by Aprilynne Pike
Flap Copy Description:
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.
My Thoughts:
Destined is the conclusion to Ms. Pike's Wings series - it is by far the best book in her quartet of novels. In this fourth book, we learn the choice that the protagonist, Laurel, makes between her two male admirers, Tamani and David. We also learn if she will live in the Redwoods of California, or the faerie world of Avalon. However, where this book really shines is in the surprising and suspenseful finale. Aprilynne Pike weaves together all of the seemingly minor points of the previous three books to reveal the secrets that lead to an enchanting ending. Since all of the books in this magical series have a bit of innocence compared to most YA novels, I would recommend this book to readers from the age of twelve and up.
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