Under the Never Sky in YAholics Anonymous!

Jan 23, 2012 Annie Brewer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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"A WORLD OF NEVERS UNDER THE NEVER SKY."

*4.5 brilliant stars*

Okay, first I want to take a moment to admire this beautiful cover. I mean, really, how freakin' gorgeous! I'm so glad I have a hardcover copy of this beauty on my shelf. The other cover didn't really do much for me. I'm glad they changed it. It just doesn't describe the story quite like this one. But this one...is perfect. Aria looks bad ass, and the scene around her says so much about the story, perfectly. Love it!

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Jan 07, 2013 Justin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Under the Never Sky was a wonderful book. It is somewhat unique, I say somewhat because the idea of the Aether, pods, etc has been done many many times before some that I can think of are very familiar to the ways that Reverie is described in this book. With that said, I feel as though Veronica was able to take some well known ideas and breathe some new life into them. Similarities should never deter you from reading a book, because all authors have to get inspiration from somewhere. It is how a Under the Never Sky was a wonderful book. It is somewhat unique, I say somewhat because the idea of the Aether, pods, etc has been done many many times before some that I can think of are very familiar to the ways that Reverie is described in this book. With that said, I feel as though Veronica was able to take some well known ideas and breathe some new life into them. Similarities should never deter you from reading a book, because all authors have to get inspiration from somewhere. It is how authors use those inspirations that should help you to figure out if it is a book for you. And I feel like Veronica did a wonderful job with what she was trying to portray.

As I mentioned above, the whole idea of the world within Under the Never Sky has been done in some way or another. Just because it is pretty basic themes. Anyone that has read fantasy books should have an idea for what the Aether is, it is a fairly common thing that is used in books, movies, games, you name it. One would think that such an over abundance of something would become a bad thing but it really isn't. The world Veronica has created for this series is actually pretty incredible. Sure, it draws on things we've all probably seen before but you will see that in pretty much any book you read these days. I really enjoyed the amount of detail Veronica put into describing Reverie and even the Aether. So trust me when I say there is no reason to be skeptical when it comes to the world Veronica created.

Aria and Perry.. Wow. These two characters are incredible. I seriously loved every minute of this book when it came to these two. They got amazing personalities that really shine when they are together throughout the book. I'm ready to see how things continue to grow between them, they are so great together and I am sure that will only continue to grow as the story continues, or at least I am hoping it will. But there are a lot of other fun characters in this book too, such as Cinder and Roar. Under the Never Sky is another shining example of a book where the side characters have a pretty huge spotlight, and can really win over the readers. I hope to see more of them, and to also see what new characters await later in the series.

Overall this was a fantastic book. I know I talked a lot about how some of the elements are becoming very lose to being overused but I don't think it really has a negative effect on this book. Especially since it isn't something that is talked about a lot in YA books. I would actually like to see it be used in YA more, because I feel like YA authors really have a different way of looking at everything compared to adult fantasy writers, game developers, etc that use these types of ideas the most. But I was really pleased with Veronica's view on it all and how she was able to get it across. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series as the books are released. ...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Cara Ginter rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Veronica Rossi’s debut novel, Under the Never Sky, is a fantastic, thrilling and beautifully captivating young adult novel that will undoubtedly go down as one of the best books of 2012. Stylistically, Ms Rossi has written a story as stunning in print as it is imagined. Her words are clearly chosen with care, used only as necessary and never to excess. They pull the reader along, painting the picture of a world so very believable and yet strikingly unlike our own. Colour, sounds, smells and sigh Veronica Rossi’s debut novel, Under the Never Sky, is a fantastic, thrilling and beautifully captivating young adult novel that will undoubtedly go down as one of the best books of 2012. Stylistically, Ms Rossi has written a story as stunning in print as it is imagined. Her words are clearly chosen with care, used only as necessary and never to excess. They pull the reader along, painting the picture of a world so very believable and yet strikingly unlike our own. Colour, sounds, smells and sights are all woven together seamlessly; her descriptions are fluid and breathtaking. In writing Under the Never Sky, Ms Rossi has managed an extraordinary feat – dreaming up, and developing, a world worth exploring. A world that is nearly as much a character as the two actual characters the readers follow.

