Lightwing

dragon-books fantasy-romance read-in-2026

Oh how I loved being back in this world!
This story keeps trapping me in its clutches and yanks on my heartstrings. The writing flows perfectly with a steady pace that never falters. This installment dives deeper into the mind of Ferris and her willpower but also gives us the look into Hendrix we’ve been needing!! I LOVED getting new characters from Hendrix’s family and their POVs toward the end has me excited to see what happens next. This book is full of tension, yearning, banter, twists and the magic a Romantasy needs. I rated this story 3.75 for a few reasons: I felt the story was more gripping and capturing in book one. Although I did love this book it might be lacking in the ‘attention span’ for others. Coming from book one which has so much happening, this installment is a slower pace and not as impactful until more of the end action wise. This is more of character deepening for our two main characters. The writing style or verbiage of choice at times wasn’t as strong for me as I’d hoped. However, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what happens next!! I do think it’s one many people will enjoy!

Karina *kari_reads*

566 reviews36 followers

November 3, 2026

So disappointed in this book. 😭😭 Read it on release day because it was one of my most anticipated releases of the year and sadly it left me feeling so disappointed. 😞😞

I really liked the first book and couldn't wait for this sequel but unfortunately this book felt so different from the first one. And not in a good way. The characters had NO CHEMISTRY 😭😞 NO tension, no banter, no push and pull... And Hendrix felt so different. I wanted a strong badass MMC but he just felt so off... And how he spoke was so annoying 🙄 Unnecessary difficult and overly descriptive speech.

Not even the spice could save the book for me. 😞 Because I wanted this climax of tension and hate between them to finally lead to the spice and them confesing their feelings but sadly none of that happened. 😞 The sex scene felt anticlimactic and gave me nothing. 😭😭

Let's get to the plot... We have trials of a sort with those missions they have to take. But everything felt so repetitive 😞😞 And honestly kind of pointless at times. I didn't like the plot. I wanted training scenes between Ferris and Hendrix and her spirits. Something to make her strong and prepare her and simultaneously strengthen their relationship. But NO. Sadly there's none of that.

I also didn't like the writing in this book as much as in the first one. The story felt disjointed and it was going in circles. I also didn't like how Ferris was behaving. She was acting like a all knowing brat. 🙄🙄

I'm so sad because The Twisted Sisters are one of my favourite authors and I have loved everything form them until now with the exception of Echo Fort. 😞

Alicia Madrigal

102 reviews

I was really looking forward to this release, but it was a snooze fest. Really disappointed because I loved the first one. This gave me nothing. I think I’m allergic to fantasy right now.

Kyli

385 reviews43 followers

“𝓘𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓭𝓲𝓮, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓾𝓷 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓮 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮. 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓭, 𝓕𝓮𝓻𝓻𝓲𝓼 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓭.”

As always, the sisters have left us with another painful cliffhanger ending :’)

“𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾, 𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓰.”

Hendrix was really delivering my fav kind of mmc in this - morally grey, broody as heck, tortured soul, absolutely pathetic for her ρε૨ƒε૮ƭเσɳ. Watching him trying to stay mad at her while being absolutely obsessed with her had me giggling and kicking my feet! And the number of times he was in awe of her and kept telling her what a force she is.. pathetic man in love fr

“𝓘 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓰𝓾𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓯 𝓘’𝓶 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓼𝓲𝓶𝓹𝓵𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓲𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓬𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵.”
“𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓷𝓸 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓲𝓽. 𝓑𝓾𝓽 𝓼𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓘 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓴 𝓘 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓬𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓻𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓻𝓭𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼.”

Ferris out here using her big brain and steamrolling everyone with it, like goddamn that’s my girl!! Except for when it came to Rissa bc girl, wtf. Ferris didn’t go through hell in that haunted forest for her to turn around and behave like a complete psycho.

“𝓘’𝓵𝓵 𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓭 𝓶𝔂 𝔀𝓪𝔂 𝓫𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾, 𝓗𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓻𝓲𝔁. 𝓘𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮 𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓷𝓮𝔁𝓽.”

