this was the kind of book i never wanted to put down. it was bloody, visceral, and so much fun. Eelyn is a fierce, defiant, and wonderful character, and her story was just so engrossing. From the beginning battle against the Riki to the end battle where everything comes to a head , I was entranced by this book. I loved the characters, especially Fiske and Halvard, Inge and Iri. This is just a brilliant, action packed book that i never wanted to end, but was extremely satisfied when it was. Just a complete winner.

Can I just say how refreshing Sky in the Deep was? Not only was it not over powered by some ridiculous romance but it also had one tough amazing heroine! 

I want an axe now. 

The whole Viking influence is so interesting in the whole story line. And its a stand alone! Which is a refreshing change of pace. 

The romance was one of my favorite aspects of the whole plot line. It was subtle and it was not a ridiculous over the moon instant romance. 

How in the world is this a debut novel? Well done.

1.75/5 

This is going to be one of those few times where an ARC I was super thrilled to get leaves me utterly disappointed. Unfortunately.

What can I say? I don’t want to give too much away since this isn’t out yet. 

The main character, Eelyn, was who almost gave this two stars from me. Well, her and her “love interest.” I don’t want to spoil anything, so I won’t reveal his name. They were pretty much what made this novel bearable. Even still, I won’t pretend I didn’t skim - because I totally did. There were many dry parts in the beginning that were difficult to get through. However, when these two interacted, I actually wanted to read.

I liked Eelyn because she wasn’t weak. She was fierce and unafraid to fight and voice her opinion. However, although I liked her, the other characters fell flat for me. Therefore, the story and characters left me unsatisfied. But I have to say, if it wasn’t for Eelyn, I probably wouldn't have finished this.

Was there anything I enjoyed, you might ask? Asides from Eelyn and the romantic interest, there really wasn’t. I felt as though there were too many typical YA fantasy cliches, and even though the writing wasn’t bad, I couldn’t imagine anything.

Perhaps I’m getting into a reading slump. After all, this is my fourth(?) low rating for this month. I really need to read something good next.

Overall, I would still recommend this to people who strictly read or enjoy YA fantasy, because I think ya’ll would like this since it deals with vikings, and there is no other YA series (that I can recall) with vikings.

<STRONG>WrensReads Review:</strong>

<i>Thank you to the publisher St. Martin's Press: Wednesday Books and NetGallery for providing me with a ebook copy of this beautiful book!  Quotes taken from the book are subjected to change with the official release.  All opinions on are mine and mine alone.</i>

<b>Release Date:  April 24th 2018</b>

Call the coast guard, I am drowning my need to become a viking.  Who can I call to train me in how to use an ax and where can I get about fifty of them?  As a young 20-something, I feel it would scare off all the wanna-be suitors if I carry around an ax with me at all times, don't you think? 

Let's talk about my main girl Eelyn.  

<u>Side note</u>: What I love about this story is injuries are actually taken seriously and they aren't like brushed off.  Also, these are actual people and and not super people who never get injured.  

Eelyn is injured from a previous battle in the beginning, so she is not at her best when a Riki (another Viking clan) corners her and is about to take her life.  And then - beyond all odds - her supposedly five-years dead brother stops him and saves her life.   Her father believes it is their god favoring her, but she believes different and is rewarded with her skepticism because he isn't dead - he just traded in his Aska armor for Riki.  When Eelyn fall captive to the Riki, she sees first hand why she is just now finding out about her brother's survival.

Eelyn lives up to every expectations of a bad-ass.  Instead of using a shield, she uses a ax in one hand and a sword in the other.  Even though she is injured, she is willing and able to fight for her clan.  What is different than the majority of the bad-ass girls of our written-generation is that she actually does have a heart and is compassionate.  She cares for her father, who has lost his son and his wife, and she cares for her fighting partner Mýra, why has lost loved ones as well.

But the Riki are the enemy, <b>so why is her brother on their side of the battle field now?  Against his own father and sister and kinsmen? </b>  You must read this book to see!

The romance in this book is heart-wrenching.  I won't spoil who it is and what happens, but I absolutely loved it.  I mean, I always love those hate-to-love type of stories, and this possibly that. 
 It was slow and practical and the characters slowly came together and didn't feel forced.  

