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Above the Sky (Above the Sky Trilogy)

Jenny Lynne (2016-01-06)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages336 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Synopsis

HER FIRST EIGHTEEN YEARS WERE FILLED WITH LIES. SHE IS ABOUT TO DISCOVER THE TRUTH. Eighteen-year-old Seven and her best friend, Ten, live where all is peaceful ... except for the violent war raging above the sky. Lifelike humanoid robots and self-operated drones tend to everyone's needs, leaving people free to spend their time stimulating their minds and enjoying life's pleasures. But there are strict rules and few choices. Every year, on Assignment Day, the path of each eighteen-year-old's life is laid out. Some are given the jobs for which they have shown exceptional aptitude and are "paired" for mating. The others are sent off to fight in The War and never return. When Assignment Day comes for Seven, the assignments shatter everything she's ever believed. The rules force everyone to accept their fates, but Seven decides to do something unprecedented: to go against the Decision Makers' wishes. ABOVE THE SKY tells the story of a girl who grows up in a dystopian future society founded on lies. Filled with constant suspense, surprising twists, forbidden romance, imaginative adventure, and thought-provoking philosophy, ABOVE THE SKY is perfect for readers who enjoyed THE HUNGER GAMES (by Suzanne Collins), DIVERGENT (by Veronica Roth), THE MAZE RUNNER (by James Dashner), ENDER'S GAME (by Orson Scott Card), and THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry). Praise for ABOVE THE SKY: "Quality writing ... 5 stars." -- Ginger, The Spank and Ginger Show "A phenomenal story! ... Kept me guessing page after page ... A must read!!" -- Amanda, Goodreads "O.M.G. This book was AWESOME! ... An epic read ... Lynne writes a bestseller ... If you are a fan of YA dystopian fiction, and love books like The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Maze Runner, this book is right up your alley ... Five stars!" -- Stephanie, Goodreads

Tags

Dystopian FictionYoung Adult RomanceScience Fiction AdventurePhilosophical SF

Is Above the Sky (Above the Sky Trilogy) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA dystopian novel contains violence related to war, rebellion against authoritarian control, and forbidden romance with fade-to-black content. Characters face life-threatening situations and discover their society is built on lies.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love following Seven as she defies the rules and uncovers shocking truths about her dystopian world.