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The Sky Is Yours is set in the burned‑out metropolis of Empire Island, where the constant threat of two circling dragons forces its inhabitants to survive in a world of fire and looming conspiracies. Three young protagonists—spotted scion Duncan, his death‑obsessed betrothed Lenore, and feral beauty Abby—are compelled to flee everything they know. As they journey through the city's scalded heart, they encounter unholy drugs, dragon worshippers, and mayhem, all while battling the darker sides of themselves. The novel blends a futuristic dystopia with raw human emotions, exploring love, family, and desperation in an undeniably strange yet strangely familiar landscape.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Speculative Fiction/Speculative Fiction
Authors: Chandler Klang Smith
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