Wings (Vol. 1 - Fairies)

Laurel was found on her adoptive parents' doorstep and always studied with her mother. At fifteen, after moving to a new town and enrolling in school, her life changes completely. Having always been a loner, she gains a group of friends and a passionate admirer, David. And that will be just the beginning. At first glance, Laurel is an ordinary girl, with the problems of any teenager. What sets her apart, however, is that she has a wonderful and dangerous secret: she is a fairy and is tasked with protecting the portal to Avalon. By creating a web combining mythology and realism, Aprilynne has created a moving, impressive, and utterly wonderful novel. And, due to the realism she creates and the incredible narrative, the reader will have the distinct sensation of being inside Laurel's head.