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Under This Forgetful Sky
In the spirit of Paolo Bacigalupi and Laini Taylor, this futuristic star-crossed love story follows two teens struggling to find their place in a starkly unequal world.
Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari has spent his entire life behind the armored walls of St. Iago, which protect citizens of the Union of Upper Cities from the outside world’s environmental devastation. But when rebels infect his father with a fatal virus, Rumi escapes St. Iago, desperate to find a cure.
In the ruined city of Paraíso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Paz—and behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumi’s father’s illness than she’s saying and has her own agenda. With the powerful forces at play in their cities putting them at odds, can the two learn to trust in each other—enough to imagine a different world?
Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari has spent his entire life behind the armored walls of St. Iago, which protect citizens of the Union of Upper Cities from the outside world’s environmental devastation. But when rebels infect his father with a fatal virus, Rumi escapes St. Iago, desperate to find a cure.
In the ruined city of Paraíso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Paz—and behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumi’s father’s illness than she’s saying and has her own agenda. With the powerful forces at play in their cities putting them at odds, can the two learn to trust in each other—enough to imagine a different world?
415 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2023
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About the author
Lauren Yero
1 book118 followersLauren Yero is a Cuban American writer and teacher living in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She writes speculative, near-future stories of resistance, adventure, and first love that question the structures our world is built upon.
Born in Florida, she received her BA from Davidson College and her MA in Environmental Literature from the University of Nevada Reno. Her desire to connect more deeply with her Cuban roots led her to study and work throughout the Spanish-speaking world—including Chile, where she drew inspiration for her debut novel Under This Forgetful Sky.
In addition to writing, she teaches at a small farm-and-arts school in the beautiful county she calls home. She shares a small homestead with her husband, two kids, two pups, ten chickens, five geese, two ducks, and a couple hundred thousand honeybees.
Born in Florida, she received her BA from Davidson College and her MA in Environmental Literature from the University of Nevada Reno. Her desire to connect more deeply with her Cuban roots led her to study and work throughout the Spanish-speaking world—including Chile, where she drew inspiration for her debut novel Under This Forgetful Sky.
In addition to writing, she teaches at a small farm-and-arts school in the beautiful county she calls home. She shares a small homestead with her husband, two kids, two pups, ten chickens, five geese, two ducks, and a couple hundred thousand honeybees.
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December 27, 2022
Be prepared to care greatly for the heroes of Under This Forgetful Sky! It's impossible not to cheer for them, cry for them, and devour their story, even when it cuts deep. Yero weaves together science fiction, realism, and lore to create a world that is both alien and terrifyingly familiar. While this story is set in a dystopian future, the narrative was comforting in that it demonstrates that life and beauty flourish even when the world as we know it has ceased to be. This story lets you live alongside your existential crisis in relative peace, exploring humanity's relationship with change, heritage, and nature.
August 16, 2023
The images in this book have stayed with me long after I finished it. Yero is a truly beautiful writer and this novel is exquisitely crafted. In the field of dystopian literature Under This Forgetful Sky stands out with its deeply felt characters, delicious language, and poignant, nuanced, perspective on climate, inequity, loyalty, social divisions, and belonging.
It made me think deeply about the stories we tell ourselves, both culturally and personally, to justify the way we live in the world. It may be classified as YA but as an adult it made me examine my belief systems, values, and behaviors. It's also captivating, vivid, and thoroughly enjoyable.
I wish I could discover it for the first time over and over again.
It made me think deeply about the stories we tell ourselves, both culturally and personally, to justify the way we live in the world. It may be classified as YA but as an adult it made me examine my belief systems, values, and behaviors. It's also captivating, vivid, and thoroughly enjoyable.
I wish I could discover it for the first time over and over again.
August 19, 2022
Very excited for this book to be published. I was able to read a short excerpt and I can't wait to find out what happens to Rumi and Paz! Seems like there might be a romance that develops, if they can both survive. A fast-paced story with literary flair is 100% in my wheelhouse.
October 11, 2021
Amazing, page-turning SF with characters that felt compelling and real. Lush, beautiful writing!
