The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

This is a strange and beautiful novel. Told by Ava, the story begins with her past - as she tells the story of her great grandparents in France, her mother and her unusual siblings and her mother's story and finally her own bizarre story. Written in beautiful prose, the story is fast paced as it goes from one bizarre thing to the next. From her aunt, who turned herself into a canary - although we are not told how she accomplished that, to her great grandmother, who became more and more transparent until she finally disappeared, Ava comes from a definitely different family so it should be no surprise that she has wings. Growing up sheltered from the world was supposed to keep her safe. But, how can a teenage girl stay inside and away from all other people? This is a story of love and sorrow and magic and hope. It is disturbing and heart wrenching, lovely and magical. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.