Without Wings

by Lilly Lockwood

When a fallen angel is pulled from icy waters, they expect to be met with the wrath of hell. But instead, they are welcomed into a small island community that offers nothing but love and kindness to them.

They struggle with mortal life and their lingering faith for the saint that has forsaken them, but gradually they begin to accept the path they now walk thanks to the patience of their newfound friends.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 13, 2026

About the author

Lilly Lockwood (they/them) is a fantasy novelist, veterinary student, and aspiring hobbit. Born in southern California, Lilly now lives in western Michigan with their partner and three cats (Publius, Livia, and Pete). The world of Val'hoon was born out of a Pathfinder 2e game that they run for friends and after years of playing in the world, Lilly decided that it was high time to tell the stories of the beings inhabiting Val'hoon. In the precious free time that they have outside of vet school where they aren't writing, Lilly can be found playing board games and video games, hiking, or playing any kind of tabletop roleplaying game they can get their hands on.

Reviews

[blackbirds · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review!

Fallen angels? I'm in. And what a soft take on a fallen angel, too! I loved the theme of searching for a place of your own, especially after something as harrowing as being rejected by your saint. There is a lot of introspection as our main character begins to search for what they want out of life, and I liked following along. The story itself has cozy vibes, and the lore was very interesting! I only wish I had more of it!

If you're looking for something a little slower paced and a softer read, definitely give this a try!