The Forsaking of the Blind

The Wing Cycle #3

by E.G. Stone

The Stormbringers are flying to war. But are they prepared for what the aftermath might bring? Ravenna has spent the last moons preparing her people for war, and now it is time to fly. She knows that this is right, but facing Davorin has consequences that not even she could predict. Reunited with Miska, with Lenore, Ravenna realises that things are not the same s they were in the time she was away, and they may never be again. Was bringing the sylphs to war really the right thing to do? Or has she doomed them all? Miska rides to the Red Desert, a sorcerer against an army. He has no doubts that what he's doing is necessary to free his people, but how can one man stand against Davorin and his army? Miska discovers that he is perhaps not as alone as he thinks, but when he comes to understand the true stakes of this war, his magic might be all that stands between his people and destruction. The price of that magic is higher than he could have ever imagined. Lenore is married to a madman. Davorin's magic grows stronger and his mind weaker. When the sylphs arrive to war, Lenore dares to hope that her travails may be over. She must come to accept that the world can never go back to the way it was, and that her place in that world is not as strong as it was. Lenore will face the truth of her decisions and move forwards into the new future, or all will be lost. The war was inevitable. The battle is far from over... The Forsaking of the Blind is the epic conclusion to The Wing Cycle trilogy, a fantasy adventure featuring magic and dragons and people who stand tall despite everything they face.

284 pages, Hardcover

Published September 17, 2020

About the author

Evelyn Grimald “E.G.” Stone is an independent author, editor, and linguist who has been writing, creating and causing vast amounts of trouble since a young age. When not writing, she is off musing about the workings of languages—both real and created—or reading and sewing. E.G. reads voraciously, much to the confusion of her two dogs and two cats. Weird, nerdy, perhaps a little crazy, she is having a grand old time writing, reading, editing, musing on language, and, naturally, continuing her endeavours in causing trouble.

Reviews

[Anders Haywood · Rating 5 out of 5]

The very best ending to a trilogy.

After all the character and plot development of the last book, this one really thrusts you into the action. The Sylphs quickly launch into their much anticipated battle against Davorin, with... interesting results.
I won't say more to avoid spoilers, except to say that this book really keeps you guessing all the way through.
Once again, the characters are the standout. They are so well written and well fleshed out that even the antagonists feel real, and can garner empathy.
Honestly, this book really was the most satisfying way to end this trilogy.