Wings of Crystal: Book Two of the Wings of Destiny series
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Raising a baby dragon in secret is no easy task, especially with danger crowding in from every direction.
In a world where magic and danger intertwine, Zia and her magician companion, Jakari, face an impossible task: raising the only baby dragon in a thousand years—in secret. As they leave their companions to find a sanctuary for Evandar’s growth, they plunge into a labyrinth of peril.
But safety remains elusive as sinister forces interfere. Hunted by men wielding enchanted blades and believing Jakari dead, a bereft Zia is left to find a way into a system of caves where the missing prince is being held. To survive and gain entry, she strikes a desperate bargain, becoming a servant to a corrupt and evil Squire magician.
Amidst the echoing tunnels of a mountain range, where they hoped to nurture Evandar in peace, Zia grapples with her despised servitude while still harboring a desperate mission: to locate and rescue Xavier, the captive prince and raise the dragonet to his full potential.
In this gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the bonds of magic, with adventure, action, magic and epic battles, can Zia protect the dragon she loves, save the imprisoned prince, and unravel mysteries that threaten to consume them all?
Content warning: references to abuse and rape although nothing graphic
Praise for this book
"Wings of Crystal" is an engaging adventure that takes the reader through lead character Zia's journey to triumph over evil squires and save the innocent from their perverse wrongdoing. Adding to the tension is that she must conceal her gender as disguise herself as a male to navigate this very dangerous man's world.
There are many nail-biting instances when Zia's true identity is almost revealed. And to heighten the tension, she also has to conceal the feelings of attraction she develops for the male love interest, Jakari.
"Wings of Crystal" has abundant action, adventure and romance that will keep the reader turning the pages and anticipating the next installment in the saga.
have not yet read the first 2 books in the series but found enough back story to move me easily through the book without feeling that it slowed the story. Having read this one, I WILL be reading the first 2!
The story is from the perspective of a female lead, Zia, but she pretends to be male, going by the name Zanar to allow her to fight but also to protect her from the harsh treatment of females in the ongoing war between good and evil squires. She fights with the help of her bonded magical creatures as well as non-magical animals who hear her thoughts.
She struggles to maintain her identity while falling for her friend and love interest, Jakari.
Evil squires and danger meet her at every turn and she must use her skills and newfound magic to survive and save those she loves.
If you like epic fantasy, high magic, mythical creatures including dragons, and a slow-burn romance, you will love Wings of Crystal.