Dark Sky Series
Crimson Sky, #1
Midnight Sky, #2
by Amy Braun
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Steampunk,
Fantasy, Dystopia, Paranormal
In the post-apocalyptic
steampunk-fantasy setting of DARK SKY, a young engineer who struggles to repair
a failure of the past, and to ensure a safe future for those she loves by
freeing it from hellish monsters bent on revenge...
Ten years ago, vampiric beasts called Hellions invaded the city of Westraven and decimated it with fangs, claws, and cannon-fire. Now, survivors live underground and sustain themselves with the scraps left behind, often under the cruel fist of self-made leaders and grounded sky-pirates. Living under such rule is Claire, a talented young engineer working only to ensure e a life for her sister, Abigail. When Abby is kidnapped by the Hellions, Claire becomes desperate and finds herself allying with marauders– hot-tempered pirates equally as dangerous as the Hellions themselves.
As Claire forges a shaky relationship with them and their cynical young captain, she unearths truths about her past she could never have imagined, and realizes that the only way to protect those she loves is by challenging the Hellions head-on, an endeavour that could see the end of the Hellions once and for all, or secure their reign once and for all...
Ten years ago, vampiric beasts called Hellions invaded the city of Westraven and decimated it with fangs, claws, and cannon-fire. Now, survivors live underground and sustain themselves with the scraps left behind, often under the cruel fist of self-made leaders and grounded sky-pirates. Living under such rule is Claire, a talented young engineer working only to ensure e a life for her sister, Abigail. When Abby is kidnapped by the Hellions, Claire becomes desperate and finds herself allying with marauders– hot-tempered pirates equally as dangerous as the Hellions themselves.
As Claire forges a shaky relationship with them and their cynical young captain, she unearths truths about her past she could never have imagined, and realizes that the only way to protect those she loves is by challenging the Hellions head-on, an endeavour that could see the end of the Hellions once and for all, or secure their reign once and for all...
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Crimson Sky (Dark Sky #1)
Published February 2nd 2016
The Book Junkie Reads . .
. Review of Crimson Sky (Dark Sky, #1) . . .
The Love and Bond of sisters. The depths of
what one would endure to make sure that the other sister was safe. Claire and
Abby had a bond that would be tested and pushed to the limits of love and
bonds. Their world and their lives changed the day that the skies above were
shattered hell became a daily routine. The Hellions emerged and life for the
sisters would never be the same again.
This read was a mixture of all the things that
I love in read. It was full to the brim with fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk mechanics.
The world was diverse, vast, and vivid. This ya dystopia was appealing and
captivating with its dangers, betrayals, test of loyalties, pirates, creatures,
strength of one self. Claire was a very strong and capable young woman. She
took a stand and did not let much step in her way. She had to save her sister
and she let nothing and no one deter her from the goal she had. As the scope of
things become clearer. Claire has to put on the fight of her world not just for
the love of her sister and her safety but for the world itself.
You will not be lacking for entertainment. With
Vampires, pirates, humans, a steampunk mixture, a touch of sci-fi, paranormal,
and maybe just maybe a little beginning of a romance. What will be next in the
great adventure?
BLURB
They’re always watching. They’re always waiting. They’re always
starving…
Ten years ago, the sky shattered and the Hellions emerged. No one was able to keep them from destroying the city of Westraven. Now that the bloodthirsty monsters rule the skies and have forced the few remaining humans underground, Claire Abernathy lives in a nightmare. She survives by using her skills as an engineer for a ruthless tyrant connected to her mother and father’s past failure.
Then Claire’s world is torn apart when her sister Abby is kidnapped by the Hellions, and Claire herself is taken by dangerous sky pirates known as marauders. But Claire will not be intimidated by them while her sister’s life hangs by a thread, and so she strikes a deal with them: If they help rescue Abby, she will fix their ship and give them the chance to take the revenge they desperately seek.
As Claire fights for her sister’s life, she begins to realize that the Hellions are not the only dangers she’ll face. Burdensome secrets and devastating betrayals threaten her at every turn, and if she loses herself to them, it won’t just be her life that is destroyed…
Ten years ago, the sky shattered and the Hellions emerged. No one was able to keep them from destroying the city of Westraven. Now that the bloodthirsty monsters rule the skies and have forced the few remaining humans underground, Claire Abernathy lives in a nightmare. She survives by using her skills as an engineer for a ruthless tyrant connected to her mother and father’s past failure.
