Harlow Morgan and the Sky City

by Lyndsey Lewellen, J.J. Fischer (Editor), Megan Gerig (Editor)

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Harlow Airship pilot, trouble magnet, possibly glowing.
Airship pilot-in-training, Harlow Morgan is a wiz in the sky, but her father's disappointment on the ground.

In the steam-powered nation of Corshire, where science reigns and magic is outlawed, Harlow’s famous inventor father expects perfection. Her twin sister delivers. Harlow? Not so much. She’d rather fly airships at the Academy than follow in his brilliant footsteps.

But when she tells a reckless lie to save her family name, she puts a classmate's future at risk and exposes a hidden magical artifact tied to her father. Before she knows it, Harlow is swept into a dangerous underground magic war. With strange light burning across her skin and outlaw sorcerers on her trail, Harlow teams up with the boy she betrayed to unlock the truth behind the artifact ... and survive the unpredictable city in the sky.

If the deadly Magics don't get her first, her father's secrets just might.

Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy, Steampunk, Adventure

265 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2025

About the author

Lyndsey Lewellen grew up on a healthy dose of comic books, punk music, and sci-fi. She infuses all three loves into novels written for young adults. Inside her “what if” worlds, her characters take risks, grow, and fight for what matters. When she’s not writing or whittling down her endless TBR, she designs novel covers and paints on shoes. She lives on a small Texas farm with her best friend/husband, five children, and what some might call a zoo of animals (especially after meeting the peacocks).

Reviews

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Our world is broken, Harlow. It needs the light."

Harlow Morgan and the Sky City is a middle-grade steampunk adventure, and an incredible kick-off to what promises to be a truly stellar series. Lewellen managed to pack a vibrant world, high stakes, dastardly villains, a charming and diverse cast of characters, wonderful themes, and a light but potent dusting of allegory into under three hundred pages. I immediately fell in love with Harlow, and I can’t wait to see where the Cultivator takes her next.

"I cannot say everything that happens is positive. But I can say that everything that happens can be used for good. If we view our circumstances differently, we might find they are made of the very light that guides us through the dark.”

Harlow, our main character, has never felt like she's measured up to her twin sister Brier intellectually. Which in turn makes her feel like a disappointment to their genius father. She longs to be like her absent but adventurous mother, who was brave and kind and an incredible pilot. This is a society that prizes science above all else. Scientific smiths essentially eradicated magic users in the Great War. Or so most people believe. There is still an underbelly of dark magic seething beneath the surface, and it is bent on snuffing out the light. Which is where Harlow and her motley crew of friends come in.

“Safety is the last thing I can promise. But the Cultivator is with us. Maybe we should rely on that.”

Harlow’s world is comprised of the Seven Nations: Corshire, Maldrof, Kyokkō, Bayrue, Nadia, Douland, and Irhime. Corshire is the nation that Harlow calls home, and it felt somewhat British or Scottish or both in inspiration. Kyokkō, the other nation that factors most heavily into the story, was reminiscent of Korea, especially with the stiff divide between the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. This nation has been cut off from the rest for years, and channels have just been tentatively opened to allow a teacher and a handful of students from Kyokkō to come to the Corshire Academy attended by Harlow and Brier. Which is how they meet Takashi. Ethnicity and culture play a vital role, as does mistrust of those who are different than you. There is a lot of prejudice and suspicion early on in the story.

“It’s like . . . I don’t know, there’s a purpose for life. A reason why things are as they are. Air to breathe or the stars to show us the way… Like someone planned it that way. Cultivated it. I’ve never met anyone who can do that who’s dead. And I feel like the one who would make things for our good is good. Good enough to trust.”

In spite of their rough beginnings, Harlow and Brier and more of their friends team up with Takashi to embark on a quest to find the notes of light—three magical boxes left by the Inventor. When they come together (as a chord, if you will) they will reveal the Inventor's heir. Their hosts are Light Bearers. I found the notes of light, as well as discussion of the Inventor and the Cultivator, fascinating. I’m looking forward to learning more about them in future installments. I was also captivated by the imagery of a wounded but powerful lamb that kept cropping up. I love the allegory, symbolism, and spiritual depth that build as we come to the climax of the story.

"Arms shaking, she stood firm, trusting in the lamb. The lamb that had saved her before. He would save her now."

