TopicLegends, Myths, Fables / Arthurian, Fantasy / General, Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, Fantasy & Magic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorAprilynne Pike
Book SeriesWings Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight13.8 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2008-024653
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAprilynne Pike's WINGS is a remarkable debut; the ingenuity of the mythology is matched only by the startling loveliness with which the story unfolds., "In the current crop of supernatural romances, this one stands out. Silky narration...delicious escapism." (Kirkus Reviews), 'Aprilynne Pike's WINGS is a remarkable debut; the ingenuity of the mythology is matched only by the startling loveliness with which the story unfolds.'(Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga), In the current crop of supernatural romances, this one stands out. Silky narration...delicious escapism., The book has a nice mix of danger and romance, with well-developed characters and a quick-moving plot.
Grade FromEighth Grade
Series Volume Number1
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisLaurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful--too beautiful for words. Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings. In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.