SPOTLIGHT on Clean Air: A Novel by Sarah Blake

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OUT FEBRUARY 8th a new novel by Sarah Blake. A mix of fantasy, murder mystery, and science fiction, Clean Air is a must-read for anyone and everyone looking for their next great read. You are going to really enjoy getting lost in this dystopian world where...

"The climate apocalypse has come and gone, and in the end it wasn’t the temperature climbing or the waters rising. It was the trees. The world became overgrown, creating enough pollen to render the air unbreathable.

In the decade since the event known as the Turning, humanity has rebuilt, and Izabel has gotten used to the airtight domes that now contain her life. She raises her young daughter, Cami, and attempts to make peace with her mother’s death. She tries hard to be satisfied with this safe, prosperous new world, but instead she just feels stuck.

And then the peace of her town is shattered. Someone starts slashing through the domes at night, exposing people to the deadly pollen—a serial killer. Almost simultaneously, Cami begins sleep-talking, having whole conversations about the murders that she doesn’t remember after she wakes. Izabel becomes fixated on the killer, on both tracking him down and understanding him. What could compel someone to take so many lives after years dedicated to sheer survival, with humanity finally flourishing again?"

---summary from Goodreads

Sounds exciting, right? Well, make sure to check it out! Clean Air by Sarah Blake is out on February 8th - don't forget!!

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Lark Ascending: A Novel by Silas House

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about book:

A riveting story of survival and hope, set in the not-too-distant future, about a young man forced to flee the United States and seek refuge across the Atlantic. 

As fires devastate most of the United States, Lark and his family secure a place on a refugee boat headed to Ireland, the last country not yet overrun by extremists and rumored to be accepting American refugees. But Lark is the only one to survive the trip, and once ashore, he doesn’t find the safe haven he’d hoped for. As he runs for his life, Lark finds an abandoned dog who becomes his closest companion, and then a woman in search of her lost son. Together they form a makeshift family and attempt to reach Glendalough, a place they believe will offer protection. But can any community provide the safety that they seek? 

For readers of novels such as Station Eleven, The Dog Stars, and Migrations, Lark Ascending is a moving and unforgettable story of friendship, family, and healing.

my thoughts:

Whoa! What a thrilling and exciting story! Lark Ascending by Silas House is a must-read dystopian novel that is gripping, thought-provoking, and unputdownable. I found myself reading late into the night, because I had to find out what would happen next. This book had me hooked and I loved every minute I spent with it. What an excellent story!

America is on fire. Climate change has affected the country in horrific ways. The only way to survive is to get out. And, the only place to go is Ireland, where they are still accepting American refugees. Larks family is able to secure their passage on a boat heading to Ireland, where they are sure they will be safe. Unfortunately, the journey does not go well and Lark winds up the only surviving passenger. Yep, he's twenty years old and alone in a country he doesn't know. But he's determined to make his way to a safe haven, if that is even possible. Along the way he befriends a dog and a woman looking for her son. They make a ragtag trio and decide to travel together. The trip is not an easy one as trouble manages to find them wherever they turn. Talk about a misadventure.

Silas House has created an intriguing story that explores climate change, the environment, politics, survival, friendship, and hope. His writing is top notch and grabs you right from the start. His characters are unforgettable - you can't help but root for Lark. And, his story makes for a damn good read. It is fantastic!

I would happily recommend Lark Ascending to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you won't want to miss out on this book! Make sure to check it out ASAP!!

 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!