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Summary
Summary
Breathtaking action and romance continue in the sequel to the epic Let the Sky Fall , from the author of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Vane Weston is haunted. By the searing pull of his bond to Audra. By the lies he's told to cover for her disappearance. By the treacherous winds that slip into his mind, trying to trap him in his worst nightmares. And as his enemies grow stronger, Vane doesn't know how much longer he can last on his own.
But Audra's still running. From her past. From the Gales. Even from Vane, who she doesn't believe she deserves. And the farther she flees, the more danger she finds. She possesses the secret power her enemy craves, and protecting it might be more than she can handle--especially when she discovers Raiden's newest weapon.
With the Gale Force weakened by recent attacks, and the power of four collapsing, Vane and Audra are forced to make a choice: keep trusting the failing winds, or turn to the people who've betrayed them before. But even if they survive the storms sent to destroy them, will they have anything left to hold on to?
Author Notes
Shannon Messenger is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Keeper of the Lost Cities and Sky Fall series.
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Reviews (3)
Horn Book Review
After discovering his royal windwalker lineage and learning the coveted language of the Westerly winds, Vane becomes the reluctant lynchpin in the Gales' battle against the megalomaniacal Raiden. Vane and his girlfriend/guardian sylph, Audra, face betrayals and heavy wind warfare as they prepare for a final showdown. Strong characterization and ample action sequences carry an otherwise plot-thin sequel to Let the Sky Fall. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
With Audra off dealing with fallout from revelations in Let the Sky Fall (2013), Vane is stuck by himself figuring out how to be a sylph king on the verge of war. The sylph army known as the Gales desperately wants to use Vane and his Westerly winds as a weapon against power-hungry, one-note Raiden, but Vane knows the Westerly nature is too peaceful. Luckily, the Gales don't know that Audra also speaks Westerly, a result of the forbidden romance and magical bond between the twoanother secret. They still hope Vane will fall for the last of the previous royal family and would be furious to know that the reason Vane broke off that arranged engagement was Audra. Meanwhile, Audra learns the dark secret to Raiden's strength. Conveying so much information causes the first act to progress slowly, resulting in weak tension until the vague stakes become specific and immediate. Tasked with many expository reveals, Audra's narration doesn't shine as brightly as Vane's chapters. Vane is a bundle of charming contradictionsprotective yet pacifistic, nobly loyal yet unable to hear "haboob" (a type of dust storm) without boob jokes. Once characters deal with the ends-justify-the-means idea of sinking to Raiden's level to fight him and reach the fight scenes, the story becomes a page-turner right to a cliffhanger. Witty, romantic and filled with personalityafter the slow start. (Paranormal romance. 12-17)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Vane and Audra and an intriguing cast of secondary characters return in Messenger's solid second book in the Sky Fall series. While wrestling with the realization that he is not human and will someday be a king Vane also attempts to juggle his ongoing attraction to Audra, as well as figure out how to defeat a host of enemies determined either to use him for their own nefarious ends or simply eliminate him. Audra also struggles with her attraction to Vane, albeit from a distance, as she flees her own past and tries to come to grips with her current reality and potential future. Strikingly evil Raiden and multinuanced Solana stir the plot aplenty with their own motives and actions, all of which tangle together in a satisfying story. New directions, plot twists, and dangers seemingly at every turn keep the pace lively. A cliff-hanger ending may frustrate some readers, but it ensures eager anticipation for the next book.--Trevelyan, Julie Copyright 2014 Booklist
Excerpts
Excerpts
Let the Storm Break CHAPTER 1 VANE It sucks to be king. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I got a castle and servants and my face on a bunch of money. But no, I get to be the king of a scattered race of mythical creatures that no one's ever heard of. And they expect me to swoop in and defeat the evil warlord who's been tormenting them for the last few decades. Oh, and hey, while I'm at it, I can marry their former princess and restore the royal line! Yeah, thanks, I'll pass. I already told the Gale Force--my "army" or whatever--what they can do with their "betrothal." And I've been tempted to tell them exactly where they can shove the rest of their little plans for my life. But . . . it's hard to stay angry when they keep giving me this desperate you're our only hope look. And they're all so full of stories about the things Raiden's done to their friends and families, and the horrifying battles they've fought. Risking their lives to protect me. The last Westerly. The only one capable of harnessing the power of all four winds, twisting them into the ultimate weapon. Well, they think I'm the only one. Which is the other reason I'm playing along with the whole Your Highness thing. I have someone to protect too. And I can do that much better as Vane Weston, king of the Windwalkers. So I'll follow their rules and train for their battles. But as soon as Audra comes back . . . She left twenty-three days, seven hours, and twenty-one minutes ago--and yes, I've totally been counting. I've felt every second, every mile she's put between us, like our bond has claws and teeth, tearing me apart inside. And it's been loads of fun trying to explain to the Gales why my guardian left me unprotected. Every day that passes makes the excuses I've given seem weaker. I thought she'd be home by now. I thought . . . But it doesn't matter. Audra promised she'd come home--and I want to give her the time she needs. So I'll wait for her as long as it takes. It's the only choice I have. Excerpted from Let the Storm Break by Shannon Messenger All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
