Genre:
Fantasy Romance
Themes:
Adoption / Surrogacy
Body Positivity
Danger / In Peril / On the Run
Dating Disaster
Menage / Polyamory
Murder / Crime / Serial Killer
Neurodiverse
Pet / Wild Animal
Self-Discovery
Slow Burn
Heat Level:
Medium (sex scenes are included and may use mildly graphic description)
Archetypes:
Soldier / Warrior
Sorcerer / Wizard / Alchemist
Student
Geographic Location:
Fantasy or Fictional Setting
Setting:
Forest
Manor House / Estate
Sexual / Gender Identity:
Lesbian
Transgender
Trigger/Content Warning:
Medium depiction of emotionally abusive relationship; Violence and death (non-graphic); Mentions and discussions of gender dysphoria; Mentions of physical assault; Discussions of trauma; Mentions of non-sexual kink as a tool for handling trauma; Non-graphic, magic-induced regurgitation; Pregnancy (Act 3, desired); On-page sex, non-graphic; Very minor transphobia/misgendering in Act 5; Mentions of magic-induced psychological distress; Abduction; Mentions of slavery; Trauma-influenced miscommunication and heartbreak; Mention of adoption (Astraea is an idealized world where children are protected. We understand that the mention of adoption can still trigger the trauma our real-world adoption and foster system leaves on so many children); At the start of this book, a character is in a relationship with a law enforcement member. This does not last. ACAB.
She Who Earned Her Wings
The Stars, Hearts and Dreams Series, Book 1
By Vaela Denarr and Micah Iannandrea
She has to take a leap to learn to fly, and only through falling can she be caught.
One does not learn to fly without taking a leap. And one has to fall to be caught.
Nomi is a young druid finally taking the chance to spread her wings and leave her home. To see the world and discover its magic, beauty… and maybe love. Calia is a dragon on the hunt for angels, trying to square an old debt. That, and to get Laura, her desired bondmate, to finally return to her side, where she belongs.
Nomi immediately catches the eye of the powerful dragons. Calia entices her with honeyed words and a skillful tongue. On the other hand, Laura, much smaller but equally intimidating, takes it upon herself to protect her.
Despite the warnings, Nomi can’t help being drawn to Calia’s charm, her power, her fangs… and the hidden gentleness in her eyes. She promises danger where Laura promises safety, and Nomi is torn between the two. Luckily there is a convenient cult out for the dragons’ heads, providing Nomi with ample distraction and at least one dragon egg to steal, hatch, and raise by herself. Perfectly normal things for a young transgender druid to get involved in!
In the clutches of dragons, battling dark forces from beyond the stars, Nomi faces the questions of who she is and who she wants to be. Whether she deserves the love offered to her, and what it truly takes to earn her wings…