July 6, 2023
Under This Forgetful Sky gave me a very 3% vibe, obviously because of the South American setting and dystopian content, but honestly anything that gives me 3% vibes is going to be an automatic win. And this book very much was a win. I was kind of sold from the start, as I adored the author's descriptions of the settings, and the very different points of view of our main characters Rumi and Paz. And frankly, the story just kept getting better and better.
I think the thing I loved the most is that it is very morally gray, and you can't really decipher who the "bad side" is, or if there is even fully one (or more likely, more than one). We're all the heroes of our own story, after all. Each of the main characters is desperate for something. For Paz, it is to become part of the rebellion, and for Rumi, it's to save his father. Of course, neither one knows what they have gotten themselves into.
It's an exciting story, because the characters must dodge all kinds of obstacles, both of the human variety and the natural variety. They also have no idea who can be trusted, and the answer is quite possibly that no one can. So there is a lot at stake for both characters, and at times, their goals conflict. They also begin to develop a bond, which of course makes everything that much more intense, because they obviously don't want to betray each other, but.
I also really loved the author's note about her travels to Chile and how this book came to be. She based much of the world off of the history of the colonization of the Mapuche people, and you should really read more of both the book and the author's note to uncover this all. For me, it made the world building even more important and emotive. The book does end in a satisfying way, but with definite potential for more. And I for one would be first in line.
Bottom Line: Yeah I loved this book. I need more of this story, more of this world, and more of these characters, please and thanks.
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
I think the thing I loved the most is that it is very morally gray, and you can't really decipher who the "bad side" is, or if there is even fully one (or more likely, more than one). We're all the heroes of our own story, after all. Each of the main characters is desperate for something. For Paz, it is to become part of the rebellion, and for Rumi, it's to save his father. Of course, neither one knows what they have gotten themselves into.
It's an exciting story, because the characters must dodge all kinds of obstacles, both of the human variety and the natural variety. They also have no idea who can be trusted, and the answer is quite possibly that no one can. So there is a lot at stake for both characters, and at times, their goals conflict. They also begin to develop a bond, which of course makes everything that much more intense, because they obviously don't want to betray each other, but.
I also really loved the author's note about her travels to Chile and how this book came to be. She based much of the world off of the history of the colonization of the Mapuche people, and you should really read more of both the book and the author's note to uncover this all. For me, it made the world building even more important and emotive. The book does end in a satisfying way, but with definite potential for more. And I for one would be first in line.
Bottom Line: Yeah I loved this book. I need more of this story, more of this world, and more of these characters, please and thanks.
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
June 8, 2023
This book managed to be so many things at once for me. The worldbuilding was sweetly nostalgic composed of a diverse community that felt very much like home despite the dystopian setting! I'm not sure how else to say it, but the characters in the story reminded me of the people I grew up with while their fears of Upper City, sickness, poverty, and gentrification is a story as old as time, specifically, in this case, in latiné communities. The fairytale aspect weaved magically throughout the plot. The twists were so good, and that ending...that's all I'll say. No spoilers, but wow.
September 22, 2023
I absolutely adored this book and cant wait for the sequel! Soon, please!!!
July 3, 2023
Under This Forgetful Sky by Lauren Yero has to be one of the most vividly written stories I've read this year. It's about star-crossed lovers who grew up in totally different ways, coming together for an eye-opening journey.
Rumi lives in a walled in, protected city, and Paz lives outside the walls in a city of ruin. When someone is infected with a virus from beyond the walls, Rumi ventures to the unknown. He is forced to trust Paz, a girl who has known nothing but struggle.
This book is in a dystopian setting with power and corruption. The Chilean culture and storytelling were phenomenal. The character arcs were done so well. It is truly an amazing book! The story also deals with grief, inequality, murder and sickness, so check tw.
Rumi lives in a walled in, protected city, and Paz lives outside the walls in a city of ruin. When someone is infected with a virus from beyond the walls, Rumi ventures to the unknown. He is forced to trust Paz, a girl who has known nothing but struggle.
This book is in a dystopian setting with power and corruption. The Chilean culture and storytelling were phenomenal. The character arcs were done so well. It is truly an amazing book! The story also deals with grief, inequality, murder and sickness, so check tw.
June 3, 2023
UNDER THIS FORGETFUL SKY by Lauren Yero is a delicate yet fast paced, dystopian masterpiece inspired by the imagined future of the largest indigenous population in Chile, the Mapuche people, and the reclamation of their ancestral lands.
