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Sky in the Deep

Written by: Adrienne Young
Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
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Publisher's Summary

In her highly-anticipated debut audiobook, Adrienne Young brings to life a lush, vivid world that will enchant listeners everywhere. Sky in the Deep is mythic in scope and speaks straight to the heart.  

Raised to be a warrior, 17-year-old Eelyn fights alongside her Aska clansmen in an ancient rivalry against the Riki clan. Her life is brutal but simple: train to fight and fight to survive. Until the day she sees the impossible on the battlefield - her brother, fighting with the enemy - the brother she watched die five years ago. 

Eelyn loses her focus and is captured. Now, she must survive the winter in the mountains with the Riki, in a village where every neighbor is an enemy, every battle scar possibly one she delivered. But when the Riki village is raided by a ruthless clan settling in the valley, Eelyn is even more desperate to get back to her beloved family. 

She is given no choice but to trust Fiske, her brother's friend. They must do the impossible: unite the clans to fight together, or risk being slaughtered one by one. Driven by a love for her clan and her growing love for Fiske, Eelyn must confront her own definition of loyalty and family to find a way to forgive her brother while daring to put her faith in the people she's spent her life hating. 

This epic audiobook adventure will transport listeners to a distant time and place, but the characters themselves will seem like old familiar friends.

"Fearless in its exploration of family, forgiveness, loyalty, and love, Sky in the Deep is fierce, vivid, and violently beautiful. This book will wage a war with your heart as brutal and as bold as the battles inked in its pages." (Stephanie Garber, New York Times best-selling author of Caraval)

©2018 Adrienne Young (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

What the critics say

"Young’s often poetic writing forms a stark juxtaposition with her vivid descriptions of battle and bloodshed, creating a clear picture of the brutality of war." (Publishers Weekly)

"Young’s staccato prose matches her fierce fighters, but the raw emotions and rapid pacing belie a well-honed voice and taut narrative. A rousing saga and moving coming-of-age tale, perfect for those who appreciate the wild and the wildlings, strong female protagonists, and cinematic battles." (Kirkus)

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Great! No smut

The story was good not great. I got into it. I recommend for teens. I wish there was more twists

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the book is okay

I was recommended this book on tiktok I was told it was spicy is not spicy. this is a ya book if you're interested in YA books it's a pretty good book. the stories a little boring in times and I feel like a quarter of it could be taken out in the book would be just fine. I wanted more tension between the characters and I just like didn't get that. also if you're looking for any sort of spiciness I mean sex you're not going to find it in this book. there's a second one out I will not be reading it.

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Great story and very well written

I really enjoyed this story! It was very well written especially the fighting scene and the descriptions of this world. The narrator also did a great job ! I recommend this book

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I loved it

I thought at first it was overhyped. but as I got into it I fell in love with the characters. there are a few twists, but nothing major.

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Loved every minute of it - where's the rest?

Amazing, poetic writing.
Rich storyline balanced between action and emotions.
I'm awstricken and a fan!

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Loved it!!!

This book was awesome. The story line was enticing and the performance really brought it to life.

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