Review: Loved this YA novel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 1, 2012
*Warning - some spoilers contained in this review.*I absolutely love this book.  This is an adorable novel about Iris and her secret family history/life.  The story had some of the most unique characters and back-stories in young-adult books.  I loved how each character was a specific species of bird, had a whole story behind their name and family, was a piece of the *lost memory* puzzle, and so much more (I don't want to give away too much).  Emma Michael did a great job of weaving the back-story into the present day story, I loved the mix!I can't seem to pick out just a couple things about this novel that are the best.  The entire novel is just that good.  The romance between Iris and Falcon, her life-long mate, the hidden story, the should/shouldn't she trust her family conflict, and the subtle twists.  I absolutely loved and connected with the characters as well.  They were perfect for the story and couldn't have been better.  The evil villain(s) were an excellent mix between insane and creepy, the best kind of evil villain(s) in a book.Anyone who loves modern-day fairytales  with half-human and half-creatures, or TV shows such as Grimm or Once Upon a Time, will love this novel.  Emma Michael balanced the creature/human world incredibly well - both felt so real.  I felt like I could go to the island and meet all of these people!  I highly recommend this book for anyone (over age 12) looking for a YA novel with a little romance, a little mystery, and a little fairytale.Random thought - I now want to fly.  I want to turn into a half human-half bird and learn to fly!  But...since I don't think that will happen...I think I'll settle for a replica necklace of Iris's. ;)~HilyBee from Novel d'Tales