"<i>The prickling of his stare ran over my body, making me shake as I lifted my hand and spread my fingers, reaching out to him.  He looked at it, taking a small step toward me.  He moved closer until I could feel his breath on the palm of my hand</i>"

Besides the romantic relations, the family and friend relations aren't pushed on you.  They come very naturally and sweetly.  Especially the strain between the siblings, Iri and Eelyn.  They love each other but they are on opposite sides of the on-going fight between clans.  It is written SO WELL.

There is a lot of fighting, some gore, and there is a type of assault that Eelyn goes through.  All things that I personally don't mind at all, but some readers might  (We all know how I need a little violence in my books). 

Overall, this story is about vikings and fighting for what's right.  <b>What are you waiting for?!</b>

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This was the best and I am SO GIDDY WITH LOVE.  If I could marry a book, man... RTC.

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I'm so ready for this.

Four and a half stars 

Vikings for the YA crowd! Lots of intricate details to build a vivid and cutthroat world. There's a ton of action and dead bodies so it's not for the faint of heart.

There's also a good character development and lots of emotion since this is written from Eelyn's point of view and her life isn't exactly easy. Shes spirted, loyal and a brave warrior.

It's a rare historical fiction that's also a thrilling adventure with tons of action. its also refershing to see such a vibrant take on Vikings which don't get a lot of YA love.

Thanks to Wednesday Books for providing a copy of the book for review.

This book was a slow burn for me in the beginning. The first few chapters were slow for me but got better after words. Kinda wish that wasn't any romance for Eelyn. Would've been happy with a friendship or a mutual understanding with each other. But other wise a really good debut for this author!

Not enough stars!! 

OH.MY.GOSH. I just finished this and now I’m sitting here with a big dorky smile on my face. Such a good book. Exciting and adventurous. Romantic and sweet. It’s just like Amazon said, Wonder Woman meets Vikings.

I loved the romance weaved throughout this story. It’s subtle. I wondered if there was even going to be a romance, and amazingly I was okay if there wasn’t. I was that hooked. But when it showed up, I was super happy. 

There is so much I wanna say, but I’ll let you read it and enjoy it for yourself. But the best part is that it’s a standalone! This wonderful story is all wrapped up in one spectacular package. I've added it to my YA list and told all the teens I teach to add it their TBRs. 

I found a new author to obsess over. SO GOOD!! 

I can’t wait till my daughter reads this book. She’s gonna love it. LOVE IT. Ax and knife throwing is a hobby of hers.

I've been wanting to read this book since I first layed eyes on the cover and I was thrilled when NetGalley provided me an ARC. 
Eelyn is a viking warrior who has lost her mother and brother on battle and, when she sees her brother fighting alongside the enemy five years after his death, she can barely believe her own eyes. 
Eelyn is a strong female character and I was so happy while reading this book because this badass girl is actually relatable. I was afraid to find a hard heroine who doesn't care for others nor apologizes for the things she does but Eelyn is very brave and also very smart, she has her moments of uncertainty and insecurities and she uses her fears to overcome herself and do the best for her family. 
I loved everything about this book. The writing is beautiful, the characters are very deep, the descriptions are incredible and everything going on inside Eelyn's mind made me want to keep reading.
This is definitely one of the best YA fantasy books I have ever read. I hope Adrienne Young writes a lot more books because I will buy all of them. I can't wait to have this masterpiece in my hands on April 24th! 5 🌟

I got hooked almost immediately and finished reading this book in a couple of days. This book takes its inspiration from Viking culture, which is unusual from other YA literature, but as you can expect there is a pretty high level of violence. That, unfortunately, is one reason why I won't be able to purchase this title for my K-8 library, but I think older and mature HS students may enjoy it. 
Eelyn is a young warrior who fights for the honor of her clan. During one battle, she is about to be killed until her brother saves her. Her brother who died five years ago and now appears to fighting for their people's enemy. Confused and overwhelmed, Eelyn tries to find answers, but ends up getting captured by the very people she has spent her life fighting. Even as she gets to confront her brother, she must also confront her own upbringing as she lives among her enemy, especially when a bigger threat emerges to wipe out both of their clans.

Fierce. Romantic. Spellbinding. 

<i>Sky In The Deep</i> is everything I’ve been looking for in a Viking-esque story and so much more! You need this book in your life, people. 

