"Simonetti’s stirring novel excels at creating characters that are fully fleshed out and deeply committed to their artistic careers and their interpersonal relationships. The three principal characters are thoughtful and conscientious, and the deep dives into their thoughts and memories give sharp illustrations of their motivations and fears up to the touching conclusion.” 

—Kirkus Reviews

“A story world so completely alive with the characters so real, I can feel them breathing behind me.” —Caroline Leavitt, New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author of With or Without You, Cruel Beautiful World, Is This Tomorrow, Pictures of You  

“Vividly written, with characters the reader will come to love as friends, The Sound of Wings is a compelling debut novel of great emotional depth. Highly recommended!" —Loretta Nyhan, author of The Other Family, Digging In, All the Good Parts 

"Gardens are home to many things--plants, winged visitors, secrets, and sorrows. In The Sound of Wings, Suzanne Simonetti weaves a story of memories that float on the garden air, of people who carry the past with them, who struggle with the pull of memories and the wish to move on from them. She has created a small-town life and a cast of characters that will stay with the reader long after the last page is read." —Patti Davis, author of The Earth Breaks in Colors, The Wrong Side of Night 

“A lyrical debut reminding us behind every polished exterior, there can be secrets and hidden truths. The women at the heart of this story transform as they battle demons from the ones existing in real life to the ones they carry within. Through the passages of time and self-discovery, they form an unlikely alliance bringing them to a place of healing and growth.” —Tammy Hetrick, author of Stella Rose