More dystopia! You didn't really think that you could get away from it in 2012 now did ya? Enter the Realm... or the outer wasteland for that matter. Under the Never Sky is the first in a planned series/trilogy with chapters alternating between it's two main characters: Aria and Perry.
After a traumatizing attack, Aria is banished from the Realm (a cybernet pod life) and must survive in the outer wasteland known as the Death Shop. Here, electric Aether storms decimate villages, cannibals roam the region, and the reality of it all could actually kill her. Desperate to find her mother and get back into the Realm, Aria reluctantly joins forces with Perry-a savage. Perry too wants to get into the Realm in order to rescue his nephew who has been kidnapped by Realm agents. Their unlikely alliance soon develops into more than just a survival pact as they begin to understand each other better. But their bond could have a devastating effect on the fates of all those under the never sky.
Aside from the uneven and slightly slow beginning, we enjoyed this one and will proudly display it with all of our other dystopian picks. Don't be put off by the alternating chapters- just be sure to take note of who is speaking otherwise you'll find yourself back-tracking. We're looking forward to the next installment- unfortunately we've got quite a long time to wait.
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