Review: Amazing new series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 11, 2012
First the cover of this book is absolutely stunning and is a perfect match for this book. I adored this story from the very beginning with Iris' sense of imagination and wonder: "She was Wendy - with no need for a Peter Pan." (pg. 6-7 Owlet) Iris has severe asthma and has been home schooled her whole life (or so she thinks). There is a lot in Iris' life that is not as it seems. It's almost like she has amnesia for the first portion of her life and has been led to believe a completely different timeline than what has actually happened to her and her family.Sadly, as she has grown older and her vivid dreams seem to become more real, the truth is about the be revealed whether she is ready for it or not. This story is filled with high emotion, fantastical events, love, faith and hope. There is a boy, Falcon, who she has an instant attraction to and feels like she has known her whole life, yet she cannot figure out why she is so comfortable with him (their story is beautiful). She learns about her past, her ancestors and why she feels different from everyone else. It's a lot to take in for such a short amount of time and this is just the beginning of the adventures and trials she will face.The entire idea of the Society of Feathers is absolutely amazing - this society is not quite based on shapeshifters and not completely about soulmates, but a variation of both. So much history and myth is explained in this quick read that you fall in love with the Eyrie and the Society of Feathers right away. I want to say more, but am afraid to give away too much. I would say it's better to discover this part by reading for yourself - it truly is magical.I am eagerly awaiting book two - Eyrie and cannot wait to see what happens to Iris, Falcon and their family and friends. I believe this is only the beginning of this adventure and want to learn more of the legends surrounding this hidden race.