This book is the epitome of what middle-grade fiction should be. The pacing was fantastic, and the characters were sympathetic, and just a pleasure to root for. Lewellen writes gripping, easy to follow action sequences. The scene in Harlow’s aviation class reminded me a bit of the flight school in Sanderson's Skyward series, even if much more briefly touched upon. The locales were inventive and easy to visualize. Like Upper Portswale, the floating city, which sounded like a fascinating place! There’s even a wonderful map at the beginning of the book. And the aforementioned allegory was simple enough for young Christians to pick up on while also providing plenty of food for thought.

"She might not be enough, but He was. This time, she would let her light shine. The lamb will hold. He can overcome what I’ve done."

I loved everything about this middle-grade adventure except for the fact that it ended too soon. While there is a lot of plot left unresolved and up in the air, this first installment still managed to end on a beautiful note of hope. Not only will I be immediately preordering any future installments in the series as soon as they’re announced, I also can’t wait to share this series with the kids in my life. If you’re looking for a truly engaging middle-grade read that is trustworthy and true, devoid of objectionable content and fun for kids and adults alike, don’t miss Harlow Morgan and the Sky City!

[Lizzy Hite · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read! All the espionage and double-crossing and epic inventions and airborne adventures kept me turning pages, and what even was that cliffhanger?!? Definitely excited for more books in this series!

~~I received an early copy of this book from the author and was not required to leave a positive review.~~

[Riley Perrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this book. The worldbuilding, the found family, the kids learning right from wrong. I felt like a kid again reading this, and loved all the adventure and shenanigans the group gets themselves into. I loved the aspect of the notes of light and fighting against the darkness, and how much courage that takes. I'm very excited for the next book.

[Emily Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun adventure with breathtaking world building and characters you want to root for!

[Valerie Fentress · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an engaging story about a girl who just can't seem to do anything right.

Each character has a deep need and backstory that you uncover while guessing, 'what will happen next'. It's a quirky steampunk adventure for anyone who ever questions who they are.

The only bad thing is that this is book one in a series, and I have to wait for book two.

Middle-grade readers will love this story, with its gadgets and mind-bending twists and turns, as these tweens navigate a fast-paced tale.

[D.T. Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this middle grade steampunk series opener, and I'm curious to see where Harlow's adventures take her next.

[Hailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun new adventure for fans of friend groups, steampunk, and secrets. Harlow is such a fun main character, and I quickly fell in love with her. The steampunk elements added a fresh touch to the story. I also loved the Christian and faith elements Lewellen woven in, and look forward to seeing them explored further in later books! The ending will leave readers ready for more. Harlow's adventures are only just beginning.

(I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

[MyWeekendIsBooked7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an epic middle grade read! It's actually below my age range ;), but I wanted to help out an author friend. Lyndsy Lewellen wrote a fun tale that is perfect for preteens and even teens. Harlow Morgan sets out on an adventure hollowing a rather unexpected incident that puts her in the crosshairs of the evil Magics. She has a specific skillset to fly a ship to their destination, but flying one requires that she pull a team of strangers, friends, and former enemies to assist her. What happens after that is a edge-of-your seat adventure that will have you flipping pages rapidly! It does end with a cliffhanger, but that just makes you more eager for the next release. Make sure you grab this book for any young teen reader in your life!

I received an ARC copy from the author. All opinions and thoughts expressed are my own.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first in a series, this middle grade steampunk adventure is full of mystery, action, high stakes and intrigue.

Harlow is a gifted pilot, while her twin sister, Briar, is a well respected smith. When a new student shows up from an exotic country, and she finds a secret hidden in a clock, Harlow and her friends new and old, embark on a journey looking for answers to what is behind the newfound magic they have discovered.

As the first in a series, this book introduces many questions, characters, and problems that I'm sure will be addressed in future books. We see glimmers of faith, and some Christian imagery that introduces the topic, but hopefully it will be more developed in the upcoming books. There is a lot going on, with a full cast of characters, though I felt that we spent the most time with Takashi and Harlow. I didn't think I'd like Mouse at first, but by the end I really liked him.

A fast paced adventure, with a lot going on. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and see that landscape of their plight take shape. It did a good job of building suspense, with some fun reveals, but ultimately left us with many questions going into the next book. Great for advanced readers and teens, clean adventure set in a magical steampunk world.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Jamie Gordy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for sending me an eARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Harlow Morgan is misunderstood by her inventor father and twin sister, but she is an amazing airship pilot in training. On the first day of school she tells a lie to save her family’s name, and causes a teacher and some classmates some major issues. Later that day she accidentally discovers a magical artifact that puts her at risk. She and her sister, and several of her classmates are swept into a war that they know nothing about.

