
Member Reviews

I have always loves the Tinkerbell movies, and I was so happy to be welcomed back into Pixie Hollow with this story. Queen Clarion and Milori were such beautiful characters and this book was brimming with magic and romance, and yearning. I enjoyed every moment. Learning about Clarion's past was so interesting and the love passing between her and Milori. And the decision between choosing herself over what was best for Pixie Hollow was so complex and I felt we really got to delve deep into her thoughts.
Allison Saft's writing is beautiful, her continued descriptions ensured the images in my head were full of wonder and sparkle, each vision detailed and adding so much to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.
It was definitely interesting seeing Clarion in this way. Young, untested and unsure, she is a polar opposite to how she is perceived in the Tinkerbell films - but I loved seeing her like this! Her whole life since arriving in Pixie Hollow has been dedicated to training so she can one day take the mantle of Queen. It’s easy to think she’d likely take to it with ease and be as poised and graceful as she is portrayed in the films. But she isn’t and I am so glad that was not the case! I am always up for reading a character who is unsure of their abilities and cares so deeply for everyone. Clarion is someone who puts others first - and that is certainly the case with Milori and all of Winter. Her tenacity to get the job done, to help others is so lovely to read.
Disney is a big part of who I am and when I saw this book on NetGalley, I knew immediately that I would need to read it. I love the Tinkerbell films and getting to see the backstory for the queen of Pixie Hollow? Sign me up! I rather enjoyed the plot. It felt like there were high stakes and that certainly assisted with the flow of the story. It did feel a little rushed in some points though - a bit like detail was lacking a bit. We get a good cast of characters here as well. It definitely felt like I was back in a Tinkerbell film, going from Season to Season and seeing all the different talents at work. I will say that I think we definitely could have dived deeper into some of the characters but I do recognise that this is still very much a Disney book and lines have to be drawn somewhere. The romance here was incredibly sweet. We see the hints of it in the Tinkerbell film - Secret of the Wings if my memory is correct - but getting to really see it unfold and just how much it impacts all involved was so lovely to read. The ending was bittersweet considering the circumstances but I really do feel like it ends at a good point. It’s slightly open ended which allows the imagination to run free. Normally I wouldn’t like an open ending but I feel like with a story such as this, I wouldn’t want anything else.
Overall, Wings of Starlight is an origin story I never knew I needed!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for an advanced copy of this book. Review will be live on my blog on release day and is available now on Goodreads

I went in to this not really expecting too much out of it. But boy, did it blow me away. A slow-paced fantastical world seeped with imaginative wonders and endearing qualities, it was such pure bliss to read and entrap myself into such a magical place. The book cover is so beautiful, and so is the writing. Allison Saft really delivers. It skims the younger age of YA I think, with the subject matter feeling potentially juvenile, but this whimsical nature makes it all the more heart-warming. It's just such a very solid read.

Oh, the yearning. The yearning! I simply ate this book up! It has everything I love - an overwhelmed queen in training, a seemingly insurmountable crisis, coming of age, and oh. Pining galore. Simply fantastic!

A superbly nostalgic read full of heart, emotion and so many cosy vibes. A must for all Pixie Hollow fans, as the brilliant Allison Saft does it again.

A slow-paced fantasy that took me back to my days as a younger reader as this book is a prequel to the Pixie Hollow movies. The feeling is so cosy and it served as a nice palette cleanser in between reads. It’s definitely on the younger scale of YA but I’d still recommend

I must admit, I do enjoy the stories from Pixie Hollow and I have watched several of those movies and really liked them. So when I saw that one of my favorite authors (Allison Saft) was going to write a novel about Queen Clarion, I knew I had to get my hands on a copy for it would be a fun pleasure to read! And I was not wrong. :)
Taking place before Queen Clarion was actually queen, this book still has the wonders of the Pixie Hollow I know, from tinker fairies like Petra and and scout fairies like Artemis who are both stalwart companions and good friends of Clarion. I love how this story brought Clarion to life, making her feel real, complete with feelings, doubts of her magic which isn't working right, and trying to figure out what kind of queen she wants to be. Then add in the gorgeously sweet Lord Milori, guardian of the Winter Wood and the Nightmares trapped within. His relationship with Clarion is so sweet and bittersweet and between that and them trying to figure out how to stop the Nightmares from destroying everything. It makes for a wonderful tale and I enjoyed every minute of reading it!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!

If you loved the Pixie Hollow movies as a child like I did, Wings of Starlight will feel like a magical return to that enchanting, whimsical world. The book serves as a prequel to the movies, particularly 'Tinkerbell and the Secret of the Wings' as it focuses on Queen Clarion’s life before her coronation and her romance with Milori, the Warden of the Winter Woods, as they work together to defeat eerie monsters known as 'Nightmares'.
From the start, the book is fantastical and magical, the writing and atmosphere is so cosy and sweet, I highlighted so many swoon worthy quotes! Clarion’s journey is a tough one as she struggles with the isolation of her royal duties, her only friends are tinker fairy Petra and bodyguard Artemis, who have an amusing yet adorable budding romance.
The bond between Clarion and Milori is beautifully romantic and tragic. They're from opposite worlds, yet it doesn't stop them from meeting at the border between Spring and Winter every day at sunset to work together. Milori is the only one who treats Clarion as a person rather than royalty, and he's so obsessed with her in the best of ways.
The main plot is filled with mystery and intirgue. Clarion’s determination and protectiveness of her subjects shines through, making her a loveable main character. The pacing can be a little slow and repetitive at times, but the action packed resolution and bittersweet ending makes it all worthwhile. The ending does wrap up the plot, however it's not the HEA most would expect, it overall provides perfect context for the movie (SPOILERS: where Clarion and Milori are finally reunited and get the happy ending they've been eagerly wishing for!)
4/5 🌟

I loved the Pixie Hollow films as a kid although now as an adult I really don’t remember much and wasn’t yearning for a Milori and Clarion story like so many other fans. But Saft’s rendition of their origin story was beautifully tender and well-written. I really loved the setting she describes so well, it just felt so magical! The romance was lovely yet devastating and the ensemble characters were all delightful and really easy to root for. My only qualm is that, this didn’t read like a YA book— more so a book for even younger readers which made it feel a bit flimsy and juvenile at times, but I still enjoyed the experience! And that cover is to die for.