Wednesday Books Sky in the Deep

I love finding a book that draws you in and doesn’t let you go until the last page. Sky in the Deep is that kind of book! I’m a massive fan of the myth and legend tales, and the Norse Gods, sagas, Viking battles, and axe-wielding warriors hold a special place in my heart.Sky in the Deep is told from Eelyn’s point of view; a seventeen-year-old warrior with two fighting seasons under her belt. She’s hard, passionate, and fiercely loyal to her clan. When she discovers her brother is still alive and living with their rival clan, Eelyn’s world is broken apart.She is taken as a prisoner; her brother’s new family try to keep her safe until their entire village is attacked. Everything shifts and Eelyn must learn to trust the enemy.Underneath the violence, fear, and fast-paced action is a beautiful coming-of-age story. I love Eelyn; she’s a fierce soul with a caring heart. The other characters: Fiske and Iri, Halvard and Inge, Aghi and Myra are all well-crafted. Young’s story development is terrific, and she paints a gripping picture as you follow this young warrior’s painful journey through this stunning setting, easily visualising the fjord and the mountain village.I didn’t want this book to end as I loved being a part of Eelyn’s world. Would highly recommend Sky in the Deep if you’re looking for a vivid debut that stays with you long after you finish reading.

I bought this for myself as I love to read and I was recommended this book series - I haven't had the chance to read this book yet, but it arrived a few days after ordering it and was in perfect condition.

Me encanta encontrar un libro que te atraiga y no te deje ir hasta la última página. ¡El cielo en las profundidades es ese tipo de libro! Soy un gran fan de los mitos y los cuentos de leyendas, y los dioses nórdicos, las sagas, las batallas vikingas y los guerreros que manejan hachas ocupan un lugar especial en mi corazón.Sky in the Deep se cuenta desde el punto de vista de Eelyn, una guerrera de diecisiete años con dos temporadas de lucha bajo su cinturón. Es dura, apasionada y ferozmente leal a su clan. Cuando descubre que su hermano sigue vivo y vive con su clan rival, el mundo de Eelyn se rompe.Ella es tomada como prisionera; la nueva familia de su hermano intenta mantenerla a salvo hasta que toda su aldea sea atacada. Todo cambia y Eelyn debe aprender a confiar en el enemigo.Debajo de la violencia, el miedo y la acción acelerada hay una hermosa historia de inicio de edad. Amo a Eelyn; ella es un alma feroz con un corazón cariñoso. Los otros personajes: Fiske e Iri, Halvard e Inge, Aghi y Myra están bien elaborados. El desarrollo de la historia de Young es fantástico, y pinta una imagen apasionante mientras sigues el doloroso viaje de este joven guerrero a través de este impresionante escenario, visualizando fácilmente el fiordo y el pueblo de montaña.No quería que este libro terminara ya que amaba ser parte del mundo de Eelyn. Recomendaría encarecidamente Sky in the Deep si estás buscando un debut vívido que se quede contigo mucho después de terminar de leer.

Ursprünglich wollte ich drei Sterne vergeben für dieses Buch, aber nachdem ich in mich gegangen bin und realisiert habe, dass ich bessere Bücher in der Vergangenheit mit drei Sternen bewertet habe, kann ich hier leider nicht mehr als zwei vergeben.Die Grundidee finde ich weiterhin interessant und mir hat es gefallen, dass in der Welt von Eelyn weibliche Kriegerinnen gleichgestellt sind mit ihren männlichen Kollegen.Jedoch war das Worldbuilding meiner Meinung nach einfach zu schwach. Warum hassen sich die Riki und die Aska? Warum treffen sie sich alle fünf Jahre, um sich gegenseitig zu töten? Diese grundlegenden Fragen wurden nicht wirklich beantwortet. Auch die enemies-to-lovers-Storyline sowie die komplizierte Geschwister-Beziehung kamen für mich etwas zu kurz. Ich denke da hätte man mehr machen können.Ein wesentlicher Punkt für mein niedriges Rating ist jedoch der Schreibstil. Leider lesen sich viele Sätze irgendwie abgehackt, viele Worte werden im selben Abschnitt mehrfach wiederholt und oft sind einzelne Stellen einfach auf den ersten Blick verwirrend, weil statt Namen Pronomen verwendet werden und man zunächst nicht weiß, wer was macht. Auch wenn ich solche Vergleiche ungern ziehe, da ich selbst Mitglied der Plattform bin, liest sich dieses Buch eher wie eine Wattpad-Geschichte, statt einem 'richtigen' Buch. Ich denke, es hätte von einem etwas sorgfältigeren Lektorat profitiert, das die Schwachstellen ausgemerzt hätte.Alles in allem präsentiert 'Sky in the Deep' einige interessante Ideen, ist aber insgesamt zu schwach, um wirklich zu überzeugen.

I knew I had to read Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young the minute I saw the cover. When I discovered it was about a young female warrior, I had to read it even more. Thankfully I was granted an advance copy, and while I couldn’t get to it right away, I devoured it as quickly as possible.I must say, I’m really enjoying the vicious bite women characters are taking on these days. I’ve long been a fan of female driven books, of course, but it seems like lately, our women are taking things one step further and showing a gritty ruthlessness that has never been this apparent before. Eelyn is the perfect example of that; a warrior, raised on the notion of honour over life, she is tough as nails, fighting alongside the men, and often speaking about crushing someone’s skull in.The other female characters are also fierce, and I enjoyed the dynamic that was built between them all. In fact, all the characters were great. There was a broad range of characters who all played their parts, but I really enjoyed that the bottom line of this story was the bond and loss between a brother and a sister. It wasn’t a love story at it’s core, though they each have their own tangents that involve that, but what drives the book is family and loyalty and that sibling bond, be it by blood or soul. I really enjoyed this.The book is somewhat gritty at times, too. The fighting scenes aren’t sugar coated, there is carnage and blood and vivid descriptions of the scene as it unfolds. it’s not overly gratuitous, but it’s realistic and I loved that Young didn’t hold back.Eelyn throws herself totally into battle, making her one of the strongest, rawest characters I’ve seen in a long time. Sure, she ends up finding love, but she doesn’t spend her moments in battle worrying or longing for her beloved, she does her duty, she does her job, and then she worries about everything else. You don’t see that too often, love often tends to blur the lines and get in the way of those kinds of loyalties, so I love that Young went in this direction.Frankly, I loved everything about this story. The structure of it is expected and it doesn’t take any unexpected turns, but the bonds are strong and the characters are well groomed. It moves along at a really quick pace, there’s no long drawn out journey in between, the important points are met and the journey is touched upon, but nothing is overly drawn out so the momentum never loses its pace. I really enjoyed each page, each chapter, and I’d give anything for a little more.I don’t know if there’s an intended sequel, it doesn’t really feel like there is much more to go on after this and while I love the characters, I wouldn’t want to see it drawn out into something more just because. But I’ll tell you this, whatever Young puts out next, I’m going to be first in line to read it. What a brutally beautiful debut. More please.​