As a Sary, Gabby knows she is not allowed to let anyone see her wings. She is also supposed to be helping troubled souls and keeping them from committing suicide. Gabby has a rule that she won’t fall in love because it would just be too complicated. Her worst nightmare comes true when she sees the gun in her charge’s backpack during class. Although she tries to stop him, things get out of control and people in the class see who she really is. Will Gabby lose her wings now that it's known that she has them? The head of the Sary, Jassen, comes to watch over her and determine her fate. Being around him definitely makes it hard to think straight! Things become even more complicated when she finds out that Jassen has a twin brother who is out to do something that will change the Sary life forever and he needs Gabby for his plan. What will happen to Gabby? What is the destiny of the Sary? Get swept up in this adventure and find out what happens next.

I couldn't wait to pick up the next Sary adventure by Meradeth Houston. Surrender the Sky did not disappoint! I fell right back into the Sary world without any problem. I felt a connection with Gabby and the characters were all well developed. Her best friend cracked me up and she added so much to the plot! I loved the tension between Jassen and Gabby; it definitely made my heart beat faster. The storyline seems very relevant with things that are happening today. Reading this book made me realize how important the Sary are and I wish they really were among us. For anyone that has not read a Sary story- you're missing out! They can each be read out of order, as they have their own storyline and characters. Still, I am always a fan of reading books in order. In this case you may discover that some old friends are tucked inside the pages. I recommend that you pick up one of these books as soon as you can! I know I can't wait for the next one.
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4.5 Stars
I honestly didn't expect to like this book as much as I did, but I ended up really enjoying it.
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Because I've read one of Houston's earlier Sary books, THE CHEMISTRY OF FATE, I knew I was in for a treat, and, once again, she did not disappoint! Not usually being a paranormal fan, I was hesitant to read the first book, but Houston's ability to create worlds and other-worldly beings that are so realistic that you're looking over your own shoulder for a Sary with wings made me sure I would enjoy this newest book, and I most definitely did.
One of the finest parts of Houston's writing is her sense of personal voice. The reader feels at one with the heroine, Gabby, empathizing completely with her struggles and her moral dilemmas, of which there are many, as she strives to prevent humans from committing suicide and wrestles with the forbidden attraction to a fellow Sary, the soon-to-be leader. Houston has mastered the YA voice perfectly, the self-deprecating humor, the quick wit and banter, and the reader thoroughly enjoys getting to know her characters. The key to writing believable paranormal must be the descriptions, and Houston excels in this area, as when she writes, "How I'd love to touch his wings!" Her description of love being similar to flying into a warm, golden sunset was truly evocative.
Without a spoiler, all I can say is, if you are willing to try a YA paranormal that will keep you turning the pages as you eagerly – and anxiously – await the resolution of the major moral dilemmas posed and find out what Gabby has decided to do, pick this book out now and download it! Watch those wings behind you, though….. ( )