Ugh, Hendrix with his family hurt my heart. GIVE THEM ALL A HEA STAT!! Also tysm to Amelda and Baldrick for the very needed comedic relief

“𝓑𝓮𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓶𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝓬𝓵𝓪𝓲𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔂𝓸𝓾; 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓼 𝓶𝔂 𝓸𝔀𝓷. 𝓘𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓫𝓮𝓭, 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓪𝓼 𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵. 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓷𝓸 𝓵𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓸𝔀 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝓶𝓮 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻. 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓸𝓯𝓯𝓮𝓻, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓭𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓭. 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮 𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓮.“

I love Ferris and Hendrix’s dynamic so much! All the pain and suffering, the banter, the enemies to lovers tension and the absolute ℓσѵε they have for one another is perfect ♥

I’m ready for everyone to get their HEA’s but with a heavy dose of pain and suffering first

arelireads

32 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

November 2, 2026

Another 5 ⭐️
A read TRULY worth the wait.
Now to wait for the next book 😭

✨This book picked up where Hollow left us; Ferris and Hendrix are enemies stuck with each other on a mission that has so much at stake.

✨This book brought ALL the feels; hatred, sadness, pain, love, once again enemies to lovers, laughter, hope, uhhh just everything.

✨You learn so much about Hendrix and his story, along with the guilt he carries for his family.

✨Ferris and her hope to save her sister…

✨The side characters are such a treat too
The Dad 🥹
Hendrix’s troubled relationship with his brother, Kashton
I love Amelda 🤍
Baldrick…oh Baldrick 😭

✨Chapter 22 had me dying of laughter 😂

✨Amelda bringing out grandma was EPIC

The ending…. Had me literally on the edge of my chair and now I just need to know what happens next 😭

Thank you so much for the eARC 🤍

Britt

231 reviews

4.5⭐️ thank god this book did not fall victim to Middle Book Syndrome!!! It had so much action and the plot moved perfectly with excellent character development 👏🏻 I also loved the new POV chapters!! There were a couple of side characters that had some really annoying and cringey dialogue but that is my only qualm 🧐

Alyssa Brannon

346 reviews13 followers

Right in front of my crab ragoons?? I love when the enemies-to-lovers goes back to enemies again. The tension and rage make me so happy, give him hell sis! The plot was a little all over the place to me this time, but still entertaining. I loved getting to meet Hendrix’s family and getting Baldrick’s pov was some much needed whimsy. I can’t believe the ending 😭

Katie Murphy

1,172 reviews117 followers

October 6, 2026

I absolutely savoured every word in this book as I was so happy to be jumping back into Ferris and Hendrix’s world.

Book 2 definitely picked up where book 1 left off with Ferris and Hendrix’s fate entwined even further after the trials of the treacherous forrest. The pair have now been tasked to search for Providence and because of this Hendrix refuses to have Ferris far from his side and he does the only logical thing he can think of and that is bring her back to his castle.

The line from enemies to lovers was crossed over and crossed back into enemies after the events of book one and we see our characters reluctant to work together despite the brewing tension and I was absolutely here for every second of it because when that tension reached its peak it was explosive. The banter between these two was also hilarious.

While in book 1 it predominantly focused on the forest and spirits, now we are focused on Rathian itself and the fallouts that has come to pass and the one question that needs answering where is Providence?

In book 1 we learned why Hendrix was desperate to claim the boon, which so he could be release his family from a fate that he had a part in designing. But what I certainly wasn’t expecting was to be introduced to said family in this book. We are introduced to his brother, uncle, mother and father but my favourite introduction was of his sister Amelda, as she is quite a character and even in death she is not afraid to speak her mind and is quite humerus. She also takes to Ferris quite well and can definitely see the spark that Hendrix refuses to acknowledge throughout this book.

We dive a lot deeper into Hendrix’s character as well and how he is tormented by his mistakes and while he does have his family’s presence near in a sense he is full of grief that he is why they are in that state to begin with. But one things for sure that he comes to the conclusion he will not allow death to take Ferris Creed from him as long as he is on this earth.

