Une brèche dans le ciel

Arkship #1

by Peter F. Hamilton, Sébastien Baert (Traduction)

Âgée de seize ans, Hazel vit dans le Daedalus, une arche spatiale qui navigue entre les étoiles à la recherche d'un nouveau monde depuis cinq siècles. Mais les machines à bord ne pourvoient plus à leurs besoins depuis la mutinerie peu après leur départ, matée au terme d'un conflit dévastateur. À présent, avec des ressources limitées, tout le contenu de l'habitat doit être Cyclé, y compris les êtres humains. En clair : les gens sont condamnés à mort à l'âge de soixante-cinq ans pour le bien commun. Lorsque son frère subit un accident paralysant et se voit menacé d'être Cyclé en tant que bouche inutile, Hazel s'enfuit avec lui pour rejoindre les Tricheurs, des rebelles qui refusent le Cyclage. Ils lui révèlent que le Daedalus a été endommagé, son atmosphère s'échappant dans l'espace – et que l'histoire des cinq derniers siècles qu'on raconte aux passagers de l'arche est fausse...

Genres: Science Fiction, Audiobook, Fiction, Young Adult, Space Opera, Space, Aliens

352 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2021

About the author

Peter F. Hamilton is a British science fiction author. He is best known for writing space opera. As of the publication of his tenth novel in 2004, his works had sold over two million copies worldwide, making him Britain's biggest-selling science fiction author.

Reviews

[Faith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hazel is a 16 year old living on the starship Daedalus which has been traveling 500 years to find a new world to settle. Years ago most of their technology was destroyed during a mutiny and the people survive now by farming. Since resources are scarce, people who are unable to contribute are Cycled. Some people, the Cheaters, who refused to be Cycled have run away and are living in hiding until one reappears and warns Hazel about an impending disaster.

This is the first book of a new trilogy, available in audio format only. That is unfortunate, because the narrator (Elizabeth Klett) has an annoyingly chirpy British accent and she is unable to differentiate characters. That is a problem. My other problem with this book is that it is labeled as adult, while it is really YA. When the main character spends considerable time deciding between (and kissing) her suitors and gossiping with her friend, it’s YA as far as I’m concerned. It also has the typical YA storyline of the teenaged protagonist knowing more than everyone around her, going on a mission and discovering she is specially anointed to save the day.

Every once in a while there is an information dump from one of the Cheaters that brings Hazel, and the readers, up to speed. The AI also conveniently have solutions for almost every problem. At the end of the book Hazel finds out what is really happening on Daedalus. In book two she will have to share that information with the rest of the passengers. I didn’t hate the story but I am not a YA fan, so I am probably not the right audience for this book.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would say it's a solid YA SF--assuming you haven't read MANY others just like it.

Unfortunately, between the breaking-down generational starship, tight resource terrors, AI, and adventure through the history and architecture of the ship, it reads like an old-school regular adventure.

I don't think it's bad, but it doesn't break any new ground or pass gracefully into originality.

BUT, it feeling exactly like a YA, that may be a benefit, not a detriment.

It doesn't quite do it for me, however. It was OKAY.

[Charlotte Rebecca Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read! If sci-fi is your vibe definitely give it ago, I wasn’t blown away but I also wasn’t disappointed and was kept wanting to know more, I’m excited to see where the rest of the series goes.

Thank you to Angry Robot for sending me an ARC copy in the post!

Release date: 20th January 2026

[Carlex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three and a half stars

I am a fan of Peter F. Hamilton, so I appreciate all of his books. However, I must say that this is clearly a young adult novel, despite the author's claims to the contrary. That said, the book offers good adventures and a sense of wonder in the always interesting topic of generational starships, and for me this is enough.

On the other hand this is my first fiction audiobook, so both the author and novel are perfect for me right now. I am looking forward to the second novel,The Captain's Daughter, which will be published next month.

