Under This Forgetful Sky
Under This Forgetful Sky by Lauren Yero, published by Simon and Schuster on July 18, 2023, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of survival and love in a dystopian setting. The story follows sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari, who has lived his life within the protective walls of St. Iago, a city shielded from the environmental devastation outside. When his father is infected with a fatal virus by rebels, Rumi escapes in search of a cure, leading him to the ruined city of Paraíso.
As Rumi navigates this new world, he encounters fifteen-year-old Paz, who becomes his guide on this perilous journey. Their relationship develops amidst the backdrop of a starkly unequal future, where trust is hard to come by. Readers will find a narrative that intertwines action and adventure with elements of magical realism, as Rumi and Paz confront powerful forces that threaten their lives and their burgeoning connection. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to delve into a tale of resilience and hope against a backdrop of apocalyptic challenges.
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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 world’s 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 Paraíso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Paz—and behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumi’s father’s illness than she’s 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 other—enough to imagine a different world?
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