Like Hendrix we also dive deeper into Ferris’s character as she is now bonded to spirits and is exploring the depths of that power. She was never a damsel to begin with and that was evident in book one but I love how she took charge in many situations of this book and certainly didn’t back down from Hendrix dominating presence.

Like any twisted series book/series I questioned every single detail throughout as even the smallest thing could be significant at a later date and honestly I am just fascinated in the worlds these sisters create. Of course I expected the ever so dreaded cliffhanger that I sat there for about 15 minutes contemplating life afterward but again it was to be expected.

Overall I am absolutely loving Ferris and Hendrix’s journey and I cannot wait to dive back into this world in the near future. Thank you to the authors who provided an early copy of their book for my honest thoughts 💭

ShelbyReads92

16 reviews19 followers

The sisters have done it again. This book was phenomenal, I absolutely devoured this story and that cliffhanger… ARGH DIABOLICAL. Second book syndrome where?! Is she in the room with us? I dare say I loved this book even more than Hollow which was one of my favorite reads of 2025.

Ashley Maree

52 reviews1 follower

These sisters can literally write their grocery shop list and I’ll read it !!! 🩵🩵🩵

AMAZING!!! 💘

The banter is just too good!! 🙈

Kassie Mae

83 reviews

Did Not Finish

Super sad about this one

ChaoticReaderLife

129 reviews7 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

September 26, 2026

The ending was so good but unfortunately most of the book was too long. I love the action and plot that the authors write but not a fan of constant monologue in Ferris's head. It got a bit boring in between. The ending did make up for it though. Also I loved the character of Bane's sister. She was so funny.

Alex In Chapters

137 reviews1 follower

Okay, FINALLY! We are getting somewhere with these characters, and I am HERE FOR IT! Although, I do have a few bones to pick with this second installment.

After reading Hollow, I was really hoping we would get some stronger character development, and thankfully, Lightwing delivered in that department!

Ferris, GIRL, THERE YOU ARE! I genuinely enjoyed her so much more in this book. She finally started showing that stubborn, resilient, take-no-crap personality I was hoping to see in the first installment. She felt more confident, less afraid, and like she was finally becoming her own person rather than constantly reacting to everything happening around her.

And the MMC?! Same thing! I appreciated getting more depth from his character, especially through his internal dialogue. Both characters felt more emotionally developed, and I found myself connecting with them significantly more than I did in Hollow.

I also really enjoyed the introduction of additional family members and supporting characters. Their personalities added some much-needed dynamics to the storyline, and I loved getting a better understanding of the world beyond just our two main characters.

BUT CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT THIS RELATIONSHIP?!

Listen, I love a slow burn. I love genuine enemies-to-lovers tension. I will happily sit through the yearning, the frustration, and the emotional push and pull when it feels like we’re actually getting somewhere.

But GOOD LORD, did we really have to start all over again?!

We spent practically the entire first book building this relationship, only for the second installment to feel like someone hit the factory reset button on all that progress.

I understand that certain events in Hollow created new complications, but I was really hoping their relationship would continue developing rather than spending another entire book working through what felt like the same emotional barriers. It became frustrating because I wanted to see their connection evolve into something deeper instead of repeatedly circling back to square one.

As for the overall storyline, this installment definitely took things in directions I wasn’t expecting. There was significantly more world-building, new characters, and additional challenges that made the story feel almost entirely different from the first book. Not necessarily in a bad way, but the transition didn’t always feel like a natural continuation.

I will say that once the plot started ramping up toward the end, things got MUCH more interesting.

AND THAT CLIFFHANGER?! EXCUSE ME?!

Just when everything starts getting juicy, we’re going to end it THERE?! And now I have to wait another year to find out what happens? Ma’am, that is just rude. HA!

Overall, I definitely enjoyed Lightwing, especially the stronger character development and expanded world-building. I just wish the romantic progression had been more substantial and that the storyline flowed a little more naturally from where Hollow left off.

I’m absolutely continuing this series because I need answers, but I’m begging these two to make some actual relationship progress in the next book.

At this point, the slow burn has been burning so long that I’m starting to wonder if someone forgot to add the firewood!

