The Weight of Feathers

In "The Weight of Feathers" by Anna-Marie McLemore, two rival families, the Palomas and the Corbeaus, have been embroiled in a longstanding feud as traveling performers. Lace Paloma, newly involved in her family's mermaid show, views the Corbeaus as embodiments of sinister magic. However, when a Corbeau boy named Cluck saves her during a crisis, Lace finds herself drawn into their world, complicating her beliefs and risking the wrath of both families. This beautifully written young adult novel explores themes of love, danger, and the entangled fates of its characters.