Wings (Pike)

Laurel 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.

Homeschooled for years, Laurel Sewell is nervous about attending a public high school, but her parents believe this new experience will be good for her. Forging relationships with her peers and learning at the same pace as other students is all part of the normal sophomore life Laurel is supposed to have. Laurel is less than enthusiastic about the plan. She's always been different than other teens-with luminous pale skin, a non-existent appetite, and the unusual ability to withstand the cold. But soon she's making new friends-including a cute boy in her bio class-and things are looking up. Until, one morning, she feels a lump on her back, and a whole new adventure begins to unfold. Drawing favorable comparisons to Stephenie Meyer's megahit Twilight Saga, Aprilynne Pike's magical debut novel Wings is a romantic coming-of-age fairy tale. Mandy Siegfried's narration will whisk teenage readers into a fantastical new world. "Neatly mixes the everyday with the otherworldly."-Booklist

"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said. "And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Then I guess I'll be waiting forever." Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life-and especially her boyfriend, David-to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice-a choice that could break her heart.

"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said. "And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Then I guess I'll be waiting forever." Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life - and especially her boyfriend, David - to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice - a choice that could break her heart.

Aprilynne Pike won a legion of fans with her best-seller Wings, which introduced Laurel, a faerie raised by humans. In its thrilling sequel, Spells, Laurel was forced to make the painful decision between the faerie world and her life as a human. Now, in the gripping third chapter of the series, Laurel has made peace with her choice to remain in the human world. But a threat against the fae is rising-and even Laurel's human guise won't keep her safe.

"I don't do patrols, I don't go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life. I'll keep you safe," Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. "Or die trying." Laurel hasn't seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice. But just as life returns to normal, Laurel realizes that a hidden enemy lies in wait. Once again, Laurel must turn to Tamani to protect and guide her, for the danger that now threatens Avalon is one that no faerie thought would ever be possible. And for the first time, Laurel cannot be sure that her side will prevail.

Aprilynne Pike took the coveted top spot on the New York Times best-seller list with her fantastical Wings series. In Destined, the beloved series starring half-human, half-faerie Laurel comes to a thrilling conclusion. When Klea threatens to use the rare power of the Winter faerie to destroy the realm of Avalon, Laurel and her friends must make a stand- or face the destruction of their world forever.

Tamani looked at her gravely, and reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear. He hesitated for an instant, then his hands found the sides of her face, pulling her to him. He didn't kiss her, just held her face close to his, their foreheads resting together, their noses almost touching. She hated how much it felt like good-bye. Laurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful-and deadly-of all, and Klea plans to use her to help conquer and destroy Avalon. But Klea's reach extends far beyond one wild Winter faerie. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares to face what may be Avalon's final days, in the stunning conclusion to the Wings series.