Jenilee Hawley

50 reviews

captivating magical mysterious

*Book 2 in the Crown of Hearts & Chaos series*

Picking up right where **Hollow** left us, *Lightwing* wastes no time throwing us back into the tension, desire, hatred, fighting, and emotional pain that make these characters so compelling. There is no shortage of complicated feelings, difficult choices, and plenty of reasons to keep turning those pages.

We get to learn more about Hendrix Bane's family, and I absolutely LOVE Amelda! Getting a deeper look into the family dynamics adds another layer to the story and gives us even more to chew on.

Ferris continues to prove just how resourceful, cunning, and intelligent she is. She isn't simply surviving the games being played around her. She's becoming a worthy opponent, managing to outsmart those who have made deception their specialty, from the trickster Hags to Bane himself. I love watching her mind work and seeing her find ways to turn the tables on those who underestimate her.

Her loyalty to her sister is another part of Ferris that stands out. Even when things with Rissa seem far from hopeful, Ferris continues to hold on. That loyalty says so much about who she is, even when everything around her seems determined to test it.

One of my favorite developments throughout this book is watching Ferris's connection with the Spirits grow. You can really see the bonds forming, and I especially enjoyed how distinct each Spirit's personality is. They each bring something different to the story, and their interactions add another layer of personality and heart.

**My one wish?** I desperately want a little more insight into Ferris's thought process. We see the results of her clever plotting, research, and ability to connect the dots, but I would LOVE to get a glimpse behind the curtain. Show me how she's piecing together the clues, what she's discovering through her research, and how those seemingly disconnected details turn into one of her elaborate plans. I want to be inside that brilliant mind while the gears are turning!

Overall, *Lightwing* delivers on the tension, character development, emotional turmoil, and clever twists. Ferris continues to be a character worth rooting for, and I'm invested in seeing just how far that cunning mind of hers will take her.

**Needless to say, I'm ready for the next book!** 🖤

Johnna Fouts

290 reviews3 followers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars 🌶️🌶️ Spice: 2 Chilis 🎧 Audible: 4 Stars
Lightwing was really good, but I think my reading bar might have gotten higher since last year.
When I first read Hollow, I was deep in my Twisted Sisters era. I’ve since reread it, and the game inside the forest was still such a strong draw for me. That competition gave the story a clear focus and kept me invested in what would happen next.
With Lightwing, the competition is over, and now we have to see where the story goes from there. That’s a different experience, and I didn’t find every part equally engaging. I lost some interest in the middle while listening, even though I still enjoyed the book overall.
The character introductions helped, and we got some wonderfully crazy people to laugh at. Those personalities brought welcome humor and gave me something to enjoy when my attention started wandering. A little fictional insanity can certainly help keep things moving. 😂
I’m also wondering how much of my reaction comes from having read more since my first trip into this world. What swept me away last year now has more competition for my attention. That doesn’t take away from what I loved about Hollow, but it does make me a little harder to impress.
The audiobook gets four stars. I do like Mr. and Mrs. Bordeaux, and I enjoy their performances. However, across the Twisted Sisters’ books, the listening experiences are starting to sound a little too similar to me.
A different series could use a different sound. Some variety in the casting would help each world and its characters feel more distinct. That’s my preference, but when familiar voices follow me from series to series, I start hearing the similarities more than the differences.
Spice lands at two chilis for me. 🌶️🌶️
Despite the slower middle, this is still a four-star read. I enjoyed the characters, the humor, and enough of the story to feel good about that rating. I just wasn’t quite as swept away this time—and I can like a book without being completely obsessed with it. 🖤
🌲 Beyond the Competition | 😂 Chaotic Characters | 📚 Higher Expectations | 🎧 Enjoyable Audio, Ready for Variety | 🌶️ Two-Chili Heat
#Lightwing #TwistedSisters #BookReview #AudiobookReview #FourStarRead #FantasyRomance

Rachel

182 reviews38 followers

November 2, 2026

Dedicating this book to our favorite dragons was great… adding Lionel to that list?! Y’all are trolls. 😆

I think this was a great sequel. I really enjoyed my time reading it. Hendrix is a great MMC, and the lines and thoughts he had… yeah. The only problem I had was it felt like we glossed over a few things and didn’t live in the moment a lot and I missed that. The relationship while it’s good, felt shallow in some parts where I wanted some important conversations and moments to last longer. Might just be a me thing though.

