Sky in the Deep (Sky and Sea, 1)
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A Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young, Sky in the Deep is part Wonder Woman, part Vikings--and all heart.
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I flew through this really quickly. I couldn't not do it. It's been action-packed since the very beginning. With the added incentive of a brother who's a betrayer, and a wonderful romantic interest, I just... couldn't.
There were a lot of times that I was a little confused by what was written. For example, 'I' had my back facing someone, but 'I' could describe what went on behind, whether or not his face was contorted this way or that way. The confusion was felt in action scenes too. There was just so much going on at different places that I always had to take a step back and think. But that's probably just me. I always have a hard time imagining things like this. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo was one other book that had me lost, but which still allowed me to enjoy it.
The flaws of her writing was minor. What was important was that this book allowed me to feel. Every bit of action made my heart pump anxiously, afraid that someone Eelyn loves will die; every death described pierced my heart; the betrayal of a brother sent angry flushes through my body, making my teeth clenched during the time Eelyn herself was furious; tingles spread through me at the thought of Fiske, Eelyn's romantic interest. It was a swell ride, and I loved it all the way. Not to mention the premise! Women were trained to fight, and they were strong enough to defeat the enemies alongside their male counterparts. The only character I quite despise was... Iri, Eelyn's brother. I mean, he may believe that the Aska had 'abandoned' him, but how could he even believe that his family could bear to do it? How could he not think of the fact that his disappearance would cause tremendous grief to his father and Eelyn? I hate him for it. I hate that he made no effort to try to communicate with them, who had mourned for him for FIVE YEARS.
I'm definitely going to read this again.
There were a lot of times that I was a little confused by what was written. For example, 'I' had my back facing someone, but 'I' could describe what went on behind, whether or not his face was contorted this way or that way. The confusion was felt in action scenes too. There was just so much going on at different places that I always had to take a step back and think. But that's probably just me. I always have a hard time imagining things like this. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo was one other book that had me lost, but which still allowed me to enjoy it.
The flaws of her writing was minor. What was important was that this book allowed me to feel. Every bit of action made my heart pump anxiously, afraid that someone Eelyn loves will die; every death described pierced my heart; the betrayal of a brother sent angry flushes through my body, making my teeth clenched during the time Eelyn herself was furious; tingles spread through me at the thought of Fiske, Eelyn's romantic interest. It was a swell ride, and I loved it all the way. Not to mention the premise! Women were trained to fight, and they were strong enough to defeat the enemies alongside their male counterparts. The only character I quite despise was... Iri, Eelyn's brother. I mean, he may believe that the Aska had 'abandoned' him, but how could he even believe that his family could bear to do it? How could he not think of the fact that his disappearance would cause tremendous grief to his father and Eelyn? I hate him for it. I hate that he made no effort to try to communicate with them, who had mourned for him for FIVE YEARS.
I'm definitely going to read this again.
I loved this so much. Brutal world but I loved the Badass lead, adorable & sweet romance, and sex positive, too!
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
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