What great steam-punk middle grade story- a little bit science fiction and little bit fantasy! It is definitely full of adventure. Harlow is so misunderstood by her family, but yet she has so many great qualities that they overlook. The male main character was interesting as well, even though his secret keeping aggravated me. The world building in this novel was amazing, and I can’t wait to spend to more time in this world. The Christian themes were there in a mostly allegorical way. I didn’t find them to come across as preachy. They felt natural to the story. God as the Cultivator and the Lamb- what a great concept!

If you looking for a fun middle grade story with sci-fi/steam-punk elements, that is clean and Christian, then this is the book for you. If fantastical worlds are hard for you to understand then this might not be the book for you.

[Riah Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sad to say the beginning of this book was hard to get through.
I think mostly because it's for a younger audience and was a little slower for my taste, but near the middle/third of the book, it picked up a lot and I finished it in a day.
I definitely will try and continue the series and hopefully will be able to get into the others a little better.
The characters in this book were mostly fun to read about, though a few of them made some stupid decisions that made me want to throw the book at the wall if it weren't for the gorgeous cover (I adore it) and the look my family would give me (they would judge very harshly!).
The plot was really interesting and I'm curious to learn more about Ryuu's relationship with Takashi. Takashi mentioned Ryuu being his hero once upon a time so I'm curious as to what he used to be like before he became like this.
Even though it took a while, I still enjoyed the book!

[Connie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY THOUGHTS

Harlow Morgan and the Sky City is written by
Lyndsey Lewellen. This is a middle grade steam punk story that I read with my 12 year old son. We both really enjoyed this book.

This book teaches so many lessons. There is the major one of kids learning right from wrong. I loved the sympatheticness of the characters.

Harlow is a whiz on the sky. However in the nation of Corshire science reigns and magic is outlawed. She would love to fly airships and not follow in her father’s footsteps.

I’m excited to this series. There’s valuable lessons that are packed in here. Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

[Kayla E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word: DELIGHTFUL.

I am so excited this is a series, and I can’t wait for book 2.

[Lizzy]

This was a fun read! I loved the steampunk vibes going on. Plus middle grade books are always a good time. I think Lewellen really nailed the big feelings for this age group, and loved the way Harlow navigated making decisions and finding her own way in this novel. Good recommendation for those preteen readers!

[Maria Gilbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars.

First of all, it really pains me to write negative reviews so I've been putting this off, but for the sake of others interested in this book I wanted to share my opinion.

I really wanted to enjoy this but sadly I did not and I have a lot to say about this so buckle up.

My main issue with this book is that is does not feel middle grade. I found myself confused at many points in this story and at 70% could not have really described to you any of our characters - I didn't understand their motivations or why they specifically were involved with the mission. (And this is coming from someone that read and loved the way of kings - which my not seem relevant but point being I don't get confused in books very often.) I'm not trying to say that middle grade cannot be mysterious because of course it can.

Can I ask you to do something for me? Think of one of the best middle grade books you've ever read. Now think of any lead character - what comes up in your head? For me with almost every middle grade book I've ever read a clear image comes in my head of who that character is as a person: how they relate to our mc, their personality, what their purpose or mission is that can be summed up in a few sentences (this even works for Snape in the first Harry Potter book who is very mysterious). For this book at the end I could not have described any character in this book to you that way.

To me this book felt like a lower young adult trying to be a middle grade book. I seriously would not give this to my 11 year old cousin who is a huge book worm, because I truly think parts of this would go over his head. I am genuinely curious if a kid read this book along any stage before publication and if so what they thought of it.

In young adult, it is easier to pull off such mysterious and confusing character but since this is supposed to be middle grade - the nuance that could have made this story more interesting was not there - so it ended up just being boring and confusing. I did feel a twinge of interest at the last 10% of the book but prior to that - the only part of this I was enjoying was the steampunk elements.

Of course this is just my opinion and no hate to the author - most of my issues with this story are target audience and age genre problems and I think this story could have been great if it was truly written for the right audience.

I received a free arc from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Aubrie A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars⭐️
THAT LAST CHAPTER!!!

This story was fun, adventurous, humorous, and had me STRESSED at times!

