Broken Sky Synopsis

Welcome to a 'perfect' world. Where war is illegal, where harmony rules. And where your date of birth marks your destiny. But nothing is perfect. And in a world this broken, who can Amity trust?

Amity Vancour fights for peace, just like her father did, in a world where political disputes are fought by idolized teenage fighter pilots, and birth charts get passed around like secrets — deciding the fate of individuals, cities and states. As whispers of corruption begin to surface, and Amity’s belief in her beloved system begins to unravel, she must take to the skies or make a stand.

From the bestselling author of The Angel Trilogy, comes the first in a thrilling new trilogy set in a distorted echo of 1940s America.

Broken Sky Reader Reviews

Teens love to read and so in addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Lovereading4kids Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can read their full reviews here.

• Jodi Coffman, age 14 - 'Broken Sky was one of the best books I have read in a long time.'
• Humaira Kauser, age 17 - 'This book is one to look out for. Broken Sky is going to be one of the hottest YA books of 2016!'
• Amelia Corrick-Gough, age 14 - 'This book was so good! The ideas behind this world were very creative, and I particularly liked the ideas of peacefighters, those who take to the skies to fight another plane, keeping the peace.'
• Edel Waugh - 'This was an interesting world created around astrological signs and how the world is grouped depending on them. It was an interesting and enjoyable plot and Amity was an inspiring female lead character.'
• Eloise Mae Clarkson, age 14 - 'This is a book I would definitely recommend to a friend. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would rate it five out of five stars.'
• Izzy Read, age 15 - 'A decisive tale of the oncoming of war- ironically set in a “perfect” world, where war is illegal...' 
   

Broken Sky Press Reviews

'Written with Weatherly's trademark style, suspense, creativity and energy, this is a gripping, fascinating thriller peopled with seductive characters caught up in extraordinary events and perilous times.' - Lancashire Evening Post

'An intriguing and wonderful mix of dystopian fantasy linked with disconcerting reflections of history and military, plus it's full of thrills, suspense, espionage and romance... I found myself completely immersed in this fascinating and original novel and quite simply didn't want to come up for air, I loved it and can't wait for the second in the series.' - LoveReading4Kids

'One thing that I love about this book among a million other reasons are the characters... Amity - She's my girl. Not the typical YA heroine and that makes it even better. She's straightforward and brave. She stands up to what is right even if it means risking her life' - Miriam is Reading

'Action, romance, heartbreak, betrayal, agonising guilt and heartstopping tension: Broken Sky has it all. Oh, and fascinatingly detailed Spitfire dogfights. And delightful future-historical period detail. And TWISTS; dear Lord, the twists. And by the way, it's more than suitable for fully-grown adults as well as young ones' - Awfully Big Reviews

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ISBN: 9781409572022
Publication date: 01/03/2016
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback

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About L. A. Weatherly

L. A Weatherly was born in Arkansas, and moved to the UK in 1995. Her first book, Child X, was shortlisted for the Sheffield, Leicester and Red House Book Awards and was also chosen by the American Library Association as one of their ‘Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers’. She lives in Hampshire. L.A. Weatherly on writing Angel, the first in the trilogy: I've known Alex for a long time. He first came to me as a character almost twenty years ago, when he was a thief in a fantasy setting – an expert with knives rather than guns. ...

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