Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
Release Date: October 27, 2020
Publisher: Tor Teen
Source: Publisher
Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy
Acclaimed author Sara B. Larson continues her enchanting YA fantasy duology with a timeless fairytale feel in an original voice
The doorway between the magical Visempirum and the human world Vamala has been
reopened. Paladin are once more living in the citadel where Zuhra and
Inara grew up completely isolated by the magical hedge that trapped them
there. Amidst the brewing conflict between the Paladin and humans looms
the threat of Barloc, who has stolen Inara’s immense power and
continues to elude the Paladin who are desperately searching for him.
In this sequel to Sisters of Shadow and Light,
Inara and Zuhra must navigate the treacherous paths of self-discovery,
their love for each other, and for the boys who have captured their
hearts. Together, they search for the strength within themselves to
bridge the divide between the two worlds they inhabit, even as war
threatens to destroy everything—and everyone—they love.
Warriors of Wing and Flame is the second part of author Sara B. Larson's Sisters of Shadow and Light duology. The story alternates between 18-year old Zuhra, and her 16-year old sister Inara. Picking up immediately following the events of Sisters of Shadow and Light, things are at a tipping point. Zuhra has returned home from Visimperum, home of the Paladin’s, bringing with her long-lost father Adelric, and a team of Gryphon Riders to the Citadel for the first time in 16 years. Paladin, who once fought a war against humans, were sent away after Inara was born which closed the gates between worlds while also separating Adelric from his human wife.
Paladins are magical beings who are capable of everything from controlling minds, to healing, to enhancing someone's powers, to creating nearly unbreakable shields. Zuhra's younger sister Inara was drained by the villain Barloc and left for dead in the first book. Thanks to both Raidyn (Healer) and Zuhra (Enhancer) Inara is still alive. But, with her sister struggling to deal with the loss of her healing abilities after being stuck in what the author calls the roar for 15 years, the threat of Barloc must be addressed soon. Barloc has left a trail of bodies in his wake, including Zuhra’s grandfather who she just met after 16 years of separation.
Barloc plans to find Paladin’s called Infinitium Sect who feel like he does. They believe Paladin deserve to rule over humans since they are much stronger. If he can find the others, he could be a danger to both Visimperum and Vamala. While Inara is reeling from the loss of her powers, she’s no longer under a cloud of uncertainty. She can make up her own mind and choices including who she loses her heart to. Inara is shockingly attuned to Barloc and that provides both an opportunity and a likely trap for Zuhra who Barloc would love to have her powers.
While the Paladin are desperately trying to track down Barloc who poses a risk to both worlds and both Paladin and humans, Zuhra has fallen in love with Raidyn. Their connection has some minor issues, but there’s no doubt they are mutually in love with the other. Happily, Inara gets her own chance at discovering who she is when she travels to Visimperum after following Barloc and trying to get her powers back. Inara’s growth and the fact that she gets this amazing new ability while also falling hard for Loukas, a boy who is perhaps the most dangerous Paladin in existence, was nice to read about. Inara, like her sister, grew up within the walls of their citadel sheltered from the outside world and experiences. It’s nice to see both girls get a happy ending, even with all the losses and devastation, as well as a reunited family unit that was shattered for 16 years.
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