✨️Age recommendation: 10-11+. BUT, if the reader has read secular upper middle grade (Harry Potter, and such), this will probably be fine!✨️

Content!!: There are mention of parental loss, including by parents being assinated (not detailed, just mentioned by a character), and parental abandonment. There are multiple fist and sword fights between characters and brief descriptions (not overly detailed) of bruises. Some brief mentions of blood and a very brief mention of vampires (there aren't any vampires in the story, but a character that reads goth novels hopes one of her friends isn't a vampire)
a character sprains an ankle (not very detailed to a little detailed)
Harlow sneaks in after accidentally staying out too late (she is given a talking, too)
Characters lie a few times, most of which have consequences.
There's a mention of stalking (it's a misunderstanding), and it is very heavily implied that a side character girl is insecure about her looks.
A side character has an abusive father, which is brought up in two discussions, but it is brief.
Mentions of an underground "brawling pit." (characters have to go to one for the mission. A character notes that they used to be forced to fight in brawling pits)
A man says he is going to take a teenager as payment (he means make her clean and cook, and in general use her as a maid, nothing inappropriate)
Brief mentions of gambling and adults smoking pipes, one of which smelt like "stale tabbaco."
Harlow passes out (for spoiler reasons, she doesn't get hurt), and while she is asleep, Miss Himura changes her clothes into sleepwear. She worries that Takashi changed her clothes for her, but it's quickly cleared up. He didn't.
Bounty hunting is mentioned. (a villain is a bounty hunter)
Obviously, as the blurb says, there are mentions of war.
There are two or three instances of characters getting blades to their neck (not very detailed).
Note about magic: Magic is in this, but portrayed as evil
**Spoiler**: A character gets the ability to kill a villain, but chooses not to (the villain that could have died was NOT very injured before this, just backed into a corner)


❤️ As for romance multiple mentions of crushes, some talking about kissing followed by a "gross!"
A girl admires a boy, describing his appearance (not technically romantic but very clear romantic subtext), characters hug, and shield other characters with their bodies. Harlow says she would usually freak out about a certain boy being so close (he was shielding her). A boy thinks a girl is beautiful, and a girl thinks, "Ew gross!" to the thought that she's ogling a boy.
Mentions of girls hugging boys' arms (one time, the boy tries to pull a girl off), and characters blushing.
A boy thinks that a girls clothes "only accentuate her small waist" instead of making her look male like it was supposed to. Mentions of a side character saying he just wants to be friends with another side character, and another boy says Takashi and Harlow "need to find somewhere else to snog (they were just talking, and Harlow is confused by the comment)
A character thinks a boy makes her "feel alive" (not in a weird way. She just likes talking to him and such). A character "feels a sudden rush of joy" when complimented about her skills by a boy.
Mentions of wanting to hold hands.

✝️ And for faith content, there is a Bible verse in the beginning of the book, beside the dedication note thingy
Mentions of "The Cultivator", the allegory for God. Breif on-page prayers to "The Cultivator."
A character says, "There's no such thing as accidents."
Harlow sees a lamb in her dreams, then again in real life. It's described to have wounds, and it's said that "it should be dead," but it wasn't.
There is a conversation about "The Cultivator," and Harlow asks, "If He's so good, why do bad things keep happening?"
Talks of how southern Kyokkonese still follow The Cultivator's ways.
Allegory for not wanting the calling God has placed on your life and learning how to accept and embrace it.
**Spoilers**: Harlow has a paragraph long prayer to "The Cultivator," where she says, "I think I want to try trusting you."
Harlow says that the lamb who saved her before will save her now
Harlow and her friends fight with weapons made of light in one of the last chapters.
Harlow says she isn't enough, but the lamb is. The lamb will hold. He can overcome what I've done.

Now, as for my personal thoughts, I really enjoyed this! The characters were fun to follow, and I found myself gasping at the plot twists! I laughed a few times and was STRESSED with all the conflict!
I found myself immersed in the story as well. This world is so interesting!! And the academy parts were so fun!!
My only thing is that for a middle-grade book, there was a lot more about crushes and violence than I was expecting, so definitely, upper middlegrade/lower YA.
This introduction to the series is definitely a good one! I can't wait to see more!

Overall, I definitely recommend this for upper middlegrade/lower YA readers looking for an interesting read! (Especially if you like the Wingfeather Saga and such!)

[Megan Schaulis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids need more books like this!

I loved Lewellen's The Chaos Grid duology, so I was excited to hear she was releasing a Middle Grade series intended for younger readers. I read Harlow Morgan's story both as a fan and as a mom looking for good books for my kids. I was not disappointed on either count.

