And the Sky Bled

“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

• Social campaign with over 5M direct reach plus paid promotions
• National print, broadcast, and online media campaign including radio and podcast interviews
• Extensive review copy mailings to booksellers, media, and influencers
• Netgalley and Goodreads promotions
• NYC launch event with broad influencer and media attendance 
  
  

Bindery partners with influential book tastemakers to identify and publish resonant stories. This book will receive continuous prepublication and post launch promotion by book tastemaker Zoranne Host, who runs the largest fantasy book club on Fable with over 13,000 members and 140k social media followers.