Under the Never Sky

Goodreads Synopsis:
Exiled from her home, the enclosed city of Reverie, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland - known as The Death Shop - are slim. If the cannibals don't get her, the violent, electrified energy storms will. She's been taught that the very air she breathes can kill her. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. He's wild - a savage - and her only hope of staying alive.

A hunter for his tribe in a merciless landscape, Perry views Aria as sheltered and fragile - everything he would expect from a Dweller. But he needs Aria's help too; she alone holds the key to his redemption. Opposites in nearly every way, Aria and Perry must accept each other to survive. Their unlikely alliance forges a bond that will determine the fate of all who live under the never sky.

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really liked this book despite all of its flaws. I found Aria and Perry interesting enough to ignore some of the strange quirks. It was really nice to see the weak, inexperienced girl develop strength and determination of her own. She took some time in the beginning to feel sorry for herself and then she was over it. She was focused on her goal and prepared herself for the new environment she was in. The only thing I really couldn't get past was the senses. I didn't like that Perry was constantly talking about the way that she smells. I just thought the mention of tempers and scents and smelling was overdone. Perhaps I'm just not a fan of having my emotions sniffed out. I also wished that some things about the realms had been explained better. I was a little lost on the concept of the smart eye. It made more sense when it was given to Perry. But that was more than halfway through the book. It would have been nice to have a grasp on the realms and domes earlier on in the book.

I really loved that she wrote from different perspectives. It was nice to be able to get inside both of the main character's heads. It really gave the reader a connection. I think the romance aspect of the book was too subtle and took too long to happen. Aria went from disgusted to attracted within a few pages. When she was attracted it was hard to pick up on until she was asking him to sleep with her. It was a little out of nowhere.

I liked that the "savages" were fairly normal people. It seemed very much like a Native American tribe of old. That being said, Perry being blonde always caught me off guard. It was a nice twist on what we think of as hunting, tribal people.

Overall, I liked this book. I thought it was pretty well thought out and I can't wait for the next installment. It will be nice to see how Rossi grows along with her characters.



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