As a reader, this is a fun adventure that has plenty of peril without invoking real fear or showing violence on the page. The characters are complex even though they're young. Adults aren't all villains or idiots, though they aren't all good either. The steampunk world is well-crafted yet relatable. There's a hint of a crush but it's not a romance. By the end of the book, one adventure is complete but I'm 100% ready for the rest of the series!

As a mom, I am a "magic hesitant" reader, meaning I'm very very careful about reading books with magical powers, even for myself as an adult. But after reading Lewellen's YA books, I trusted I'd be okay with how she handled the magic elements in her MG novels. And I was right! Many kids will love the "notes of light" in the book, yet I can rest assured they won't go playing with spells and "cute" witchcraft after reading. (That said, fans of Harry Potter will love Flickerington Academy and the unique skills of its students.) The magic/powers in the story have clear sources, both good and evil. This would actually be a great conversation starter about where real power comes from and why we don't play around with certain things.

If you enjoy clean, emotionally safe adventure stories or if you're looking for an engaging fantasy for your kids without all the darkness or w o k e agenda, this is the perfect series for you!

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlow Morgan and the Sky City is a wonderful middle-grade science fiction book that you’re going to want to have on your shelf. It’s also book one in a series. It was an intriguing ring that will keep you reading. The characters are great. The suspense is also wonderful and very appropriate for the age range it’s written towards.

As an adult, I enjoyed this novel. My kids, who read independently at the chapter book level or beyond, also enjoyed reading this as an independent read. We also read it as a read-aloud. The ones who had read it on their own still listened intently, and my four and seven-year-olds sat and listened as well. We’re big on reading aloud here, and this is a wonderful novel to have.

I loved that Harlow and Brier are twins, but each has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Neither is wrong or bad, just their own persons. This could teach a lesson to kids on its own.

While I don’t feel it comes across as a Christian novel, I do feel that it ties into Christianity and religion much the same way that C.S. Lewis did in his land of Narnia. The light vs the darkness and evil vs good if you will.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlow Morgan and the Sky City has a plot line that was easy to get into and understand. Lewellen did a great job of quickly engaging readers and building her steampunk world.
The characters are ones that readers will find something to relate to. Twins with missing mother and emotionally absent father. A teen who is new to the area and treated differently because he is not local or understood. Two friends who are keeping secrets from their friends, the twins. While readers may not be able to relate fully to any one character, they will relate to feelings of emotional abandonment by a parent, being treated differently, or feeling the need to keep certain things a secret (whether for good or bad reasons). They may also relate to telling lies in order to protect their family - which one of the twins does.
The teens band together, even when not necessarily liking each other, to combat evil and undo wrongs.
I found Harlow Morgan and the Sky City to be a hard-to-put-down book. I look forward to reading more books in the Harlow Morgan series.
Harlow Morgan and the Sky City would be a great book for a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school.
I received a complimentary copy of Harlow Morgan and the Sky City. This is my honest review.

[Deana Dick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adventure awaits those who read this book. It is a bit different from the kind of books I usually read, but it does have good lessons in the story. One thing stood out to me that was important to mention. Harlow and her twin sister are close and look out for each other. Their father can be hard on them because he is worried about his image . What is sad is he treats Harlow very differently than her sister. Harlow knows she isn’t the favorite and carries this feeling of not being good enough. She is constantly trying to show her father she is smart but it he doesn’t seem to notice.

I enjoyed how Harlow, her sister and friends team up on a mission. This is where flying machines, secrets and acceptance brings the story to surprising scenes. It does have talk of magic in the story that I was not fond of. The book is geared towards middle schoolers which I’m sure will grab their attention. This first installment in the series proves to have some undertones of faith that I appreciated.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

[Suzanne Ferrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlow Morgan Takes Flight!
In this new middle grade sci-fi series, Lyndsey Lewellen takes her action-adventure style of storytelling into the world of steampunk fiction. In a world where one girl finds her talents and jump-first, ask questions later tendencies lead her, her sister, and their friends head-first into danger. The team is forced to learn how to fight a dark evil with the light of truth and friendship. The story is full of flying steam-powered ships, a floating city in the air, and swashbuckling sword fights. As always, Ms. Lewellen’s story is full of twists and turns you won’t see coming.

