Sky Without Stars

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Sky Without Stars is a young adult reimagining of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, set against the backdrop of a distant French-inspired planet on the brink of revolution. The story weaves together the lives of three young protagonists from disparate societal ranks: a thief struggling to survive, a guardian devoted to his people, and a fugitive hiding her true identity. As their paths cross, each must grapple with their own secrets and desires amidst the turmoil of impending conflict.
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Sky Without Stars

This sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre.

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“Not to be missed!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles
“An explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre.

A thief.
An officer.
A guardian.

Three strangers, one shared destiny…

When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing.

Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes…

Chatine is a street-savvy thief who will do anything to escape the brutal Regime, including spy on Marcellus, the grandson of the most powerful man on the planet.

Marcellus is an officer—and the son of an infamous traitor. In training to take command of the military, Marcellus begins to doubt the government he’s vowed to serve when his father dies and leaves behind a cryptic message that only one person can read: a girl named Alouette.

Alouette is living in an underground refuge, where she guards and protects the last surviving library on the planet. But a shocking murder will bring Alouette to the surface for the first time in twelve years…and plunge Laterre into chaos.

All three have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet.

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Reviews praise Sky Without Stars as an epic and brilliantly reimagined tale, highlighting its immersive world-building and captivating plot twists. Readers enjoyed the emotional depth and intrigue of the story, with characters who leave a lasting impression. The book has been described as a fast-paced and imaginative retelling that effectively brings a classic story to a new audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534410640

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c scuff-proof matte lam cover w- foil stamp and emboss

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 472g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Jessica Brody is the author of several popular novels for teens and tweens, including The Geography of Lost Things, 52 Reasons to Hate My FatherA Week of Mondays, Better You Than Me, and the Unremembered trilogy. She lives with her husband and four dogs near Portland, Oregon. Visit her online at JessicaBrody.com.

Joanne Rendell is the author of three novels and holds a PhD in English literature. She teaches fiction writing to teens and kids and is a board member for the youth Shakespeare company New Genesis Productions. With her husband and son, Joanne divides her time between New York City and New Paltz, New York. Visit Joanne at JoanneRendell.com.

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