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Wingless
When Annie’s wings failed to form on her sixteenth birthday, she was banished to Earth, a life-altering reality that forced her to adapt to a new race, new world, and new challenges. Armed with little knowledge, Annie descends to her new home and learns of other half-angels, those who pull her into a world of demon-fighting chaos.
As an Archer, Micha watches over Earth from the Veil. Sent to help Annie adjust, he finds himself drawn to her long after his orders have dissipated, and when her ruthless demon-killing ways reach an extremity he can’t ignore, he finds himself questioning the very core of his upbringing: will he turn his back on the angels and save Annie, or will he remain hidden within the shadows and watch her die?
As an Archer, Micha watches over Earth from the Veil. Sent to help Annie adjust, he finds himself drawn to her long after his orders have dissipated, and when her ruthless demon-killing ways reach an extremity he can’t ignore, he finds himself questioning the very core of his upbringing: will he turn his back on the angels and save Annie, or will he remain hidden within the shadows and watch her die?
- GenresFantasy
276 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2014
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Taylor Lavati
12 books254 followersA college student in her small town in Connecticut, Taylor loves everything having to do with literature. She is an avid reader, a blogger, a writer- obviously, and a reviewer. Her favorite genres are fantasy, paranormal, young adult, and romance.
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December 28, 2017
4,25 stars. Review follows later. 😀
June 20, 2015
I just need to say that I absolutely loved this book!! I literally did not put it down; it went with me everywhere I went. The storyline was fantastic, the characters were awesome! I love YA books and this is definitely going down as a favorite. I cannot wait to read more about Micha and Annie in the next book.
The story moved quickly and there was never a part where I was not dying to know what was going to happen next. This author is amazing and I am an official true fan. Plus reading about demons and angels always fascinates me. The way the storyline was put together was genius.
I highly recommend this to lovers of YA books and it gets 5***** from this reviewer without a doubt.
The story moved quickly and there was never a part where I was not dying to know what was going to happen next. This author is amazing and I am an official true fan. Plus reading about demons and angels always fascinates me. The way the storyline was put together was genius.
I highly recommend this to lovers of YA books and it gets 5***** from this reviewer without a doubt.
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February 8, 2016
Well once again Lavati captivates me with this mesmorizing story of Angels. It has a dual point of view between Annie and Micha. I found Annie to be absolutely adorable. She is strong and is decisive. My favorite part was when she was trying to use human things for the first time. It was light hearted and fun. It reminds me of watching my little one learn things. Now Micha is a strong and stoic sort of character. He is conflicted and it was interesting getting into his mind. I enjoyed the way the story flowed. It was fast paced and the adventure never stopped. I am glad I read this and can't wait for the sequel to come out. I love Annie and her spunkiness. It was a home run for me. I loved the Angel concept. I enjoyed the way they got their wings. I found myself wondering if I was an Angel what color would my wings be. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a new twist on Angels.
February 11, 2016
So I dont even know where to start about this book because it did leave a deep impression of me. I finished this book last night and it was a pretty quick read but it was an awesome read. It easy drags the reader into the story and the worlds we get to see. but even if there is a few places, Upper veil, earth and lower veil it is easy to follow and the worlds are nicely described so you never gets confussed.
Annie wasnt a person I liked at first, she is young, almost 16, and she acts like it. She is a typical unsympathetic teenager but after everything that happens, she changes and my thoughts and feelings for her changes too. I start to like and enjoy reading about her and her new life. Sometimes she is still navie and dont listen to her feelings and what she has learned but then again she is still just 16 and I dont think any of us was better in that age.
Annie talks a lot about “Micha” and for me it was just a normal angel and then we get to know its Michale, and felt really really stupid who didnt connect Micha with Michael. But this also makes the book very interesting and makes the book full so surprises both good once and bad once.
This is a book for young teenagers and you can see it in language and how it is written, there are places where I feel that the book is “thin” like,there could have been more but I am an adult and for a teenager this book will be perfect. I dont think they would find places thin as I do but I am also used to read “heavy” fantasy books. That the book has places where I want more, will not do anything with the overall “grade” of the book because I really enjoyed it and want to read the second book that Taylor is working on. So this is the first awesome book in a very promissing series.
This is a must read book, specially for younger teenagers but also for adults. it is beautiful and really interesting. It keeps you captured from the first to the last page.
Annie wasnt a person I liked at first, she is young, almost 16, and she acts like it. She is a typical unsympathetic teenager but after everything that happens, she changes and my thoughts and feelings for her changes too. I start to like and enjoy reading about her and her new life. Sometimes she is still navie and dont listen to her feelings and what she has learned but then again she is still just 16 and I dont think any of us was better in that age.
