Wings

Another of E. D. Baker's books is Wings.

This one seems to have a little bit of a darker tone than her other novels just because of the existence of goblins, who at one point stalked the protagonist because she was the only one who could see them.

Our protagonist, or one of them, is named Tamisin. She's your average girl in your average household going to an average school, except for a few physical oddities.

Tamisin has spreckles: freckles that sparkle. She also has pointed ears. And full moons make her dance.

Oh, and did I mention that, one day, actual wings sprout from her back?

The other protagonist is Jak, the new kid at school who is actually a goblin half-breed. Because of his half-breed status, Jak is constantly made fun of in his home world and magic doesn't always work for him the way it's supposed to.

Jak has found advantages to his scandalous heritage, however. And one day, he is given a mission: bring Tamisin to his uncle.

This book is pretty great. I really enjoyed watching Tamisin and Jak grow up; and then for much of the rest of the book, I really loved how their journey together played out.

I've heard that this story is loosely based on Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. I guess I'll hae to take that person's word for it, since I've never read that play.