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A review by amybraunauthor
Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto
5.0
An epic finale to an epic series! Nicki Pau Preto packs everything into this high stakes story. Characters who have become both old and familiar clash and collide. There are battles, romances, drama, twists, revelations, and sacrifices. This was a great conclusion to a series I will greatly miss.
The book covers a lot of ground. Characters begin scattered and are slowly brought back together. Veronkya remains one of the most selfless characters in YA fiction. Tristan works to overcome his own turmoils. Elliot and Sparrow continue forming a great bond. Sev overcomes his personal demons. Avalkyra is relentless in her pursuit of power. There are so many things going on at once, but Pau Preto manages to strike a balance with all of them.
The book moves at a steady pace until the end, when it's all hands on deck and everyone is fighting for their lives. The action scenes are intense and dramatic, though the real tension comes when Veronkya and Val face off with mage and might. They are both imposing and driven to their end goal, which couldn't be more opposite.
What I've always loved about this series are its world-building and lore. Despite the robust length, Pau Preto manages to add in new elements and twists that make it feel even grander. The use of magic and imagination is on full display and truly makes for a spectacular and magical ending.
It's clear the author put her whole heart into this series, and while I'm sad to see it's ended, I do think this was the best ending that could have been crafted. It's heartfelt, majestic, and epic. Definitely a recommendation!
The book covers a lot of ground. Characters begin scattered and are slowly brought back together. Veronkya remains one of the most selfless characters in YA fiction. Tristan works to overcome his own turmoils. Elliot and Sparrow continue forming a great bond. Sev overcomes his personal demons. Avalkyra is relentless in her pursuit of power. There are so many things going on at once, but Pau Preto manages to strike a balance with all of them.
The book moves at a steady pace until the end, when it's all hands on deck and everyone is fighting for their lives. The action scenes are intense and dramatic, though the real tension comes when Veronkya and Val face off with mage and might. They are both imposing and driven to their end goal, which couldn't be more opposite.
What I've always loved about this series are its world-building and lore. Despite the robust length, Pau Preto manages to add in new elements and twists that make it feel even grander. The use of magic and imagination is on full display and truly makes for a spectacular and magical ending.
It's clear the author put her whole heart into this series, and while I'm sad to see it's ended, I do think this was the best ending that could have been crafted. It's heartfelt, majestic, and epic. Definitely a recommendation!