Under This Forgetful Sky

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This heartbreaking and heartfelt (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) star-crossed love story follows two teens in a starkly unequal future world who are struggling to find their places.

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 worlds 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 Paraso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Pazand behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumis fathers illness than shes 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 otherenough to imagine a different world

Reviews

*Book RiotBest Books of the Year for Teens*
*Poets & Writers Get the Word Out pick*
*Kirkus Reviews Best of the Month*
"Gorgeous writing and emotionally impactful character arcs. . . .Heartbreaking and heartfelt." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
"Under This Forgetful Sky is an exquisitely crafted debut set in a smartly realized world. Rumi and Paz are characters to cheer for, and their page-turning story is both a heart-rending romance and a nuanced exploration of inequity. Highly recommended." -- Rae Carson, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns series
"A love story, adventure tale, and science fiction work that reflects actions and events in our present world. . . . A unique and heart-pounding novel with an unexpected ending readers wont soon forget." * School Library Journal *
"The fully fleshed-out characters and their distinctly human connections juxtapose the delicately crafted sci-fi world. . . . Yero molds a convincing dystopian society that explores how technological advancements and political corruption can affect future generations." * Publishers Weekly *
"Fans of dystopian romance will likely find much to enjoy in Under This Forgetful Sky. . . . [Yero]has built a complex and fascinating world, beautifully rendered. . . [a]gritty yet tender adventure with a conscience." * Chapter 16 *

Author Bio

Lauren Yerois a Cuban American writer who was born in Florida and now lives in the mountains of western North Carolina. Her desire to connect more deeply with her Cuban roots led her to study and work throughout the Spanish-speaking worldincluding Chile, where she drew inspiration for her debut novel,Under This Forgetful Sky. In addition to writing, she works as a teacher and shares a small homestead with her husband, two kids, two pups, ten chickens, five geese, two ducks, and a couple hundred thousand honeybees.