[Wee Lassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Low tech in the middle of space? That’s my jam!!! 😎😄 Yes, I’m aware it’s because of reasons in the story … let me have my fun.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a story told from the view of a 16 year old girl aboard a generational arkship searching for a world to settle. In order to conserve resources, elderly and those who can’t contribute are culled. Sounds like a great start to a new series but it felt like it was geared toward middle grade or YA. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I hadn’t read any other Hamilton books. I had expectations of world building and sci-fi tech that were never met.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hole in the sky
By Peter f Hamilton and Elizabeth klett

This is an amazing story.. showing how propaganda can affect generations. The story of space colonization and personal trust of government.
I like the audible version that brings you into the story.
The character development is amazing. I like the strong femal heroine.
The characters have universal appeal.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok young adult science fiction. Definitely not a must-read.

[Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I'm glad i knew going in that it was YA, otherwise I'd have been a little surprised. The writing and world building is not what I would expect from Hamilton. It wasn't bad, not at all, just not remotely as detailed as I like, and am used to. But it was a fine story. And it's piqued just enough interest to continue on I think.

[Marc · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s a YA novel - you’ve been warned. My rating is from the perspective of a hardcore adult PFH fan. Not recommending it and not planning to continue reading.

[Baru · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great idea ruined by the most boring love story I have ever read.

[Mark Cheverton (scifipraxis) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hamilton's latest YA trilogy is a bit of a departure from his space operatic doorstops. In his 400-page opening novel, we follow the coming-of-age story of Hazel, growing up in a generation ship's fallen agrarian population. Five centuries ago, a mutiny wrecked the machines and left the survivors under the 'electronic captains' rule.

Harsh laws have been imposed to stabilise the population at a sustainable primitive level while they await arrival at their fabled destination. But when a hole in the sky threatens to make the ship uninhabitable, a pastoral society unused to change is ill-equipped and even unwilling to do anything about it.

The constrained setting means a much greater character focus, which Hamilton pulls off for Hazel as she uncovers the lies that rule their existence and has to step up to the crisis. In places, she's frustratingly naive about the politics of change, but on the whole, she's a humanist protagonist I liked and wanted to succeed.

The rest of the cast is flat and stereotypical. But I didn't find too much of a problem in this shorter form, except for the key character of Hazel's brother who I wish had more depth than just the clichéd ADHD smart kid.

The obvious question is - has Hamilton added anything new to a very familiar trope? Whilst the answer, for now, is no, this first book is a clear character-focused setup for the rest of the trilogy where I expect Hamilton will show us something new. Regardless, I love a generation ship story, and this one is well executed, with a likeable protagonist, a strong dose of action, and solid worldbuilding. I'm keen to see where it goes next.

Disclosure: ARC kindly provided by the publisher @angryrobotbooks for review

[Bookphenomena (Micky) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Headlines:
Floating world
Life but not as simple as it seemed
Layers of story

I found myself rather captivated by this world and it's characters. I did not go into this read realising it was YA in nature, but it didn't reduce my enjoyment. This was a well crafted sci-fi with a group of characters of that age, acting in that level of maturity but mostly without unneccesary drama.

The female MC was living a simple life, expecting her cycle of 65 years on an arkship travelling to a new terraformed world. Everyone had to play their part, there was limited power or technology for reasons that were revealed. It became clear after a short while that there was something subversive going on, on this vast ship. John and Frazer were favourite characters.

As the plot evolved, it thickened to a many-layered plot that I really appreciated. It was fast-paced and gripping. The second half of the book really took off and left me wanting more in the end.

Overall, a fun series starter and I am looking foward to reading more.

Thank you Angry Robots for the early review copy.

[Kp · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will first start by saying that I generally enjoy books by Peter Hamilton. I found this book to fall a bit flat, as an audiobook, the characters are likeable but the storyline is a bit predictable in some places.

I applaud Hamilton for trying something new and developing a whole new world but I'm a creature of habit, and wanted more of what I am use to with his writing. It's definitely not the typical space operas that I've come to love from Hamilton but I would add, for someone just introduced to his writing, it may be something easier to tackle.

I struggled a bit with my rating because I expected typical Hamilton, with excellent world building and depth in the characters, but as a YA novel, it seemed too simplistic. We're introduced to 16-year old Hazel, who lives on an arkship setting forth to a new world. Because resources are scant, thanks to a rebellion, the ship has a cycling ceremony to get rid of the old people to end their drain on the limited resources. This is where we learn about the "issue" affecting the ship's inhabitants.