But what is a beautiful world without enthralling, compelling characters to populate it? Thankfully, Under the Never Sky has no shortage of those. Following two main perspectives – Aria, a “dweller” and Peregrine (Perry), an “outsider” – we as readers are given the opportunity to explore two very distinct, different, and equally fascinating societies that function seemingly completely separate from one another. And though Aria and Perry spend a good deal time in close contact with one another, they view each other and the world around them in very different ways. This gives us the opportunity to make our own judgements on the world that they live in, on the people that they come into contact with. Unlike with so many books that only follow one character and only give one character a true and honest voice, Under the Never Sky has the advantage of two unique stories that converge and turn into something all the more alive and vibrant.

I loved the stark contrast of the “progressive” society (the dwellers with their high technology and sealed, enclosed compounds that seem perfect and impenetrable) to the “regressive” society (the outsiders that are without technology, that hunt like ‘savages’ and that group themselves in tribes and live where the dwellers are unable to). I loved that this novel took the idea of “progressive” and “regressive” and twisted them in such a way that made me as a reader wonder if progress was necessarily the better of the two options. Granted, both societies are flawed. But in that regard, they are both believable.

The pacing is perfect, quick and steady. The plot is developed, strong, wonderfully structured. At moments, it’s joyous – and at other moments, heartbreaking. The characters are easy to care about, to connect with. It’s easy to want them to succeed, to be happy and it’s difficult to watch them make choices that might tear them apart or make their lives difficult. And yet it’s easy to trust that in Ms Rossi’s skilled hands, in the end, things will turn out how they ought to.

Everything about this book was fantastically done. I was instantly drawn in from page one and carried along from chapter to chapter towards a stunning ending that left me wanting more. It was nearly impossible to put down. I can hardly wait for the sequel, knowing that the story has only just begun. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes beautiful worlds, strong characters and a brilliant plot. ...more

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Sep 13, 2011 📖 Yazzie 📚 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I really did like this book. I liked the story and the writing. it was a little bit different from all the vampire type books I normally read!

First you have Aria, she gets thrown out of her easy make-believe life into what her people call the Death-shop.

Next you have Perry, who is thrown/leaves his Tribe in order to find his beloved nephew, who he lost because of Aria.

What would the chances be for them to find each other in the middle of a storm? What are the chances they would make a deal with ...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Autumn rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I loved Perry. Aria was fine too (She didn't really annoy me. At all. Wooo!!), but Perry... =D Have not read a character I liked that much in a while. And the story itself was great too. I loved Cinder the moment he appeared. Actually, I think I loved all the characters. Not for who they were, but because they were done pretty well.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like the book that much at first, but I was definitely wrong. And the world building was great. For once I wasn't sitting there throw ...more

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Dec 06, 2011 Megan (The Book Babe) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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The beginning of this one didn't really grab me-- at first I was a bit confused about what was going on, and what exactly it all meant. But as it started to come together, I realized that this is some kind of a mix between futuristic and dystopian, and that it's awesome.

I liked Aria. She can be a bit condescending at times, but she has her heart in the right place. She's also fearless and wicked and one of those characters that I just want to b ...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Anna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I actually kind of enjoyed this a lot. I understood everything, eventually. Yea, in the beginning the was some confusing parts, but it all started to work out eventually and I LOVED Perry and Aria so freaking much! I can't wait to learn more about Cinder and what will happen, but I really did enjoy it! Can't wait to read book 2.

P.S. I didn't mark them down but they had some pretty swoonworthy lines from Perry, I must say, although sometimes the romance was a tad awkward, I still felt like they ...more

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Mar 21, 2012 voiceofmadness rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

OH MY GOSH I WANT THE 2nd BOOK! Amazing, fast, and detailed.

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