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Fire Wings
For centuries the Sentinel Eyrie has stood watch over the Maw, the foul lair of the Voice and its monstrous servants. Long have the dishonoured and the damned journeyed to the Eyrie in search of restored honour. Shamil, disgraced warrior from the southern desert, has journeyed to the Eyrie seeking redemption for a terrible crime. To earn it he must win the trust of a Great Wing, one of the mighty birds that carry the sentinels into battle. But such trust is not easily won, and the Voice is rising...
Fire Wings is a soaring fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy.
Fire Wings is a soaring fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy.
- GenresFantasy
150 pages, Hardcover
Published May 3, 2022
36 people are currently reading
153 people want to read
About the author
Anthony Ryan
89 books9,944 followersAnthony Ryan was born in Scotland in 1970 but spent much of his adult life living and working in London. After a long career in the British Civil Service he took up writing full time after the success of his first novel Blood Song, Book One of the Raven’s Shadow trilogy. He has a degree in history, and his interests include art, science and the unending quest for the perfect pint of real ale.
For news and general wittering about stuff he likes, check out Anthony's blog at: http://anthonystuff.wordpress.com
For news and general wittering about stuff he likes, check out Anthony's blog at: http://anthonystuff.wordpress.com
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January 7, 2024
Anthony Ryan per me è sempre una sicurezza.. Non mi ha mai deluso, e anche qui si conferma un ottimo narratore..
In una novella di circa 130 pagine, con alcune fantastiche illustrazioni, riesce a creare un Worldbuilding ben delineato e affascinante, personaggi di spessore e con un loro background preciso e interessante, un nemico forse non troppo approfondito ma che risulta funzionale alla storia, enormi uccelli da combattimento che non puoi non amare e un sistema magico semplice ma comunque ben delineato..
Certo, avrebbe richiesto le pagine di un romanzo per avere un maggior e più appagante sviluppo, e alcuni passaggi sono forse un po' affrettati e un po' semplici..
Ma sono pochi gli autori che in poche pagine riescono ad ottenere un così grande risultato, introducendo il tutto già dalle prime pagine, facendo vivere addestramento e combattenti in modo appassionante, fino a arrivare a un finale ben fatto e dal sapore epico..
Spero di poter leggere prima o poi una novella sequel, in un edizione così davvero ben fatta!!
In una novella di circa 130 pagine, con alcune fantastiche illustrazioni, riesce a creare un Worldbuilding ben delineato e affascinante, personaggi di spessore e con un loro background preciso e interessante, un nemico forse non troppo approfondito ma che risulta funzionale alla storia, enormi uccelli da combattimento che non puoi non amare e un sistema magico semplice ma comunque ben delineato..
Certo, avrebbe richiesto le pagine di un romanzo per avere un maggior e più appagante sviluppo, e alcuni passaggi sono forse un po' affrettati e un po' semplici..
Ma sono pochi gli autori che in poche pagine riescono ad ottenere un così grande risultato, introducendo il tutto già dalle prime pagine, facendo vivere addestramento e combattenti in modo appassionante, fino a arrivare a un finale ben fatto e dal sapore epico..
Spero di poter leggere prima o poi una novella sequel, in un edizione così davvero ben fatta!!
December 19, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this one, but now I want to know how the story continues.
January 14, 2024
4.5 Stars - Another wonderful adventure from Anthony Ryan
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What's the story about: Fire Wings follows a small group of individuals on a journey to atone for significant sins by attempting to join the great Sentinels. In hopes of finding a place amongst the outcast brotherhood, they must go through trials to see if they are worthy.
Fire Wings was exactly what I wanted from the story's synopsis. This is a fantastic fantasy adventure that fits well within the confines of a shorter page length that perfectly balances world-building to fit the narrative and scope of the story. The plot is easygoing, enjoyable, and exciting, the characters are distinct and interesting, and all other aspects seemed to balance with the shorter length. Progression is tight and focused and while this story definitely gives way to a larger narrative, it's very well concluded by the end. Whether this one continues with more stories or ends here, I definitely recommend checking this novella out!
For the full review and other book reviews, check out: medium.com/@essentialreadingsandrevie...
What's the story about: Fire Wings follows a small group of individuals on a journey to atone for significant sins by attempting to join the great Sentinels. In hopes of finding a place amongst the outcast brotherhood, they must go through trials to see if they are worthy.
Fire Wings was exactly what I wanted from the story's synopsis. This is a fantastic fantasy adventure that fits well within the confines of a shorter page length that perfectly balances world-building to fit the narrative and scope of the story. The plot is easygoing, enjoyable, and exciting, the characters are distinct and interesting, and all other aspects seemed to balance with the shorter length. Progression is tight and focused and while this story definitely gives way to a larger narrative, it's very well concluded by the end. Whether this one continues with more stories or ends here, I definitely recommend checking this novella out!
