Pegasus, by Robin McKincley
On Princess Sylvi’s twelfth birthday, she is bound to her pegasus. For the past thousand years, an alliance has existed between humans and pegasi. Communication between species is difficult, so magicians are needed as interpreters. But as soon as Sylvi meets Ebon her bonded pegasus, the two are able to speak telepathically. Their bond is immediate and a strong friendship soon develops. But not everyone is happy about the bond that the two share. Some see Sylvi as a threat to relations with the pegasi and their entire way of life.
Sylvi and Ebon are like-minded adolescents who share an incredible friendship. Their worlds are wrapped up in each other. McKincley’s characters have immense depth, both humans and pegasi alike. Her world-building is flawless, where pegasi are completely sentient, but their society has developed in a different way from humans. Scenes where Sylvi and Ebon take nightly, forbidden flights together are magical. The prose is beautiful and completely engaging. The drama and mystery are completely riveting. Fantastic events lead to an abrupt ending cut much too short. But thankfully, the story will continue in a sequel releasing in 2012. Fantasy fans of all ages will love this captivating story of friendship and duty.
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