8th, High School ; Hard Cover, Science Fiction ; Not Recommended

Under This Forgetful Sky

Although the initial description and the cover lead you to believe that romance is the intended genre, I have to disagree. The story of Rumi and Paz is so much more than what ultimately ties them to each other. In this (more fitting) science fiction dystopian-feeling novel, Rumi struggles to understand the life he’s always known living in the Upper City of St. Iago. His world is rocked when he must venture (illegally) out of the city in hopes of finding a cure to his father’s fatal virus and discovers the lies he and the others living in the Upper City have been told their entire lives. Paz is ready to join rebellion forces and stand for the people beyond the walls. When her path crosses with Rumi and the cure for the virus is the goal, their lives will change forever and allegiances tested. The Chilean culture and history is creatively woven into the author’s storytelling and it is beautifully crafted. I would recommend this novel for ages 14+ and may be more suited for the high school crowd but also could fit in with upper middle school as well.

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Teacher-Librarian at Tumwater Middle School and Black Hills High School. I love reading (in all forms), spending copious amounts of time with my family (when my kids think I'm cool), and completing a crossword without help (usually only happens on Mondays, Tuesdays, and the occasional Wednesday).