Wings of Ink

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An absolute masterpiece!

""Wings of Ink" by Angelina J. Steffort is an absolute masterpiece, a seductive and thrilling journey into a realm of magic, intrigue, and forbidden love. From the moment I cracked open its pages, I was ensnared in Wolayna Milevishja's captivating tale, a story that promises death but delivers so much more. Stuck in a desolate prison, Wolayna's fate seems sealed, her impending punishment darker than the shadows that haunt her cell. But when she's whisked away to the mystical fairylands as the bride of the enigmatic Crow King, the true adventure begins. Steffort weaves a tapestry of tension and desire as Wolayna navigates the treacherous court of the Crow realm, where frosty disdain transforms into a heart-stopping attraction. What sets "Wings of Ink" apart is its rich tapestry of characters, each as complex and intriguing as the next. Wolayna, with her wit and independence, leaps off the page, a heroine unafraid to challenge her fate. And King Myron, tormented by forces beyond his control, is a hero as mesmerizing as he is morally grey. But it's not just the characters that shine in this epic romantic fantasy; it's the world-building that truly steals the show. Steffort paints a vivid portrait of the Crow realm, a place of winged horror and surprising beauty, where danger lurks around every corner and ancient secrets lie waiting to be uncovered. As the stakes rise and the intrigue deepens, I found myself utterly unable to put this book down. "Wings of Ink" is a sizzling, addictive adventure that will leave you breathless until the very last page. And with its tantalizing blend of romance, mystery, and magic, it's no wonder I'm counting down the days until the release of the next installment. May 30th can't come soon enough! ["

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September 18, 2024 Verified Purchase

Diana The Book Nerd

Surprisingly different, well written, with jalapeno level spicy love scenes.

"Wings of Ink Kindle Edition by Angelina J. Steffort(Author) Wings of Ink could have easily been yet about entry in the new Romantsy genre, with a morally grey hero and a strong but angry heroine with a secret power. This has become almost a full on archetype as opposed to a trope. While WOI does, in fact, have some of this trope's ingredients, the world-building and the mythology raise it way above the average story of this type. Ayna is a former pirate and the daughter of a long dead businessman. The last few months of her life has been spent in a nightmare of a prison, and she fully expects to die there, alone. To her, this is a punishment for the death of her father and the loss of her ship and crew. That is, until, she is sent as a 'Bride' to Myron the Valiant, king of the Crow Fairies. The castle and the Crows are their own nightmare, and, in order to save not only herself but the Crows and their King, she must puzzle out how to break a curse. There is more than a smidgeon of Beauty and the Beast here, but the use of a seemingly Slavic myth base, makes this story unique. The writing, the pacing, and the brilliant training/battle scenes also give WOI a kick in its metaphorical pants. I've been on a bit of a Romantsy binge, and expected just an average story with a typical heroine and mysterious hero that she must save. Fortunately, I was more than pleasantly surprised with WOI, anc can't wait to get to the other books in the series. This is an excellent book/series for fans of ACOTAR and FBAA. It is also a great entry for a new Romantsy reader. There are few spicy love scenes. They are around jalapeno spice level. 4 stars out of 5 ["

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November 30, 2024 Verified Purchase

Jessy

Great cliff hanger

"This is a great story. I can't wait to start the next one. The strong king with the badass queen! ["

May 12, 2026 Verified Purchase

RandiB

Slow, repetitive, and predictable

"It started out pretty good. The first few chapters pulled me in. But as I kept reading, it got slow, repetitive, and predictable. The storyline and plot were good, and had great potential, but didn't hit the mark. The world building wasn't great. The settings and scenes, even the characters, had weird phrasing, and the descriptors weren't great, so I had a hard time picturing how things looked. Wolayna (Anya) has long inner monologues, and they are always the same, like word-for-word, the same. Myron, the Crow King and MMC, isn't around as much. Royad (his bff) is almost as much a main character as Myron. So we don't get to know him as much. There were moments when I liked the characters, there was some witty banter. But it went nowhere. It's a slow burn, but the relationship development didn’t feel real to me. Time also hops. An event will happen, and then next chapter says it's been a week, two weeks, since (event) happened. And we miss all that time, character development, relationship building, ect. Overall, the characters weren't fully developed, and you don't see much growth. Towards the mid-end I found myself not caring. I almost DNF, but just started skimming instead to finish it. I would not recommend. And I will not be continuing with the series. I might give the author another chance though. ["

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July 24, 2025 Verified Purchase