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WINGS

Aprilynne Pike

Intrigue for a girl who sprouts flower-wings. (Ages 13 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy threats, peril, some violence, romantic tension, and emotionally mature identity themes make this best suited to young teens and older readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Some discussion of loss and mortality, but no central character death as a major plot point.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, standard for the YA genre.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

No significant religious themes.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic feelings and a love triangle are important parts of the teen protagonist's story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Trolls and other supernatural threats create recurring peril and suspense, including danger to Laurel, but the story is not horror-focused or intensely frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Some fantasy action and physical altercations during conflicts.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist faces fear to protect others and learn the truth.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Faerie mythology, transformation, hidden identity, and imaginative worldbuilding strongly support fantasy imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Main characters are largely depicted as conventionally attractive archetypes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Light touches on biology through the faerie mythology lens.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is a recurring theme within the faerie relationships.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on self-discovery, identity, and balancing responsibility with personal desires.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows courage and growth, though she makes teenage errors in judgment.

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  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in WINGS would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in WINGS, and what caused that change?
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