Rumi and Paz’s stories will break and capture your heart in the most profound ways. I couldn't put it down and at times it reminded me of THE GIVER by Lois Lowry, but it’s truly nothing like I’ve ever read in the greatest way.
I found mighty courage, inspiration, strength, and hope in the intricate web of the unseen worlds of Paz and Rumi. The story of the sky and the sea. Two secret mirrors that represent the Lower City and the success of the resistance and the Upper City controlled by elites and the cycle of power.
“Do you remember the story of the Sky and the Sea—how the Sea’s dark waters heaved and surged? How the sky was so afraid, so he gathered up stones? This story is true, children—but as you well know, in this world some stories hold more truth than others.”
*ARC Review of UNDER THIS FORGETFUL SKY by Lauren Yero
*Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
*Releases July 18, 2023
Rumi and Paz’s stories will break and capture your heart in the most profound ways. I couldn't put it down and at times it reminded me of THE GIVER by Lois Lowry, but it’s truly nothing like I’ve ever read in the greatest way.
I found mighty courage, inspiration, strength, and hope in the intricate web of the unseen worlds of Paz and Rumi. The story of the sky and the sea. Two secret mirrors that represent the Lower City and the success of the resistance and the Upper City controlled by elites and the cycle of power.
“Do you remember the story of the Sky and the Sea—how the Sea’s dark waters heaved and surged? How the sky was so afraid, so he gathered up stones? This story is true, children—but as you well know, in this world some stories hold more truth than others.”
*ARC Review of UNDER THIS FORGETFUL SKY by Lauren Yero
*Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
*Releases July 18, 2023
June 16, 2023
4.5 Stars
I adore this book. I didn't know I was in the mood for new dystopia, but this book just proved that I am. It is everything dystopia should be -- class division, government censorship, wealthy citizens being willfully ignorant -- and yet it also adds something entirely new. This book is set in Chile (or what was once Chile), and Lauren Yero really embraces that. It's not just the flavor of Chile. It's the history, the mix of cultures, the landscape (even in it's apocalyptic form). This book isn't just another YA dystopia. It is lovely and horrific, uplifting and gruesome.
I can't recommend it highly enough.
My full review will be available August 4th, 2023 at Gateway Reviews.
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Edelweiss+ and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
I adore this book. I didn't know I was in the mood for new dystopia, but this book just proved that I am. It is everything dystopia should be -- class division, government censorship, wealthy citizens being willfully ignorant -- and yet it also adds something entirely new. This book is set in Chile (or what was once Chile), and Lauren Yero really embraces that. It's not just the flavor of Chile. It's the history, the mix of cultures, the landscape (even in it's apocalyptic form). This book isn't just another YA dystopia. It is lovely and horrific, uplifting and gruesome.
I can't recommend it highly enough.
My full review will be available August 4th, 2023 at Gateway Reviews.
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Edelweiss+ and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
May 18, 2023
This book is told in duel POV with a sort of third storyteller POV throughout. There’s also some poetry sprinkled through which I loved! While I loved Paz’s character, I really hated Rumi. He just came off as really stupid to me. He’s told not to trust anyone and then follows her around like a loving puppy. So I didn’t really feel the romance between them either. But I liked the plot/stakes/themes of this book. Also, there’s a dog in this book!! This has a bit of a open ending so I’m curious to see if there will be a sequel
December 27, 2022
This is such a compelling and beautifully written book. The images of our world gone sideways have stayed with me, and the characters and their journey is super compelling and rich. It’s fun! It’s beautiful! It’s excellent! Would recommend!!
December 27, 2022
Looking forward to this book!
December 28, 2022
Couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters, the smart writing, the fresh original writing in a genre I love the most. Excited about this author.
December 29, 2022
Cannot wait to read this novel!
July 24, 2023
First of all, do not be misled by the YA label and the teenage protagonists. This is an important book with an important message for all ages. But it may just be that it is most needful that the young take the message to heart and act on it. Because this is the messed-up world they are inheriting.
