First published 2010
Emily boards an airship with her brother Navin and their team of resistance fighters. Their destination is Cielis, a legendary city that supposedly sits on an island floating above the clouds. Leon Redbeard serves as their guide on this dangerous journey. The crew includes an unexpected member: Trellis, who happens to be the son of their enemy, the Elf King. Emily struggles with whether she can trust this new ally or if he will betray them. Meanwhile, the voice inside her Amulet continues to whisper to her, and she questions whether following its guidance will help or harm her mission. As the airship cuts through the sky toward the mythical city, Emily must navigate both external threats and her own doubts about who she can rely on.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, airships
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cielis, Airship
197 pages · Library Binding · Bound to Stay Bound Books