Elyse, Adare. On Hidden Wings. NP: Truly Fantastic Media, 2023.

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Summary

First rule: hide your true self.

Becka‘s secret endangers her life. She’s a winged Centaur in a kingdom now systematically hunting all non-Humans to enslave them—or worse. Her one hope is to use her shapeshifting abilities to hide until her father returns to take her family to safety. But when the army closes in on her secret, Becka can’t wait anymore. If she doesn’t find her father now, she may lose him—or her chance to escape—forever. She’ll do anything to reunite her family—even break into the palace archives to discover her father’s fate.

The last thing she expects to find is a potential ally among the enemy. Locked away in his own castle, young Prince Ryandru also has a secret that has left him desperate for a friend. They’ll have to trust each other to discover the truth they both seek. But with traitors grasping for the throne and Becka’s family in jeopardy, revealing their secrets could destroy all they hold dear.

Jump into the adventure of this clean middle grade fantasy featuring forbidden friendship, accepting your unique self, and a world of mythical creatures including Fauns, Griffins, Pegasi, and more! A perfect choice for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and The Wingfeather Saga.

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My MS Review

Adare Elyse has written a delightful middle school fantasy novel. On Hidden Wings has hints of the Biblical story throughout. The elements of fantasy are very evident – particularly mythical creatures. The book also includes a fantasy realm, an epic quest and a fight between good and evil. 

I fell in love with Becka from the first chapter. Elyse created enough suspense to keep me reading to find out the “whys” uncovered in the first chapter. After some trauma and suspense, we are introduced to the second main character Ryandru. It turns out that the two of them are from very different backgrounds but have many similarities as well. 

The book moves along quickly which will help more reluctant readers keep reading. 

I am hoping that there is a book two with these characters as the book ends with that possibility. I would love to read more about these characters. 

On Hidden Wings would make a wonderful addition to a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for older elementary-aged students and up. 

I received a complimentary copy of On Hidden Wings. This is my honest review.

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