The story is set in the not-so-distant future, after the Hot Wars, which left much of the world in wreckage, poisoned by radiation and industrial pollution, and subject to violent terrorist attacks. The ruling classes have retreated to walled cities--Upper Cities-- where life is privileged and safe, where, by mandate, citizens wear 'specs' that monitor their every move as well as showing an alternate, colorful view, an overlay, of their grim surroundings. (Shades of the Emerald City!)
Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari lives in St. Iago, an Upper City of post-Apocalypse Chile. His world is upended when his father falls ill with a deadly virus, evidently the work of a rebel group called Las Oscuras. Rumi finds a mysterious map that promises to guide him to the source of a cure. But to find it, he must leave the safety of the city, face the unknown, and cross the poisoned Wastes.
Fifteen-year-old Paz is a child of the world beyond the walls, a world that has been poisoned and drained of resources by the Upper Cities. From her home in ruined Paraiso, she ventures into the Wastes on a scavenging expedition.
When both Paz and Rumi are captured by Las Oscuras and then escape, they form an uneasy alliance that is tested by danger and by doubt at every turn. Who is the real enemy is the question that occurs again and again. In a world of misinformation, who can you trust?
Yero weaves a beautiful web--part road trip, part quest, part romance and coming of age, part edge of your seat adventure. Her prose is stunning-- a girl who "slung daggers when she walked" and "held a room captive with her collarbones." The people and communities encountered on the quest are vivid and sympathetic. And the picture of the divided world, the divided peoples, rings all too true.
In her afterword, Yero talks about her travels in Chile and her awakening to the 'slow violence' done by multinational corporations to lands not their own. How, she asks, do we tell these complex stories that happened over long periods of time, doing damage so slowly that it was virtually imperceptible? "How do we make visible the web of the world?"
Like all good fiction, that is exactly what this fine book does.
Very highly recommended.
The story is set in the not-so-distant future, after the Hot Wars, which left much of the world in wreckage, poisoned by radiation and industrial pollution, and subject to violent terrorist attacks. The ruling classes have retreated to walled cities--Upper Cities-- where life is privileged and safe, where, by mandate, citizens wear 'specs' that monitor their every move as well as showing an alternate, colorful view, an overlay, of their grim surroundings. (Shades of the Emerald City!)
Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari lives in St. Iago, an Upper City of post-Apocalypse Chile. His world is upended when his father falls ill with a deadly virus, evidently the work of a rebel group called Las Oscuras. Rumi finds a mysterious map that promises to guide him to the source of a cure. But to find it, he must leave the safety of the city, face the unknown, and cross the poisoned Wastes.
Fifteen-year-old Paz is a child of the world beyond the walls, a world that has been poisoned and drained of resources by the Upper Cities. From her home in ruined Paraiso, she ventures into the Wastes on a scavenging expedition.
When both Paz and Rumi are captured by Las Oscuras and then escape, they form an uneasy alliance that is tested by danger and by doubt at every turn. Who is the real enemy is the question that occurs again and again. In a world of misinformation, who can you trust?
Yero weaves a beautiful web--part road trip, part quest, part romance and coming of age, part edge of your seat adventure. Her prose is stunning-- a girl who "slung daggers when she walked" and "held a room captive with her collarbones." The people and communities encountered on the quest are vivid and sympathetic. And the picture of the divided world, the divided peoples, rings all too true.
In her afterword, Yero talks about her travels in Chile and her awakening to the 'slow violence' done by multinational corporations to lands not their own. How, she asks, do we tell these complex stories that happened over long periods of time, doing damage so slowly that it was virtually imperceptible? "How do we make visible the web of the world?"
Like all good fiction, that is exactly what this fine book does.
Very highly recommended.
December 28, 2022
Beautifully written with engaging characters! I loved the dynamic between Paz and Rumi, and the plot kept me turning those pages for sure. Great for anyone who likes YA and/or speculative fiction...it's like if Ursula Le Guin, Isabel Allende, and Suzanne Collins combined narrative forces to create an amazing story together. Highly recommend!
December 27, 2022
I had the opportunity to read Under This Forgetful Sky before it was released and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was unpredictable, which held my interest from beginning to end. This is one I will definitely purchase, to be able to read it again and again. I am anxious to what else Ms. Yero has in the works for her next book!
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December 27, 2022Very much looking forward to this.
