The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Brief
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014320
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1950s
2014
YA
14-18 years
1050L
Super Short Summary
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton follows the story of Ava Lavender, a girl born with wings, as she uncovers her unique family history marked by sorrow and misfortune. The narrative explores Ava's quest to understand her identity and the magical realism that surrounds her lineage, weaving together the tales of her mother, Viviane, and grandmother, Emilienne. Throughout her journey, Ava struggles with isolation, longing for freedom, and the complexities of love.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Fantastical
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Leslye Walton's The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender dazzles with its poetic prose and magical realism, captivating readers with a multi-generational tale of love and loss. While praised for its lyrical quality and rich character development, some find the narrative pacing uneven. Overall, it's a hauntingly beautiful debut.
Who Should Read The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender?
Readers who delight in lyrical prose and magical realism, similar to One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, will be enchanted by The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton. This novel weaves a poignant tale of love, loss, and family legacy.
44,019 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 1950s
2014
YA
14-18 years
1050L
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