Way of Wings · #1 / 2
Scorched Skies
From the award-winning author of the Mousai series comes book one in an epic duology inspired by the Icarus myth, about an outcast woman and a winged prince torn between forbidden love and born duty.
In the divided world of Cādra, where the winged Volari rule over the earthbound Süra, Tanwen has never relished her life of secrecy, but hiding is her only means of survival. As the child of a forbidden union, her very existence is punishable by death.
As the Crown Prince, Zolya is forced to fulfill his father’s every whim. Acting on orders, he captures Tanwen’s father and brother, whisking them away to his kingdom in the sky. Determined to save her family, Tanwen infiltrates the royal court disguised as a servant.
Amid the palace’s intrigue, she realizes there’s more to save than just her family and more to Prince Zolya than meets the eye. As their worlds collide, their star-crossed relationship intensifies under the king’s oppression. With their loyalties pulling them in opposite directions, Tanwen and Zolya must decide if their love can bridge the divide or if they have flown too close to the sun.
The series
In the world of Way of Wings, the sky is not just a vast expanse—it's a symbol of division, power, and forbidden love. Set in the world of Cādra, where the Volari, winged beings of privilege, live high above the earthbound Süra, the series follows the journey of Tanwen, a young woman born with the impossible—wings and a fate not her own.
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Tanwen is no ordinary heroine. With one foot in the realm of the soaring Volari and the other grounded in the harsh realities of the Süra, her very existence defies the boundaries of her world. But when her family is captured by the crown, Tanwen must use every ounce of her wit, courage, and disguise to infiltrate the heart of the Volari royal court. Here, amidst palace intrigue and shifting alliances, she encounters Zolya, the Crown Prince—a man bound by duty and blood but bound, too, by an unexpected and dangerous connection with her.
Way of Wings brings to life a world filled with stunning contrasts—the splendor of the Volari highlands versus the rugged, oppressed lands of the Süra, the soaring elegance of wings against the brutal ground they must walk. The themes of identity, forbidden love, and societal divisions pulse through every page, but it is the deep, emotional connection between Tanwen and Zolya that readers will remember long after the final page. Their slow-burn romance unfolds against a backdrop of political turmoil and heart-wrenching decisions, as both characters must confront their inner struggles and the destructive forces that threaten to tear their world apart.
Rich with atmosphere and brimming with heart, this duology takes readers on a journey not just through a divided kingdom, but into the very heart of its characters—those who must rise above impossible odds and face the burning question of what it means to belong.
With immersive world-building and compelling character arcs, Way of Wings appeals to fans of epic fantasy, slow-burn romance, and intricate political intrigue. If you’ve ever longed for a world where forbidden love soars against the odds, this series is your next adventure.
Prepare for a journey that will leave you questioning the price of freedom and love in a world where the skies may be the only thing that separates you from everything you’ve ever known.
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