Reviews with content warning for Gore - Sky in the Deep

Adrienne Young's books might be too dark for me. I knew there would be violence but the whole world itself seemed consumed by it. Like Fable, there was no escape from it. I hated that, but unlike Fable that did get better and I had times where I felt I could "settle" into the setting if that makes sense.

The plot and romance were pretty good (content: kisses, one fade to black scene). The romance was actually a pretty well done enemies to lovers, and despite how popular that trope is, it's also hard to pull off well. This was pulled off well, and other than the violence, I thought it was a satisfying read. Not a favorite but satisfying.

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adventurous emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Adrienne Young continues to prove why she's an easy auto-buy author. I just love the emotion and character growth she weaves into her stories. This one took me a minute to get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I loved the viking-esque setting of warriors and how they learned how to put aside their differences and work together to defeat a greater enemy. Halvard must be protected at all costs; he was the gem of the story, the reason Eelyn's heart learned to soften and grow. Loved the tension between Eelyn and Fiske as well.

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

I didn't realize how many of Adrienne Young's books were on my TBR until recently, but somehow this one made it to the top of my list. Sky in the Deep is my first read of hers and I want to binge all of her books now!

Sky in the Deep is such a fresh YA Fantasy compared to what I've been reading lately. It's a simple, straightforward plot that is both exciting and easy to follow. I loved the sibling's relationship. I loved the portrayal of how intimate friendship looks, both male friendships and female friendships. And of course, the romance was very natural and sweet.

The Viking clan theme is one of my favorites and this one was done very well. And the parents that are in this? Viking parents have always been some of my favorites in literature and the parents in this book are no different. I kept picturing Hiccup's dad from How to Train Your Dragon whenever Eelyn mentioned her father. The family dynamics are just so nice in this book. Highly recommend it to lovers of Viking fantasy!

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4.0

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mamacita88's review

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adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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adventurous challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed the last half of this book but did find the first half rough because I'm kind of a sensitive reader and there was a lot of loss and sad situations. But I did wind up liking it by the end!!

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