Wings of Glass (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798305932416)

Wings of Glass by R. Hooper is a dystopian tale set in the oppressive city of Spheros, where smog chokes the air and freedom is a distant dream. The story follows Tori, a determined young woman haunted by the death of her parents and inspired by their stories of open skies and freedom beyond the city. Tori becomes fixated on building mechanical wings to escape Spheros.

Amid Tori's quest for escape, Kyran, her childhood friend turned enforcer for the Council, is ordered to apprehend her. Their encounters are charged with tension and unresolved emotions, as Kyran wrestles with his loyalty to the Council and lingering feelings for Tori. Despite his initial allegiance, he hesitates to arrest Tori, revealing cracks in his belief in the system.

Tori's journey takes her to the desolate Outer Zone, where she meets Thalia, a hardened survivor with a tragic past. Thalia becomes both a guide and a cautionary figure, warning Tori of the dangers posed by the Council's forces and the unforgiving desert. Together, they evade the Council's relentless pursuit, led by the cold and calculating Tian, whose methods are far harsher than Kyran's.

The story crescendos as Tori's completed wings allow her to achieve flight, breaking through the oppressive smog. Her moment of triumph is short-lived, as the city's automated defenses activate, damaging the wings and forcing her to crash. Though injured, Tori survives, her spirit unbroken, and she vows to uncover the truth about the world beyond Spheros, challenging the lies perpetuated by the Council.

Wings of Glass is a gripping tale of resilience, rebellion, and the human desire for freedom. It explores themes of loss, loyalty, and the lengths to which individuals will go to break free from oppression.