical world is full of vivid imagery that made it easy to picture each scene, and I enjoyed watching Lirien's journey unfold as her powers began to awaken. The story takes its time building toward the finale, and that ending definitely delivered.
I listened to this on audio, and I'm glad I did. The narrator did a great job bringing the world and characters to life, and it made getting immersed in the story even better.
New to fantasy and fantasy will enjoy magical worlds, hidden destinies, and heroines discovering their strength, this is a solid start to the series.
This was a fun fantasy to settle into.
The magical world is full of vivid imagery that made it easy to picture each scene, and I enjoyed watching Lirien's journey unfold as her powers began to awaken. The story takes its time building toward the finale, and that ending definitely delivered.
I listened to this on audio, and I'm glad I did. The narrator did a great job bringing the world and characters to life, and it made getting immersed in the story even better.
New to fantasy and fantasy will enjoy magical worlds, hidden destinies, and heroines discovering their strength, this is a solid start to the series.
March 18, 2026
I was gifted an audiobook copy of The Enchanted Wing by Dalton Way.
This story leans into a whimsical, fairy-tale style fantasy with soft magical elements and vivid imagery. The atmosphere feels gentle and imaginative, creating a dreamy tone that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy cozy or atmospheric fantasy worlds.
The narration brings a calm delivery to the story, and the descriptive passages help paint the setting and magical elements clearly.
If you enjoy fantasy that focuses on magical imagery and a lighter, fairy-tale style storytelling approach, The Enchanted Wing may be a good addition to your reading list.
This story leans into a whimsical, fairy-tale style fantasy with soft magical elements and vivid imagery. The atmosphere feels gentle and imaginative, creating a dreamy tone that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy cozy or atmospheric fantasy worlds.
The narration brings a calm delivery to the story, and the descriptive passages help paint the setting and magical elements clearly.
If you enjoy fantasy that focuses on magical imagery and a lighter, fairy-tale style storytelling approach, The Enchanted Wing may be a good addition to your reading list.
July 25, 2026
This story about the light or Seelie and dark or Unseelie fae is told in a non-linear manner through a lot of memories and dreams. We are following a farmers family who are fascinated with a set of aged ruins. Lirien and Kaylen are looking through these ruins relics. They mysteriously uncover the Bloodwrit Ledger. When they give this mysterious relic to their caretakers they find strange words within that leaves everyone unsettled with questions and no solid answers. Lirien is left to wonder if her dreams are somehow memories and if there is a prophesy that pertains to her?
One of the unique things about this story is the way the Seelie and Unseelie court are depicted. Usually the summer or Seelie Court are the “good” fae while the winter or Unseelie Court are the “bad” fae. However, in this story, there is a nuance that shows both sides are both morally gray. Both the courts and their rulers have made choices that have not only pitted the rulers against one another but they have both become the villain in the story. The theme of choice and consequence is an important one for this book as is memory. Can memory be used against someone and can those memories be the difference between fighting and surviving.
The writing in this book is done in a fascinating lyrical style that was easy to understand but kept me engaged. There were times that I reread a phrase because it was so beautifully done. However, that did not make the story dense, rather it made the reader fully visualize the world the author was describing. I could not put this book down because I really wanted to know what was really going on. This book does end on a cliffhanger, and with the other questions I have and who Lirien really is and what is actually happening, I cannot wait to read book 2 in the series!
One of the unique things about this story is the way the Seelie and Unseelie court are depicted. Usually the summer or Seelie Court are the “good” fae while the winter or Unseelie Court are the “bad” fae. However, in this story, there is a nuance that shows both sides are both morally gray. Both the courts and their rulers have made choices that have not only pitted the rulers against one another but they have both become the villain in the story. The theme of choice and consequence is an important one for this book as is memory. Can memory be used against someone and can those memories be the difference between fighting and surviving.
The writing in this book is done in a fascinating lyrical style that was easy to understand but kept me engaged. There were times that I reread a phrase because it was so beautifully done. However, that did not make the story dense, rather it made the reader fully visualize the world the author was describing. I could not put this book down because I really wanted to know what was really going on. This book does end on a cliffhanger, and with the other questions I have and who Lirien really is and what is actually happening, I cannot wait to read book 2 in the series!
September 28, 2025
Not only do I recommend this book, I plan on reading it again.
The Enchanted Wing by Dalton Way is the first book in a four book series, and I cannot wait for book two. I quickly fell in love with the protagonist, who is equal parts loyalty and determination. With just a couple sentences, Way paints a clear picture of characters, not just their appearance, but how they move through the world. In the same way, you can feel the energy in the room whether it’s dead still or swirling with magic, and it’s easy to get lost in this book. It starts slow, but the world Way builds is worthy of the time it takes, and I found my mind going there even when I wasn’t reading. The second half of the book is at a full sprint and I could not put it down.
