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Sky in the Deep

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
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Critic reviews

"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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Finally a book where the main character isn’t the chosen one!

I got this book on a whim. It was in every bookstagram post, booktube video, and subscription box. So it had to be good right?
It was so much better then just “good”. I didn’t know what this book would turn into. It always kept me guessing. And like the header said, the main character wasn’t the chosen one and that makes my heart soar.

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Beautiful story…

I LOVED this narration. Although I understand that she does not necessarily sound as young as the protagonist, her performance is one of the best I have heard to date in an audiobook. Beautifully done. This quickly became my favorite book this year.

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I enjoyed it

This was a good book. It was a lot of "meat" and not much sides, but it was short and entertaining. I'm glad to have stumbled upon it.

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Beautiful Story..

An easy listen, with a great narrator, captivating characters and a well developed, world. I loved listening to this book and look forward to future works by this author.

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One of my favorite reads this year!

I loved this book so much. It's one of my favorite reads this year. Actually, it's one of my favorite reads of all times. It's so different and so immersive!

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I loved this book. The story was great, I enjoyed the characters and setting, I felt like I was there. I could see them. It’s impressive to have such a power in a book that isn’t 30 hours long. The performance was excellent. Exactly what I needed it to be.

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Wow!

I really enjoyed this book! I wished there was more. The narrator really made this book come to life for me! I listen to a lot of audio books, and this one still has me deep into it days after I've finished.

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Stuck in this story

I don’t usually write reviews, but wow. This story is a fast paced adventure. The family and clan dynamics described are robust and realistic. The poetic writing style beautifully captures the nuances of a harsh and violent Viking life. The narration makes characters distinct and the performance drew me in. It really doesn’t matter what kind of books or stories you’re usually into; this is a great one. Five stars, all earned.

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Stunning debut!

What a beautifully brutal #youngadult take on Viking #fantasy ! Fierce and actionpacked! I loved it! #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

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Outstanding first book from author

The story, characters and detail put into this book is outstanding. I only wish the story had been longer. I would have loved to have seen these characters come to fruition farther but it ends with a HEA possibility and I suppose that should be enough. Can't wait for more works from this author.

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