Adrienne Young is a born and bred Texan turned California girl. She is a foodie with a deep love of history and travel and a shameless addiction to coffee. When she's not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, scouring antique fairs for old books, sipping wine over long dinners, or disappearing into her favorite art museums. She lives with her documentary filmmaker husband and their four little wildlings beneath the West Coast sun.
Adrienne is the author of the New York Times bestseller Sky in
the Deep and the forthcoming The Girl the Sea
Gave Back.
"A rousing saga and moving coming-of-age tale, perfect for those
who appreciate the wild and the wildlings, strong female
protagonists, and cinematic battles." - Kirkus, Starred Review
"Drawing on Viking history and lore, debut author Young crafts an
exciting, at times heart-wrenching story centered around
17-year-old Eelyn, her Aska clan, and their centuries-old war with
the Riki...Young's often poetic writing forms a stark juxtaposition
with her vivid descriptions of battle and bloodshed, creating a
clear picture of the brutality of war." - Publishers Weekly
"Young's brutal, emotional debut is set in a land that is as
unforgiving as its people. The strongest aspect of Young's work is
the world building; she packs it with details that viscerally pull
the reader into Eelyn's world. Young has also populated this world
with complicated characters who evolve as readers get to know them.
Even better, the theme at the core of the story--overcoming
prejudice and unifying to fight a greater threat--resonates with
current real-world issues. With its gorgeous prose and epic battle
scenes, fantasy lovers will be easily satisfied." - Booklist
"Viking history aficionados as well as fans of Sarah J. Maas'
Throne of Glass series will fall in love with this richly crafted
world. In particular, readers will respond to Eelyn, who is as
emotionally passionate as she is physically capable. Young has
built a detailed culture into Sky in the Deep in which her
characters thrive. This intensely authentic story will appeal to
adult readers as well as teens." - RT Reviews, 4 1/2 stars Top Pick
"Eelyn is a relentlessly fierce warrior, and even her romance with
a Riki fighter doesn't quite soften her; indeed, the two find that
their lust for blood is almost as strong as their lust for each
other... The action on the battlefield and the rising political
tensions between the clans will easily keep readers involved
through the final page." - The Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books "A refreshing tale where life is tested and people
have to overcome their differences to fight a bigger foe to
survive. A fast-paced, action-filled fantasy for all YA
collections." - School Library Journal
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