Wynd Book Two by James Tynion IV

Wynd Book Two (Wynd, #2)

by James Tynion IV

Wynd and his friends must journey to the Faerie realm in this second chapter of the hit series from The Woods creators James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas!

Wynd, Oakley, Thorn, and Yorik take the next step in their dangerous quest across Esseriel, but are soon attacked by a mysterious enemy. Can Wynd rise to the moment and if so, at what cost? And when Wynd is captured and taken to the Faeries’ hidden capital deep in the Weird Woods, his friends must rescue him before he’s put on trial… and Basil, Titus, and Ash unknowingly lead an even greater threat to the Faerie City – Vampyres! The GLAAD Award-winning team of writer James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and artist Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) continue their hit young adult fantasy series about learning to spread your wings no matter the dangers life puts in your way. Collects Wynd #6-10.

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

4.5 of 5 stars

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Summary:

We've all heard the story before. Those without will always fear magic in a city where magic is possible. In this case, the city has opted to ban magic and hunt all who dare be born with those magical properties. This was the world Wynd was born into. Thankfully, there is also kindness in the world, as evidenced by the woman who found and raised him.

Wynd and his friends are on the run, thanks to a desperate hope and an even more desperate mission. However, there are many threats along the way. It seems like not everyone is so keen on their goals, and both sides have reasons to want their journey to come to an end.

Review:

I know I'm a bit late to the scene, but I am really enjoying binging Wynd's story. Wynd Book Two: The Secret of the Wings is a thrilling and sometimes terrifying read, proving how compelling the characters have become quickly.

There's a lot I could say about this book. The worldbuilding (phenomenal), the character development (surprisingly deep), the setup (anxiety-inducing)...it all works to create this story that feels larger than life. Probably because it is.

Wynd's situation sometimes looks bleak, yet the world continues to grow and evolve around him. Seeing who falls on which side of the tale is fascinating, though I'm still completely in the dark about how it will all unfold.

One thing I've come to expect from this series is the artwork. Wynd Book Two is fantastically illustrated. In particular, I fell in love (again) with the colors and overall character designs. I especially love the way feathers/wings are portrayed in this world.

Highlights:
YA Graphic Novel
Fantasy Epic
Magical Bans
LGBT+

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