Most of the people I know discovered this book series in or around middle school which was about the same time for me. I found the book on a free cart at the base library where I had book club meetings for most of elementary and middle school years. I remember founding it interesting back then and this reread of the book was no exception. I am not always the biggest fan of fast pace books because I do like details but I like the characters too much to care about that. I mean, who wouldn't want wings so they can fly and kick some butt when needed? While I still have not finished the book series in its entirety, that has not stopped me from finding out how it ends which I will not give away right now!