Warriors of Wing and Flame

by Sara B. Larson

Overview

In Warriors of Wing and Flame, 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 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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250208422
Publisher:	Tor Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/16/2025
Series:	Sisters of Shadow and Light , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	380
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

SARA B. LARSON is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of the YA fantasy Defy trilogy and the Dark Breaks the Dawn duology. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t write books—although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, their four children, and their Maltese, Loki. She writes in brief snippets throughout the day and the quiet hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims she should have a degree in “the art of multitasking.” When she’s not mothering or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting for her sugar addiction.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Sisters of Shadow and Light

“Packed with fascinating relationships, pulse-pounding romance, and breathtaking adventure, this story held me captive to every page.”—Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass

"I was completely swept away with this fierce magical story of broken family, and sisters trying to survive a mysterious past. Romance, betrayal, gryphons, forbidden doorways, and devoted sisters had me flipping the pages to unravel the secrets of this dark world where no one is who they seem to be. Larson has created a spellbinding world that has all the elements I love—magic, mystery, romance, and sisterhood! I can't wait for more!"—Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kiss of Deception

"What a stunning gem of a story. Fans of gorgeous, emotional, action-packed fantasy are going to want to snap this up. I loved it so much, I read it in one sitting!"—C.J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of the Ravenspire series

“Larson’s bold and imaginative tale of sisterhood, magic, and monsters is a deft exploration of loneliness, family, and friendship inside a citadel hedged by lies and blood.” —A.G. Howard, #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of The Splintered Series

“Sisters of Shadow and Light is a rare beauty that will grip your heart and steal your breath away. I adored this book!"—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor's Game

“Fantasy readers will become absorbed in the world-building and strong relationship between the sisters.” —School Library Connection

“Fans of the author’s earlier work, as well as that of Kristin Cashore and Rachel Hartman, will enjoy this story. Purchase for those who love fantasy novels and Larson’s other books.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2020-07-28
Magically gifted sisters join the fight against a power-mad serial killer in this loin-moistening duology closer.

Larson constructs a flimsy plotline on which to hang intensely felt displays of passion, terror, soul searching, hot snogging, and love—both sisterly and otherwise. Having stolen the powers of soon-to-be 16-year-old Inara in Sisters of Shadow and Light (2019), Bar has gone on a rampage—roaming the countryside slaughtering other Paladin for their magic with the vaguely articulated goal of taking over the world. Inara and her loving older sister, Zuhra, set out on gryphon-back with several newly met Paladin from the parallel world of Visimperum to tackle the killer…while wrestling at length with their feelings for certain of their more eligible new allies. The inner conflicts are complicated by the revelation that one such, moody Loukas, has the power of mind control (which he insists he’s not using) and also the fact that any healing magic leaves both healers and healed open to one another’s emotions so it’s often hard to tell exactly who is feeling what. Though the purple prose turns liverish at times, several steamy clinches ultimately help clarify things heartwise while, with the convenient assistance of a deus ex machina, the stylized threat is neatly (and literally) toasted. Relationships are all heterosexual, none of the gasping grasping gets past second base, and the cast is predominantly White.

Readers who go for interior over exterior fires will slowly lick their lips. (Fantasy. 13-18)

Kirkus Reviews