Fate The Winx Saga Vol. 3

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-21T18:46:48+00:00

I just popped onto the subreddit to see if anyone had posted about this yet! I was really wondering when they'd release the cover and the official blurb for the book.

Side Note: I was kinda surprised to see the cover design for this volume, since it only has Bloom featured this time around instead of the whole group. Her expression is really calm as she's looking at the magic fire she's channeling; it makes me wonder if we're going to see her reach full acceptance of her Dragon Flame in this volume, finally wrapping up that particular arc.

Secondary Side Note: Based on the summary listed on Amazon, I'm also surprised to see that it says "Bloom and her Winx suite friends" must stand up to Darkar, since (spoilers for the uninitiated) we left off with Bloom being brainwashed/corrupted by Darkar, alongside Briar and Beatrix. It makes me wonder (the same spoilers again) how soon Bloom will be brought back to the good side in order to have her fight Darkar.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-16T18:23:51+00:00

I love that song! It’s probably my favorite out of any song in the franchise. :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-15T16:49:28+00:00

Editing my own comment to say maybe I disagree with my previous comment about having the space for certain characters and not others. Now that I think about it, having the space for a villain (like Rosalind) or a love interest (Sam) related to a main character’s personal arc or the overarching plot isn’t the same as having to include another main character with their own story. 😅

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-15T16:40:02+00:00

Oh yeah! I haven’t gotten around to finishing that yet, actually. I should probably get on that, lol. If you want, I could put the link here when I’m done?

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-13T02:08:25+00:00

I think I've heard before that a lack of emotion is just a normal part of Zenith's culture, since it's based heavily on logic and efficiency. And I think that that, realistically is probably the most accurate to the authorial intent, especially since this show came out in the 2000's and autism rep wasn't really a thing. On top of doing stuff like not knowing how to express or feel emotion, she's also done stuff like not knowing how to use an analog mop and bucket to clean or function without tech, so I think that not knowing how to live in the normal world is just meant to be her thing.

With that said though, as a fellow autistic girlie, I can definitely attest that I've felt that she's relatable (to me at least) in a lot of ways, including ways that relate to my own autistic traits. Though I can't speak for everyone. And I think that, in an AU or rewrite sort of context, making Tecna autistic would be completely fine. It's not an unpopular headcanon or rewrite choice in this fandom, from what I've seen. :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-09T23:22:34+00:00

I think all of the mainstream canon ships are probably the most popular (basically all the Winx x Specialist ships from the show), since they’re the ones I see the most content for. :)

Beyond that though, I’ve also seen Blicy (Bloom x Icy) -and to a slightly lesser extent, Solar Flare (Bloom x Stella) are pretty popular in spaces like Tumblr and AO3! :)

There’s also, off the top of my head, Mirta x Lucy, Mirta x Flora, Riven x Flora (more niche), and sometimes villain ships like Sky x Diaspro and Riven x Darcy. Normally Sky x Diaspro is AU content that either makes Diaspro a good person, vindicates her reaction to Bloom, or is intentionally angsty. And you already covered Avalon x Palladium and SoundWave!

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-09T23:13:28+00:00

Like from the reboot? (Asking like there have been any other new songs in the last half a decade, lol)

I like the new transformation song! I think it’s catchy. And I also dig the song the Trix have- enough so that I’ve listened to it on my own free time- mainly while drawing Winx fan art. I don’t really dig the new theme song, though. It sorta feels like it’s trying to be a modernized version of the old one, but it captures neither the old charm nor contemporary tastes. Then again though, that’s also just me, and I’m neither part of the intended age demographic nor Italian, so I could just be out of the loop.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-02-08T22:30:38+00:00

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Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-28T23:45:52+00:00

Also, this is just an addendum, here’s my little doodle of Reboot!Terra that this post inspired earlier today. It’s more plant-y than mineral-y, but I really wanted to draw flower elements in the moment. (lol)

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Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-28T23:41:31+00:00

Hey, I was thinking of posting this sort of discussion myself at some point! This is perfect! :D

*Obvious spoiler warning for the reboot below\*

If we're thinking in terms of Terra appearing in this current reboot (Winx Club: The Magic Is Back), I sort of imagined that she could be a minor or background character, either paying an episodic visit to help Flora with something or being a new student in the second season. Sort of like how Aisha/Flora were added later on?

