A mesmerizing lyrical tale of the bright & dark sides of love & desire First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered & unforgettable mythology that follows Ava Lavender's discovery of her one-of-a-kind self (Teen Vogue) Shortlisted for the 2015 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize Leslye Walton's stunning debut novel is rich with lyrical & whimsical writing (Kiera Cass New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series) Magical realism is woven through this generational saga creating a narrative reminiscent of Gabriel Garcia Marquez with a taste of Chocolat by Joanne Harris Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright & for Ava Lavender a girl born with the wings of a bird it is an ominous thing to inherit In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition & a growing desire to join her peers Ava ventures into the wider world But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl
- a world which may view her as girl or angel On the night of the summer solstice celebration the skies open up rain & feathers fill the air & Ava's journey & her family's saga reaches a devastating crescendo