Wings of Starlight 💫🦋✨❄️Review
The ending of this book made me feel like I was experiencing my first heartbreak all over again. My heart genuinely hurts. This book is everything younger me imagined and I wouldn't change a thing about it.
This books adds so much to the lore of Pixie Hollow, giving us a look on not only the past of this kingdom but how their rulers are chosen and how the cycle of talents go in and out with time. We also get a huge expansion on Winter fairies and the season of winter as a whole.
Seeing this inexperienced and young version of Clarion adds so much to her character in the movies and explains why she seems to know the fairies in the Tinkerbelle movies so well while being so distant. You get to see her fight for not only herself but to protect her people, putting her life on the line for them and for love.
Milori. My sweet boy Milori! Men don’t yearn like they used to. Milori is the definition of the perfect man. Nothing in my mind could change this. From the very beginning he showed he would do anything for Clarion, and not because of her position of power.
Ugh. The worst part of this book was knowing that at the end they weren’t going to work out, and somewhere in this story I forgotten that, which made the separation so much worse, I almost cried.
The first thing I did after finishing this was rewatching Secret of the Wings, just to rub salt into the wound.
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Okay, so let's talk about the 'Wings of Starlight' book cover by Allison Saft for a moment, because it's not just pretty – it's a whole mood. The image of the fairy on the cover, resting on that patterned blanket, really drew me in from the start. For me, a good book cover is like the first glance into a new world, and this one absolutely delivered. First off, the fairy herself. There’s something so delicate yet powerful about her pose. Her wings are absolutely stunning, shimmering with that starlight quality that hints at the magic within the pages. I think the artist perfectly captured the essence of the book's title, making you feel the ethereal glow and the promise of a fantastical journey. It's not just a generic fairy; you feel like you're looking at someone with a story, someone who has experienced both wonder and sorrow, much like Clarion in the book. Then there's the color palette. The cool tones, perhaps hinting at the winter fae and the season of winter that plays such a crucial role, are just mesmerizing. It creates this enchanting, almost melancholic atmosphere that resonates so deeply with the emotional core of the story. You get a sense of both the beauty of Pixie Hollow and the underlying tension and heartbreak that unfolds. It really makes you wonder about the lore, the rulers, and the cycle of talents even before you open the book. I also love how the cover subtly foreshadows the themes. The way the fairy is positioned, almost introspective, makes me think of Clarion's own struggles and her fight for herself and her people. It hints at the depth of character development you're about to encounter. Even the detail of the patterned blanket, which I noticed in the image, adds a touch of grounded reality to the fantasy, making the world feel more tangible and immersive. It's truly a beautiful piece of art that perfectly encapsulates the magic, the love, and the profound heartache that this book will put you through. It’s definitely one of those covers that you want to keep looking at long after you’ve finished the story.
It’s okay, go watch the secret of the wings and make a cup of tea. It’ll be okay.