The Sky on Fire
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3.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
Enter a world ruled by dragons…
The Sky on Fire is a daring new fantasy heist adventure that will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing, and Dragonriders of Pern
Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life.
But this is no ordinary rescue. It’s Anahrod’s past catching up with her. These cunning misfits—and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader—intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon’s hoard.
There’s only one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas—and she wants Anahrod dead.
From Jenn Lyons, the acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, this soaring standalone fantasy combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue, and a little bit of heat.
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.
Customer Reviews
Made it 11% through
I approached *The Sky on Fire* by Jenn Lyons with high expectations, drawn in by its captivating premise and the promise of a thrilling fantasy adventure similar to “The Fourth Wing”. However, I was deeply disappointed by the lack of transparency in the book's description, which failed to mention the LGBTQ or queer-normative themes that are central to the story. needless to say this book is absolutely nothing like “Fourth Wing”.
As a reader, I believe it is both unfair and disrespectful for authors and publishers to be purposefully vague about significant aspects of a book's content. In this case, I made it 11% through the book before realizing that the setting and characters were deeply embedded in a queer-normative world—something I wasn't prepared for and wasn't interested in reading. This discovery left me feeling misled and frustrated, as it is crucial for readers to be informed about the themes and narratives they will encounter, especially when those themes are central to the book's identity.
It feels as though the omission was a deliberate tactic to broaden the book's appeal, disregarding the preferences of readers who might not be interested in such content. This is not just an issue of genre or style but one of transparency and respect for the reader.
For me, *The Sky on Fire* was a $27 mistake that could have been easily avoided with a more honest and clear description. I am disappointed, not just in the book, but in the entire process that led to this frustrating experience. Transparency in book marketing is essential, and I hope this review serves as a reminder to publishers and authors alike: be upfront with your readers.