Alaire Aerendyl has survived by her fists, her wits, and sheer defiance. An orphaned human, unjustly imprisoned by the powerful fae houses that rule her world, she's never truly known freedom—only how to fight for scraps of it.
So when she's offered a place at a brutal fae academy known for its deadly magical trials and bonded mythical winged creatures, she doesn’t hesitate. Freedom is worth any risk.
Alaire is meant to fail. But when she bonds with a legendary phoenix, reviving the long-lost House of Ashfyre, everything changes. Memories awaken. Magic stirs. And Alaire becomes the target of powers far darker than she ever imagined.
Bound by duty, fae prince Dawson Knox is broody, lethal, and infuriating. Forced to train alongside him, Alaire finds herself pushed to every limit. He’s the last person she should trust…and the only one who makes her burn.
The blistering tension between them is a distraction she can’t afford. Because the academy’s trials are merely preparation for what lies ahead, war is brewing between the fae and vampires, with humans caught in the crossfire. If Alaire can’t uncover the secrets of her past and conquer her traitorous heart, there might not be a future worth fighting for.
Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy, Wings of Ash & Flame is the first gripping book in the dark romantic fantasy trilogy, The Winged Wars. If you love academy settings, angst, slow-burn tension, and fierce rivals-to-lovers romance, this epic journey will leave you aching for more.
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First line:
Long ago, in a time of forgotten, two gods - Lysia and Umbra, one of light and one of darkness - created the realm of Elithian.
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Source:
Source:
eARC from Author
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Publisher:
Publisher:
Indie Published
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Publication Date:
September 25, 2025
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Rating:
3.25 Feathers out of 5
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I enjoyed the story that Jocelyn has written. Alaire is a strong FMC that doesn't take crap from anybody. She will always fight for what she believes is right and for those she loves. The story is fast paced and was a quick read despite the length. I really love that each type of magic is associated with a different winged celestial - this felt really unique and I hope to get more descriptions of these creatures as well as see more of the different celestials.
However, sometimes the writing was lacking and left me wanting more from the dialogue and the relationship development. Particularly, Solflara's dialogue felt very forced. The slow burn of Alaire and Dawson's relationship felt awkward.
I am interested to see where Jocelyn takes this story with that ending and I'm excited to read the sequel!
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