Broken Wings

Tales of the Citadel #41

by Viola Grace

Minerva loses her wings when her home is attacked. She takes control of a mech and walks the bot into battle. When she is removed from the wreckage, it is determined that the bot ceased to work two days earlier and her latent talent has risen. She is taken to Morganti Base to heal from her injuries and train her new talent. From there, it is on to Ohkhan Citadel and a day-to-day existence until she meets a man who wants nothing, asks for nothing and offers a lot. Astien is an Enjel crossbreed who is fascinated by the woman who has all the mannerisms of one of his kind but no wings. His fascination turns to affection, and from there, a friendship deepens until he needs to know everything about the woman who will not talk about herself.

Genres: Romance

77 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[namericanwordcat · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a great deal of powerful undercurrents of emotion here. However, they didn't really ever come into fully being. The romance was given little attention. I liked this short story as part of the larger series but don't think it works on its own and I would like more of a love story.

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

★★★★☆

[T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Paraphrodite · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

One of the saddest beginnings in this series. I'm glad the ending is so much more hopeful.