Wings So Wicked had the potential to be an intriguing fantasy, but ultimately, it left me feeling underwhelmed. The premise itselfâangels, dark magic, and forbidden romanceâseems like it would make for an excitingadventure, but the execution fell flat.
The pacing was a major issue. The first half of the book dragged on endlessly, bogged down by overly descriptive passages and repetitive scenes that did little to move the story forward. By the time the action finally picked up, I found myself too disconnected from the characters to care. The constant back-and-forth tension between the protagonist and her love interest felt forced rather than organic, and their relationship never truly evolved in a meaningful way.
The main character, while not entirely unlikable, felt like a generic "strong but conflicted" heroine who lacked depth. She was quick to act but often seemed to lack any real motivation beyond pushing the plot along. Her inner monologue was at times repetitive and lacked the emotional nuance that would have made her struggles more engaging. The supporting characters didnât fare much betterâmany felt like placeholders, without enough development to make them stand out or be memorable.
The worldbuilding, while intriguing at first, was overly complicated, with too many rules and mythologies introduced too quickly, leaving me feeling overwhelmed rather than immersed. It felt like the author was trying too hard to build an epic world without taking the time to develop it organically.
Finally, the overuse of the word "whispered" was enough to drive me up the wall. How did this slip through the editing process? Was there no editor involved? It was so repetitive that it became distracting and I dnf. Iâm genuinely surprised it wasnât caught during revisions, as itâs something that really affects the flow of the writing.
