4.25 stars

Secret of the Wings is the movie prequel story. First, seeing the movie, I've been itching to know more about the Queen Clarion and Lord Milori love story. She is the queen-in-training of Pixie Hollow, and he is the Master of Winter (not Lord; more on that later). The Nightmare Beast (easter egg to Tinker Bell and the Neverbeast?) is terrorizing Winter, and he asks for her help. Their two sides have given each other the cold shoulder for the longest time, but Clarion is intrigued of why. As she gets to know Winter and Milori, Winter, like her heart, grows warmer.

The longing and that ending have me misty-eyed. I'm bummed that in order to get the HEA, you need to watch the movie. I wish Allison would add an epilogue of them getting back together.

I know going into this that Milori is going to break his wing, but the fact that he did, while saving her, and he could have left but he stayed to make sure she is fine. The little angsty heart in me could not take it any longer.

Please read it!

5 stars

Secret of the Wings is the movie prequel story. First, seeing the movie, I've been itching to know more about Queen Clarion and Lord Milori love story. She is the queen-in-training of Pixie Hollow, and he is the Master of Winter (not Lord; more on that later). The Nightmare beast (easter egg to Tinker Bell and the Neverbeast?) is terrorizing Winter, and he asks for her help. Their two sides have given each other the cold shoulder for the longest time, but Clarion is intrigued of why. As she gets to know Winter and Milori, Winter, like her heart, grows warmer.

The longing and that ending have me misty-eyed. I'm bummed that in order to get the HEA, you need to watch the movie. I wish Allison would add an epilogue of them getting back together in the movie. It would be a smart move too to promote the franchise again.

I know going into this that Milori is going to break his wing, but the fact that he did, while saving her, and he could have left but he stayed to make sure she is fine. The angst in me could not take it any longer.

5 stars

This was devastating and I loved it. Really interesting insight into Clarion's character, and Saft explores her insecurities and desires well. The romantic relationship is so beautiful and heartwrenching - I loved seeing them find and reach for each other throughout their struggles, and their separation is beautifull written. The plot pacing gets a little muddled toward the climax, but there's a lot going on. I loved being back in Pixie Hollow!

Clarion is queen in training for Pixie Hollow. But she worries that she won’t be a good queen. She often looks longingly at the Winter Woods, home of the winter fairies. Crossing over into the Winter Woods is strictly forbidden by Queen Elvina. When a monster from winter crosses into Spring, nightmares start plaguing the kingdom. Determined to save her people, Clarion secretly travels to the Winter Woods. There, she meets Milori, Warden of the Woods. She soon learns the world is nothing like the queen has told her. Together, the two work together to uncover the secrets of Pixie Hollow. Along the way, the two face many challenges, conflicts, and consequences. Can they save Pixie Hollow?

The plot is engaging, well developed, and enchanting. The characters are strong protagonists that are authentic to the world of Pixie Hollow. The world building is well drawn and true to the original Tinkerbell movie. Readers who like fantasy, fairies, mystery, and adventure will want to pick this one up. Recommended for most library collections. 4 stars, Gr 7 and up.

As a Disney Fairies fan since the original Gail Carson Levine illustrated book, I was so thrilled to add Wings of Starlight to the official canon, and Allison Saft does not disappoint. Clarion's coming-of-self story blends seamlessly with her romance plot. The side characters are all believable and well developed and the suspense is just right. Will highly recommend for all Disney Fairies fans, past, present, and future.

So, this is my first ever ARC book and ARC review, and I am so happy that it was this book.

I loved this book I was able to read it within three days of starting it because of the fast pacing and how the story kept my interest. At about the page 200 mark, my family and I ended up watching the 2008 Disney film Tinker Bell.

Overall without spoiling anything: I loved it. I love YA books because of how they are paced, and this book hit the mark. I grew up reading the Gail Carson Levine fairy books, so reading this gave me that feeling of wonder I had while sitting in the back of my elementary school library. It really brought me back to why I began reading fantasy in the first place.

Thank you, NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!

