Breaking Sky
Sourcebooks Fire
March 2015 ● ISBN: 9781492601418
Hardcover/$16.99 ● Ages 14+
Fly to the last drop of fuel. Fight to the last drop of blood.
Showoff. Reckless. Maverick.
Chase Harcourt, call sign “Nyx”, isn’t one to play it safe. In the year
2048, America is locked in a cold war – and the country’s best hope is
the elite teen fighter pilots of the United Star Academy. Chase is one
of only two daredevil pilots chosen to fly an experimental “Streaker”
jet. But few know the pain and loneliness of her past. All anyone cares
about is that Chase aces the upcoming Streaker trials, proving the
prototype jet can knock the enemy out of the sky.
Chase Harcourt, call sign “Nyx”, isn’t one to play it safe. In the year
2048, America is locked in a cold war – and the country’s best hope is
the elite teen fighter pilots of the United Star Academy. Chase is one
of only two daredevil pilots chosen to fly an experimental “Streaker”
jet. But few know the pain and loneliness of her past. All anyone cares
about is that Chase aces the upcoming Streaker trials, proving the
prototype jet can knock the enemy out of the sky.
But
as the world tilts toward war, Chase cracks open a military secret.
There’s a third Streaker, whose young hotshot pilot, Tristan, can match
her on the ground and in the clouds. And Chase doesn’t play well with
others. But to save her country, she may just have to put her life in
the hands of the competition.
as the world tilts toward war, Chase cracks open a military secret.
There’s a third Streaker, whose young hotshot pilot, Tristan, can match
her on the ground and in the clouds. And Chase doesn’t play well with
others. But to save her country, she may just have to put her life in
the hands of the competition.
CORI MCCARTHY studied
poetry and screenwriting before falling in love with writing for teens
at Vermont College of Fine Arts. From a military family, Cori was born
on Guam and lived a little bit of everywhere before she landed in
Michigan. Learn more about her books at CoriMcCarthy.com.
Praise for Breaking Sky:
“Strong
characterizations, action, adventure, and emotion combine to produce a
sci-fi novel that is more than just the sum of its parts.” —School Library Journal STARRED Review.
characterizations, action, adventure, and emotion combine to produce a
sci-fi novel that is more than just the sum of its parts.” —School Library Journal STARRED Review.
“The
author’s storytelling is incredibly cinematic, equally adept at
capturing extended flight sequences and Chase’s interpersonal struggles.
Emotions run high toward the novel’s end, and the author isn’t afraid
to play a bit rough, making this feel less like a novel capitalizing on
current trends and more like a great story being told in a very cool
way. Smart, exciting, confident—and quite possibly the next Big Thing.” —Kirkus Reviews
author’s storytelling is incredibly cinematic, equally adept at
capturing extended flight sequences and Chase’s interpersonal struggles.
Emotions run high toward the novel’s end, and the author isn’t afraid
to play a bit rough, making this feel less like a novel capitalizing on
current trends and more like a great story being told in a very cool
way. Smart, exciting, confident—and quite possibly the next Big Thing.” —Kirkus Reviews
“McCarthy
deploys breath-stopping depictions of high-stakes piloting with
enviable ease, and the in-your-face personal confrontations are nearly
as taut.” —Publishers Weekly
deploys breath-stopping depictions of high-stakes piloting with
enviable ease, and the in-your-face personal confrontations are nearly
as taut.” —Publishers Weekly
“Breaking Sky ticks all the boxes: Love, war, friendship, action and danger – I was left wanting more, more, more!” —Jessica Shirvington, author of One Past Midnight
“A non-stop thrill ride… will keep you reading at the speed of sound. Breaking Sky is one of the most exciting reads of the year.” —Thomas E. Sniegoski, New York Times bestselling author of The Fallen series
This book seems so good!
My favorite kick-ass YA heroine has to be Celaena from Throne of Glass!
I can't wait to read this book. I haven't had a chance to read Throne of Glass yet but hopefully soon.
I love the cover to this book! It was what caught my eye first. Set in the future made me get the impression it could be science fiction but it sounds a bit too much of a thriller for that. I am looking forward to your review of it whenever you get round to reading it.
I should be reading this book soon. The idea of the story has perked my interest for sure. It looks like such an exciting read.