Annie talks a lot about “Micha” and for me it was just a normal angel and then we get to know its Michale, and felt really really stupid who didnt connect Micha with Michael. But this also makes the book very interesting and makes the book full so surprises both good once and bad once.
This is a book for young teenagers and you can see it in language and how it is written, there are places where I feel that the book is “thin” like,there could have been more but I am an adult and for a teenager this book will be perfect. I dont think they would find places thin as I do but I am also used to read “heavy” fantasy books. That the book has places where I want more, will not do anything with the overall “grade” of the book because I really enjoyed it and want to read the second book that Taylor is working on. So this is the first awesome book in a very promissing series.
This is a must read book, specially for younger teenagers but also for adults. it is beautiful and really interesting. It keeps you captured from the first to the last page.
October 15, 2015
What's not to love about angels and demons? In the beginning of the book, I really fell in love with the story. Annie's a younger character than I'm used to reading, but she had a maturness about her that I liked. She was fun and loving and wanted to be accepted and then the angels just dump her on earth and leave her to fend for herself. I loved Micha right from the beginning and weirdly I liked how there wasn't a huge relationship in it. I'm sure it'll be amped up in the second book, but I liked that it was mostly just about the main girl and not a huge romance subplot.
The story telling and world building were amazing. The author mustve done a ton of research because everything that was described really drew a picture for me that I could easily see. There was a part when Micha was getting her ready for earth and she had to watch tvs to learn the cutulre. That was so smart. I would've never thought of it. It was really cool to read and even though its fantasy, I kind of believed that it COULD be real. It was interesting.
Now I just want the next book since it ended on a cliffhanger. I have no idea whats going to happen and if they can save the world from the demons. Also.. is it weird I kind of liked Luc? YIKES! Good young adult fantasy. Also its clean so I would recommend to the lower side of ya like 14-16 ish.
The story telling and world building were amazing. The author mustve done a ton of research because everything that was described really drew a picture for me that I could easily see. There was a part when Micha was getting her ready for earth and she had to watch tvs to learn the cutulre. That was so smart. I would've never thought of it. It was really cool to read and even though its fantasy, I kind of believed that it COULD be real. It was interesting.
Now I just want the next book since it ended on a cliffhanger. I have no idea whats going to happen and if they can save the world from the demons. Also.. is it weird I kind of liked Luc? YIKES! Good young adult fantasy. Also its clean so I would recommend to the lower side of ya like 14-16 ish.
February 24, 2016
**MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS**
This is the first and only book (so far) that I have read by Taylor Lavati and boy did she impress me! Wingless isn't what I would normally pick up and read, but thought I'd try it out and I am so glad I did. The characters and "worlds" she creates are done so well that you can actually picture them and feel like you are there right along with the characters.
My favorite quote from Wingless is "I don't fit in here. Why am I even trying?" -Annie
In summary, Wingless is the story about a girl named Annie who is supposed to get her wings on her 16th birthday and find out what her job will be in the upper veil. However, things don't always work out the way they are supposed to. After her 16th birthday comes and she doesn't get her wings they have to find out "what" she is. She is then sent to Earth to live and becomes involved with the wrong group of people and ends up in the lower veil. To find out "what" Annie is and to find out if she gets out of the lower veil you'll have to read the book. Which is totally worth it to find out all the other stuff that happens to Annie, Micah, Hare, Hannah and Luke.
This is the first and only book (so far) that I have read by Taylor Lavati and boy did she impress me! Wingless isn't what I would normally pick up and read, but thought I'd try it out and I am so glad I did. The characters and "worlds" she creates are done so well that you can actually picture them and feel like you are there right along with the characters.
My favorite quote from Wingless is "I don't fit in here. Why am I even trying?" -Annie
In summary, Wingless is the story about a girl named Annie who is supposed to get her wings on her 16th birthday and find out what her job will be in the upper veil. However, things don't always work out the way they are supposed to. After her 16th birthday comes and she doesn't get her wings they have to find out "what" she is. She is then sent to Earth to live and becomes involved with the wrong group of people and ends up in the lower veil. To find out "what" Annie is and to find out if she gets out of the lower veil you'll have to read the book. Which is totally worth it to find out all the other stuff that happens to Annie, Micah, Hare, Hannah and Luke.
January 4, 2016
Wingless
By Taylor Lavati
4.5
I was given a book in exchange for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.
Sixteen year old Annie is waiting for her birthday to get her wings. She's been training extra with Micha, and once she gets her wings she will learn her trade. To Annie's disappointment, she becomes a chosen one. To be chosen means that she must produce a child within a year of her sixteenth birthday. If she is a guardian, she won't be able to be a fighter. She has trained hard to get her wings and become a fighter. Annie's unconventional journey begins.