I LOVED that we got to see Hendrix’s family and spend time with them. They were hands down the best part of the book as well as the spirits. I loved that we got to see their personalities, spend time with them, and fall in love with them. I need so much more of Amelda, Kashton, Baldrick, and his parents. The banter was incredible.

A lot of things reminded me of other things, and it was in a fond way. For example, Baldrick reminded me of the hermit crab pirate in “Pirates of the Caribbean” that loses his head, it was so fun and goofy and I really loved it. And, Cressitina and her band of rebels reminded me of Geraldine from “Zodiac Academy”, and I loved Geraldine.

Some lines and thoughts I loved include:
- “Call her a thing one more time and I will bring death upon this house.”
- “Perhaps all I really craved was her attention, in whatever form she might offer it.”
- “But she couldn’t be nothing, not when she was everything.”
- “Dance with me, lightwing.”
- “My heart beat for her in a way it had never beat for another.”
- Chapter 25… confessions… yes.
- “Then have me.”
- “I will be yours, and you will be mine.”

I also really loved Ferris, she is just a kind girl no matter what happens. She is always polite and I love that she forces Hendrix to have manners and be polite, their dynamic is really fun to read.

This had a darker “Beauty and the Beast” feel… so I loved it. AND there was a Jack and Rose moment on the back of a dragon… need I say more?

With how it ends I am so ready for the next book, I cannot wait to see how it all concludes, and I just hope everyone we love survives… please.

Claudia Lotz

43 reviews1 follower

3.7.5/5 ⭐️

It feels like a lifetime ago since I read Hollow but I fondly remember enjoying the enemies to lovers trope and the constant tension between Ferris and Hendrix/Bane. Lightwing, however, didn’t quite deliver that same feeling.

(Are we calling our MFC Bane or Hendrix because at this point I’m still not sure which name to use. Can we just pick one an roll with it)

The story picks up where the first book left off quickly reuniting us with Hendrix/Bane and Ferris before establishing what our protagonists are setting out to achieve. I REALLY enjoyed getting to meet Hendrix’s family. They were easily one of my favourite parts of Lightwing, and I found myself genuinely invested in seeing things work out for them. 👀

One character I could give significantly fewer ducks about is Rissa. I wish there had been a way to wrap up her storyline and send her on her merry way in this book. She’s an absolute thorn in my side, and Ferris’s too whether she’d like to admit it or not.

If you were expecting an immediate hit of tension between Ferris and Hendrix I’d say don’t. IMO the spice and yearning don’t really kick in until around the halfway mark if not later. I found myself wanting more tension, more banter, and generally more of the chemistry that made me so invested in these two in the first place. I understand that the way Hollow ended created a certain level of conflict between F & H but it just felt like it took a little too long for them to finally give in to each other. Don’t get me wrong, a slow burn can work beautifully but I genuinely think these two needed a nudge or ten.

I know, I know, I sound like a negative Nancy but what I will say is that I was absolutely NOT prepared for that ending. It feels like all the juice was packed for the latter part of the book, so consider this your warning. Now I NEED the third book. Despite my criticisms, I’m still invested, still rooting for these characters (most of them), and definitely not ready to walk away just yet.

