Hannah M. (hannahb) reviewed on 12/4/2011 + 45 more book reviews

Its not very often I set a book down when Im finished and literally say aloud, Whoa. This book took me totally off guard. The dystopian genre is becoming heavily populated and I am constantly wondering when the books will all start to overlap. Under the Never Sky is definitely one that will always stand out. Veronica Rossi is, simply put, a literary genius and I totally have an author crush on her now. Not only did she create two worlds on this novel (its a daunting enough task to just create one dystopian world), but she filled these worlds with rich, lush characters.

Aria is awesome personified. She has it all: kindness, snark, wit, innocence, and a healthy dose of resilience. I loved reading about her time spent in Reverie, but I loved even more when she was banished and forced to survive in the Aether. This is one tough chick, but Rossi balances that tough exterior with a vulnerability that would make anyone fall for this girl.

Aria and Perry are going down as one of my favorite YA romances of all time. Their scenes are electric and kept me turning every page in the early morning hours. I was so desperate to know how their story ended (my only complaint is that darn cliffhanger ending!), and I couldnt get enough of them. They balanced each other so well; he made her stronger and she made him more understanding. I love when a couple can complement one another. Its so rare to find in YA books anymore; they actually made each other better.

I cannot recommend this book enough. I preordered it before I was even halfway finished. I knew I would need to own this one for myself, and so do you! I loved it allfrom the virtual realities in Reverie to the dusty, barren Aether, and all the characters in between. Rossi is a marvelous writer and youd be crazy not to buy this book ASAP.

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