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As she fights her way to the abyss that hides the dark roots poisoning Pantala, Luna must uncover a long-buried secret and unite her friends, her enemies, and her own powers. If she doesn't, she won't get to change the world. She'll have to say goodbye to it -- forever. | As she fights her way to the abyss that hides the dark roots poisoning Pantala, Luna must uncover a long-buried secret and unite her friends, her enemies, and her own powers. If she doesn't, she won't get to change the world. She'll have to say goodbye to it -- forever. | ||
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== Plot == | |||
=== Prologue === | |||
[[Raven]] mulled over the Leaders’ decision to forsake the abyss, erasing it from mention and memory. She agreed that worshiping it should end, but abandoning [[Vole]], the current Guardian of the Abyss and [[Mole]]’s older brother, felt unbearable. She thought of [[Quartz]], a dull human she wouldn’t miss, easily left behind. Visiting Mole, they discussed Vole’s message about finding “the dragon.” After deliberation, they resolved to bring a dragon to the abyss, hoping it would restore Vole. | |||
=== The Land Across the Sea === | |||
Luna, guided by [[Tsunami]], used a dreamvisitor to enter [[Swordtail]]’s dream, where he stood paralyzed on a pedestal in Misbehaver’s Way, believing it was his place. Luna disagreed, pushing him off, and his instinctive wing movement broke his paralysis. She vowed to break the othermind’s control and asked his real-world location; he revealed he was in [[Cicada Hive]]. They agreed to meet in the Mosaic Garden once free. They reminisced about the day Swordtail asked Luna to be his girlfriend, sitting on a box of honey drops. [[Wasp]] forcibly woke Swordtail, pulling Luna back to her body. | |||
Luna and the stealth team set out to find the abyss from Queen [[Snowfall]]’s vision, following a map to the other continent. While flying, they debated when to use their stealth wristbands. Upon landing on an island, they were ambushed by mind-controlled [[HiveWings]] and a SilkWing. [[Sundew]] used the gift of stealth to hide part of the team, but Tsunami, [[Qibli]], and [[Pineapple]], unhidden, were attacked. Tsunami and Qibli were paralyzed by HiveWing toxin, and they, along with an invisible [[Moonwatcher]], were captured and taken to Wasp Hive. Most HiveWings left with the prisoners, leaving four injured ones behind. The remaining team decided Sundew and [[Lynx]] would pursue the captives, while the others headed to Pantala to wait. | |||
In a cave system on Pantala, they encountered a human, [[Axolotl]], studying a dragon book. [[Wren]] followed Axolotl to their village and learned their name. When the dragons became visible, they asked about the abyss, and Axolotl offered to guide them to a village that worshipped it in exchange for translating a dragon book. En route, [[Pokeweed]] spotted them and led them to a group of dragons hiding from Queen Wasp, including [[SilkWings]] from [[Bloodworm Hive|Bloodworm]], [[Jewel Hive|Jewel]], and [[Mantis Hive|Mantis Hives]], plus Lady [[Scarab]], Lady [[Jewel]], [[Bryony]], [[Hemlock]], and Pokeweed. The group was curious about the newcomers, and a young SilkWing, [[Dusky]], grew attached to Luna, hinting at his lack of family by saying, “It’s just me.” Luna created flamesilk for them, explaining its five types: gold, firefly, glow, blaze, and sun silk. [[Tau]] shared knowledge of a human water source and agreed to lead them there the next day, while Hemlock and Bloodworm Hive’s Chrysalis members planned to watch for the missing stealth team at [[Lake Scorpion]]. | |||
The next morning, [[Whitespeck]] told Luna about Dusky’s family and Bloodworm Hive. Luna, Tau, [[Cricket]], Bryony, [[Bullfrog]], [[Sky]], Wren, Axolotl, and Dusky set off for the human colony. On the way, Raven and Mole kidnapped Dusky. Luna’s group chased them to the abyss, where Wren tried negotiating his release. Before they could resolve it, Vole leapt from the ceiling, seized Dusky, and plunged into the abyss. | |||