Bring on Moonsinger and bring on the Blood Games 👀

Nicole

103 reviews11 followers

dark-fantasy eerie familial-relationships

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️

“…we were as different as a moth and the moon. Both devoted to the night and the sky but destined to never cross the expanse which loomed between us.” 🌙

I will forever love any + everything that the Twisted Sisters write.
that being said, this was a good continuation of the story, but maybe not exactly what I was expecting 🤷🏻‍♀️. I absolutely adored Hollow, the animal spirits and the feel of the trials. Lightwing continued on with another quest, for another spirit, which felt kind of repetitive + (with all the new spirits involved) I found myself lost at times. BUT, I enjoyed all of the twists, the character development, and of course, the cliffhanger ending. I can’t wait to see what’s up next for Ferris + Hendrix! 👀

Featuring:
👥 Multi POV
🖤 Dark romantasy
🧝🏼‍♀️ Fae, humans + spirits
🫆 Quest to locate a missing spirit
🐲 Animal spirit companions, with magic
📖 Secrets + lore to uncover
✨ An adorable nickname
👑 Political intrigue
🧗🏼‍♀️ Cliffhanger ending!

“I did not crave her. I obsessed over her. She was the roaring in my skin and the pounding in my head.” 🖤

In terms of the romance / spice - low on the spice scale! a few open door scenes, later in the story. think forced proximity, with tension and some banter!

would I recommend? + will I be reading the next book in the series? yes! though not my favorite series by them, I will forever read + recommend all the twisted sisters write. they’re kinda the GOATs 🐐😤🤷🏻‍♀️.

“Be selfish. The rest of the world is. You don’t get a reward for resisting the deepest desires of your heart in the afterworld. Death would take your hand and laugh at you for passing by on all that life had to offer.” 😈

TLDR; book 2 of an incomplete dark romantasy series. A dangerous quest, a dark curse + a missing spirit. & In true twisted sisters fashion, a thrilling cliffhanger. would recommend!

Series Rating:
- Hollow: 4.5⭐️, 2🌶️
- Lightwing: 4⭐️, 2🌶️
- Moonsinger: tentatively out 11/2/27!

Labani

800 reviews6 followers

November 7, 2026

No matter how much I prepare myself for a Twisted sisters style ending and I think I am ready, I am not. There was like a 10 seconds happiness window we got, something I was desperately wishing for. Then, that's it - despair, hopelessness, me staring at the wall and wondering how the heck are we getting our happy ending after this.

Despite that however, I think it's really fascinating the world they have created here. On one hand, we have necromancer and his powers, his creepy castle with the secret passages and horrid creatures, his odd but fascinating family, also let's not forget all the undead, gore, the Hag, the curses and Death itself. Then, on the other hand we have these beautiful mystical, mythical creatures and their unique bonds with Ferris as well as all the spirits with their unique personalities. I love that the world was a perfect combination of both.

I love that we got to see our characters using their powers multiple times throughout the books. It's so much better than when we are simply told that they're powerful but don't really see them do anything with their powers.
In fact, I love that every character had their importance here no matter if their appearances were short or long. They left their mark with us.... special note to Grandma! 😁. I also love that in their spicy chapters they make full use of their surroundings 🔥

All of this that I have mentioned are no surprise since they're written by the Twisted sisters and it's exactly why they're my favourite authors. Apart from that, we get our usual dose of craziness, fun, strong familial bonds, quests, actions and more. I am glad we will be getting at least two more Twisted sisters books next year while I am still slowly reading 'On the cursed day of Christmas' also written by them.

Kaycee

265 reviews14 followers

November 7, 2026

If you loved Hollow, you are in for more of the same type of chaotic adventure but instead of an enchanted forrest you are locked in a sentient manor. Following the events of Hollow, Hendrix blames Ferris for his failure and proceeds to rip her apart at every turn. Ferris never seems fazed by his antics will always throw it back in his face. I love how she weaponizes his ridiculousness and doesn't cower. I liked the direction this story went in and really loved spending time in the manor and getting to know Hendrix's family. They are a crazy cast of characters and the family dynamic really pulled me in.

Hendrix's LONGING in this book is wild!! I loved that we got his POV in Hollow and again I thought it was great here. His actions are so brutish. He is the most arrogant and rude MMC ever, but then we get inside his head and he is so torn between following his heart and his anger and the conundrum of his actions is so much fun to read.

The character interactions really shined through this book, and while I really enjoyed this book, the pacing slowed in the middle and I wasn't as engaged in the story the whole time. The plot was a little muddied and followed a few different quests that dragged a bit for me.

