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If These Wings Could Fly
If These Wings Could Fly | Kyrie McCauley
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Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Mindy McGinnis, Kyrie McCauleys stunning YA debut is a powerful story about the haunting specter of domestic violence and the rebellious forces of sisterhood and first love. Tens of thousands of crows invading Auburn, Pennsylvania, is a problem for everyone in town except seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes. For Leighton, its no stranger than her house, which inexplicably repairs itself every time her father loses his temper and breaks things. Leighton doesnt have time for the crowsits her senior year, and acceptance to her dream college is finally within reach. But grabbing that lifeline means abandoning her sisters, a choice shes not ready to face. With her fathers 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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Overall Rating 4⭐ | Narration 😁 = Very Good
The quote is actually from Forest Gump...this story made me remember Jenny in the cornfield reciting this. The magical realism, the crows, the abuse...this entire story felt like an ode to that scene. This is actually what I liked best about the story. Overall, a heartfelt story...it was missing a little something, maybe...like it didn‘t quite “stick the landing”, but still a worthwhile listen.

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