Under the Never Sky

By: Veronica Rossi

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne Flagler

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Since she’d been on the outside, she’d survived an Aether storm, she’d had a knife held to her throat, and she’d seen men murdered. This was worse.

Exiled from her home, the enclosed city of Reverie, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland - known as The Death Shop - are slim. If the cannibals don’t get her, the violent, electrified energy storms will. She’s been taught that the very air she breathes can kill her. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. He’s wild - a savage - and her only hope of staying alive.

A hunter for his tribe in a merciless landscape, Perry views Aria as sheltered and fragile - everything he would expect from a Dweller. But he needs Aria’s help too; she alone holds the key to his redemption. Opposites in nearly every way, Aria and Perry must accept each other to survive. Their unlikely alliance forges a bond that will determine the fate of all who live under the never sky.

In her enthralling debut, Veronica Rossi sends readers on an unforgettable adventure set in a world brimming with harshness and beauty.

©2012 Veronica Rossi (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Amazing

Under the Never Sky was such an amazing listen from start to finish. Good job everyone.

Exciting dystopian story.

If you could sum up Under the Never Sky in three words, what would they be?

vast, menacing, romantic.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Under the Never Sky?

Too many to pick just one and I wouldnt want to spoil it but it has action and adventure all the way through and all the characters are people you want to see succeed.

Which character – as performed by Bernadette Dunne Flagler – was your favorite?

I loved all the main characters but am interested to find out more about Roar.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and I have done a couple of times.

Any additional comments?

I loved the development of Arias character, it seemed real as she struggled to come to terms with life outside of her ordered world and she became a really likable and strong character by the end of the book.

Over the Cliffy Ending

meh. i dunno. i might have liked this book more if the performance was better. i think YA books should be narrated by a 20/30something, not by someone who sounds like my grandmother. the abrupt ending forces you to read book 2 if you want any answers & i dunno if i'm that invested in these character to invest in another book.

Slow start but it picks up

I wasn't sure I was going to like this book in the beginning but as soon as the plot started to form and Aria began to change, I was hooked! I'd like there to be two narrators for the male and female parts in the age group corresponding to the characters.

A story to get lost in

This book reminded me of some of Anne McCaffrey's best. The characters are well developed, then story is intense, and the love story is well-written. Aria's development as a character was intriguiging, and Perry was the perfect hero! I liked the way that the point of view changed between the main characters. The ending had an interesting twist, and left hope for a sequel!

I can not wait for more!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I have told many people about this book. This is the first book I have listened to with a split narrator. I now have found a lot of my favorite series are now doing this in the last few books. I love it. It is like hearing two stories at once.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Perry! How could you not love him. I am crazy about his voice.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite was the compound they get to and Aria finds out that Perry is trying to help her.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

After what they have both been through they don't want to trust or depend on anyone, least of all each other, but do they have a choice.

REALLY enjoyed this series....

Any additional comments?

I thought the characters were solid and memorable, the storyline was interesting and unique. The beginning of the book seemed slow at first - although was pertinent to the story set-up. Once you are about a quarter into the book - it starts to pull together.

love it! great story!

starts out a little slow, but then gets you hooked and can't stop listening to it.

Amazing

This book has always been one of my favorites and I enjoyed the narration of it as well. Highly recommend!

Beware of the Triology

It seems all the rage these days to write a trilogy leaving the reader wanting and waiting for more (those evil genius marketing people) . I usually try to stay clear of reading a series until at least 2 books are complete, however, I gave this one a shot after seeing many positive reviews.
BEWARE: there is a big cliff hanger at the end
If you like a good YA story and don't mind waiting for a complete story resolution I would highly recommend this book. I was immediately drawn in and I enjoyed the high-tech dystopian society that Veronica Rossi has created. This book made me laugh, cry and scared me a little too. It had the right mix of everything.
I love YA books and I never expect any of them to be literary classics. I read them for pure pleasure and the joy of an easy read.