The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
by Leslye Walton
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 18.6K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 301 pages.
About The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga.Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava—in all other ways a normal girl—is born with the wings of a bird.In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naïve to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the Summer Solstice celebration.That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo.First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Leslye Walton |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 301 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,562 |
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What genre is The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender?
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender worth reading?
Based on 18.6K reader ratings, The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender?
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender has 301 pages.
Who wrote The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender?
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender was written by Leslye Walton. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender?
The ISBN-13 for The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender is 9780763665660.0.
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