Kids wanting to read a book that takes them into a fantastic fantasy world and keep turning the pages will enjoy this 1st book in the Harlow Morgan series by the award-winning author of Christian Sci-fi books. I can’t wait for the 2nd book to find out what’s next for Harlow and her friends.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Harlow Morgan and the Sky City" by Lyndsey Lewellen is written for Middle grade and young adults. The main character Harlow is a girl who wants to be able to win her father's approval. I think this book would a fantastic fit for readers who like fantasy and books that the main characters are tweens. This is the first book in the series. This was an easy book to follow along with and yes, I am going to say it I don't usually like fantasy and tales that involved magic and etc., but if this series was made into a movie I would probably take my grandsons ( even if the main character is female, there are male characters as well) to the theater to see it as I am sure they would enjoy watching the scenes unfold.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

[Denise Barela · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are a big fan of steampunk, this book is absolutely for you! It has all the things that make steampunk fun. I really enjoyed the blend of machines and magic in this story. It was fun to see how she brought these two things together to help drive the plot forward. I thought Harlow was an excellent main character, and she navigates through the tough situations in a way that is believable and relatable. I do think it was a little hard to keep track of all the characters and who was who at times though. Overall, it was a fun read, and I would recommend it to those who enjoy steampunk!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.

[Lyndsey Lewellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved taking a ride with Harlow and her friends. What a fun book to write. If you've given this steampunk adventure a shot, thank you! There are hundreds of amazing books to read out there, and I'm honored to have you here.

If you're thinking about picking up the first in this series, here are a few things you can expect:
-Sibling antics (Twin sisters who are polar opposites but love each other still)
-Fun gadgets and vehicles
-Battles between light and darkness
-Friendships
-Swordfights
-Airship rides
-Treasure hunts
-A spunky heroine who can't seem to get things right, but tries hard anyway

Happy reading!!
Lyndsey

[J.T. Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun ride through the skies.

There were a couple of times in the story that seemed to rush through a few scenes and it took a bit for me to catch my bearings. Once I found my footing the story took off at a clip.

It's an amazing adventure safe for the whole family, filled with airships, battles, and mysterious powers.

I loved the subtle hints at a Christian worldview without it feeling like a Sunday school lesson.

Even though the story comes full circle there is enough of a cliffhanger that left me itching for the next installment.

I wholeheartedly recommend Harlow Morgan.

[Blessing Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book, but Harlow and her friends charmed my heart immediately. If you loved Trenton Lee Stewart's The Secret Keepers, or Jessica Townsend's Nevermore series, then buckle up for the wildest airship ride of your life!

[JJ Brunner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a BLAST to read with lovable characters, exciting plot twists, and incredibly crafted dialogue!!!

[Jessica Tanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twins, steampunk, glowing music notes, foreign exchange students, and more lead to a wild ride of an adventure that I can't hardly wait to pick up the sequel to!

[Taylor Pence · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I'd give up smithing a hundred times over if it meant keeping you safe. Careers mean nothing without family. Every good smith knows that."

Harlow Morgan and the Sky City has the purest found family. These kids will capture your heart. Since found family is my favourite trope, I have an extreme soft spot for books that do it well. Harlow is hilarious, intelligent, and sarcastic. She kept me laughing. As the captain/leader, I loved seeing Harlow grow through various challenges as she worked with her team. Her relationship with each member of the crew was important and added so much to the story. Although I love them all, Mouse holds a very special place in my heart. He deserves to be protected and treasured forever!

I am a huge fan of Lyndsey's dialog. Not only do her characters sound like real people, but they are unique. I found the conversations to be funny, relevant, and meaningful. They also really helped bring out the individual personalities of each crew member. Some of them love to talk and others don't, but I enjoyed listening to all of them. Since these are preteens, they often have issues communicating clearly (or at all) to each other which causes more than a little chaos; however, I think Lyndsey did an excellent job drawing valuable life lessons from this theme.

The parent child relationship explored was touching. Harlow has a rocky relationship with her dad. All she wants to do is make him proud, but her passion rests in something that brings him pain. Although Harlow does her best to please him, she often messes up which causes a bigger rift between them. However, I loved the ending. Because of my own personal experiences, Mr. Morgan's words at the end were healing for me. I can't wait to see the relationship between Harlow and her dad develop as the series progresses.

I highly recommend this middle grade steam punk adventure! Bring on book 2!!!

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super fun, exciting, and fast-paced middle grade read. So many fun action scenes, interesting corners of the story world to explore, and a light dash of “crush” romance.