A Sky City, a Sick World, and Two Teens Who Could Save or Destroy It All
Wandersky pulled me in with its premise and refused to let me go. A city in the clouds that forbids even talking about the surface? A disease turning people into zombie-like shells? And two teens—one a prince who longs for the truth, the other a soldier out for revenge—hurtling toward each other on a collision course with fate? I was hooked before chapter two. Dana Gricken builds a world that’s equal parts breathtaking and terrifying. The floating city of Wandersky felt so vivid I could almost see the sunlight glinting off its towers, but beneath the beauty is a web of lies, fear, and control. The Downside? Dark, dangerous, and raw with desperation—you feel the grit in your teeth while you read. What really grabbed me was Avery and Gabriel’s dynamic. She’s fierce and determined, but burdened with the Sickness—and an unexpected immunity that could change everything. He’s rebellious in that quiet, careful way that makes you root for him instantly. Watching their paths tangle together against impossible odds had me whispering, “Don’t you dare break my heart” more than once. This isn’t just a YA dystopian adventure—it’s a sharp, emotional ride with revolution, betrayal, and just enough hope to make you turn the page when you should be sleeping. If you loved Divergent, The 100, or Skyward, Wandersky will feel like coming home… to a place you’ve never been.