I never thought I’d see the day where I get to finally read about clarion and milori. And boy what a ride it was. I’m still trying to process everything I read because I don’t think I’ve ever cried THIS much in my life. Queen Clarion is one of the most kindhearted and amazing characters I have ever read about. She just makes you sad and the entire time throughout the book all I wanted to do was give her a hug and tell her “I’ll be ur friend”. She deserves everything that is good.
AND UGH when her and Milori met I just didn’t even know how to contain myself knowing their ending is tragic. Allison şaft did a beautiful job bringing their story together and I truly think no one would have written her story better than her.

Infinity stars.

Freaking floored by how much I loved this. I’m such a huge fan of anything from the world of Pixie Hollow, and this just blew my mind. My younger self would have gushed over this and I am now too, SO CUTE

Truly such a beautiful book and my heart aches for these star-crossed lovers. I knew the ending and yet I hoped for something different, but it was a wonderful book, nonetheless. I cannot wait to reread this on release day next year! So incredible and beautifully done!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Wings of Starlight is exactly what I hoped it would be. Allison Saft’s immersive writing makes Pixie Hollow come alive—it’s like stepping back in to the world I grew up loving!

The plot allows us to explore all the different Seasons, with little details on how the fairies build their homes, work, and play according to their environment and talents. The plot had real stakes and kept me reading! The many conflicts Clarion faced made the pages fly.

Clarion herself is an incredibly well-developed character. I was rooting for her the whole time and loved being in her head. Saft skillfully writes secondary characters who add color and dimension to the store. Even when characters made decisions I didn’t agree with, I always understood their motivations.

Clarion and Milori’s relationship is developed intentionally and with great care. It was tender and built on mutual respect. The stolen moments they had together were so fun to read. By the end, my chest hurt thinking about the two of them being unable to be together—despite me knowing from the beginning that that was how it would end.

The tragedy of the book is very well done, as was the big battle! A battle scene was very unexpected in a Disney Fairies book, but quite welcome. It was dramatic, heart-wrenching, and full of action.

I was eager to read what would happen next. Wings of Starlight deftly explores leadership, love, and friendship. Saft had big boots to fill and she did it! I hope she gets to write more Disney Fairy books.

A captivating read from start to finish, full of action, adventure, mystery and so much heart. I enjoyed every second of this!!

The Tinkerbell movies are so nostalgic for me so I was super excited to get into this book. Saft did an amazing job capturing the atmosphere and vibe of Pixie Hollow, and the sense of community there. Queen Clarion was given so much depth and personality in this, while still feeling true to her character in the movies. The side characters were also really strong and well-rounded, with Petra being a particular favorite for me. The book struck a great balance of fantasy, romance, and mystery.

This book was a beautiful ode to pixie hollow and the backstory I’ve always wanted. I loved the characters and how we got to see Clarion grow into the queen we see in the movies. I also enjoyed being able to read about what shaped her and characters we’ve never met. Overall a very good job and a book any Tinkerbell fan will love!

For me, no one else is writing like Allison Saft! The description of the world was beautiful and rich, from the differences in the seasons' magic to their specific foods. And the yearning was devastating, rooted in character development, and had an excellent payoff. A top read for me!

This was a bit slow-paced, but I enjoyed it overall. Really interesting story to dive into and expand from the Pixie Hollow movies.

I think this is a wonderfully written new story that my students will absolutely love! As a child I was obsessed with tinker bell and her fairy friends and this would have brought me so much joy as a young reader.

100% for fans of the original Pixie Hollow books or just of the Tinker Bell movies! We have waited soooo long for the backstory of Clarion and Lord Milori and the author did not disappoint. I also adore that it came in a YA format, to add a little more suspense (the danger feels a bit more real in a YA than the original children’s series). It felt good to be in Neverland again!

I am so happy to have the chance to read this ‘origin’ story for Queen Clarion! I enjoyed it so much, and I love how it added lore to the fairies universe. It was fantastic, and I will recommend it!

Such a beautiful book!! I am so happy I got to read this now! I could not put it down once I started. It truly was a magical read. Allison Saft is a writing genius!!

I've never seen tinkerbell so this was all new to me. it was enchanting similar to Saft's other work but like her other work it's also very heavy on wording and not much on plot. Reading this felt like my life moved in slow motion. The romantasy aspect also wasn't as touched upon as I'd hoped, but overall it was still a beautiful and atmospheric read.