Harley in the Sky
Mar 2020 · Black & White Publishing Ltd
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"I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes." - ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER
When I'm on the trapeze, I feel whole.
When I'm in the air with the ropes between my fingers, I feel like I'm everything I ever want to be in the world.
This is what I want. It's all I've ever wanted.
I only wish my parents could see what this means to me.
What it would mean to hold a dream in my palm, press it tight against my heart, and never let it go.
Harley in the Sky is a luminous, unforgettable examination of love, loyalty and tough choices. From award-winning Akemi Dawn Bowman comes a breathtaking evocation of the magic and drama of the circus.
PRAISE FOR HARLEY IN THE SKY
"Mental health, family and friendship, and the circus: all told in a raw, engaging voice." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
PRAISE FOR STARFISH
'It will break your heart and then piece it back together again.' SANDHYA MENON
'One of the most compelling reads of the year.' PASTE MAGAZINE
'This book is a gem.' BOOK RIOT
'Dazzling.' BUSTLE
PRAISE FOR SUMMER BIRD BLUE
'Will leave readers breathless.' BOOKLIST
'One of the best books I've read this year. It grabs your heart and won't let go.' BOOK RIOT
'I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes.' ALICE OSEMAN
'Bowman dives into the sea of grief with her protagonist and celebrates the kinds of love that are eclipsed too often.' SAMANTHA SHANNON
When I'm on the trapeze, I feel whole.
When I'm in the air with the ropes between my fingers, I feel like I'm everything I ever want to be in the world.
This is what I want. It's all I've ever wanted.
I only wish my parents could see what this means to me.
What it would mean to hold a dream in my palm, press it tight against my heart, and never let it go.
Harley in the Sky is a luminous, unforgettable examination of love, loyalty and tough choices. From award-winning Akemi Dawn Bowman comes a breathtaking evocation of the magic and drama of the circus.
PRAISE FOR HARLEY IN THE SKY
"Mental health, family and friendship, and the circus: all told in a raw, engaging voice." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
PRAISE FOR STARFISH
'It will break your heart and then piece it back together again.' SANDHYA MENON
'One of the most compelling reads of the year.' PASTE MAGAZINE
'This book is a gem.' BOOK RIOT
'Dazzling.' BUSTLE
PRAISE FOR SUMMER BIRD BLUE
'Will leave readers breathless.' BOOKLIST
'One of the best books I've read this year. It grabs your heart and won't let go.' BOOK RIOT
'I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes.' ALICE OSEMAN
'Bowman dives into the sea of grief with her protagonist and celebrates the kinds of love that are eclipsed too often.' SAMANTHA SHANNON
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Emma Ferrier
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March 10, 2020
I kept putting off writing this review because I so desperately wanted to do it justice, but I just don't think I can find the right words because I am so in awe with this book. I finished this three weeks ago and I'm still suffering a book hangover. I've barely read anything because this was just SO GOOD and I want need more. Harley in the Sky is a beautiful book set predominantly within a travelling circus... a circus that rivals our main characters parents own. The setting was so fun and it felt really atmospheric to me, but what really captured me was the characters, mostly that of Harley, our main character. I really related to her. There were moments where she was talking about how she felt or things she goes through that I connected to so hard. It was as if I were talking about myself at parts and it was so powerful to feel so so close to a character. My heart is bursting just thinking about it. As always, Akemi's writing is beautiful and her storytelling is just like none other. I am so honoured I got to experience this story early and I cannot wait for everyone else to get their hands on it
About the author
Akemi Dawn Bowman is the author of William C. Morris Award Finalist Starfish, Summer Bird Blue, and Harley in the Sky. Her upcoming sci-fi series, The Infinity Courts, is set to release in 2021, followed by her middle-grade debut, Generation Misfits. A proud Ravenclaw and Star Wars enthusiast, she has a BA in social sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She currently lives in Scotland with her husband and two children.
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