I received an advanced copy of The Enchanted Wing from Dalton Way in exchange for an honest review.
The Enchanted Wing by Dalton Way is the first book in a four book series, and I cannot wait for book two. I quickly fell in love with the protagonist, who is equal parts loyalty and determination. With just a couple sentences, Way paints a clear picture of characters, not just their appearance, but how they move through the world. In the same way, you can feel the energy in the room whether it’s dead still or swirling with magic, and it’s easy to get lost in this book. It starts slow, but the world Way builds is worthy of the time it takes, and I found my mind going there even when I wasn’t reading. The second half of the book is at a full sprint and I could not put it down.
I received an advanced copy of The Enchanted Wing from Dalton Way in exchange for an honest review.
July 23, 2026
A lot of words for almost nothing to happen
The writing style is very detached and cold, so it's hard to feel anything for the characters. I don't even feel like I'm observing the story, more like I'm having it told to me by another party and they're leaving out the better bits.
The first half is just "these ruins call to me" basically, and the second half is where things start.. but nothing of substance actually happens until the end.
I don't know.. it just feels like a whole lot of words that could have been a few chapters in one book instead of making it two. Here's to hoping the second is better.
The writing style is very detached and cold, so it's hard to feel anything for the characters. I don't even feel like I'm observing the story, more like I'm having it told to me by another party and they're leaving out the better bits.
The first half is just "these ruins call to me" basically, and the second half is where things start.. but nothing of substance actually happens until the end.
I don't know.. it just feels like a whole lot of words that could have been a few chapters in one book instead of making it two. Here's to hoping the second is better.
January 7, 2026
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Stayed up till 1am to finish reading this book and I was not disappointed! I couldn’t put it down. The thought of going to sleep without knowing what happens next with Lirien hurt too much. Truly captivating, amazing writing and the DETAIL!! Dalton really knows how to set a scene and you can picture every detail, literally down to the point of a blade of grass!
Highly recommend!! Can’t wait for book 2! 🤩
Stayed up till 1am to finish reading this book and I was not disappointed! I couldn’t put it down. The thought of going to sleep without knowing what happens next with Lirien hurt too much. Truly captivating, amazing writing and the DETAIL!! Dalton really knows how to set a scene and you can picture every detail, literally down to the point of a blade of grass!
Highly recommend!! Can’t wait for book 2! 🤩
July 26, 2026
What an amazing start to this series. Lirien and her family live a simple, quiet life while other worlds are stirring. I am just getting into fantasy books, but I loved how the introduction to the king and queen and their worlds is told through a story for Lirien and her brother. I cannot wait to read the next book to find out what actually happens in the Whispering Glade, since no one has returned to talk about it.
August 9, 2026
The Enchanted Wing was such an amazing read! I’m not typically a fantasy reader, but the beautifully written and incredibly immersive world-building had me hooked from the start. Every setting and scene was described with such vivid detail that I could picture everything so clearly—it genuinely felt like I had stepped right into the book. An enchanting, captivating read that completely pulled me into its world!
June 21, 2026
I loved getting to know Lirian (idk if I spelt her name right) and the ancient prophecy shes destined to fulfill. The reveal about her parents was like whoa and I in a twist I immediately hated her mom. I was kind cheering on dark daddy for a second but let's be honest I'm a sucker for a shadow daddy. I can't wait to see how things turn out for our girl!
January 10, 2026
A spellbinding tale that will keep you seated for hours—depending on your day plans.
Dalton creates a tale that not only spins characters to life, but the world—the air, the trees, the light—becomes enveloped in the very magic his words spring in every sentence.
Dalton creates a tale that not only spins characters to life, but the world—the air, the trees, the light—becomes enveloped in the very magic his words spring in every sentence.
July 17, 2026
I actually just listened to this book twice, it was so good, but there were a LOT of details that I felt were important, and I was distracted during my first time reading, so I wanted to immediately immerse myself completely into this world again to catch all of the detail.
Dalton has an uncanny way of being able to drop a reader exactly into each scene. The sights, scents, feel of each piece of information was delivered beautifully. This tale of uncertain futures, hidden powers, and ancient prophecies felt like I had fallen into a fairytale dreamscape that I never wanted to come out of. I absolutely loved this book and I am excited to see how much Lirien may grow in the next book!
I adored hearing Nathan Foss bring this story to life.
Dalton has an uncanny way of being able to drop a reader exactly into each scene. The sights, scents, feel of each piece of information was delivered beautifully. This tale of uncertain futures, hidden powers, and ancient prophecies felt like I had fallen into a fairytale dreamscape that I never wanted to come out of. I absolutely loved this book and I am excited to see how much Lirien may grow in the next book!
I adored hearing Nathan Foss bring this story to life.
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