Wings of Night: Dark Sky, Book 1
by Ella Walker HendersonCategory
About this book
No one believes she deserves to be a rider. Except for him. But he may be her greatest threat of all. Zaydah has dreamed her whole life of becoming a rider of the creatures in the sky. In a kingdom always at war, there’s no greater honor than joining their ranks. She and her best friend, Brev, have trained every day for the last ten years to earn their place and follow in their fathers’ footsteps. In the Black Mountains, where the military sprawls over its hilltop base, not everyone remembers their fathers as heroes. The king has forbidden their last names to be spoken aloud. Enemies won’t forget the wrongs of decades past. Zaydah and Brev vow to watch each other’s backs and do whatever they can to succeed. They’ve always been an unstoppable team, and neither of them can trust anyone. But secrets thrive in the Black Mountains. Nothing can prepare Zaydah for what she’ll uncover, and everything could tear her and Brev apart, most of all, the prince and his unusual interest in Zaydah. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Fear the Flames.
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Tim VZHighly Recommended for Dragon Lovers and Slow Burn Lovers
"A fantastic start to a good book series. The unique take on dragons and their ancestors is an idea that I have not read or heard before. I am a fan of the Empyrean by Rebecca Yarros and the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini along with many other series that revolve around dragons. Ella Walker Henderson shows her passion for her story and characters with her writing. Is the writing perfect? No but very few books have perfect writing. It is also about the reader's taste. Though, with Henderson's passion for her story, you are immediately hooked. I read the books that are already out within 3 days. Zaydah, Aris, and Valentius are characters that will always be in my heart. If I were able to get my dream tattoo of a sleeve of all the dragons I hold dear, Valentius would be on it. I highly recommend as the first 3 books are out, and the last two are coming out later this year. ["
May 8, 2026 Verified Purchase
S. KaineA great start…
"This was a great start to a new series. The author developed an interesting world and spent time truly developing the characters. She has several plot twists that keep you guessing as to where she might go next. I will keep reading to see what’s going to happen with all the dangling strings. As for romance, that was on the slim side. However, I didn’t mind that because there is somewhere - we just don’t know where. ["
April 21, 2026