Red Skies Falling - (Skybound Saga) by Alex London (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Forgotten magic and forbidden romance collide in Book 2 of this epic fantasy trilogy after Book 1 was a <i>Today Show</i> Book Club pick!<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>In <i>Red Skies Falling</i>, Alex London's thrilling sequel to <i>Black Wings Beating</i>, the epic fantasy Skybound Saga continues as twins Kylee and Brysen are separated by the expanse of Uztar, but are preparing for the same war--or so they think. </b> <p/>Kylee is ensconced in the Sky Castle, training with Mem Uku to master the Hollow Tongue and the Ghost Eagle. But political intrigue abounds and court drama seems to seep through the castle's stones like blood from a broken feather. Meanwhile, Brysen is still in the Six Villages, preparing for an attack by the Kartami. The Villages have become Uztar's first line of defense, and refugees are flooding in from the plains. But their arrival lays bare the villagers' darkest instincts. As Brysen navigates the growing turmoil, he must also grapple with a newfound gift, a burgeoning crush on a mysterious boy, and a shocking betrayal. <p/>The two will meet again on the battlefield, fighting the same war from different sides. But the Ghost Eagle has its own plans.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>*A <i>Seventeen Magazine</i> Best Book of 2019!*</b> <p/>Readers clamoring for a YA Game of Thrones will easily fall prey to this trilogy and await the final installment. Arresting. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/><i>Black Wings Beating</i>: <p/><b>*An NBC Today Show Book Club Pick!*</b><br><b>*A Seventeen Magazine Best YA Book of 2018!* </b><br><b>*A <i>Kirkus</i> Best YA Fantasy Book of the Year*</b><br>*<b>A We Need Diverse Books 2018 Must-Read* </b> <p/>[London] gives us a brilliantly crafted high fantasy about a society in which survival depends on falconry; even bird haters will be spellbound . . . <i>Black Wings Beating </i>is its own wondrous thing. --<i>The New York Times Book Review </i> <p/><i>Black Wings Beating </i>gives us <b>irresistible, complex characters</b> in a <b>propulsive, adventure-filled story</b>, pulling off the rare trick of leaving its readers satisfied but undeniably excited for a second volume. --<i>NBC's TODAY Show </i> <p/>London's world-building is exceptional, and the story has twists and turns to keep readers engaged. VERDICT A well-crafted fantasy featuring diverse characters, this book is a strong selection for all libraries serving teens. --<i>School Library Journal, </i><b>starred review</b> <p/>With political intrigue, epic battle sequences, jolts of romance, and strong female and queer characters, there's a lot to pique readers' interests here. But it's the unique world-building and beautifully complex sibling relationship that make this a must-read. Readers will be swept away in this book's talons. --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i><b>starred review </b> <p/>With dynamic world building . . . this trilogy opener is a captivating, layered adventure that explores the bonds of siblings in an unforgiving world. Stock up--this one will make the rounds. --<i>Booklist </i> <p/>This grounded survival story of teenage angst in the face of romance, family, and deadly birds is paired with provocative details of an impending conflict that may shake up everything in future installments. Fantasy fans should find a worthwhile combination of familiar tropes and novel world building to make this a series to keep an eye on. --<i>The Bulletin </i> <p/><i>Black Wings Beating</i> takes the fantasy genre to soaring new heights with its <b>epic thrills, heart-punching romance, and a marvel of a hero</b>. --Adam Silvera, <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling author of <i>They Both Die at the End</i> <p/>Enter the gritty culture of cutthroat falconry in Alexander London's <i>Black Wings Beating</i> and prepare to be riveted. This book has so much to recommend it that I don't know where to begin: <b>clever writing, boisterous, endearing characters, and threats coming from every direction</b>, be they dark wings in the sky or a band of nomadic zealots with a reputation for slaughter. You'll be caught up in the adventure from the first chapter. And did I mention the falcons? You'll fall in love with the falcons. --Kendare Blake, #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling author of <i>Three Dark Crowns <p/></i>A ferocious fantasy world coupled with two formidable protagonists, <i>Black Wings Beating </i>is <b>a heart-pounding story that lures readers deep into the high-stakes tradition of falconry</b>, and challenges them to examine what they'd be willing to do in order to protect those they love. <b>Stunning and arresting; a must-read.</b> --Dhonielle Clayton, <i>New York Times </i>Bestselling author of <i>The Belles</i> and the Tiny Pretty Things series <p/><i>Black Wings Beating</i> is <b>an incredible journey, unlike anything I have ever read before</b>. Awaiting you in its pages are a uniquely crafted world, high stakes, an incredibly difficult and dangerous quest, and a brother and sister who you will root for, care about, and want desperately to hug. London has created an incredible novel that will leave you desperately awaiting the follow up. --Rachel Strolle, Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL<i> <p/>Black Wings Beating </i>captured my attention from the very beginning! I was willingly tethered to this book until I finished! <b>Full of action, intrigue, suspense and love, I was captivated by the world</b> of falconry and these two siblings' journey. --Kristin Treviño, Youth & Digital Services Librarian, Irving Public Library-South Irving Library</p><br>
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