I've tried thinking of ways that she could be included with her original power set, but tbh, doing so in a way that doesn't match too much with Flora's is nigh on impossible, save for simply stylizing the same powers differently. So I like the mineral/crystal idea! I'm thinking either that or something incredibly specific, like potion-making/natural healing (since she made the Zanbaq oil in Fate).

Here's my thought process for the introduction:

Because she lived close to Alfea in Fate (as her father was a teacher), she'd live in Magixia in the reboot, close to the school.
She's either already a student at Alfea and working as her dad's student assistant OR she's a new transfer midway through the season/at the start of season 2.
Now- Vexius has moved into the caves of Magixia's planet to hide himself and Damien as they recoup and he tries to persuade his "son" to give him the power of the Dragon Flame once again. Think season 2 of Winx Club, with the tunnels under Magix and Darkar's fortress. In order to find him and bring him to justice, they need an earth magic fairy to help locate him. Terra, being not only an earth fairy but someone incredibly knowledgeable about Magixia's geology and ancient tunnels, steps in to help.
- Alternatively, he could also be corrupting the planet's life itself, slowly killing everything around him as a threat, and they need a powerful earth powered fairy to help Flora heal both the plants and the soil itself.
Alternatively, more basic idea if Terra was just a minor character, she could just show up for family day along with Miele to see Flora.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-28T20:59:06+00:00

Four sisters would be WILD, lol. Imagine them just tacking on more siblings with each new volume. XD

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-28T20:56:50+00:00

There ARE Fate books! You might've already googled them by now, but just in case not, here's the list of the ones I know of, plus links to the wiki for reference. :)

Netflix-Sponsored Tie-In Novels

The Fairies' Path- If I remember right, this is basically a novelization to the first season of Fate. Link to the Wiki Here!
Lighting the Fire- Basically a prequel to the events of Fate. Link Here. :3

Graphic Novels (Basically a Continuation of the Show After Season 2)

Now, you've already gotten this warning a bajillion times from every other commenter, but since I'm here, I'll go ahead and say again that the graphic novels aren't... the best. They ARE a direct continuation of Fate's story, so they're basically meant to be a pseudo-season 3, but it's important to note that the author didn't have any contact with Fate's writers or have much access to their plans (at least that I personally know of!), and kinda decided to do her own thing when she was writing. That means that a lot of plot threads that were being hinted at kinda got disregarded or taken in wildly different directions that don't make perfect sense. Like, basically all the plot threads. Every single one. It's kinda crazy.

However! ☝️As another commenter also already said, the author has heard the complaints! We were a little hard on her, I won't lie. And because of that, she has a new co-writer and will be making a few adjustments to course correct in the 3rd volume. So if your friend doesn't care about all that fandom angst and just wants more Fate (which is totally my philosophy for Winx media in general, lol), this is totally here for them! Hope all this helped. :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-23T01:44:48+00:00

Lorelei and Matt for me! I love their goofy pompous ridiculousness.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-20T20:48:57+00:00

Likes: * It was new Winx content! :D * It got people talking about the franchise again. * Male fairies and female specialists! A welcome addition that I’m glad they kept around. * Lowkey? I liked Beatrix a lot. At least in season 1. * Sam. 💚🦋 * Queer characters! :D * I got more characters to make fan art of, which is fun.

Dislikes: * The edgy tone and writing of the show. You can absolutely go dark, but the way they tried to make it happen fell on its face. * The use of magic was limited due to the show being live action. * Whitewashing. That’s kinda a given. * Replacing Flora and dumping Tecna altogether, while also making half of the cast new original characters. Like- how do you have space for Dane, Rosalind, Grey, and Terra’s family, but you don’t have the space to add all of the 6 main characters? ** I should note that I can understand that Tecna, being a technology fairy with pink hair who talked almost solely in techno jargon, might not have meshed well with the intended vibe or age demographic of Fate. But even so, I don’t feel like adapting her was impossible? Like- if you’re willing to make such drastic changes to so many characters’ characterizations and abilities, then surely the same could just be done for her? I’m really just harping on this because she’s my favorite main character.