December 27, 2022
Looking forward to receiving a copy of this book in the new year, can’t wait to dive in!
December 27, 2022
First learned about this book in the making about 10 years ago (??!!) -- absolutely can't wait to finally read it!
December 27, 2022
Need to read! Looks great!
December 28, 2022
This gritty, beautiful, and thoughtful book may be labeled as Young Adult, but I can say Older Adults will enjoy it as well. Source: am older adult.
December 28, 2022
Excited to read this!
July 25, 2023
Under This Forgetful Sky by Lauren Yero is a young adult sci-fi/fantasy standalone that is set in a technologically advanced dystopian society.
Looking at all the five star ratings on Goodreads I am definitely wondering whether I read the same book as others because from my perspective, Under This Forgetful Sky by Lauren Yero fell short in numerous aspects and failed to meet my expectations, leaving me with a sense of dissatisfaction. Undoubtedly, there are aspects within this book that shine brilliantly. Nevertheless, it is my sincere belief that the negative aspects significantly outweigh the positives, resulting in an imbalanced reading experience.
Lauren’s prose in Under This Forgetful Sky is lyrical, showcasing considerable promise as a debut author. Her writing style exhibits a captivating and expressive quality that draws readers into the narrative. Moreover, I found her commendable efforts to shed light on South American cultures and languages to be particularly noteworthy. By incorporating these elements into the story, she brings diversity and richness to the literary landscape. The pacing of the story was good and had it’s moments of intrigue and suspense.
However the book’s world-building lacked cohesion and often left significant gaps for readers to fill with their imagination. Understanding the concept of Upper City and Lower City and their co-relations proved to be a challenge, and it wasn’t until I reached approximately 60% of the book that the author provided a somewhat inadequate explanation of their separation. I couldn’t help but question the rationale behind building an impenetrable wall around a city and isolating it from the rest of society, unless the city was entirely self-sufficient. Unfortunately, the book didn’t offer any evidence to support this self-sufficiency claim. Or was there a network system among the Upper Cities around the world to help each other out? I’d never know! Additionally, the vast distance between the two cities, requiring weeks of travel, makes it difficult to comprehend how both can genuinely be considered parts of a single entity.
Throughout the book, the author repeatedly emphasized the technological advancement of the Upper City. However, I must admit that I found it challenging to fully embrace this claim since there were few instances or details to substantiate it. The mentioned aspects such as specs and digiclothes, unfortunately, were not adequately explained, leaving me somewhat perplexed about their functionality. Additionally, the presence of holograms and heliocycles further supported the notion of advancement, but it seemed insufficient to convincingly portray the comprehensive technological prowess attributed to the Upper City.
Paz’s character and story arc resonated with me, and I found her journey in the book quite compelling. However, I couldn’t help but ponder the author’s specific decision to portray Yumi as Pakistani. It seemed that his nationality didn’t have a profound impact on the overall plot, unlike the significance attributed to Paz’s background. I mention this because author made the decision to make Yumi, A Pakistani, possibly a Muslim, consume alcohol at a certain point in the story. I am wondering whether there was any significance in that scene the author was trying to convey. Also the only male Yumi I know is the Persian poet Yumi. All the other Yumis in my life whether they are from East Asia, South Asia or Middle East, are actually females, as it happens to be a common female name now. Given the story is told in first person perspective, I seriously would have thought Yumi was a female character unless I had read the book blurb first where I encountered his pronouns.
I found it commendable that the author attempted to bring attention to the Spanish language by integrating it into the narrative. However, I noticed that at times, the author forgot to provide translations for complete sentences in Spanish. Personally, I could manage with my limited high school Spanish knowledge, but my South Korean friend, with whom I was buddy reading this book, faced significant challenges. She frequently had to rely on me for translations or resort to using online tools, which ultimately disrupted her reading experience. Consequently, I fully understood her decision to stop reading the book, as the language barrier became a considerable distraction for her.
These were only a very few good and bad things among many I noticed as I read Under This Forgetful Sky which I can talk about without giving out spoilers. In conclusion although there are certainly good things to be said about the book my personal overall experience with it was bad.