Because the main narrator, as well as several characters, such as Hazel's brother and best friend, are teenagers, they approach the "issue" of the arkship very naively. I struggled a lot here because it felt as if Hamilton was a bit indecisive of whether he wanted this to be a full YA novel or have some appeal to his adult fan base.

Although there are two more novels to come, it generally feels as if it follows the premise of YA novels…teenager finds out something is affecting his/her community, bands together with friends to figure it out, stumbles across too much information, and then has to fight it out. I'll stick it out with the series and update my review as it continues.

I received as a free listen from NetGalley for an honest review.

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I'm generally a fan of Peter F Hamilton's books, I found this one to be pretty juvenile. On the whole I liked the story being told, but the main character, Hazel, was a bit of a Mary-Sue and a little too preoccupied with boys, which is understandable being that she's a teenager raised in a rural environment. Several of the other main characters are pretty 2-dimensional as well, as is often something i find with books written in the first person, only the POV character (and anyone that spends a lot of time with them, in this case that would be Frazer who I did like, but even he was pretty 2-dimensional as "the genius" of the group) gets any devleopment. I'll definitely read the sequels to see where the story goes, but I'm hoping the characters get more fleshed out and Hazel grows up a bit.

[Luke Burrage]

Very early on, I felt this story was a bit weak and simple. Was it a YA book and I didn't realise before spending an audible credit?

Yup! I checked up on Goodreads and found loads of three star rating from people saying it might be good if you're 13, but not if you were wanting more typical Peter F Hamilton material.

I asked for my audible credit back, and now I'm seriously considering spending it on a Reality Dysfunction re-read.

No rating for this as I only made it a few chapters in, and it's obviously not written for me.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a little leery at the start of this book. Not sure about the narrator and the story just wasn’t adding up to what I expected from Hamilton. Then......BAM......and I was hooked till the end when John showed up.
Book 2 cannot come soon enough.

[Vestigial · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. Superficial everything, YA, very not like PFH.

[Curtis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool concept but it's really hard to care about these people.

[Joe Karpierz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter F. Hamilton, known for his "wide screen" (no, that's not something I came up with on my own) space operas, full of dozens of characters, menacing aliens, multiple viewpoints, and large scale space battles, and complex plots, has done something completely different. He's written a YA novel. A HOLE IN THE SKY is the first volume, if you will, in the Arkship Trilogy. I say "if you
will" because the novel is released in audio form only, and quite frankly I'm not sure if the term volume still applies, although I suppose it does.

The fact that it is a YA novel is not the only departure for Hamilton. Whereas his other novels are told from multiple viewpoints, A HOLE IN THE SKY is a first person narrative told in a linear fashion. Hamilton is well known for his complex plots covering multiple characters in different settings. The characters and plotlines eventually converge, bringing together everything and
everyone into one climactic and scintillating event that typically leaves the reader wanting for more. Not so with A HOLE IN THE SKY.

The novel takes place in the arkship Daedalus. As with most generational starship stories, the Daedalus is searching for a new home after leaving the Earth. The Daedalus is on its second search, leaving behind the first world that it found because of indigenous life forms. It is thus on a 500 year journey to its second home.

People in the Daedalus live a very simple life, almost, but not quite a type of pre-technology life. And while it's a simple life, mostly consisting of farming, there is some technology, most of which is in the control of the law enforcement team, known as the Regulators, and the medical team, which has some rudimentary technology. The arkship is in this state because some time in
the past there was a rebellion, during which most of the technology was destroyed. The captain held off the rebellion, but in the process uploaded herself into the computer systems to become "the Electric Captain", who occasionally appears on the video screens in each of the villages to give announcements and make pronouncements. The people who live in the Daelalus live a simple life,
looking forward to the time that they land on their new home.

Because the ship is on what amounts to a second voyage, everything must be rationed and cycled, which includes the humans themselves. At the age of 65 (as I remember, I could be wrong at this point), all humans are cycled for the good of the remaining humans living on the Daedalus. Our protagonist, Hazel, a late teenage girl participating in Cycling Day, is given a message by one of the
Cheaters - those who run away to live past their Cycling Date. She is told that the atmosphere is leaking out of the Daedalus, which is the cause of the headaches everyone is having. After her brother suffers an accident that leaves him paralyzed, Hazel and her brother go off in search of the Cheaters. While with the Cheaters she discovers that everything she has been told is a lie, and that
the residents of the Daedalus are in grave danger.