<b>What I LOVED:</b> Eelyn is every bit the bada** warrior the cover and summary leads readers to believe which is incredibly satisfying. She is the perfect blend of brawn, brains, and heart, much the way Diana Prince is in Wonder Woman. Her ferocity isn't the result of abuse or trauma, but is born of a deep sense of pride in herself, her family, her clan, and her beliefs. I loved her. I wanted to <i>be</i> her. And I definitely want Eelyn on my side should I ever find myself in a battle because let's be real, I wouldn't last 5 seconds. Because blood and guts and eyeballs. *shudders*

There are great examples of family, loyalty, and friendship (both old and new) woven throughout as well as respect, and the romance that bloomed was hard-won and swoonworthy. 

<b>What Left Me Wanting More:</b> Absolutely nothing! <i>Sky In The Deep</i> is the kind of story  you hate to see end, with characters you want to hold onto forever (I'm looking at you, Fiske) but even when it is over, you're left happy and content. And maybe even a little eager to go back and experience it all again.  

<b>Final Verdict:</b> Read it.

4.5/5 

First off, thank you St. Martin’s Press for sending me this ARC through NetGalley. This was my first book with strong Viking/clan themes and it BLEW ME AWAY.

I was expecting Eelyn to be your typical YA heroine, but she was actually… interesting. And complex. Her development throughout the novel amazed me and found the perfect equilibrium of changing without being painfully obvious. It was REALISTIC. Eelyn is strong but realizes that she is flawed and hurt. Aside from Eelyn, the relationships and bonding between her and the Rikis was unbelievable.

While we’re talking about relationships, the ROMANCE. I rarely enjoy romance in YA novels but this was actually… Good?? Romance is like paprika- everyone enjoys different amounts, but too much always turns out terrible. But this was well done and complimented the story instead of taking away from it. The enemies-to-lovers trope played out nicely and Fiske has stolen all of your hearts.



However, the pacing of this book really unsettled me. The beginning was a bit slow and it took a while to get to the meat of the book. The ending, too, felt quite rushed in only a few chapters.  

What I Liked:

-THE COVER. 120% chance I’ll end up buying this book when it comes out because it is beautiful.
-Axes are underappreciated weapons. Where is all the axe hype at??
-The writing. This isn't your Leigh Barudgo or SJM but the descriptions are fantastic.
-Character complexity.
What I Didn’t Like:

-The title. It was less that I didn’t like it and more that I still don’t understand the meaning of it. Maybe I’m just missing out on something here?
-Some things were just so confusing, especially with the names. I found myself easily forgetting who was who and what was what.
Final Thoughts:

This is definitely worth a read for any fantasy readers who love strong women and developed relationships. Adrienne Young’s debut blew me away and I look forward to reading her next novel in 2019.

Reading this book was like being chucked headfirst into a fantasy world with no warning. At first you have no idea what is going on, but then you find yourself pulled into the story and the world. Hours later, you’ve finished the book and haven’t done any of your assignments, and are too excited to sleep (at least, that’s how I was).

The book follows Eelyn, a warrior of the Aska clan. She’s been raised her entire life learning to fight and hate the Riki, one of the rival clans. Her mother died many years ago during a raid, and her brother died 5 years ago fighting the Riki, ending up in a ditch with his stomach cut open. Except one day, on the battlefield, she realizes that her brother isn’t dead—and he’s fighting with the enemy. After her capture, Eelyn becomes stuck between her alive-again brother, now one of the Riki, and the culture that she has been raised in for her entire life, as well as the family that she has left behind.

When I saw I got approved for this book on NetGalley I was so excited, but also kind of nervous. I had heard so many good things about this book, and the last thing I wanted was to have too high of expectations, and have a wonderful book disappoint me just because I was expecting too much. I needn’t have worried, however. This book took every expectation I had, looked at it with utter disdain, and then destroyed it. Strong, independent protagonist? Check. Interesting characters that I could connect to, and that I could root for? Double check. Amazing premise, with a great underlying message, all set in an amazing world? Check x100.

