Conrad, now a squadron commander in the Skylands, navigates a world torn by militants and monsters under his uncle's oppressive rule. Tasked by the King, he leads a perilous secret expedition to shift the war's tide, facing deadly creatures, betrayal, and personal turmoil. His journey tests his courage and resolve against mounting odds.
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Conrad, now a squadron commander in the Skylands, navigates a world torn by militants and monsters under his uncle's oppressive rule. Tasked by the King, he leads a perilous secret expedition to shift the war's tide, facing deadly creatures, betrayal, and personal turmoil. His journey tests his courage and resolve against mounting odds.
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Strap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration, in Book Two of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Sky's End . It takes guts to rise to the top of Meritocracy. It'll take sheer ruthlessness to stay there. As militants and monsters lay waste to the Skylands, Uncle's lawless tyranny threatens to unravel fragile Trade alliances. Conrad, no longer a mere Captain, now com...
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Romance & sex
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Gentle romance stirring with no on-page sexual scenes or explicit details.
Violence & gore
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Extreme graphic violence including gruesome battles, blood and gore, dismemberment, monster fights, and combat paralysis.
Profanity
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Moderate use of colorful language and profanity throughout the story.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements present.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central themes of meritocracy flaws, nationalism, classism, and ethical dilemmas in a ruthless society.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring elements of history of abuse, war trauma, grief, and systemic cruelty in a merit-based society.
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