Yes, this is a YA novel. Yes, this is different from anything Hamilton has ever done. But you can see typical Hamilton stuff within this novel. Our protagonists are in grave danger from an alien threat (while this may seem like a spoiler to some, in reality anyone who had consumed a Hamilton novel knows that alien threats are the norm). The Electric Captain is not really on their side - again, not a surprise for anyone who has read any Hamilton prior to this. And while there isn't some "wide screen scope" that Hamilton readers are used to, there is enough here that reminds the reader that this is really is a Hamilton novel.

Is it any good? Well, I think so. As a rule, I don't read YA (I've been putting off reading the Alastair Reynolds YA novels, but A HOLE IN THE SKY may get me started reading those.), but as this was a Peter F. Hamilton book I couldn't resist giving it a try. Once I gave it a chance, I did enjoy it. I've been reading a few reviews from folks saying that they didn't like it because it was not what they're used to from Hamilton. You know, that's okay. You don't have to like every book by an author whose works you love. Yes, it's different. But different doesn't have to mean it's bad. And A HOLE IN THE SKY is not bad. It's actually quite good.

The other thing that should be discussed is the narrator. Elizabeth Katt is not John Lee, the usual narrator for Hamilton's audio books. But that's okay. I don't think Lee should have been the narrator for this YA effort. Is Katt the right narrator for this? She certainly seems to be okay for it. I definitely had no problem with her narration. A different narrator for a different type of
book is certainly called for. Many of those same reviewers I mentioned earlier didn't like her narration. I think it's because they are used to something else from Hamilton, including the narrator. I think it's important to keep an open mind on these things. In any event, I think both the story and the narrator worked, at least for me. I think it will work for most folks if they just give it a chance.

[فرهاد ذکاوت]

DNF
Guidance school girls' SciFi story. Seems triology belongs to this age range but pubisher (audible-kindle) has not mentioned it. They are under physical publishing as I checked. So, for interested readers, this triology will be available soon. This volume, at least, is not a young adult novel. It belongs to Middle Grade (10-14) range. Maybe volume 2 and 3 cover young adult range.

[Cristina Ivan Enescu · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 starts for the story, but 3 for being audio only.

[Sigríður Júlíusdóttir · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very YA space opera or perhaps rather a New Earth project kind of book.
It’s quite suitable for YA and not a bad listen for us grownups.

[Josh Heffelfinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having never given a review before, it seems I have chosen a difficult one to start on.

This is not the typical Peter F. Hamilton story.

If you are expecting a long, complex, tale, told through the eyes of a dozen characters. Come into this tale knowing he has another ride in store for you.

This is a YA novel told through a single view point.

It tells of Hazel, a 16 year-old girl, aboard an ark ship that has been traveling over 500 years to a new home world. She learns of a hole in the ship that is leaking atmosphere, and follows her as she attempts to close it.

This is a tale of a dystopian society and the morality of questioning obedience.

[Morgan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Checkout this review and more at Disorderly Daydreams blog!

Book #1 of the Arkship trilogy.

Daedalus is a starship on a 500 year voyage, taking a civilization of humans to a new planet. This ship isn't a normal spacecraft though, it is a fully contained habitat that mirrors a wordly environment. The people on the ship are farmers who live in village-type communities, there's even trees and fields and animals. Early on in the voyage, the inhabitants stopped using the machine technology and began to actively prevent anyone from using it. Since these machines were no longer active, it meant that the choice had to be made to begin cycling everything in the habitat to maintain a balance in resources. This included humans who are basically killed at 65-years old.

The story is told from Hazel's point of view. She encounters a group called the Cheaters, who refuse to be Cycled and who are trying to figure out how to use some of the long abandoned tech. Hazel and her brother join up with the resistance group and discover so many secrets that the Daedalus is hiding. Together they uncover a huge problem that could change everything about their home. Who is actually piloting the ship?

