Skylark
A journey of magic, power, and self-discovery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:31st Aug '15
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
In a world where magic and power intertwine, Skylark follows Lark Ainsley as she discovers her true role and seeks freedom beyond the City.
In Skylark, the saying 'Vis in magia, in vita vi' encapsulates the essence of magic and power. Lark Ainsley, who has spent fifteen years anticipating the day of her Resource's harvest, finds herself unexpectedly thrust into a pivotal role within the City. Rather than becoming a mere cog in the city's intricate machinery, she discovers that she is destined to be the very source of power for the community that has sheltered the last remnants of humanity after devastating wars.
As the harvest approaches, Lark's expectations are shattered. Instead of embracing a life of routine and order, she learns that her existence is intrinsically tied to the survival of the City. Faced with the overwhelming reality of her new identity, Lark grapples with the weight of responsibility and the truth about her own life. The only way to reclaim her autonomy is to venture into the unknown, following the call of the birds that symbolize freedom and escape.
Skylark is a gripping narrative that explores themes of magic, secrecy, and the struggle for survival. It invites readers to join Lark on her journey beyond the walls of the City, as she confronts the lies she has lived and seeks to forge her own destiny in a world filled with uncertainty and danger.
Intense and absorbing, Skylark transported me to a world of magic and danger unlike anything I've read before. Dark, original and beautiful. This is a novel you don't want to miss. * Veronica Rossi, author of Under the Never Sky *
Skylark's rich narrative and plucky heroine will transport you into a mesmerizing and horrifying world. * New York Times bestselling author, Carrie Jones *
Skylark was a great read and I was instantly engaged in Lark’s story. * Book Chick City *
ISBN: 9780552574662
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm
Weight: 245g
352 pages