Wingless

This story is a wonderful fantasy adventure about a boy learning to overcome prejudices and act selflessly in the face of fear. Even as an adult I found the story engaging and intriguing, and any middle grade boy or girl who loves stories of magic and adventure will love this one.......more

"Wingless" is a charming story with just enough intensity. The characters were fun, diverse, and believable. The story was engaging and satisfying. I loved how so many interesting talents could be featured in such a delightful way. For the first three quarters, I read this at an easy, relaxed pace,......more

Note: I was on the author's launch team, and cannot be certain that this is a completely unbiased review. I enjoyed the read. It's a short, sweet, simple middle-grade fantasy novel. I think it could have used more editing--the worldbuilding in particular could have been more thorough--but the climax......more

I love the characters and the fantasy world Catherine Witzaney created in Wingless. I really hope there will be a sequel! Witzaney has woven a strong story of magical beings, family love and friendship, and learning to accept who you truly are. Asher Songfeather was born wingless, a rare occurrence......more

It was a great book! I finished it at 11:00 last night! Too good to put down or save for another night! I liked how Wingless portrayed Asher wanting to save his adopted sister, but wanting to save all the other bats that weren’t harming Ryn. What a fantastic book!......more