=== A Secret Buried Far Below === | |||
Luna followed Vole and Dusky into the abyss, entering a room filled with the breath of evil. In a throne room, she saw a plant growing through a dead human and hybrid dragonet’s skulls. The Othermind, calling itself the world’s emperor, mocked her flamesilk escape plan, as its smoke would control her. Vines trapped Luna and Dusky, and they fainted. | |||
They awoke in a dreamlike Sanctuary, hearing humans led by Coyote, an “emperor.” Luna, invisible, followed them to a city discussing the Diamond and Jaguar Empires. Scenes shifted to humans stealing dragon eggs, killing dissenters, and committing cruelties, marking the [[Scorching]]’s start. Dusky condemned humans; Luna defended some. In pre-Tree Wars Pantala, [[Cottonmouth]] planned to use the breath of evil to control dragons, demonstrating on a human and a hybrid dragonet, [[Freedom|Lizard]]. Lizard, trapped 5,000 years with Cottonmouth, demanded Dusky’s memories. In a mindspace, she showed Dusky’s school but refused to bring Swordtail, dismissing SilkWings. She denied guilt for controlled dragons, claiming her life was worse. | |||
Luna sympathized, and Dusky asked to free Lizard. Cottonmouth said the plant kept them alive. In Wasp’s throne room, Cottonmouth unbound Tsunami, Pineapple, and Qibli, demanding Sundew’s location. Luna offered her memories for their freedom. Lizard cleared an escape path as Pineapple attacked Wasp, but Cottonmouth revealed one was already controlled, with more to follow. | |||
=== Talons United === | |||
=== Epilogue === | |||
[[Category:Books| 15]] | [[Category:Books| 15]] | ||
[[Category:Arc 3| 5]] | [[Category:Arc 3| 5]] | ||
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| Cover artist | Joy Ang |
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| Published | April 5, 2022 |
| Page count | 368 |
| ISBN | 9781338214574 (hardcover) 9781338214581 (paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Dangerous Gift |
| Followed by | The Hybrid Prince |
| Chapter Index | |
| Prologue • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • Epilogue | |
The Flames of Hope is the fifteenth novel in the Wings of Fire novel series and is the last book in arc three. It features Luna as the main protagonist.
Blurb
The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series is hotter than ever, and this thrilling conclusion to the Lost Continent Prophecy arc is a must-read!
With talons united...
Luna has always wanted to change the world -- to fix it, to free it -- even if she's never actually known how. Now that all of dragon- and humankind are in mortal danger, Luna is flying back home to Pantala with a team of dragons on a rescue mission, determined to be brave and useful.
But saving a continent isn't as easy as a prophecy makes it sound, and "facing a great evil" definitely requires more than the fiery silk that Luna is uniquely able to create.
As she fights her way to the abyss that hides the dark roots poisoning Pantala, Luna must uncover a long-buried secret and unite her friends, her enemies, and her own powers. If she doesn't, she won't get to change the world. She'll have to say goodbye to it -- forever.
Plot
Prologue
Raven mulled over the Leaders’ decision to forsake the abyss, erasing it from mention and memory. She agreed that worshiping it should end, but abandoning Vole, the current Guardian of the Abyss and Mole’s older brother, felt unbearable. She thought of Quartz, a dull human she wouldn’t miss, easily left behind. Visiting Mole, they discussed Vole’s message about finding “the dragon.” After deliberation, they resolved to bring a dragon to the abyss, hoping it would restore Vole.
