Leslye Walton books

Leslye Walton is a young adult author known for The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender, a novel blending magical realism with family saga.

Anthologies

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A Tyranny of Petticoats 2016 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender 2014 Buy
The Price Guide to the Occult 2018 Buy

Leslye Walton is a young adult author whose debut novel, The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender (2014), earned praise for its blend of magical realism, multigenerational family storytelling, and lyrical writing. The book follows a girl born with bird wings and traces her family’s history of love and loss across several generations.

Her second novel, The Price Guide to the Occult (2018), continues her interest in mixing the magical with the personal, this time centered on a family of witches on a small island. Walton has also contributed to the anthology A Tyranny of Petticoats (2016), which collects stories about young women from American history.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Leslye Walton written?

Leslye Walton has written three books across two series.

What was Leslye Walton's first book?

Leslye Walton’s first book is The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender, published in 2014.

What genre does Leslye Walton write?

Leslye Walton writes young adult fiction with elements of magical realism. Her novels blend real-world settings with fantastical elements, family histories, and atmospheric storytelling.

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