I loved Eelyn. Female protagonists are normally pretty hit-or-miss for me, as they are either super strong and wonderful, or they just sit around complaining and waiting for a man to save them. Eelyn definitely falls in the first category, as she runs around swinging an axe and a sword, slaying her enemies and just proving in general that she doesn’t rely on anyone to protect her. I was also a huge fan of her relationships with her clan, since it was like she had one gigantic family. She was independent, but she also didn’t spurn others just because she could. One of the things I liked a lot was that her reactions were pretty in-line with what I think realistic reactions would be to these scenarios. She wasn’t a completely flopping-fish mess, but she wasn’t entirely rational either, which makes sense. Her dead brother is no longer dead—if she had just shrugged and gone along with it I would have questioned what was going on. But her actions were just irrational enough to make me feel the same emotions that she was, yet not so outlandish that I scratched my head, wondering what was going on

I also loved the message that was present in this book. The blurb is pretty descriptive, so I don’t think it’s spoiling anything to say that Eelyn starts falling in love with Fiske, and is confronted with the question: clan, or Fiske? I don’t want to spoil how it turns out, but I think it approaches the idea that where a person is from or what they look like doesn’t define who they are inside. I love myself an awesome book with a great message, and this was definitely one!

My only complaint is minor, and it’s that the romance with Fiske seemed a little awkward or forced at times, but in the whole scheme of things it really didn’t bother me too much. It was more of a passing thought that I ignored almost immediately.

This was such a good book. I loved the world, the characters, the plot, everything about it. I flew through it so fast that I didn’t even take notes when I was reading like I normally do (oops) because it was just too interesting to put down. I know this is a stand-alone, but if a companion book ever surfaces I’ll be on it in a heartbeat!

Disclaimer: I received an eARC copy of Sky in the Deep through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way impacted my rating, review, or opinion of this book. 

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on 4/2/17!

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for the advanced copy. This review remains unaffected and unbiased. 

First of all, what drew me to this novel was the beautiful cover. It is absolutely gorgeous! After reading the book, I also agree that the title was a perfect choice. The second I started to read, I could not put it down. Adrienne Young’s debut is causing a lot of excitement, and she did not disappoint.  

CHARACTERS
	The main character, Eelyn, is a member of the Aska clan. I loved to read about her as she changed throughout the novel after different events occur. The character development was beautiful and flowed well. Eelyn is a strong person— physically and mentally. She is a warrior and deeply devoted/loyal to her family and clan. Throughout her captivity, she dutifully did her chores but remained true to herself by planning and plotting. What I especially appreciated was that she was still human, and therefore experienced times of joy, pain, and sadness. I think authors oftentimes create super-human characters and forget to make them relatable. Young is the exception. 
	Two other supporting characters are Iri and Fiske. As the summary reads, Iri is Eelyn’s brother that everyone believed to be dead. Well, spoiler, he survived and she later meets him on the battlefield. Because of Eelyn’s deep loyalty to her clan, it was difficult and painful to see her brother’s betrayal. Throughout the story, they are in constant contact and have to address the hurt in order to heal and reunite. The second character, Fiske, helps Eelyn due to her loyalty to Iri. I absolutely loved how the two of them acted like brothers and how that came to be (no spoilers). 

PLOT
	These clans, the Riki and the Aska, are unlike any you’ve read about. They are enemies, yes, but more than that, there is such deep hatred that they are relentless in fighting each other. They have different gods, who in their legends, are enemies as well and constantly fighting each other. The book opens with Eelyn and her clan right before a battle with the Riki. They charge, many are killed, and then they return to their camps. Only to do it all over again that same night. This is the “norm” for these two clans as they meet in battle every five years. 
	The Askas are taught from birth that honor is above life (their motto vegr yfir fjor literally means that). So when Eelyn is captured, she has to decide whether to lay down her honor and pride or kill herself. Fortunately for us readers, she never gets the choice. She is forced into becoming a dyr (slave) and put into an iron collar. And then Fiske buys her. So now, Eelyn is a captive of her enemy and reunited with a brother who has betrayed her. 
	Eelyn is resilient though. She just has to last through the winter as a dyr before she will be returned to her family. In the meantime, she works with Fiske’s mom and Iri’s adopted mother, Inge. She learns how to adapt herself in this situation but constantly looks for an escape. But when faced with captivity by people who did not treat her cruelly despite their hatred, Eelyn was forced to see their humanity and respect them. The Riki weren’t so different from the Aska when it came to daily life. Through this time, Eelyn goes on a kind of self-discovery journey. 
	