I know it's not technically shelved at YA (Hamilton will deny it himself) but it's definitely Young Adult. That's fine, however, Hamilton is a middle-aged man trying to write a 16-year old girl. Unfortunately, Hazel's character felt like he took what he imagined a teen girl would be like (which was nothing like how a teen girl actually is), then overlaid Alice in Wonderland vibes over top of it. It didn't work. It felt weird.

The narrator choice was also a big problem for me. Elizabeth Klett would be great reading something by Jane Austen but she did not fit in this story at all. If there had been a better narrator who did not sound so light and fluffy and properly British, then it could have changed the entire tone of the book in a good way. One annoyance I had with her narrating was that in the beginning, I could not tell if the name of the resistance group was Cheaters or Cheetahs. Her accent was a little thick and it caused some weird confusion. Especially when the story was talking about darting them, which you'd do with cheetahs right?

As for the story itself, it was okay. Everyone was bored during Covid lockdown and this is what Hamilton came up with while being stuck at home. The framework of this one is typical Hamilton, but that's where familiarity ends. Either he wanted to try something completely different, lost a bet with a friend and had to write a teen girl YA space book, or this was written by someone else and published under his name. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, they seemed one-dimensional and boring most of the time, the twist at the end was predictable, and there was a serious lack of tech usage & descriptions that are standard in other Hamilton books.

This one gets a 2 out of 5. I wanted to give up so many times, but kept going because I hoped it would get better (it did not). I don't recommend this book unless you're a completionist reader who wants to read every Hamilton book, or you're a teen girl ages 11-13.

[Sherron Wahrheit · Rating 3 out of 5]

A coming-of-age story perfect for youngsters who want a simple adventure plus the comfort of a HEA ending. Centuries after a mutiny on a generational has destroyed virtually all technology on board, the remaining people have been reduced to an agrarian lifestyle—along with some unsavory traditions. The story begins when our heroine learns the possible cause of her sudden and mysterious migraines. But what can she do? Later, when a brutal shipboard tradition threatens her brother’s life, she rebels against the village conformists (and deniers) in order to save his life. While following her chosen path of rebellion, she learns that the entire spaceship is in a grave danger that only she can avert. A group of friends follow her leadership, each displaying loyalty, courage, and resilience. Along the way, she wakens machines that have been dormant since the mutiny—machines that are so advanced that they seem like magic from a fantasy rather than technology. As a result, this novel should appeal to a broad audience of people other than SF diehards.

I am grateful to NetGalley for this peek at Peter Hamilton’s latest audiobook. I only wish it had been mind blowing like the last book of his I read.

I’m not sure who is responsible, but some curator should be made aware that the book’s ISBN number on goodreads and NetGalley don’t match.

[The Bauchler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hamilton-lite.

It's quite a paired down novel. With little pre-amble, few unforeseen twists and employing themes and concepts developed more fully elsewhere – Cf. Clarke’s Rama, for example.

This is clearly a YA series - and not the bag I'm usually into.

If I’d read this as a 'young adult' (all those years ago). I think I may have felt a tad patronised.

I had hoped for an extra layer of revelation as the story unfolded, revealing a BIGGER, bigger picture but it is so far completely WYSIWYG.

Still, it is short, readable, and as it is by such an imaginative author, the series may pan out into something more remarkable.

[Jake · Rating 4 out of 5]

wish the commonwealth was as tight as this novel, even if it's from a YA pov

a bit post apocalyptic, medieval fantasy and hard science fiction but with very good editing

[Alex Shrugged · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give it 3 1/2 stars. I think teens would give it a solid 4 stars.

This is an adventure in an ark ship travelling through interstellar space for a new planet near a distant star. All stars are distant, but they skipped the first star since the one habitable planet was already occupied by a near sentient life form. Hundreds of years before the time of this story there was a mutiny by a group that wanted to return to that star and claim that planet for themselves rather than drag out the voyage, but the mutineers lost control. Not all is as it seems though. It is believed that so much of the ship was destroyed during the "mutiny" that the people who survived have returned to a hand-to-mouth existence growing their own food. These survivors must also "recycle" themselves when they are no longer productive. They are given a drug to stop their heart, set on a platform and dropped into the beyond or whatever.

