Wings by Aprilynne Pike. Strict vegan, Laurel Sewell is an ordianry girl who was homeschooled her whole life until sophomore year when her parents decided to open a book store in Crestview City, California. Laurel dreads going to public school until she meets a handsome science geek named David Lawson. As a few days past, Laurel begins friendships with David's friends and doesn't hate public school as much. One day, Laurel get this zit-like bump on her back. Over a few days, the zit continues to grow into a softball bump, and Laurel gets the idea that it's a tumor. One morning, Laurel wakes up to a set of flower "wings" on her back. It becomes apparent that from her homeschooled life in Orick, Laurel's life takes an unexpected turn for a not-so-normal life.
When Laurel was three years old, she was left on her parent's porch in a basket with no knowledge of where she came from. It turns out she's not even a human; she's a faerie.
"Wings" is a brilliant debut novel. Aprilynne Pike is a remarkable world builder and writer. For me, the beginning of the book was a bit slow-paced, but as it gravitated towards the end, that's when I got absorbed into the book. I kept flipping pages, and didn't realize I was at the end.
Here's a wonderful excerpt. (my favorite) This excerpt is between Tamani (a fellow sentry faerie) and Laurel.
"Then he was there, turned half toward her with a guarded expression etched across his face. She didn't stop or even slow her step. When she reached him, she grabbed the front of his shirt in both fists, pulling him to her, pushing her mouth up into his. Heat swirled through her as she pulled his face closer, tighter. His arms wound around her and their bodies melded with the sweetness of his mouth, and Tamani held her aganist him as if he could somehow pull her inside of him, make her part of him.
And for a moment, she did feel like part of him. As if their kiss brideged the gap between two worlds, even if only for that one brief, sparkling moment."
Book cover time! Omigee, I loved the book cover. It was simple but yet enchanting. The pink font fit perfectly. And the wings! I love them. I had a hard time imagining the wings in the book until I looked at the cover. Good job!
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