Format: Kindle, 474 pages
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Publisher: Oliver Heber Books
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Genre: Fantasy / Romance
She was never meant to fight—and certainly never meant to win.
But can she make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all?
To avenge her brother’s murder, Talia of the Tenth entered the deadly Tournament of Gold in his place…and actually won. Now, as the head of her own great house and bound to a massive magical Divh, she faces an even greater saving the Protectorate from the dark, writhing evil streaming over their western borders.
As if rescuing a realm wasn’t complicated enough, Talia also finds herself caught between two powerful and exasperating Fortiss, the dangerous new lord protector whose embrace of ancient magic could unleash something far worse than death; and Tennet, the arrogant, bullheaded warrior she was supposed to marry—and the last man she’d ever choose. Probably.
With darkness closing in, Talia must navigate ancient prophecies, deadly magic, extraordinary otherworld realms, unexpected alliances and devastating betrayals…until she’s forced to make an impossible risk everything she loves—or watch her world burn.
For only the warrior willing to give up everything can wear the CROWN OF WINGS.
But can she make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all?
To avenge her brother’s murder, Talia of the Tenth entered the deadly Tournament of Gold in his place…and actually won. Now, as the head of her own great house and bound to a massive magical Divh, she faces an even greater saving the Protectorate from the dark, writhing evil streaming over their western borders.
As if rescuing a realm wasn’t complicated enough, Talia also finds herself caught between two powerful and exasperating Fortiss, the dangerous new lord protector whose embrace of ancient magic could unleash something far worse than death; and Tennet, the arrogant, bullheaded warrior she was supposed to marry—and the last man she’d ever choose. Probably.
With darkness closing in, Talia must navigate ancient prophecies, deadly magic, extraordinary otherworld realms, unexpected alliances and devastating betrayals…until she’s forced to make an impossible risk everything she loves—or watch her world burn.
For only the warrior willing to give up everything can wear the CROWN OF WINGS.
Crown of Wings, by Jennifer Chance, is the second installment in the author's Fang & Fire duology. Crown of Wings picks up after the events of Court of Talons, where Talia, a disgraced member of the Tenth House, unexpectedly won the Tournament of Gold in her murdered brother’s place, bonding with his massive magical beast, a Divh named Gent. Now the head of her own great house called the Thirteenth, Talia faces a far greater challenge: saving the Protectorate from a dark, malevolent force encroaching from its western borders.
Caught between two powerful allies—Fortiss, the enigmatic new lord protector wielding dangerous ancient magic, and Tennet, the stubborn warrior she’s reluctantly betrothed to and who she never met before now—Talia must navigate ancient prophecies, deadly magic, and betrayals that threaten everything she holds dear. The central question of the novel is whether Talia, a warrior never meant to fight, can make the ultimate sacrifice to wear the “Crown of Wings” and save her world.
The first half builds tension slowly, focusing on Talia’s internal struggles and her fraught relationships, while the second half accelerates into a whirlwind of action and revelations. Talia is a standout protagonist—resilient yet flawed, driven by grief for her brother and a fierce determination to prove herself. Her evolution from an outcast to a leader is nuanced, with moments of self-doubt that make her relatable.
The romantic tension between Talia, Fortiss, and Tennet is a highlight, avoiding a simplistic love triangle by giving each relationship distinct emotional weight. Fortiss’s dangerous charisma and Tennet’s stubborn loyalty create a push-and-pull that keeps readers guessing about Talia’s ultimate choice. Secondary characters, like the Divh and members of rival houses, add texture, though some could benefit from more development. Crown of Wings sits comfortably in the romantasy genre, appealing to fans of Sarah J. Maas or Carissa Broadbent.
Its tournament origins and magical beasts echo Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, while its political intrigue and ancient prophecies recall The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Compared to Chance’s other works, like her Gowns & Crowns series, Crown of Wings is darker and more epic, showcasing her versatility in blending romance with high-stakes fantasy.
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