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Ava Lavender is unique—she was born with bird wings. In her teens, her family is already used to being made fools of by love. When the pious Nathaniel Sorrows mistakes Ava’s wings for angelic ones, he develops an intense obsession with her. The story follows Ava as she faces this growing fixation, culminating in a nighttime summer solstice celebration where rain and feathers fly through the air, bringing the tension to a dramatic climax.
Set against a backdrop of family dynamics, faith, and the challenges of teenage identity, the novel explores how Ava grapples with her sense of self amid unexpected attention and a community that sees her as a symbol of wonder.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Leslye Walton
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