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After months in exile, Zaydah is back in Vulcanis. Though, as far as punishments go, uninterrupted time travelling with her best friends wasn't so hard to bear. But returning to Vulcanis carries its own problems. Her association with Brev will easily brand her as a traitor. Her closeness with him is well known, as is his betrayal. She'll need to earn back her captain's trust, but even more important will be the prince's. Zaydah has no desire to be near Prince Aris, but she can't deny the continual draw of him. The pull to become his Shield is strong but impossible, all at the same time. The tie between them would become irrevocable. She'll do anything to maintain her freedom and not be bound to him for life. So why does it bother her that he's as against the bond as she is? Far more dangerous and threatening are the messages that arrive from Brev. She's supposed to be on a straight and narrow path, never toeing the line of deceiving her captain, but she's in a better position than anyone to discover what Brev is doing with the Tiberians. Fate can't be denied, but if Zaydah keeps too many secrets, she could lose everything.
Is Wings of Fate appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This fantasy features political intrigue, betrayal, and a developing romantic bond with moderate action violence. The heroine faces difficult choices between duty and freedom while navigating espionage and court politics.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include betrayal, exile, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Zaydah's struggle to maintain her independence while being pulled toward a fated bond with a prince she's determined to resist.