Then Claire’s world is torn apart when her sister Abby is kidnapped by the Hellions, and Claire herself is taken by dangerous sky pirates known as marauders. But Claire will not be intimidated by them while her sister’s life hangs by a thread, and so she strikes a deal with them: If they help rescue Abby, she will fix their ship and give them the chance to take the revenge they desperately seek.
As Claire fights for her sister’s life, she begins to realize that the Hellions are not the only dangers she’ll face. Burdensome secrets and devastating betrayals threaten her at every turn, and if she loses herself to them, it won’t just be her life that is destroyed…
Midnight Sky (Dark Sky #2)
Published
August 2nd 2016
The Book Junkie Reads . .
. Review of Midnight Sky (Dark Sky, #2) . . .
Claire’s quest continues and it has grown and
have become even more clouded with secrets, betrayals, sacrifices and a
possible triangle that could change more than what should be changed. Here we
are back at the fight to make a wrong right again or at least make it better.
Young Claire has her hands full with all that must be done to put the world
back on a path cleared for the human race.
I found more drama, more action, more deceit,
more betrayals, more secrets, just more. I was pulled in and wanting to know
what was next. I turned each page excited to find what was held within.
Claire continues to move forward in life and
make the decisions that need to be made to move them on to the next big step.
Along the way she has to contend with her sister and a promise to her mother.
There are outside forces working against her and her rag-tag group of misfits.
This time around I focused in on all the
secondary character that were there before and newly introduced. I found more
to be held captive by. Claire was most certainly a strong-willed, abled body
female. She did what it took to do what needed to be done. I am looking forward
to where things go to next and how the overall plot connects, grow, and
conclude.
BLURB
There are secrets, there
are betrayals, and there are sacrifices…
The Behemoth has been destroyed, and the bloodthirsty Hellions seem to have left Westraven. But Claire Abernathy’s mind is not at ease. A terrible disease plagues her sister, appearing to have been brought on the Vesper, the leader of the Hellions beyond the tear between worlds– the Breach.
To save Abby and stop the Hellions for good, Claire must find the machine her parents built before the attacks, and fix it before the monsters return. To do so, she needs the help of her crew, and must ignore the secrets and rivalries between her captain and the man she saved.
Because the Hellions are not the only dangers following Claire. Twisted humans and old enemies surface to stop her and destroy all she loves. While she is determined to endure the trials, a single betrayal could shatter the hope of a better world, and force Claire to make a choice that will cost her dearly…
The Behemoth has been destroyed, and the bloodthirsty Hellions seem to have left Westraven. But Claire Abernathy’s mind is not at ease. A terrible disease plagues her sister, appearing to have been brought on the Vesper, the leader of the Hellions beyond the tear between worlds– the Breach.
To save Abby and stop the Hellions for good, Claire must find the machine her parents built before the attacks, and fix it before the monsters return. To do so, she needs the help of her crew, and must ignore the secrets and rivalries between her captain and the man she saved.
Because the Hellions are not the only dangers following Claire. Twisted humans and old enemies surface to stop her and destroy all she loves. While she is determined to endure the trials, a single betrayal could shatter the hope of a better world, and force Claire to make a choice that will cost her dearly…
Author Info
Amy is a Canadian urban fantasy and horror
author. Her work revolves around monsters, magic, mythology, and mayhem. She
started writing in her early teens, and never stopped. She loves building
unique worlds filled with fun characters and intense action. She is the
recipient of April Moon Books Editor Award for “author voice, world-building
and general bad-assery,” and the One Book Two Standout Award in 2015 for her
Cursed trilogy. She has been featured on various author blogs and publishing
websites, and is an active member of the Writing GIAM and Weekend Writing
Warrior communities. When she isn't writing, she's reading, watching movies,
taking photos, gaming, and struggling with chocoholism and ice cream addiction.
Author
Links:
Dark Sky series:
Amber
Sky – Dark Sky, #.25
Smoke
Sky – Dark Sky, #.5
Crimson
Sky – Dark Sky, #1
Midnight
Sky – Dark Sky, #2
Obsidian
Sky – Dark Sky, #3
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