PERSONAL THOUGHTS
	For me, I though the ‘sky in the deep’ scene was the turning point of the book. She recognized her change, and knows she can’t go back (although that doesn’t mean she won’t struggle with it). it was also a scene with beautiful imagery and dialogue. The end of the book was truly amazing, and wrapped up well. There was a fantastic mix of action with bloody battle scenes and romance.
	If I had to do any critiquing, it would be that the romance scenes actually have a lot of crying in them. To explain, Eelyn is struggling with trying to figure out who she is. Her captivity changed her and she’s slowing been falling in love. This creates bigger problems because it’s like she’s betraying her people. Basically, a lot of emotional events are happening. So every time they kiss she ends up crying. Also, the ending was a little confusing to me as it shifted from scenes randomly and the timing was rather off, but it most likely is fixed and smoothed over by publication. The technical details in no way hindered by love for the ending.

Wow this book!!

I can't even remember how this book came about being on my radar but I'm so glad it did because it was awesome! Perfect mix of vikings, strong female characters, amazing fight scenes and love interest. I found myself so enthralled in the book that I literally did not want to put it down. 

buuuuuut

Because this novel is YA it does fall into some familiar tropes that pulled me out of the story or made me roll my eyes. Firstly we have a strong female main character who grew up learning how to be a warrior and a strong fighter and while we see a small glimpse of how bad ass she is, when it counts she falls flat and needs to be "saved" by a male. 

Trigger warning!

There is a pretty ambiguous scene involving the main character being sexually abused. Which is so stereotypical and unoriginal that I found myself internally screaming at the author because the story and the main character deserved so much better than that. 

Overall the story was paced well enough to keep you interested and I think YA audiences will eat this up. It's really great but I just wish it was a little bit better because this book could have been my book of the year.

There were so many things I loved about this book and one of them was the main character Eelyn. The book opens with Eelyn headed into battle with her clan, the Aska, against their rival clan, the Riki, who they fight every 5 years. The book instantly grabbed my attention and I really became invested in Eelyn's story. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but something stops Eelyn on the battlefield and she ends up being taken by the Riki clan. I loved the Viking feel of this book and world building was fantastic. I could picture the villages, characters and all their ax wielding glory easily in my mind. I was a bit weary about this book because in young adult fantasy books, I prefer a mix of elements, such as fighting and romance. This book did a very good job at balancing out many different elements.

There are many great battle scenes involving many different characters and the Viking clans in themselves were just so interesting to me. The workings of their village and just how they are going about their everyday lives. I also really liked this book because it put a lot of emphasis on not only the importance of family, but how people who aren't blood relatives often become our family as well. I really liked all of the characters in the book and enjoyed watching as their interactions and relationships with one another change. And there is some romance in the book, which I of course love, but it never takes the story away from the main plot line. And I really liked the way the author ended the book. I do believe right now that this book is meant to be a stand alone, but I'm am so hoping that the author continues this story and either writes a sequel or that this book is the beginning to a series because I absolutely loved it.

Thank you to the publisher, Wednesday Books, for sending me an ARC of this book.

Sky In The Deep is an atmospheric, gruesome, feminist viking fantasy. Full of dark, detailed fight scenes and moving, authentic characters, this book will hook you from the first page. This book made my blood boil, my mind swim, and my heart swell. And because it feels as though I can't say enough good things about Sky In The Deep, I will be posting a full review on my website (www.theeverydayk.com) closer to release.

This story is exactly what the summary says. And it does it really well.

SKY IN THE DEEP is a warrior-girl story done in a way I love: fierce characters fighting for something real in their hearts, who fully live the way of their bloody world, but their true stories lie in human connections between them and within contradictions with no single answer. It's hard to find YA fantasy like this, where characters can be so passionate and conflicted, but the narration is rendered with a subtle care. Where meaning and growth lies in-between the lines and thoughts, in the unspoken dialogue, and not drawn out in grandiose statements or manipulative setups. The story reminds me of older YA fantasies, where the pacing is slower, but the characters must be that much more compelling to make up for it. It's not a book of plot twists, and that's what makes Eelyn's story great.

