If These Wings Could Fly

Kyrie McCauley's YA debut explores themes of domestic violence, sisterhood, and first love through the story of seventeen-year-old Leighton Barnes, who navigates her challenging home life and a town overwhelmed by an unusual invasion of crows. As she juggles her senior year, college dreams, and a budding relationship, Leighton faces difficult choices and the pressures of maintaining her fragile sense of stability. The novel offers a compelling look at resilience and the complexities of balancing personal happiness with familial loyalty.