Why read The Winged Histories?

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Four women, soldier, scholar, poet, and socialite are caught up on different sides of a violent rebellion. As war erupts and their families are torn apart, they fear they may disappear into the unwritten pages of history. Using the sword and the pen, the body and the voice, they struggle…

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1 author picked The Winged Histories as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nancy Baker

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This book was everything I love in fantasy fiction – gorgeous prose, memorable characters, hard choices, and a world that feels heartbreakingly real.

In a world on the brink of revolution, four women – a soldier, a scholar, a poet, and a socialite – are caught on opposing sides and have to navigate their ties of loyalty, family, love, and ambition. Each voice is utterly compelling, and each moves the story in ways you can’t anticipate.

It’s not a long book, but it’s a feast of thoughtful storytelling written with beauty and power.

From Nancy's 3 favorite reads in 2023.