Updraft

A very interesting book that is an alegory against segregation and blind obedience to tradition, yet let down by very flat description. I felt no real connection to the main character, despite her being an extremely admirable and sympathetic protagonist on paper. I find it hard to make it through agdmirablnd novel if I can't connect to the main character. So despite this book ticking all the boxes, I was left trying to decide whether to give this two stars or three.

Kirit lives in a city of towers made out of bone. She is about to earn her wings and be able to fly around the city like her mother who is a trader. The city is high in the clouds but there is danger in the clouds as well. Creatures they call sky mouths attack and eat whoever is in their path. The Singers keep these sky mouths away from the towers. They are the ultimate law in this city granting requests and dealing with lawbreakers.

I listened to this as an audiobook but also whisper synced with the Kindle edition. The narrator was excellent and kept me very clear as to who was who.

I had a hard time putting this book down and cannot wait until the next one. It is considered a young adult novel and while it is a really good story for a younger reader aka no sex, no kissing etc. it is an excellent story to get lost in. World building is strong and there is no dumbing down in this story. I'm sure this is going to be a best seller before long.