Blood and Wings of Gold

by S. Hallman

You cannot blot out the night.Alira doesn't believe in miracles. Then the god of trickery answers a desperate prayer. Hermes is charm and chaos and, for once, something constant... until he disappears.

Refusing to be left behind again, Alira demands to be taken to Olympus—a city beautiful as gold and rotten beneath the surface. Olympus is not made for mortals.

Good Alira may not be mortal. Bad a prophecy paints an Olympus-sized target on her back.

With Apollo's light as her guide and the queen of gods whispering promises, Alira faces an impossible defy Zeus to save the one person who made her feel chosen, or bow to to the king and hope he gives Hermes back. Either way, neither of them will walk away the same.

In Olympus, every favor is a chain, and love is the quickest way to bleed.

Blood and Wings of Gold is a heart-wrenching romantasy about a young woman's descent into darkness, and what she'll risk when love demands a price.

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2025

About the author

S. Hallman has been writing since she was in the fourth grade, starting with a little essay that got state-wide attention. Since then, she has published multiple short stories and moved on to full length novels.

With a Greek father who was very loud about being Greek, S. Hallman grew up learning and loving Greek mythology, ultimately settling into the Blood and Wings of Gold mythos.

S. Hallman has one published work as of January 2026, and is eagerly working on book 2 of the Blood and Wings of Gold mythos.

Reviews

[H.T. Mejia]

An emotionally damaging book full of lies, betrayal, and too many beautiful men. 😂 (no, but why did I fall in love with so many of them??) this book had a gripping plot, enjoyable (and hate-able) characters, snappy dialogue, and it came with a free side of heartbreak.

[Jessica James]

Yall this book will have you all up in your feels, I cried at least 5 by page 65. This book hit close to home with me but all the best books do. The Fmc is spitfire who is looking for change in her mundane life. As they say be careful what you wish for, you just might have a golden retriever winged god doing your dishes too lol. As this friendship deepens and they start to develope feelings for each other he let's her talk him into taking her to Olympus but he is certain she will be eaten alive. Secrets, lies, and the action of the gods will be revealed and just maybe our FMC isnt what she appears to be. Go check out this amazing book it had me burning the midnight oil.

[Taylor]

Literally itching for the next book!

[Joseph Lalis]

I am hooked!! I need part 2!

There were definitely some unexpected twists! I love the author's ability to pull me into a story. Please continue the story. I need to know what happens next!

[Selene O'Neal]

I absolutely loved Blood and Wings of Gold. It's not often a book can make me laugh and also run my heart through a blender but this one hit every note as beautifully as Apollo.
10/10 do recommend.