The conflict begins when Hazel's rambunctious younger brother falls and injures his spinal cord. He is judged too injured to support himself, so he will be "recycled," no appeal. Hazel takes her brother into the hills to live with "The Cheaters", the people who run away before their recycle date. Supposedly, they steal food from the rest of the community, but when Hazel finds "the Cheaters" she also finds that everything she was taught was wrong. In fact, the ship has been taken over by aliens. She also seems to be the only one who can activate some of the old technology including the medical machines that might be able to cure her brother.

The goals for this book are to save her brother from death, cure him if she can and awaken the ship's old Artificial Intelligences. There are several AI's covering various sections of the ship and they have different tasks and thus they are helpful in different ways.

Any problems with this story? Well... it all seems to hinge on a couple of young teenagers while the adults act like mindless idiots. This is to be expected in a novel aimed at teens. It has a juvenile feel to it. Also, Hazel acts too timid. It is natural to avoid responsibility, but it went on too long. It took a lot of guts to give up her entire future to save her brother, so where did that brave Hazel go when she discovered the tools to make it all happen? Eventually she has no choice, but to take the lead.

Any modesty issues? No sex is described. It is only implied and socially acceptable. Birth control is not only ubiquitous, it is openly encouraged by parents and society in general. The author doesn't make a big deal about it, but it does exist. I don't recall any vulgar language, but it has been a few days since I read this book.

Normally the author writes very long books. Part one ends well.

I already read the sequel, "The Captain's Daughter". It picks up more or less where this book leaves off and adds additional background information here and there for those joining the series in the middle. As always, joining a series in the middle loses some of the impact of the story, so I recommend reading book 1 first. If you like book 1, you will also like book 2.

I'll probably read this book again as part of re-reading the series.

[Ash Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action packed, hopeful, unsettling and funny. A Hole in the Sky is the first instalment of science fiction series that looks less at the stars and more at the cost and challenges of getting there.

Centuries ago the generation ship Daedalus set out to find a new home for mankind. One promising planet was passed over because it already had inhabitants. The captain of the ship couldn’t justify overtaking a planet that already has sentient life.

What followed was a mutiny that reshaped everything. The surviving history dictates there were those who wanted to return to the plant and colonise it. During the struggle many died, nearly all advanced technology was destroyed and life on the Daedalus changed drastically. With resources limited, the ship adopted a brutal new philosophy. If they were to reach the new world everything must be carefully controlled and cycled. Even people.

Hundreds of years later most of the population accepts cycling, a voluntary death for the greater good at 65, clinging to the hope that their children might one day breathe under a free sky again.
Some refuse. They flee the death sentence and carve out a hidden existence for themselves outside of the system.

It paints a stark contradiction, humanity advanced enough to cross interstellar space, regressed into an agricultural, near-medieval way of life. No flushing toilets and no real technology. Unless you’re one of the ‘cheaters’, living secretly in abandoned mountain homes and fixing tech that’s been forgotten.

“Nothing changes in the Daedalus. I guess that’s the point of village life - just keep going until we reach the new world.”

Hazel flees her village with her younger brother after an accident means Frazer, no longer able to contribute, will be cycled. As Hazel learns more about the ‘cheaters’ society and uncovers long forgotten tech, it becomes clear that a meteoric impact is causing the air to run out. Those in power either don’t know or don’t care. Worse still, something alien, organic, and parasitic has infested the ships system and technology. The Mutiny isn’t what they were told. Something else has been controlling the narrative since. The humans on Daedalus have been lied to, manipulated and controlled. Everything they thought they knew is a lie. Anyone willing to expose the truth risks death. For the electric captain murder is preferable to losing control.
Hazel and her friends must risk their lives to fix the ship and show the inhabitants that something has been wrong with the ship for centuries.

“The mutiny had unleashed so much violence. Did all people have that ability at their heart?”

A Hole in the Sky is a fun fast paced read that’s easily accessible.
There’s a slow unpicking of a centuries-old mystery. One buried by time, propaganda, and deliberate meddling with history. Hamilton explores how easily truth can be rewritten when survival is used as justification and the power of asking questions, resisting and being brave.
Hazel and her friends have opened up the possibility of returning humanity to its former glory, but they’ll have to fight for it.