If These Wings Could Fly
If These Wings Could Fly by Kyrie McCauley is an illustrated young adult fiction novel published by Katherine Tegen Books in 2020. This 383-page book presents a story centered around seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes, who navigates the complexities of her senior year while dealing with the haunting effects of domestic violence and the challenges posed by an unusual invasion of crows in her town. As Leighton strives for acceptance into her dream college, she grapples with the difficult decision of leaving her sisters behind, all while managing her father’s escalating rage.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family, sisterhood, and first love against a backdrop of fantasy elements. The story explores Leighton’s struggle for happiness amidst chaos, as she balances her academic aspirations with her relationships and the turmoil at home. The book delves into social topics such as bullying and the coming-of-age experience, making it a poignant exploration of resilience and personal growth.
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Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Mindy McGinnis, Kyrie McCauley’s stunning YA debut is a powerful story about the haunting specter of domestic violence and the rebellious forces of sisterhood and first love. Winner of the William C. Morris Award!
Tens of thousands of crows invading Auburn, Pennsylvania, is a problem for everyone in town except seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes. For Leighton, it’s no stranger than her house, which inexplicably repairs itself every time her father loses his temper and breaks things.
Leighton doesn’t have time for the crows–it’s her senior year, and acceptance to her dream college is finally within reach. But grabbing that lifeline means abandoning her sisters, a choice she’s not ready to face.
With her father’s rage worsening and the town in chaos over the crows, Leighton allows herself a chance at happiness with Liam, her charming classmate, even though falling in love feels like a revolutionary act.
Balancing school, dating, and survival under the shadow of sixty thousand feathered wings starts to feel almost comfortable, but Leighton knows that this fragile equilibrium can only last so long before it shatters.
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