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"A fantastical delight of a book, rich with its imagination and lush with its storytelling." - RUNYX, author of Gothikana

FREE THE CROWS, FALLON, AND THEY WILL MAKE YOU QUEEN.

Until an oracle predicted my regal future, I'd never imagined myself rising above the curve of my round ears. After…

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2 authors picked House of Beating Wings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book by Olivia Wildenstein mainly because of the strong female main character. She’s tough, determined, and incredibly relatable. Her journey and growth throughout the story kept me hooked. It was inspiring to see her face challenges head-on and evolve.

She made the book a fantastic read. The chemistry between her and the MMC is one of my favorites, and I recommend this book to everyone!

This epic fantasy romance will sweep you off your feet with all the deceit, betrayal, twists, and turns. I devoured this book and fell in love with Fallon. Not only did I laugh with her, but I found her personality to be charming and endearing. Her personal growth in the book is what makes you cheer her on as she learns more and more about herself and the journey she takes. The worldbuilding sucked me right in, and I found myself enraptured by the serpent charmer. Olivia Wildenstein’s House of Beating Wings has all the things I gravitate towards…

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