A forbidden bond. Hidden magic. A kingdom on the edge of war.

Zia has never thought of herself as special. Aside from one tiny healing spell and her unusual connection with animals, she’s just an ordinary village girl trying to survive in a kingdom where women are forbidden from learning magic.

Then the rebel army comes.

When her two brothers and sister are kidnapped by ruthless magicians determined to destroy the kingdom, Zia sets out on a desperate mission to rescue them. But the farther she travels from home, the more impossible things begin happening around her.

Especially after she forms a forbidden bond with Starwind, a royal winged horse no commoner should ever touch, let alone ride.

The bond awakens powers buried deep inside her...powers no one knew she possessed.

Now hunted by sinister magic wielders and caught in a growing war, Zia must learn to trust herself, her strange new abilities, and the unlikely allies fighting beside her. Because if she fails, she won’t just lose her family. She may lose her kingdom as well.

Armed with only courage, a sword, loyal companions, and determination fierce enough to irritate dragons, Zia must unlock the magic within her before darkness consumes everything she loves.

Perfect for readers who love:

• winged horses and dragons

• forbidden magical bonds

• hidden powers awakening

• magical swords and dangerous quests

• animal companions

• brave heroines

• epic fantasy adventures

• found family

• clean fantasy romance

• richly imagined worlds

Fans of Fourth Wing, Eragon, The Blue Sword, and The Belgariad will love By the Horse’s Wings, Book One of the Wings of Destiny series.

⚠️ Contains references to violence, war, and off-page sexual assault.