I love this introduction to a new world. The characters are complex. Annie is a great character to follow through this world. She is likable, determined, and flawed. The story is paced well and keeps you hooked from the start. This is a fantastic first book in a series. The cliffhanger makes me want to start the next book as soon as I can. I've got to find out what happens.
By Taylor Lavati
4.5
I was given a book in exchange for an honest review free of persuasion from the author or anyone else affiliated with this book.
Sixteen year old Annie is waiting for her birthday to get her wings. She's been training extra with Micha, and once she gets her wings she will learn her trade. To Annie's disappointment, she becomes a chosen one. To be chosen means that she must produce a child within a year of her sixteenth birthday. If she is a guardian, she won't be able to be a fighter. She has trained hard to get her wings and become a fighter. Annie's unconventional journey begins.
I love this introduction to a new world. The characters are complex. Annie is a great character to follow through this world. She is likable, determined, and flawed. The story is paced well and keeps you hooked from the start. This is a fantastic first book in a series. The cliffhanger makes me want to start the next book as soon as I can. I've got to find out what happens.
March 12, 2015
This book is unlike my others. I enjoyed writing this one because of the extensive world building. The Veil, Lower Veil, and Earth are all magical places with Angels and Demons around every corner.
The cast of characters in this book is awesome. Annie is a strong female lead character with a dark edge and tough personality. I loved creating her and diving into her head. Micha is a heart-throb whose loyalty to Annie is both touching and sincere. I also loved making the other characters--like Gabe and Hare, and Luke, and the other Archers. They are what make the book!
If you enjoy a CLEAN young adult fantasy novel with crazy worlds and a fun cast of diverse characters, this is the one for you. It is the first of two in my Wingless Series.
The cast of characters in this book is awesome. Annie is a strong female lead character with a dark edge and tough personality. I loved creating her and diving into her head. Micha is a heart-throb whose loyalty to Annie is both touching and sincere. I also loved making the other characters--like Gabe and Hare, and Luke, and the other Archers. They are what make the book!
If you enjoy a CLEAN young adult fantasy novel with crazy worlds and a fun cast of diverse characters, this is the one for you. It is the first of two in my Wingless Series.
July 25, 2016
Wingless by Taylor Lavati
I really enjoyed this book. I like a bit of paranormal, this is my first one about Angels and Demons.
Annie is nearly 16 and for an Angel this will be the biggest day in her life, as on her 16th Annie will get her wings, something she has longed for as she wants to become a fighter. Annie has been training hard with Micha who she has a fondness to. When the day arrives, it doesn't go to plan. Now Annie worries what will happen to her next.
This book I would say was a young adult read. I did really enjoy it. The writing is faultless and the characters work really well together.
I'm looking forward to the next one. I'm looking forward to seeing what is going to happen between Annie and micha.
I really enjoyed this book. I like a bit of paranormal, this is my first one about Angels and Demons.
Annie is nearly 16 and for an Angel this will be the biggest day in her life, as on her 16th Annie will get her wings, something she has longed for as she wants to become a fighter. Annie has been training hard with Micha who she has a fondness to. When the day arrives, it doesn't go to plan. Now Annie worries what will happen to her next.
This book I would say was a young adult read. I did really enjoy it. The writing is faultless and the characters work really well together.
I'm looking forward to the next one. I'm looking forward to seeing what is going to happen between Annie and micha.
February 10, 2016
Wingless is Annie's story. She has always dreamed of the day she gains her wings and becomes a Fighter. Killing demons is what she was born to do. When her wings fail to form on her sixteenth birthday, she is banished from the Veil. She feels betrayed and alone when Micha, while promising to look out for her, leaves her on Earth to fend for herself. She soon meets Luke and together they begin killing demons. Little does she know Luke is not who he pretends to be.
Micha hasn't forgotten Annie. Despite knowing Luke will demand a price he may not be prepared to pay, he sets out to bring her back. Is he strong enough? Or will they both die before they can escape Luke's grasp?
Micha hasn't forgotten Annie. Despite knowing Luke will demand a price he may not be prepared to pay, he sets out to bring her back. Is he strong enough? Or will they both die before they can escape Luke's grasp?
February 9, 2016
Wingless is Annie's story. She has always dreamed of the day she gains her wings and becomes a Fighter. Killing demons is what she was born to do. When her wings fail to form on her sixteenth birthday, she is banished from the Veil. She feels betrayed and alone when Micha, while promising to look out for her, leaves her on Earth to fend for herself. She soon meets Luke and together they begin killing demons. Little does she know Luke is not who he pretends to be.
