

Mature readers can contemplate how hard it is for these characters and clans to overcome prejudice, hatred, and the thirst for revenge. A 2018 Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young, Sky in the Deep is part Wonder Woman, part Vikingsand all heart. Expect some consensual sexual activity as well, though nothing is described beyond kissing and clothing being removed. There's also a threat of sexual violence twice, with a brief sexual assault. During a torture scene, an enemy's eyeball is ripped out, and a knife is twisted in his leg. Lots of blood flows, with some gory details: Throats are slit, with blood spurting in a "pulsing stream" axes hack at enemies and are pulled out of flesh an arrow is pulled out of someone's back, stitches are sewn, etc. So many people die in battles and raids with axes, swords, arrows, and knives that two clans are nearly wiped out. Coming Apfrom Wednesday Books.Pre-Order Links & Book Info: https. The publisher sets the age at 12 and up, but with its heavy themes and bloody battles, this story feels like a better fit for high school-age readers. Official trailer for debut YA fantasy novel Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young. Parents need to know that Sky in the Deep is an intense Viking warrior fantasy.

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