August 9, 2022
Quick Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but feel that as the series progresses I will come to be more engaged. Thus I look forward to the next book.
I do feel the storyline has great potential.
The main character is interesting but the story was short enough that I didn’t really get a full feel for him.
Not sure what to think of the magic system as not clearly defined at this point.
I hate to say it but missed the potential love story. Never felt anyone develop any true connection.
I never bonded enough to characters in the story that I felt a wrench in my heart when they died.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but feel that as the series progresses I will come to be more engaged. Thus I look forward to the next book.
I do feel the storyline has great potential.
The main character is interesting but the story was short enough that I didn’t really get a full feel for him.
Not sure what to think of the magic system as not clearly defined at this point.
I hate to say it but missed the potential love story. Never felt anyone develop any true connection.
I never bonded enough to characters in the story that I felt a wrench in my heart when they died.
May 26, 2023
una novella molto ben scritta e del tutto soddisfacente.
La vicenda lascia aperto un ampio margine per un seguito, ma nella logica delle narrazioni brevi è del tutto conclusiva.
La capacità di Ryan di rendere i fatti e le emozioni attraverso le parole di un racconto trovano qui una ulteriore conferma. La brevità della narrazione rendono ancora più evidente la sua capacità.
Emozioni dei personaggi e scene d'azione sono entrambe ben descritte, con poche ma significative parole.
Sarebbe davvero da sperare che prima o poi possa arrivare un seguito, perché l'ambientazione, per ovvie ragioni non completamente sviluppata, è decisamente promettente
La vicenda lascia aperto un ampio margine per un seguito, ma nella logica delle narrazioni brevi è del tutto conclusiva.
La capacità di Ryan di rendere i fatti e le emozioni attraverso le parole di un racconto trovano qui una ulteriore conferma. La brevità della narrazione rendono ancora più evidente la sua capacità.
Emozioni dei personaggi e scene d'azione sono entrambe ben descritte, con poche ma significative parole.
Sarebbe davvero da sperare che prima o poi possa arrivare un seguito, perché l'ambientazione, per ovvie ragioni non completamente sviluppata, è decisamente promettente
February 5, 2023
wow
As always, a gripping, action packed ending from Ryan. I’m actually quite embarrassed it took me so long to read but I was reluctant as I know his (Ryan’s) calibre and I didn’t want it over that quickly! Anyway, well balanced and equally as good as the sagas- in fact, probably better because it cut out any extraneous cuck and got right to the point!
Read this!!
As always, a gripping, action packed ending from Ryan. I’m actually quite embarrassed it took me so long to read but I was reluctant as I know his (Ryan’s) calibre and I didn’t want it over that quickly! Anyway, well balanced and equally as good as the sagas- in fact, probably better because it cut out any extraneous cuck and got right to the point!
Read this!!
June 9, 2022
best battles
Probably in the top 5 best fight narrations that I’ve ever read. Mind you I’m 41 and I’ve been reading fantasy novels since I was 10 and typically finish one a week on average. Really exciting. You won’t be disappointed.
Probably in the top 5 best fight narrations that I’ve ever read. Mind you I’m 41 and I’ve been reading fantasy novels since I was 10 and typically finish one a week on average. Really exciting. You won’t be disappointed.
December 10, 2022
A shortish novella but still a satisfying read.
Ryan knows how to write good characters and good action. The aerial combat was executed very nicely and the magic system really intrigued me.
I hope this gets expanded to a standalone series.
Ryan knows how to write good characters and good action. The aerial combat was executed very nicely and the magic system really intrigued me.
I hope this gets expanded to a standalone series.
March 5, 2023
Short and Sweet on Story
Really liked the premise of this story and have found that I like the relationship dynamic that Anthony Ryan bakes into his books. Also really like the protagonists from this book and previous ones.
Really liked the premise of this story and have found that I like the relationship dynamic that Anthony Ryan bakes into his books. Also really like the protagonists from this book and previous ones.
December 15, 2025
4.5 stars 🌟. This one took me by surprise. An interesting and compelling short novella with a varied cast of characters who feel real and fleshed out in less than 100 pages. I would love to return to this world at some point in the future.
May 25, 2022
Nice short story
Interesting read. Good cast of characters and a well developed story. I hope there is more to follow. It would be a shame if this is all there is.
Interesting read. Good cast of characters and a well developed story. I hope there is more to follow. It would be a shame if this is all there is.
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