Micha hasn't forgotten Annie. Despite knowing Luke will demand a price he may not be prepared to pay, he sets out to bring her back. Is he strong enough? Or will they both die before they can escape Luke's grasp?
Micha hasn't forgotten Annie. Despite knowing Luke will demand a price he may not be prepared to pay, he sets out to bring her back. Is he strong enough? Or will they both die before they can escape Luke's grasp?
December 24, 2017
Creative, interesting storyline
The storyline is interesting and action-packed.
All Annie's ever wanted to be is a fighter, but when her sixteenth birthday rolls around and her wings don't appear, that dream quickly fades. She is banished from the Veil to earth, where she meets some Nephalem, who take her under their wing and renew her dream of fighting demons.
I really liked Micha's character, though I wish he'd been a little more confident (every time Annie said she hated angels, he took it way too personally).
I look forward to seeing how their relationship pans out now that they can actually be together.
The storyline is interesting and action-packed.
All Annie's ever wanted to be is a fighter, but when her sixteenth birthday rolls around and her wings don't appear, that dream quickly fades. She is banished from the Veil to earth, where she meets some Nephalem, who take her under their wing and renew her dream of fighting demons.
I really liked Micha's character, though I wish he'd been a little more confident (every time Annie said she hated angels, he took it way too personally).
I look forward to seeing how their relationship pans out now that they can actually be together.
April 12, 2016
Wingless - Taylor Lavati 5 Stars
Oh how I absolutely loved this book, I didn't want this book to end. I totally connected with Annie and felt her pain when her wings didn't appear - yes she's an angel (and a badass one too) without wings.
There is so much going on and I spent most of the book trying to no avail to predict what was coming. I loved Annie's journey and her transition to earth.
Seriously can't friggin wait for Wingless 2, this is probably my favourite book written by this author and I have read quite a few now ...hurry up with book2 Taylor please !
Oh how I absolutely loved this book, I didn't want this book to end. I totally connected with Annie and felt her pain when her wings didn't appear - yes she's an angel (and a badass one too) without wings.
There is so much going on and I spent most of the book trying to no avail to predict what was coming. I loved Annie's journey and her transition to earth.
Seriously can't friggin wait for Wingless 2, this is probably my favourite book written by this author and I have read quite a few now ...hurry up with book2 Taylor please !
June 25, 2015
Get ready for a whole new plot from Taylor Lavati! When I started this book I wasn't too sure how it would turn out and I was completely captivated by this story! This is a young adult read but adults will enjoy it just as much! This is not your normal every day read! Loved it!
*Received for an honest review*
*Received for an honest review*
July 16, 2016
Wingless is Annie's story, all she wants is to be a fighter once she gets her wings but on her 16 birthday nothing turns out as planned and once on Earth she seems to have found where she can belong but once again we get a twist. It's a nicely paced young adult story about Angels and Demons. The world the author created is unique and keeps you interested right from the start.
Review by Raychel
Review by Raychel
January 20, 2016
Once again, Taylor's books have me hooked. I loved the way this story was, the Veil, lower Veil, demons, etc. She keeps you interested and wanting more. I know I sure do after that ending. Its like such a teaser! I will be purchasing the second book when it releases!
March 26, 2016
This is a good book, I liked a lot. It just took a while to get into it. There was no cliffhanger which was nice, but I do want to read more. She's only 16/18 in the book but she does have a lot of growing up to do. Makes me hope that she and Micha get things fixed, together.
December 3, 2016
Book 67 complete.
September 17, 2017
Great read
This is a great read I love the story and love the way it turn out cant wait for the next book
This is a great read I love the story and love the way it turn out cant wait for the next book
February 19, 2022
A captivating and interesting story.
June 29, 2016
Truly enjoy Angle stories.
I have in my mind and truly believe are these amazing entities that have amazing unlimited powers.
So when I read this story, I was a little disappointed about how weak the angles in this story were portrayed. I realize that that's only because I made them in my own little mind one of the most powereful characters and nothing else it's good enough.
Besides that, I loveed the characters most of the time.
The higher ups where a little heartless.
There's little holes, left me questioning things.
It's fast pace with an interesting plot not very original but still interesting.
Did leave in a cliffhanger though and it's been two years since this book came out with no sign on when the second book will come out.
I have in my mind and truly believe are these amazing entities that have amazing unlimited powers.
So when I read this story, I was a little disappointed about how weak the angles in this story were portrayed. I realize that that's only because I made them in my own little mind one of the most powereful characters and nothing else it's good enough.
Besides that, I loveed the characters most of the time.
The higher ups where a little heartless.
There's little holes, left me questioning things.
It's fast pace with an interesting plot not very original but still interesting.
Did leave in a cliffhanger though and it's been two years since this book came out with no sign on when the second book will come out.
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