Sera Lighthaven has always felt as
if she didn’t quite belong among her people, the Cerulean, who live in the City
Above the Sky.
But when Sera is chosen as the
sacrifice to break the tether, she feels betrayed by everything in which she’d
been taught to trust. In order to save her City, Sera must end her own life.
But something goes wrong, and Sera
survives, ending up on the planet below in a country called Kaolin. Sera has
heard tales about the dangerous humans who live here, and she quickly learns
that these dangers were not just stories.
Meanwhile, back in the City, all is
not what it seems, and the life of every Cerulean may be in danger if Sera is
not able to find a way home.
Ewing’s confident and unique world building, appealing
characters, and innumerable mysteries will entice readers. (ALA Booklist)
“Fast pace and constant action make for an interesting read.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
“Part high fantasy, part mystery, with a whole lot of feminism, this inventively explores gender, nonconformity, self-acceptance, and family.” (School Library Journal)
“Fast pace and constant action make for an interesting read.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
“Part high fantasy, part mystery, with a whole lot of feminism, this inventively explores gender, nonconformity, self-acceptance, and family.” (School Library Journal)