I don't want to say much about the story, because I think the summary does it well enough. Ultimately, it's a book about gradual growth in our heroine, and about family. It's about the conflicting ways of the heart and balancing all the different strings that pull us. The general consistency of the story is a huge strength - I was never taken out of the world, I never rolled my eyes at a needless decision or conflict, and I cared about what happened to Eelyn always. The language is practical but not plodding, and a fitting voice; I found many poignant moments especially toward the end, and I love how emotion is presented in unpretentious ways. I think some people who come in expecting a bloodthirsty book will find it slow; it's more of a village-esque story. The pacing is slow in the first half and too fast in the last quarter, but Eelyn's journey's all there and it hits all the right points. The worldbuilding is simple but works; I can feel in the characters' bones that they're warriors, and it completely paints their small societies and their conflicts. And the romance is just right; I rarely see a pairing like this anymore and I think it'll end up being different from what people expect.

What a story! Loved the atmosphere of this. I especially loved the bear totem, Viking gods and the special language shared between families. Can’t wait for the next installment!

Let me preface this review by saying that I think a lot of people will like this book. In fact, a lot of people have already liked this book. It's by no means a book with no merits. For me, it wasn't a bad book so much as it was an underdeveloped one. 

More than anything, Sky in the Deep felt like the scaffolding of a much better book. The bare-bones of the story are actually pretty compelling: a warrior from a fierce clan runs into her supposedly dead brother while she's in battle. In a turn of events she finds herself living behind enemy lines, trying to reconnect with said brother—and the story goes from there. This, in addition to the mythology promised by the synopsis and that (BEAUTIFUL) cover are what initially drew me to the book. 

For all its potential, though, the story ended up falling flat. It was just very...mediocre. The characters were okay (if a little bland), but there was so little dialogue between them that their dynamics became something you were told as opposed to shown. And because of that, the meager character interactions we did get rang false; they ended up feeling like they were pressuring me into feeling emotion that I just didn't feel. That's not to say that this book's characters were emotionless. You read from Eelyn's POV for the whole book, so you do get a lot of what she's feeling. And yet, a lot of her feelings felt superficial, or at least simplistically described. More than that though, you're in her head for the whole book, yet still there wasn't a sense of true introspection to me. 

As for the world-building and plot, they were much like the characters: I could tell that there was an effort to flesh them out, to make them substantial, but still they lacked that *oomph* factor I wanted to see. The plot in particular I found to be very elementary. I won't go into spoilers, but I wish the author had opted for something less typical. 

Like I said before, I don't think this was a disaster of a book—it really wasn't. The characters, the world-building, the plot progression—they were all developed, but not enough. And because of that, Sky in the Deep ended up feeling like a really promising story in theory but a rather disappointing one in execution. Nonetheless, I'd still recommend trying it. If all the rest of the reviews for it are any indication, you'll probably like it.

★5 Stars!

I do not even know where to begin. I finished this book in a matter of five hours and I am speechless and taken aback in such an exhilarating and refreshing way. 
Sky In The Deep is everything I had imagined and more! 
A masterpiece! It's well-written, action packed, unique, captivating, perfectly paced, touching, and will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

Sky in the Deep has taken me on an unforgettable, unpredictable, emotional and enthralling ride of self-growth, trust, family, loyalty, friendship, strength, love, tradition, breaking all the rules, and most of all..following your heart.

Five things I enjoyed most about this book:

1) The deep conversations. They were heartwarming, passionate, sometimes filled with lots of anger and sadness, other times lifelong learning lessons.

2) Eelyn and how fierce, determined and brave she was throughout the entire book. I loved, admired and appreciated every aspect of her including all her flaws. 
She taught me a lot about myself and who I am. 

3) Fiske..I mean, what was not to like? He’s selfless, protective, reflective, honest, skillful, a natural born leader, quiet and reserved, and a bit stiff and standoffish until he finally let go and opened up to Eelyn in a way he probably has never. It was quite beautiful.

4) Halvard...definitely my 3rd favorite character. He was just too adorable, so lovable and innocent in this book!

5) How I connected so well with all the characters especially Eelyn. I felt all her emotions, agreed with all her thoughts, and understood her more than anyone! 


This book is like no other...a real breath of fresh air. 
We’re only a few weeks into a new year and Sky In The Deep is already in my top 5 2018 best reads! 
I will definitely be buying quite a few copies once it officially releases in April!