Looking at all the five star ratings on Goodreads I am definitely wondering whether I read the same book as others because from my perspective, Under This Forgetful Sky by Lauren Yero fell short in numerous aspects and failed to meet my expectations, leaving me with a sense of dissatisfaction. Undoubtedly, there are aspects within this book that shine brilliantly. Nevertheless, it is my sincere belief that the negative aspects significantly outweigh the positives, resulting in an imbalanced reading experience.
Lauren’s prose in Under This Forgetful Sky is lyrical, showcasing considerable promise as a debut author. Her writing style exhibits a captivating and expressive quality that draws readers into the narrative. Moreover, I found her commendable efforts to shed light on South American cultures and languages to be particularly noteworthy. By incorporating these elements into the story, she brings diversity and richness to the literary landscape. The pacing of the story was good and had it’s moments of intrigue and suspense.
However the book’s world-building lacked cohesion and often left significant gaps for readers to fill with their imagination. Understanding the concept of Upper City and Lower City and their co-relations proved to be a challenge, and it wasn’t until I reached approximately 60% of the book that the author provided a somewhat inadequate explanation of their separation. I couldn’t help but question the rationale behind building an impenetrable wall around a city and isolating it from the rest of society, unless the city was entirely self-sufficient. Unfortunately, the book didn’t offer any evidence to support this self-sufficiency claim. Or was there a network system among the Upper Cities around the world to help each other out? I’d never know! Additionally, the vast distance between the two cities, requiring weeks of travel, makes it difficult to comprehend how both can genuinely be considered parts of a single entity.
Throughout the book, the author repeatedly emphasized the technological advancement of the Upper City. However, I must admit that I found it challenging to fully embrace this claim since there were few instances or details to substantiate it. The mentioned aspects such as specs and digiclothes, unfortunately, were not adequately explained, leaving me somewhat perplexed about their functionality. Additionally, the presence of holograms and heliocycles further supported the notion of advancement, but it seemed insufficient to convincingly portray the comprehensive technological prowess attributed to the Upper City.
Paz’s character and story arc resonated with me, and I found her journey in the book quite compelling. However, I couldn’t help but ponder the author’s specific decision to portray Yumi as Pakistani. It seemed that his nationality didn’t have a profound impact on the overall plot, unlike the significance attributed to Paz’s background. I mention this because author made the decision to make Yumi, A Pakistani, possibly a Muslim, consume alcohol at a certain point in the story. I am wondering whether there was any significance in that scene the author was trying to convey. Also the only male Yumi I know is the Persian poet Yumi. All the other Yumis in my life whether they are from East Asia, South Asia or Middle East, are actually females, as it happens to be a common female name now. Given the story is told in first person perspective, I seriously would have thought Yumi was a female character unless I had read the book blurb first where I encountered his pronouns.
I found it commendable that the author attempted to bring attention to the Spanish language by integrating it into the narrative. However, I noticed that at times, the author forgot to provide translations for complete sentences in Spanish. Personally, I could manage with my limited high school Spanish knowledge, but my South Korean friend, with whom I was buddy reading this book, faced significant challenges. She frequently had to rely on me for translations or resort to using online tools, which ultimately disrupted her reading experience. Consequently, I fully understood her decision to stop reading the book, as the language barrier became a considerable distraction for her.
These were only a very few good and bad things among many I noticed as I read Under This Forgetful Sky which I can talk about without giving out spoilers. In conclusion although there are certainly good things to be said about the book my personal overall experience with it was bad.
March 21, 2023
This poetic, beautiful, and haunting book has shifted the way that I perceive the possibilities for the collective future of humanity. Yero speaks of the continued deepening division of humankind and the unspoken connections that can bridge even the widest gap between two hearts. These courageous and resilient characters walk that jagged canyon between desperation and redemption with grounded compassion and gritty loyalty and ultimately embrace their shared humanity. The mythic voice of the storyteller gives this book a timeless flair that deepens the reader’s understanding of the stories that these character’s psyches and societies are built upon, their shared history, and what it could mean for their collective future.
December 30, 2022
Under This Forgetful Sky is at the top of my reading list for 2023! Lauren Yero is a brilliant thinker and gifted writer. Young adults and adults will be influenced by her work.
December 30, 2022
So excited to read this!
December 30, 2022
Excited to read this book! Top of my list for 2023 :)
January 1, 2023
Number one on my 2023 reading list!!
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