And the Sky Bled
by S. Hati
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Pub Date Oct 15 2024 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals—a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress—race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.
In the occupied city of Tejomaya, calor—a magical fossil fuel—is found only in the blood rains that fall from the sky. While a six-month drought has brought Tejomaya to a desperate standstill, rumors of a secret stash of magic propel three unlikely treasure seekers to risk everything.
Tenacious and street-smart Zain Jatav has been forced to steal calor for her slumlord bosses for years. Finding the magic reserve might be her only key to freedom. But she’ll have to contend with Iravan Khotar, a slumlord himself and an ambitious revolutionary hoping to use the same magic to save his people from the mysterious illness devastating the slums—and to bolster a fight against their oppressors. Meanwhile, heiress Anastasia Drakos leads the ruling council of Tejomaya from the safety of a nearby island. With the hidden magic, she could finally take full control of the city and crush the slums beneath her unyielding fist.
As Zain, Iravan, and Anastasia draw closer to finding the treasure, their paths tangle, and not for the first time—they met before, a decade ago, in a fire that destroyed each of their lives in different ways. Their reunion might bring the already-weakened city to its knees.
Exploring the devastating mechanisms of power, this searing climate fantasy breathes life into a crumbling world hovering on the brink of total destruction.
A Note From the Publisher
EPUB available late May.
Advance Praise
“And the Sky Bled is a book that grabs you by the shoulders, stares into your eyes, and does not let go until the end. It’s set in a fascinating, deeply-built world that explores extractive colonialism and the resultant environmental devastation, but does so through the very human experiences of its characters. It’s an intricate tangle of histories and relationships - loss, guilt, regret, hope, survival, and the shifting balance of power. It’s a book that asks “What now?” and then answers,“Now we find a way to move on.” —Moniquill Blackgoose, author of national bestseller To Shape A Dragon’s Breath, a best book of the year by Washington Post and NPR
“And the Sky Bled is a dazzlingly original, epic, and totally blood-soaked fantasy, not for the faint of heart. The dying, dystopian city of Tejomaya and the three intersecting stories of its desperate anti-heroes took my breath away. A fresh addition to the fantasy genre! Hati is certainly a writer to watch. –Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Order of Legends trilogy
"The desperation of the characters leaps off the page. A new addition to the genre, this book explores themes around survival and revolution in refreshingly new and interesting ways." —Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun
“A remarkable debut! And The Sky Bled does what an excellent fantasy novel should: it forces the reader to confront the powers, politics, and pitfalls of their own world by plunging them into a magical one.” —Hannah Gordon, Booktok influencer @hngisreading
“This dark tale of power, loyalty, and a world on the brink of destruction pulls you in, holds on tight, and refuses to let go.” –Jaysen Headley, global top 5 Booktok influencer @ezeekat
And the Sky Bled is exactly what fantasy is meant to be: powerful and emblematic of the catastrophes we face as a world. The characters’ brutal and raw determination to survive pour off the page and Hati’s talent for world building is undeniable. This was excellent! –Azanta Thakur, Booktok influencer @azantareads
"An evocative and timely tale of climate and colonialism filled with high stakes and compelling characters. This searing debut has immediately found a place on my favorites shelf." –Taz Hossain, Bookstagram influencer, @tazisbooked
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781959411680 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 259499
S. Hati's debut novel, a climate fantasy, is rich, complex, and breathtaking—through three distinct POVs, it imagines a world in which a magical fossil fuel powers a society. The intertwining themes of environmental devastation and colonialism are deftly handled and explored with nuance. The high stakes and breathless pacing will keep you turning pages, and the relationships and growth arcs of each character will have your heart aching. A stunning debut and a talent to watch!
Jemima C, Bookseller
thinking about this even more a few days after i finished and that's always a sign that a book will stay with me and how much it affects me. it's hard to believe
S. Hati is a debut author bc of how impressive this story is. it's also solidly a climate fantasy, which, as a sustainability professional, i very much love reading about as much as it makes me anxious. but not only that, it's a SOUTH ASIAN cli-fi and that means even more to me. once you get to 50%, you will be LOCKED in. what's even more impressive to me is that this is a standalone. to write a full story that isn't a million pages long yet still completely effective is actually a talent and there is no denying that S. Hati is meant to be a storyteller
Catarina S, Reviewer
LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I RATED THIS BOOK 4 STARS. SUCH A LOVELY STORY AND THE CHARACTERS ARE SO COOL AND AMAZING.
Christopher S, Reviewer
Amid the chaos of a dying city ruled by colonizers, three rivals—a thief, a slumlord, and an heiress—race to find a hidden cache of magic that will decide the city’s fate.
In the occupied city of Tejomaya, calor—a magical fossil fuel—is found only in the blood rains that fall from the sky. While a six-month drought has brought Tejomaya to a desperate standstill, rumors of a secret stash of magic propel three unlikely treasure seekers to risk everything.
Tenacious and street-smart Zain Jatav has been forced to steal calor for her slumlord bosses for years. Finding the magic reserve might be her only key to freedom. But she’ll have to contend with Iravan Khotar, a slumlord himself and an ambitious revolutionary hoping to use the same magic to save his people from the mysterious illness devastating the slums—and to bolster a fight against their oppressors. Meanwhile, heiress Anastasia Drakos leads the ruling council of Tejomaya from the safety of a nearby island. With the hidden magic, she could finally take full control of the city and crush the slums beneath her unyielding fist.
As Zain, Iravan, and Anastasia draw closer to finding the treasure, their paths tangle, and not for the first time—they met before, a decade ago, in a fire that destroyed each of their lives in different ways. Their reunion might bring the already-weakened city to its knees.
Exploring the devastating mechanisms of power, this searing climate fantasy breathes life into a crumbling world hovering on the brink of total destruction.
An Asian inspired sci fi fantasy that will grip you from the first page. Great characters, amazing world builiding and an addictive plot. Definitely an author and series to watch!
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