Heir to the Sky

Princess Kallima is the heiress of Ashra, one of the floating islands that hover over an earth overrun with monsters. Three hundred years have passed since a powerful creature, the Phoenix, broke away a piece of the earth so that Kali's people might live safely in the sky. Betrothed to a stranger, Kali longs for freedom; after she falls off the edge of Ashra one night, she survives and discovers that humans remain below, though their numbers are small, and the dangers are great. Luckily, monster hunter Griffin finds Kali and agrees to help her get home. Kali's time with Griffin, fighting mythical creatures alongside him, brings out an inner strength that she'll need in order to confront the truth about her people's past and face their future. Both Kali and Griffin are brave heroes who learn to find hope in each other and beauty among the ruins. Sun (the Paper Gods series) tackles big themes like discrimination and genocide within the framework of a rich fantasy, all building to an exciting and poignant conclusion. Ages 14%E2%80%93up. Agent: Melissa Jeglinski, Knight Agency. (Apr.)