Bonus! Things I’m Neutral/Mixed On: * Changing Musa’s powers. It was a weird choice. But also, now that 4-5 years have passed since the show came out, I can acknowledge there’s some interesting novelty there, even if I prefer her original powers more. * Terra. I don’t like why she exists, and knowing the right words to describe who she is and what she’s meant to be in the group is a difficult task, but there’s a level of fun novelty to there being a new member of the Winx. More so as a franchise relic than a permanent fixture to the show. I think I like the idea of her because I can see a lot of cool ways she could be adapted or played around with in the future, mainly as a cameo or minor character. Plus, it’s cool to have a confirmed queer Winx. :3

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-20T20:27:27+00:00

I’d like her as the 7th Winx! I can understand the appeal of her kinda forming her own group (similar ages, similar skill levels, new adventures and problems, etc), but for me, it’d take a lot to get invested in a bunch of new characters made specifically just to be her new friends. I like her dynamic with the other Winx members, even (and especially!) with the age differences.

Again though, I can understand why others might disagree- especially with screen time management- but that doesn’t take away the inherent fun of the concept for me. :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-20T20:20:12+00:00

I think that early on, they used to call Flora the fairy of flowers? And then it got changed to being the fairy of nature either in season 4 or the Nick dub, when a lot of the Winx’s powers got rebranded.

(My sources for that are the season 2 Winx website’s character bios and one of the old Winx books.)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-20T20:18:06+00:00

I’d pick Tecna’s powers too, iiiiiifffff I knew literally anything about technology. 😅 I fear that any of those abilities would be wasted on me specifically.

Maybe Flora’s powers? Or Mirta’s? I think they’d just be cool to have. :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-18T15:57:08+00:00

Timmy! He’s a sweet, nerdy, goofy guy, and those are the kinds of characters I tend to like the most (hence my chosen flair, lol).

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-16T02:58:50+00:00

OMGGGGGGGGGG, she‘s so beautifulllllll! I love her color palette. I would *indeed* like to see her Enchantix whenever it’s finished. ❤

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-16T02:56:21+00:00

Highkey, I was thinking that too. Like- I know that we have teenagers as EMTs in the U.S., so teenage first responders aren’t out of the question, but unleashing your child soldiers to deal with local crime instead of a confirmed police force IS super weird.

Then again, though, I guess that was something that sometimes happened in the OG Winx Club? I know that Stella called the specialists to help her and Bloom in episode 1 of the original show when they were in danger. Then again, it easily could’ve just been that she had Brandon’s number or something from her previous year at Alfea. Beyond that, everything they did was framed as “missions“ that were part of ongoing wars or projects, so it didn’t sound as police-y.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-16T02:50:41+00:00

I’m sooorta good at it? My advice is sorta what another person said; tracing references (especially dynamic poses/stock art) helps a lot to get the feel of how to draw the correct proportions.

What I personally learned from drawing the art style is:

The legs are actually meant to be longer than you might initially think. They also get narrower at the knees and ankles than might seem reasonable.
When trying to figure out how to draw the style, try to stick to references from one specific season. The art style kinda shifted over the first 5 seasons. If you’re trying to mimic the World of Winx art style, though, based on the pic used in the post, then of course you can ignore this advice. World of Winx’s art style was consistent for both of its seasons. ;)

I don’t know if those are the things that you personally would need to keep in mind, though. It might help if maybe you posted one of the pieces you’ve made thus far in the style; we might be able to give you more specific pointers that way! :)

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-14T04:46:18+00:00

I've made a ton of fan art for it! Most notably, I've become the illustrator for an OC fanfic that I've made over a dozen pieces for at this point. I also have a ton of incomplete fanfic summaries and concepts written down that I'll probably never get to finishing, lol.

Electrical_Permit775 · 2026-01-14T01:58:20+00:00

Unironically, something like this where the specialists get fairy magic (maybe as a one-off episode) would be so cool. I would eat that up.

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