About the Author

Aprilynne Pike has been spinning stories since she was a child with a hyperactive imagination. She completed her BA in creative writing at the age of twenty at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Aprilynne currently lives with her husband and children in Arizona.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR APRILYNNE PIKE: "Wings is a remarkable debut; the ingenuity of the mythology is matched only by the startling loveliness with which the story unfolds." - Stephenie Meyer, bestselling author of the Twilight Saga"Spells is brilliant and lovely. Aprilynne Pike's talent just continues to bloom and I am almost afraid to see how awesome her next book will be." - Carrie Jones, bestselling author of Need and Captivate"Who knew faeries could be this cool? Illusions has it all. It's fascinating, rich, and romantic, and weaves a great new tapestry of thrilling fantasy." - Lisa McMann, bestselling author of the Wake trilogy"The action begins fast and furious and never really stops." - Booklist"Mixing a little bit of Harry Potter and a lot of Twilight, Pike has hit on a winning combination. Yet it is her own graceful take on life inside Avalon that adds a shimmering patina sure to enthrall readers." - Booklist (starred review)"Silky narration, delicious escapism." - Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR DESTINED: "The greatest part: the WINGS series reaches the perfect ending. The worst part: it has to end!" - Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Evernight series"Pike's clever and innovative way of reinventing fairy tales and myths to make them her own is wonderful. The story is rich in vivid details, action, adventure, and romance." - Romantic Times (Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars)"In this last installment of the Wings series, destinies and betrayals are unearthed at breathtaking speed. The series is action-packed, and the final chapters of the story are no exception. A thrilling page-turner, many readers will read the book cover-to-cover, barely daring to breath. The novel explores the borders between friendship and romantic love, and self-sacrifice and self-preservation, and it does not shy away from the complicated nature of such relationships and choices." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)"In this last installment of the Wings series, destinies and betrayals are unearthed at breathtaking speed. The series is action-packed, and the final chapters of the story are no exception. A thrilling page-turner, many readers will read the book cover-to-cover, barely daring to breath." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

Gr 7-10-After discovering that Yuki is a Winter Faerie, Tamani, Laurel, Chelsea, David, and Shar must figure out what she and Klea have planned for Avalon. By holding Yuki hostage, they learn that Klea knows where the Gate is located and that she plans to enter Avalon with an army of trolls. The only option is to enter before she does and to prepare Avalon for the troll army. The costs to defend Avalon will be high and lives will be lost, relationships damaged, and heroes made as David and Chelsea become the first humans to enter Avalon since Arthur. Armed with Excalibur, David may lose himself in the process and Laurel will have to think like Klea in order to save the day. Aprilynne Pike's action-packed, fast-paced conclusion (HarperTeen, 2012) to the "Wings" series takes place over the course of a single day. Her characters, particularly David, are complex and well-developed. Mandy Siegfried's narration is excellent and her tone is perfect for the story. The bittersweet but appropriate conclusion will satisfy most listeners. Perfect for fans of the series and those who enjoy paranormal romance.-Sarah Flood, Breckinridge County Public Library, Hardinsburg, KY (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.