I switched to audio/immersive reading about half way through and Jake and Bridget Bordeaux give an amazing performance. This is their best work I've listened to and feel like they really elevated their performance here. There are additional POV's toward the end of the book and the vocal choice for Baldrick was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing and the performance was perfect.

Thank you to Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the gifted copy.

Addie

358 reviews4 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

November 1, 2026

Have I been reading this book for more than a month? Yes 🙂‍↕️ I tried to drag this out for as long as possible, because the next Twisted Sister book won't be with us until next year! 😫

Lightwing builds brilliantly on the foundations laid by Hollow and picks up right where we left off, with Ferris being imprisoned by Hendrix in his family fortress. This story completely leans into what makes the writing of the Twisted Sisters oh so addictive - the slooow burn between Ferris and Hendrix, the sharp banter, and just heaps of humour!

I loved the forced proximity vibes, from a cramped broom closet to the castle suites, this kept the romantic tension building, especially because both of them were so stubborn! The comedic relief was further brought on by Bane's undead family, they seriously cracked me up! The extra POVs from his siblings Amelda, Kashton, and Baldrick brought some character building, and as a consequence they injected some emotion and some absurd, deadpan comedy to the book.

There were certain elements that kept the plot moving forward, such as the curse tied to the Great Elm and the hunt for the Last King's crown. And true to the Twisted Sisters' form, we are left with a crazy cliffhanger that leaves Ferris's fate hanging in the balance and sets up the next book so well! I loved how it all came together and absolutely cannot wait for book 3!

Pick this up if you like:
🧟 Dark romantasy with humour
🧟‍♀️ Reluctant allies
🧟‍♂️ Forced proximity
🧟 Enemies-to-lovers (yes, again)
🧟‍♀️ Quests

As always I laughed so much reading this and here are some of my favourite moments!
💀 The siblings pretending to eat breakfast! "What an invigorating croissant." 🧟‍♀️🥐
💀 Hendrix picking Ferris up and saying "Just peddle your legs so you look more like you're walking." 🤣
💀 When the bonnet goes flying and Baldrick loses his head "I'm nothing but a bruised lettuce rolling about, oh, the shame."
💀 Hendrix being teased by his siblings because he is in love with Ferris
💀 Hendrix asking Kashton how he is doing and Kashton responding "Worse now that you are here." bahaha
And so many more!

Thank you so much to the Twisted Sisters and Kings Hollow Publishing for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Forever a fan 🐙

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Samantha Brown

972 reviews4 followers

This story pulled me straight back into its clutches, tugging on my heartstrings and leaving me desperate to know what happens next.
I loved getting to explore Ferris and her incredible willpower on a deeper level, while finally getting the insight into Hendrix that we’ve been waiting for. The chemistry, tension, yearning and banter between these characters had me hooked. I also loved meeting more of Hendrix’s family and getting their POVs towards the end. It has me SO excited for what’s coming next!
This instalment is definitely more character-focused, allowing us to dig deeper into our two main characters. While I thoroughly enjoyed that, I did find the pacing a little slower than book one. The first book had me completely gripped from beginning to end, and although this one still delivered plenty of tension, twists and emotion, it didn’t quite have the same impact for me until the action picked up towards the end.
There were also a few moments where the writing and wording choices didn’t hit quite as strongly as I’d hoped. That said, the world, characters and overall story still had me completely invested.
I’m rating this one 3.5 stars. It may not have gripped me quite as intensely as the first book, but I still loved being back with these characters and cannot wait to see what happens next! I think this is a story so many romantasy lovers will enjoy. ❤️

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Abby Greenwood

94 reviews

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I went into this book, the sequel to Hollow, thinking it was the second book in a duology… only to finish it and realise it’s actually going to be a trilogy 😂 So now we have Moonsinger to look forward to next year!

Overall, I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as Hollow. That being said, I’ll definitely be reading the final book because I absolutely want to see how the story wraps up.

