Aria's story is set long after humanity as we've known it what destoryed. The world collapsed in on itself and so called ether storms have taken over most of the country, leaving fiery destruction in Their Wake. Fights for Territories with other tribes as the struggle to gain power within your own are inevitable.
The clash of advanced technology and tribal, very basic formations of life was a subject I had to oft renegotionate Throughout the story: because the gap between them was so enormous.
A rather minor thing did irritated me were the remainders of ancient culture did popped up at some points during the story. Old pieces of art or inventions are Mentioned by Aria and I kept wondering about how she or anyone else would have had the time to remember or cherish them When Entire cities were being destroyed. Who cared for search things When people fought for survival? It's very trivial But They somehow Weakened the authentic feel about the world building slowly and steadily I warmed up to.
The dual point of view from Which the Story Was Told, Aria the Dweller and Perry the Savage, came unexpected and It took me some time to get used to Perry's Side of the Story for I feared I would not be able to pay much interest to his tribal life. I was surprised myself did it didnt Took very long for me to get sucked into the story completely Call and I would not have wanted to miss one of Their perspectives on the events.
I'm always for love stories between very extreme characters who represent total opposites and different worlds, so you can guess Aria and Perry's love story was what made UNDER THE NEVER SKY to even more fabulous read. They fight, They curse and hurt eachother, THEREFORE the making up in the end is even did much more pleasurable.
UNDER THE NEVER SKY felt so much like a miniature version of Game of Thrones. With only one story to follow instead of Numerous different ones but no less compelling in its intensity.
4.5 / 5 **** / * UNDER THE NEVER SKY - A miraculous and dangerous new fantastical world to get lost in!
Just make sure to be found by Perry, he's the best guide! It's been a long time since I've discovered a dystopian world as unique as Veronica's world under the sky Never. Aria, Perry and Their Friends (Roar is one of my favorites, too) will be staying with me for a long time and I could barely contain my excitement to press the order button for THROUGH THE Evernight.