Sky in the Deep (Sky and Sea, #1)

by Adrienne Young

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I wish I had read this sooner.

(RTC?)

Update:

Not every book transports you into the story. Plenty are entertaining and well-crafted, but when a story has the power to whisk you away from reality, you know it's special.

Sky in the Deep is one of those novels. It sank into my bones.

Before I get ahead of myself, this book isn't perfect. The writing is a little clunky in some places, and the story was nothing too original. Nevertheless, I stayed awake till 4 am finishing this book. Adrienne Young really nails the atmosphere of the Norse setting. Eelyn's world feels immediate and real - I could touch the cold of the ice, taste the air coming off the fjord, hear the whizz of an arrow and the battle cries of tired warriors. I grew invested in Eelyn and in all her relationships - with her brother, her people, and her enemies. If you're looking for a captivating and character-driven adventure that explores the dynamics of enemies and allies, and recognizing your enemies as complex and multifaceted, then I highly recommend picking up this debut.

Overall, I am kicking myself for not reading this book sooner. Sky in the Deep is definitely a stand-out book for me, and I am doubly excited for the author's new release later this year.


6/07/19 - I've reread this book at least three or four times by now and I almost want to take back what I said about the plot being unoriginal. I think it is pretty original - I hoped the story would go certain directions, but I never knew exactly what to expect. I love this book more and more each time I read it. There's something special, almost spiritual, about it. (Yes, I know I'm gushing at this point!)