What I liked:
I loved the return of the animal spirits that help Ferris. All the different animals and their individual powers were such a fun part of the story. I also enjoyed getting to learn more about Hendrix, particularly seeing his home and meeting his family. Almelda was an interesting character and I enjoyed her part in the book.

What I didn’t love:
The plot just didn’t feel quite as exciting this time around. It felt slower overall, and I found myself skim-reading parts of the book. I enjoyed the spice we got, but I didn’t love the build up to it. I wanted more tension and chemistry between the two main characters beforehand to really make it hit.

As I said, I’ll definitely be picking up Moonsinger to finish the series, but at the moment, I don’t think this series quite lives up to the standard of the Twisted Sisters’ other series. It’s good, I enjoyed it, but unfortunately, I didn’t love it.

171 reviews4 followers

Never listen to the pleas of the dead. Never betray the oaths made to the spirits. Never make a deal with a Hag. Never trust the Fae. The great Elm placed a task upon my soul which only death or triumph can release me from. I am more than I thought myself to be but less than fate seems to believe I might be.

Hendrix Bane has marked me for death as surely as I have marked him as my enemy. I am trapped in the castle of my adversary and all that passed between us before this moment has been cast aside like ashes from a fire that burned to hot and to fast to bask in. My sister is lost to me once more and doubts gnaw at my insides. I have an impossible task to fulfill and my accomplice has nothing but hatred for me in his heart.

This book is full of tension, yearning, banter, twists and magic a Romantasy needs. I really enjoyed being back in this world and all the new characters from Hendrix’s family and their different POVs has me excited for what comes next in this series. This book dives deeper into the mind of Ferris and her Willpower. All while give us all the Hendrix we have been needing.

Book 2 is more slower paced and wasn’t quite as impactful until towards the end as book 1 which I felt was more gripping and captivating. I absolutely loved Hollow so I did have high expectations and unfortunately it didn’t quite hit the mark. I did still enjoy it and I’m really hopeful that Moonsinger will manage to draw me back into this unique world.

Tasha Mcgookin

59 reviews

Review of advance copy received from Author

October 27, 2026

Loved the book as always. The sisters don't write a bad one.

The book drived straight in to the story as if it continued straight from the last book. Didn't feel like it reintroduced you to the story just expected you to pick up again as if you paused it for this to be released.

Got to say, so far dont care for the story about her sister Rissa so far. Im sure it will tie in in the third book but wasn't too interested in it in this book.

Want more of Hendrix family for sure. Love them and how quirky they all are. Glad they are finally alive again. I hope they make it back ok.

From the ending I fully suspect that Hendrix still has his powers but Providence has dampened the connection otherwise why was death still appearing to him.

No way Ferris doesnt make it out the blood games. I feel like this is likely where her sister will come in and save her if Hendrick isnt able to.

The ending completely threw me. I didnt see it coming at all. I didnt know where they were going with this story, when getting closer to the end but barely felt like the story really progressed, until cliff hanger, its all a game and the world isnt a world just a tiny island.

Can't wait to read where the sisters take this story next

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Kim Moore

66 reviews

Typically in this situation I would have gone back and reread book 1, but I honestly have too many on my TBR and wasn't in the mood. So I did a quick recap and jumped right in. I think that because of this, I just could never really get connected to the story again. I pushed through to finish, and it did light a little spark, especially with the ending. I really want to know what happens next, but I find I am not emotionally attached to that result or the characters. Maybe when the next book releases my mood will have shifted, and I'll be more open to it. I am a very moody reader! Overall though I don't want to take away from the story, the writing, the imagination that went into creating this world. The sisters are brilliant and know how to write a slow burn. I did feel like the enemies-to-lovers was a little forced and more of a hissy fit between our MCs. They both have the internal dialogue that proves they want the other, but they're both just being stubborn. To me that does not equal enemy, but rather just two people refusing to get along. It still made for great banter and tension though. There are secrets learned at the end of this book that make you ask "WTF did he just say?" and no shortness of villains. I hope when book 3 rolls out I'll be ready!

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Kelly

211 reviews29 followers