The Land Across the Sea
Luna, guided by Tsunami, used a dreamvisitor to enter Swordtail’s dream, where he stood paralyzed on a pedestal in Misbehaver’s Way, believing it was his place. Luna disagreed, pushing him off, and his instinctive wing movement broke his paralysis. She vowed to break the othermind’s control and asked his real-world location; he revealed he was in Cicada Hive. They agreed to meet in the Mosaic Garden once free. They reminisced about the day Swordtail asked Luna to be his girlfriend, sitting on a box of honey drops. Wasp forcibly woke Swordtail, pulling Luna back to her body.
Luna and the stealth team set out to find the abyss from Queen Snowfall’s vision, following a map to the other continent. While flying, they debated when to use their stealth wristbands. Upon landing on an island, they were ambushed by mind-controlled HiveWings and a SilkWing. Sundew used the gift of stealth to hide part of the team, but Tsunami, Qibli, and Pineapple, unhidden, were attacked. Tsunami and Qibli were paralyzed by HiveWing toxin, and they, along with an invisible Moonwatcher, were captured and taken to Wasp Hive. Most HiveWings left with the prisoners, leaving four injured ones behind. The remaining team decided Sundew and Lynx would pursue the captives, while the others headed to Pantala to wait.
In a cave system on Pantala, they encountered a human, Axolotl, studying a dragon book. Wren followed Axolotl to their village and learned their name. When the dragons became visible, they asked about the abyss, and Axolotl offered to guide them to a village that worshipped it in exchange for translating a dragon book. En route, Pokeweed spotted them and led them to a group of dragons hiding from Queen Wasp, including SilkWings from Bloodworm, Jewel, and Mantis Hives, plus Lady Scarab, Lady Jewel, Bryony, Hemlock, and Pokeweed. The group was curious about the newcomers, and a young SilkWing, Dusky, grew attached to Luna, hinting at his lack of family by saying, “It’s just me.” Luna created flamesilk for them, explaining its five types: gold, firefly, glow, blaze, and sun silk. Tau shared knowledge of a human water source and agreed to lead them there the next day, while Hemlock and Bloodworm Hive’s Chrysalis members planned to watch for the missing stealth team at Lake Scorpion.
The next morning, Whitespeck told Luna about Dusky’s family and Bloodworm Hive. Luna, Tau, Cricket, Bryony, Bullfrog, Sky, Wren, Axolotl, and Dusky set off for the human colony. On the way, Raven and Mole kidnapped Dusky. Luna’s group chased them to the abyss, where Wren tried negotiating his release. Before they could resolve it, Vole leapt from the ceiling, seized Dusky, and plunged into the abyss.
A Secret Buried Far Below
Luna followed Vole and Dusky into the abyss, entering a room filled with the breath of evil. In a throne room, she saw a plant growing through a dead human and hybrid dragonet’s skulls. The Othermind, calling itself the world’s emperor, mocked her flamesilk escape plan, as its smoke would control her. Vines trapped Luna and Dusky, and they fainted.
They awoke in a dreamlike Sanctuary, hearing humans led by Coyote, an “emperor.” Luna, invisible, followed them to a city discussing the Diamond and Jaguar Empires. Scenes shifted to humans stealing dragon eggs, killing dissenters, and committing cruelties, marking the Scorching’s start. Dusky condemned humans; Luna defended some. In pre-Tree Wars Pantala, Cottonmouth planned to use the breath of evil to control dragons, demonstrating on a human and a hybrid dragonet, Lizard. Lizard, trapped 5,000 years with Cottonmouth, demanded Dusky’s memories. In a mindspace, she showed Dusky’s school but refused to bring Swordtail, dismissing SilkWings. She denied guilt for controlled dragons, claiming her life was worse.
Luna sympathized, and Dusky asked to free Lizard. Cottonmouth said the plant kept them alive. In Wasp’s throne room, Cottonmouth unbound Tsunami, Pineapple, and Qibli, demanding Sundew’s location. Luna offered her memories for their freedom. Lizard cleared an escape path as Pineapple attacked Wasp, but Cottonmouth revealed one was already controlled, with more to follow.